UNDERMOUNT LAVATORY
INSTALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS
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©2004 Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath Products BM43000 10/04
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
! Observe all local plumbing and building codes.
! Carefully inspect the new lavatory for damage.
! If the existing lavatory does not have supply shut-off valves, you will install them
before installing the new lavatory.
! Rough-in information is included with your lavatory. The rough-in information
shown will be helpful in placing the lavatory, water supply piping, shut-off valves
and drain in their proper positions.
CAUTION: Your new lavatory is finished to an attractive high gloss. It may also be heavy
and difficult to lift. To protect the finish and avoid possible damage before and after
installation, please handle your lavatory with care. Place the lavatory on a thick bed of
newspapers when working on it before installation.
TOOLS AND MATERIALS
You can determine which tools and materials are necessary by reading the complete
installation instructions and examining the job you have to do.
These are normally needed:
utility knife basin or pail and sponge
flat blade screwdriver hammer and nails
drill chisel
saber saw or keyhole saw square
emery cloth cardboard, newspapers or a dropcloth
Level
Hacksaw
Basin Wrench
Pipe Wrench
Tubing Cutter
(12")
Safety Glasses
Adjustable Wrench
(10")
The following materials are optional, in case existing materials are unusable:
Two (2) shut-off valves with 1/2" I.P.S. outlet, (check house piping to determine
valve inlet dimension.),
1/2" I.P.S. hot and cold water supply tubes with compression nut and ferrule,
drain tail pipe (two for double bowl sinks) and trap,
additional drain pipe as required,
2" x 4" board
Tape Measure
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REMOVING YOUR OLD LAVATORY
For new construction begin with INSTALLING YOUR NEW LAVATORY
1. Turn off the water supply. This is done by closing the two shut-off valves located under
the lavatory.
If there are no shut-off valves leading to the lavatory, you must turn off the water at the main
valve. This is usually located in the basement, garage, or near the foundation on the
outside of the house. It may also be near the water meter.
Check to be sure the water is off by turning on the faucet where you are working until the
water stops flowing.
If you have shut off the main valves in a two-story house or greater, you should open
another faucet on the same or lower level. Water will then drain from the entire line. This
will help avoid spills. Be sure and close the faucets before you turn on the main valve again.
2. Disconnect the drain pipes. Take off as many sections as possible between the
lavatory and the wall or floor to facilitate removal.
Place a basin under work area to catch any water that may still be in the drain.
3. Before removing anything else, check to see how the lavatory is supported. If the
pipes in the wall are providing support for the lavatory, use care in removing the faucet
connections. The lavatory may fall once the faucet is disconnected, so have a helper hold
it up while you work.
Look under the lavatory to see if there are
lugs holding it to the countertop. Do not
remove the lugs until you have first braced
the lavatory against falling.
You may be able to shore it up with pieces
of lumber from below. Or you can rig the
support as shown in Figure 1. This support consists of a strong wire or cord
draped over a 2" x 4". Drop the wire
through the drain and tie it to a block of
wood. Twist the cord until the block of
wood is snug against the tailpiece and
provides a sure support for the lavatory.
You may then unscrew the lugs and lower the lavatory by carefully untwisting the block of
wood.
Figure 1
Detach the faucet from the shut-off valves by unscrewing the compression nut at the joints
between the valves and the water supply tubes.
If the connection is corroded you may need to cut off the nut with a hacksaw. If there is no
nut or shut-off valve, use a tube cutter or hacksaw to separate the faucet from the water
supply tubes.
Keep the basin and sponge handy for water that remains in the pipe and faucet.
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INSTALLING YOUR NEW LA VATORY
A
A
STRAINER BODY
There are many ways to install an undermount sink, and the details of the installation
will depend on the quality of your cabinets and countertop. This installation guide
describes only one way of installing an undermount sink. These instructions assume
that you are working with a base cabinet with no sink or countertop currently installed.
The countertop you are going to install will also need to have holes cut to accommodate the sink and faucet.
1. Determine the centerline of the sink position and alignment with cabinet and
countertop. A template is provided for locating the sink bowls and faucet holes.
2. Attach two support boards to the
sides of the cabinet, one in front and one
B
in back, placing them 20 1/2" apart and
equal distances from the centerline (See
Figure 2, A). Place the boards at the
20-1/2"
proper height to allow the top of the sink
to be flush with the top of the cabinet. It
may be necessary for you to reinforce
the sides of the cabinet for it to support
the 350-pound minimum.
3. Rest your sink on the support
boards and slide it from side to side until
it is centered. At this point, you can also
check the sink cutout measurements of
your countertop.
Figure 2
4. Now that you have the sink in position, attach two more 20 1/2" boards between
the support boards (See Figure 2, B).
5. Shim the sink to bring it to the proper height.
6. Install the countertop. Put a seal of caulk between the sink and countertop to
prevent water leaks.
