Use and Care Manual

ATTENTION INSTALLER:
1) EMPIRE RECOMMENDS THAT UNDERMOUNT SINKS SHOULD BE
INSTALLED BY A PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCED INSTALLER.
2) MAKE SURE THE TEMPLATE YOU CHOOSE WILL GIVE YOU THE
DESIRED INSTALLATION LOOK. EMPIRE’S TEMPLATES PROVIDE
EITHER A 1/2" REVEAL OF THE SINK FLANGE OR 1/8" OVERHANG OF
THE COUNTERTOP OVER THE SINK BOWL OPENING.
3) EMPIRE UNDERMOUNT SINKS SHOULD ONLY BE FASTENED TO A SOLID
SURFACE COUNTERTOP.
4) EMPIRE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SINK OR COUNTERTOP IF DAMAGED
DURING INSTALLATION.
5) METAL EDGES MAY BE SHARP – USE CAUTION WHEN HANDLING.
6) FOLLOW ALL LOCAL PLUMBING AND BUILDING CODES.
7) INSPECT SINK FOR DAMAGE PRIOR TO BEGINNING INSTALLATION.
INSTALLATION
1. Position template on countertop. Locate the
template front to rear, so that sink will not
interfere with the cabinet.
2. Trace a line around the template. Cut along the
inside of this line to provide opening.
3. Locate and drill the mounting holes (following
the countertop manufacturer’s instructions) as
shown below. Holes should allow even spacing
of mounting brackets around the sink. Type of
fasteners to be as recommended by countertop
supplier.
4. Fasten mounting brackets to countertop
loosely.
5. Using a good quality silicone caulk, apply a bead
evenly all around the top of the sink flanges.
6. Position and align sink over the countertop
opening. Press silicone onto countertop.
7. Tighten fasteners until mounting brackets are
snug against sink.
8.
Check alignment of sink to countertop opening.
9. Tighten down fasteners evenly. Be careful not to
overtighten. Remove excess silicone.
COUNTERTOP
COUNTERTOP RECESSED
APPROX. 1/2"
SILICONE CAULK
(NOT FURNISHED)
COUNTERTOP
SILICONE CAULK
(NOT FURNISHED)
MOUNTING
BRACKET
(OPTIONAL
ACCESSORY)
FASTENER
(NOT FURNISHED)
1-1/8"
SINK
MOUNTING
BRACKET
(OPTIONAL
ACCESSORY)
FASTENER
(NOT FURNISHED)
SINK
COUNTERTOP
OVERHANG
APPROX. 1/8"
1/2" SINK RIM REVEAL 1/8" COUNTERTOP OVERHANG