KOHLER K-6493, K-6494, K-6496, K-6497, K-6558 Installation Manual

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Installation

Guide

Self-Rimming/Undercounter Cast Iron Sinks

K-6493, K-6494, K-6496,

K-6497, K-6558,K-6565,

K-6584, K-6585, K-6586,

K-6587, K-6588

M product numbers are for Mexico (i.e. K-12345M) Los números de productos seguidos de M corresponden a México (Ej. K-12345M) Français, page “Français-1” Español, página “Español-1”

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Thank You For Choosing Kohler Company

We appreciate your commitment to Kohler quality. Please take a few minutes to review this manual before you start installation. If you encounter any installation or performance problems, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Our phone numbers and website are listed on the back cover. Thanks again for choosing Kohler Company.

Tools and Materials

Safety Glasses

Template (supplied)

Tape Measure

Pencil

Sealant

Scissors

Drill

Hacksaw

Plus:

• Hole saw 1-3/8"

Before You Begin

CAUTION: Risk of personal injury or product damage. Cast iron sinks are very heavy. Get assistance lifting the sink into place.

Observe all local plumbing and building codes.

Shut off the hot and cold water supplies.

Inspect the drain and supply tubing. Replace if necessary.

Prior to installation, unpack the new sink and inspect it for damage. Return the sink to its protective carton until you are ready to install it.

Use these instructions for self-rimming and undercounter installations. Follow only the instructions that apply to your installation.

Due to the nature of undercounter installations, Kohler Co. recommends that undercounter sink installations be performed by trained and experienced installers.

To ensure a safe and damage-free installation, two people should

install the sink.

Plan the sink installation so future removal from underneath the countertop is possible without damaging the countertop.

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Before You Begin (cont.)

For multiple-bowl installations, additional support will be required between bowls installed in countertops that are less than 1″ (2.5 cm) thick.

For multiple-bowl, undercounter installations, a minimum distance of 3-3/8″ (8.6 cm) is required between the cutouts.

A minimum countertop thickness of 1″ (2.5 cm) is required if using the anchors provided.

Do not use adhesives or adhesive sealants with this product.

All information in these instructions is based on the latest product information available at the time of publication. Kohler Co. reserves the right to make revisions in the design of products without notice, as speciﬁed in the Price Book.

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Faucet Centerline (Most Models)

TEMPLATE

Undercounter - 2-7/8" (7.3 cm) Self-Rimming - 1-7/8" (4.8 cm) Minimum

1. Preparation

Install the water supplies and drain piping according to the roughing-in information.

NOTE: You may require different, more specialized tools to install this sink to countertop materials other than wood or wood composites.

Cut along the inside of the template line where indicated for the countertop opening.

Position the template on the countertop. Check for adequate clearance between the sink, faucet, backsplash and cabinet.

For multiple-bowl installations, additional support will be required between bowls installed in countertops that are less than 1″ (2.5 cm) thick.

For multiple-bowl, undercounter installations, a minimum distance of 3-3/8″ (8.6 cm) is required between cut-outs.

Trace around the template on the countertop with a pencil. Centerlines are provided to help align the opening.

Mark the faucet hole centerline on the countertop.

Verify there is adequate clearance between the sink, faucet, backsplash and cabinet.

For most undercounter installations: A minimum distance of 2-7/8” (7.3 cm) is required between the faucet centerline and the edge of the template.

Cutting Line

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Preparation (cont.)

For self-rimming installations: A minimum distance of 1-7/8” (4.8 cm) is required between the faucet centerline and the edge of the template.

Adjust the template as needed.

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Countertop Opening - Bottom View

Anchor

Edge

Clamp

Screw

2" (5.1 cm)

Countertop Opening

Clamp

Bottom View

Screw

2. Undercounter Installation

CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Do not cut, drill, or sand the countertop while it is positioned over the ﬁxture.

Cut out the opening by carefully following the pencil line traced from the template.

Equally space the appropriate number of clamps, and mark the clamp-mounting holes on the underside of the countertop.

For Wood Countertops

Pre-drill the wood screw holes at the marked locations.

Waterproof any exposed areas of wood.

For Marble/Stone Countertops

Countertop

Sealant

Sink

Position the countertop upside down on foam padding to protect the surface. Drill 3/8″ holes 5/8″ (1.6cm) deep at the marked locations to accomodate the anchors provided.

Use a setting tool and hammer to secure the anchors ﬂush with the countertop bottom surface.

Install the clamps.

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Undercounter Installation (cont.)

For All Installations

If the countertop has not been installed, install it at this time.

Drill the faucet holes according to the faucet installation instructions.

Install the faucet to the countertop according to the faucet manufacturer’s instructions.

Install the strainer to the sink according to the strainer manufacturer’s instructions.

Turn the clamps parallel to the opening to allow for easy installation of the sink.

Clean the top of the sink rim with a non-abrasive cleaner.

Clean the underside of the countertop around the cut-out area, making sure the surface is smooth, clean, and free of defects.

Apply a generous bead of sealant to the top surface of the sink rim.

CAUTION: Risk of personal injury or product damage. Cast iron sinks are very heavy. Get help lifting the sink into place.

Position and align the sink with the countertop cut-out.

Rotate the clamps over the sink rim, and carefully tighten them until they are just snug.

Check the alignment of the sink with the cut-out. Then securely tighten the clamps.

Optional: Apply a bead of sealant between the countertop and the top of the sink rim.

Immediately wipe away any excess sealant, and ﬁll any voids as needed.

Allow the sealant to cure for at least 30 minutes before proceeding.

Connect and tighten the trap to the strainer, and complete the water supply connections to the faucet according to the instructions packed with the faucet.

Run water into the sink and check for leaks.

Clean up with a non-abrasive cleaner.

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Sealant

3. Self-Rimming Installation

CAUTION: Risk of personal injury or property damage. Cast iron sinks are very heavy. Get help lifting the sink into place.

Cut out the opening by carefully following the pencil line traced from the template.

Drill the faucet holes, and install the faucet to the countertop according to the faucet manufacturer’s instructions.

Install the strainer to the sink according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Clean the countertop.

Carefully position the sink into the countertop opening so the “Kohler” logo is to the back.

Verify the ﬁt and position. Make any needed adjustments.

Apply a thin continuous bead of sealant around the sink edges.

Immediately wipe away any excess sealant, and ﬁll any voids as needed.

Verify that the sink has not moved out of position.

Allow the sealant to cure at least 30 minutes before proceeding.

Install the garbage disposal, if desired, according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Connect and tighten the trap to the drain assemblies, and complete the water supply connections to the faucet according to the instructions packed with the faucet.

Run water into the sink and check for leaks.

Clean up with a non-abrasive cleaner.

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