7. Install the basket strainer. First,
clean around the drain hole with a damp
cloth to remove any dust or other
particles that may interfere with a
watertight seal. Remove the washers
and nuts from the basket strainer. Pack
PLUMBERS PUTTY
SINK
the underside of the basket with
Plumbers Putty and push it firmly in
place. Put the large rubber washer over
the basket threads from under the sink,
followed by the thin washer (may be
made of paper, fiber, or metal). Thread
WASHERS
Figure 3
LOCKNUT
the large metal lock nut onto the strainer
body and tighten (See Figure 3).
B
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8. Installer must determine the best way to drill holes in the countertop, ensuring
PLUMBERS PUTTY
proper alignment with the sink without damaging the finished countertop surface.
9. Install the faucet according to the faucet installation instructions, inserting the
faucet through the faucet holes in the sink and the countertop. The faucet holes in the
sink have been enlarged to allow the faucet to be raised through the countertop.
When the faucet is securely in place, attach the new hot and cold water supply tubes
to the faucet tubes.
10. Connect the drain tailpiece to the bottom of the pop-up, then fasten the trap and
drain extension to the wall stub-out in the
SINK
LOCKNUT
wall. See Figure 4. You may use metal or
plastic drain pipe and trap, following the
directions provided by the manufacturer.
11. Use a tube cutter to trim the free ends
of the hot and cold supply tubes to at least 1/
4" longer than necessary to reach into the
STRAINER BODY
COMPRESSION RING
SLIP NUT
SLIP NUT
WASHER
inlets of the shut-off valves. It is better to cut
the tubes longer than needed, then trim
them again. Remove any burrs or sharp
edges with an emery cloth.
The supply stop handles cannot extend
Figure 4
P TRAP
CLEAN OUT PLUG
more than 3" (7.6 cm) from the finished wall when in the open position.
Join the hot and cold water supplies to the shut-off valves as instructed by the faucet
manufacturer.
12. Turn on the main water supply then open the shut-off valves. Check all connections
for leaks. A slight tightening of about 1/4 turn will normally stop any leaks.
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CARE AND CLEANING
For general cleaning, use a mild, nonabrasive soap and warm water. Do not use abrasive
cleaners. Such cleaners contain sand or silica and will eventually scratch the surface.
PARTS
Parts Policy
In order to avoid unnecessary delay or uncertainty in the satisfaction of warranty
claims, buyers are advised to return alleged defective parts to the place of purchase.
Sellers are authorized to address and resolve all warranty claims on fixtures directly
with buyers.
Your limited warranty is packed in with your lavatory.
Faucets are not included. All fixture dimensions are nominal and may vary within the
range of tolerances established by ANSI Standards A112.19.4. All measurements
shown are subject to change or cancellation.
QUESTIONS? / PROBLEMS?
Please review the Installation Instructions in this manual to ensure correct installation.
For additional assistance, please call:
Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath
Service Support Department
1-800-288-4002.
If you need assistance with operation or maintenance related questions, please call our
Service Support Department at 1-800-288-4002. For service agent listing, visit our web
site at http://www.jacuzzi.com/.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
JACUZZI WHIRLPOOL BATH (“Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath”, “we”, “us”, “our”), warrants to the
original consumer/purchaser for the applicable warranty period set forth below, that the
products we sell are free from defects in material and workmanship, except as otherwise
indicated below.
PRODUCTS
•
All cast iron sink products with porcelain enamel finish.
•
1.6 gpf/6 ltr. china toilets.
•
All other china products and kitchen
sink accessories.
•
All toilet seats.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THESE PRODUCTS IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SPECIFIED ABOVE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS
ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
This limited warranty does not cover:
(a) damage to any products based on or resulting from improper installation or
repair, misuse or abuse (including but not limited to excessive operating
conditions), or alteration or adjustment other than in conformity with our
specifications or instructions, whether performed by a contractor, service
company or yourself;
(b) damages resulting from failure to reasonably clean, care for or maintain a
product in accordance with our instructions/recommendations; or,
(c) any products we sell that have been moved or removed from their original
installation site.
WARRANTY PERIOD
(commences upon date originally installed for its
intended purpose)
Limited lifetime vessel warranty to the original consumer/purchaser only. The porcelain
enamel finish is warranted for one (1) year.
Five (5) years.
Two (2) years.
One (1) year.
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LIMITED WARRANTY (cont'd)
If you believe that a product fails to meet the above limited warranty, you should notify us
in writing prior to expiration of the applicable warranty period set forth above at the following
address:
Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath
Warranty Service Department
P.O. Box 702168
Dallas, TX 75370-2168
Notification should include a description of the product, model number and how the product
fails to meet the above warranty. Upon receipt of a written claim under this limited warranty
and evidence of the date of purchase or installation, and after inspection by an authorized
Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath representative, at our option and in our sole discretion, we will either
repair or replace the product with a Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath product of the same or similar
type and size; provided, however, that we will not pay any costs (labor or otherwise)
associated with either removing a previously installed product; installing a replacement
product; or transportation or return of a product.
JACUZZI WHIRLPOOL BATH WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER LOSS OR
EXPENSE(S) NOT SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED ABOVE, AND DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO
YOU.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
©2004 Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath BM43000 10/04
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