Elkay EGUH311910RDBG Installation manual
Undermount and Drop-In
Installation Instructions
. Undermount Stainless Steel Sinks
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with 1/2" Reveal Countertop Installation
COUNTERTOP
1/2"
SILICONE CAULK
(NOT FURNISHED)
MOUNTING
BRACKET
FASTENER
(NOT FURNISHED)
1-1/8"
SINK
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.
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 ABOVE.
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 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.
INSTALLING SINK
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. This size opening will
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
above. Holes should allow even spacing of mounting
brackets around the sink. Type of fasteners to be as
recommended by countertop supplier.
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/SILESTONE®).
INSTALLING SINK
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.
. Self Rim Sinks
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STEP ONE
Place sink upside down on countertop surface.
Place sink in exact position for installation
and pencil completely around sink to create a sink
outline.
STEP TWO
Scribe actual opening 5/16 ” inside the sink outline,
all the way around.
STEP THREE
Cut out on inside of this line. Cut hole straight
down through top - you ’ ll do a better job. If sink
comes with a faucet deck, install faucet to sink and
tighten.
STEP FOUR
Apply a sealer around entire perimeter of opening.
Set bowl into opening.
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POSITION SINK ON
COUNTER UPSIDE DOWN.
DRAW LINE 5/16" INSIDE SINK OUTLINE.
CUT ON INSIDE LINE.
SINK OUTLINE
1-1/2" RADIUS
DRAW LINE AROUND SINK.
5/16"
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STEP FIVE
From underside of sink, place one clamp near
center, tighten by hand enough to hold sink in
place. This applies to all four sides. Fasten balance
of clamps in position and hand tighten. (Usually 3
clamps on end, balance divided equally front and
back). Space clamps as equally as possible.
STEP SIX
From the top side, check seal between rim and
countertop. Adjust clamps to high spot if necessary.
STEP SEVEN
Tighten clamp evenly with scr ewdriver or socket
wrench in rotation until sink is perfectly seated with
countertop. Caution: Do not overtighten clamps as
it is not necessary for a perfect seal.
APPLY SEALER
AROUND CUTOUT.
CLAMP DEVICE FOR RECTANGLE AND SQUARE
STAINLESS STEEL SINKS
SEALER
COUNTERTOP
5 6
7
SINK
4
SINK
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