Installation Instructions

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INSTALLING SINK

1. Position template on countertop. Locate the

template front to rear, so that sink will no t inter-

fere with the cabinet.

2. Trace a line around the template. Cut along the

inside of this line to provide opening. This size

ope ning wil l provide approximately a 1/2"

Reveal. (Please see item #2 under Attention

Installer.)

3. Locate and drill the mounting holes (following

the countertop manufacturer’s instructions) as

shown below. Holes should allow even spa

cing

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 t op of the sink flanges.

6. Position and align sink over the countertop

opening. Press silicone onto countertop.

7. Tighten fasteners until mounting bracket s are

snug against sink.

8. Check alignment of sink to countertop opening.

9. Tighten do

wn fasteners evenly. Be careful not to

overtighten. Remove excess silicone.

COUNTERTOP

MOUNTING

BRACKET

APPROX.1/2"

SILICONE CAULK

(NOT FURNISHED)

SINK

1-1/8"

(NOT FURNISHED)

PLAUH, PODUH, AND ELUHAD Series

Undermount Stainless Steel Sinks with

1/2” Reveal Countertop Installation

Installation Instructions

1) ELKAY RECOMMENDS THAT UNDERMOUNT SINKS SHOULD BE INSTALLED BY A PROFESSIONAL

EXPERIENCED INSTALLER.

2) WARNING: THE ENCLOSED CUTOUT TEMPLATE WILL CREATE A COUNTERTOP OPENING THAT

WILL EXPOSE APPROXIMATELY 1/2” OF SINK RIM LEDGE. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU DIS-

CUSS THIS WITH YOUR CUSTOMER AND AGREE THAT THIS FINISHED APPEARANCE IS THE

DESIRED EFFECT. ELKAY IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPROPER SINK OR COUNTERTOP INSTAL-

LATIONS. DUE TO THE AESTHETIC QUALITIES OF THE CONVERGING BOWL RADII, THE TEMPLATE

FURNISHED WITH EACH SINK PROVIDES THE ONLY OPENING RECOMMENDED FOR INSTALLATION

OF ELKAY UNDERMOUNT SINKS. SEE ILLUSTRATION BELOW.

ATTENTION INSTALLER:

3) ELKAY UNDERMOUNT SINKS SHOULD ONLY BE FASTENED TO A SOLID SURFACE COUNTERTOP

(I.E. GRANITE/CORIAN /SILESTONE ).

4) ELKAY IS NOT REPONSIBLE FOR SINK OR COUNDTERTOP IF DAMAGED DURING INSTALLATIONS.

5) METAL EDGES MAY BE SHARP - USE CAUTION WHEN HANDLING.

6) FOLLOW ALL LOCAL PLUMBING AND BUILDING CODES.

7) INSPECT SINK FOR DAMGAGE PRIOR TO BEGINING INSTALLATION.

Summary of content (2 pages)

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Installation Instructions PLAUH, PODUH, AND ELUHAD Series Undermount Stainless Steel Sinks with 1/2” Reveal Countertop Installation ATTENTION INSTALLER: 1) ELKAY RECOMMENDS THAT UNDERMOUNT SINKS SHOULD BE INSTALLED BY A PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCED INSTALLER. 2) WARNING: THE ENCLOSED CUTOUT TEMPLATE WILL CREATE A COUNTERTOP OPENING THAT WILL EXPOSE APPROXIMATELY 1/2” OF SINK RIM LEDGE. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU DISCUSS THIS WITH YOUR CUSTOMER AND AGREE THAT THIS FINISHED APPEARANCE IS THE DESIRED EFFECT.
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Installation Instructions Suggestions for the Care and Cleaning of your Elkay Stainless Steel Sink ELKAY SATIN FINISH have a tendency to break apart and small particles of steel can become embedded in the surface of the sink. The steel particles will rust and will give the appearance that the sink itself is rusting. • Do Not…Use rubber mats or dishpans in the sink. Leaving rubber mats or dishpans in the sink can lead to surface rust or possible pitting.