Elkay ECTSR25229TBG0, ECTSR33229TBG2, ECTSRAD25226TBG2, ECTSRO33229RTBG, ECTSRS33229TBG0 Installation manual

ECTSR UNIVERSAL MOUNT STAINLESS

STEEL SINK

NOTE: THE SINK PROVIDED IS CONSIDERED A UNIVERSAL MOUNT SINK - IT CAN EITHER BE INSTALLED
AS AN UNDERMOUNT WITH 1/8” COUNTERTOP OVERHANG OR A TRADITIONAL TOP MOUNT. THE
TEMPLATE, PROVIDED WITH THE SINK, ILLUSTRATES THE APPROPRIATE COUNTERTOP CUTOUT
FOR AN UNDERMOUNT INSTALLATION - DO NOT USE THIS TEMPLATE FOR TOP MOUNT
INSTALLTIONS.

FOR UNDERMOUNT INSTALLATIONS, FOLLOW SECTION I. FOR TOP MOUNT INSTALLATIONS, FOLLOW
SECTION II.

I. UNDERMOUNT 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 AN OVERHANG OF APPROXIMATELY
1/8”. IT IS RECOMMEND THAT YOU DISCUSS THIS WITH YOUR CUSTOMER AND AGREE THAT THIS
FINISHED APPEARANCE IS THE DESIRED EFFECT. ELKAY IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPROPER SINK
OR COUNTERTOP INSTALLATIONS. 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.

3) ELKAY UNDERMOUNT SINKS SHOULD ONLY BE FASTENED TO A SOLID SURFACE COUNTERTOP
(I.E. GRANITE/CORIAN

4) ELKAY IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SINK OR COUNTERTOP 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 DAMAGE PRIOR TO BEGINNING INSTALLATION.

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INSTALLATION

1. Position template on countertop. Locate the template
front to rear, so 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). Holes should
allow even spacing of mounting brackets around the
sink. Type of fasteners to be as recommended by
countertop supplier.

4. The front and back of the sink are supported by the
undermount support kit (optional accessory­ LKUMSK36). The sides are supported by mounting
clips (optional accessory-LKUCLIP8).

SILICONE CAULK

(NOT FURNISHED)

COUNTERTOP

MOUNTING CLIP

LKUCLIP8

(NOT FURNISHED)

FASTENER

(NOT FURNISHED)

COUNTERTOP
OVERHANG
APPROX. 1/8”

CHANNEL

SINK

5. Fasten mounting clips (optional accessory­ LKUCLIP8) to countertop loosely and follow
instructions in the LKUMSK36 to install the
undermount support kit.

6. Using a good quality silicone caulk, apply a bead
evenly all around the top of the sink flanges.

7. Position and align sink over the countertop opening.
Press silicone onto countertop.

8. Tighten fasteners until mounting clips and
undermount support kit are snug against sink.

9. Check alignment of sink to countertop opening.

10. Tighten down fasteners evenly. Be careful not to
overtighten. Remove excess silicone.

COUNTERTOP

COUNTERTOP

SILICONE CAULK

(NOT FURNISHED)

(NOT FURNISHED)

CHANNEL

FASTENER

LKUMSK36

OVERHANG
APPROX. 1/8”

SINK

SUPPORT RAIL
LKUMSK36
(NOT FURNISHED)

SIDES FRONT & BACK

1/8” COUNTERTOP OVERHANG

ECTSR UNIVERSAL MOUNT STAINLESS

II. TOP MOUNT INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION

1. Position sink on countertop. Take into consideration
adequate clearance for the faucet, backsplash, and
any accessories such as a soap/lotion dispenser.

2. Cut countertop opening following the countertop
manufacturer’s recommended instructions.

3. Test cutout by placing the sink into the cutout.

4. Install faucet(s) (not included) and drain(s) (not
included) that will be connected to the sink following
the appropriate manufacturer’s recommended
instructions.

5. Clean underside of sink flange and sealing surface
of countertop opening thoroughly to remove dirt or
residue. Thoroughly dry and apply a continous
bead of a high quality silicone adhesive caulk (not

STEEL SINK

furnished) to the underside of the sink flange near
the edge. Position sink into countertop opening.

6. From the underside of the sink, place one clamp
near the center and tighten by hand enough to
hold the sink in place. This applies to all four
sides. Fasten remaining clamps in position and
hand tighten. (Usually 3 clamps on end, remaining
divided equally front and back). Space clamps as
equally as possible.

3/4” up to 1-1/2”, Elkay recommends using LK364.

7. Remove any excess caulk and allow it to properly
cure following caulk manufacturer’s recommended
instructions.

8. Install supply lines, drain fittings, and other items.
Run water and check for leaks.

For countertops thicker than

Cutout in Countertop (1/4" radius in corners)

Length

Model

ECTSR13169BG 12-3/8 15-3/8

ECTSR15159BG 14-3/8

ECTSRAD25226BG

ECTSR25229BG

ECTSRAD33226BG
ECTSR33229BG
ECTSRO33229RBG
ECTSRS33229BG

WIDTH

Left-to-Right

24-3/8

24-3/8

32-3/8
32-3/8
32-3/8
32-3/8

LENGTH

1/4" RADIUS ON
ALL4CORNERS

Width

Front-to-back

14-3/8

21-3/8

21-3/8

21-3/8
21-3/8
21-3/8
21-3/8

COUNTERTOP

SILICONE CAULK

(NOT FURNISHED)

FASTENER

(OPTIONAL: LK364)

CHANNEL

MOUNTING
CLAMP

SINK