Franke FIRECLAY Manuel D'installation page 11

4. Prepare the Sink
Please exercise caution with
respect to the prescribed next steps.
Failure to follow these instructions
may damage the sink.
Drill Holes for Faucet and Fittings
(if necessary)
1. These instructions only apply to
farmhouse undermount sinks where the
faucet ledge is exposed, and the faucet
may be mounted directly to the sink...
otherwise the faucet and fittings will be
installed directly onto the countertop
behind the sink fixture.
2. The sink should be resting on the floor
or a work bench at this point. The sink
shall be supported from the underside of
the sink bowl or basin. The sink shall not
be installed into the countertop when
following next steps.
3. Apply masking tape to the top surface
of the sink ledge.
4. The underside of the fireclay sink
ledge has been prepared with an
undercut for faucet and fitting holes.
Determine the position of the holes
required for the faucet and fittings that
you have selected.
5. Transfer the centre position of each
hole that has been selected. Measure
the location of each hole relative to the
back edge of the sink rim, and the lateral
edge of the sink rim. Mark the centre of
the hole onto the masking tape.
6. Measure twice to confirm position.
7. Position a centre punch on the
mark that has been transferred, and
strike with a hammer (this operation
is intended to penetrate the surface
glaze so that drilling of a locating hole is
easier).8. Drill a pilot (locating) hole from
the top surface using a no. 8 masonry
drill.
9. Enlarge the hole to the required
size by striking the pilot hole location
with a centre punch and hammer.
(Alternatively, the hole may be prepared
by drilling with a 1 3/8" diameter
diamond hole saw).
Install Sink Strainers
We recommend installing the sink
strainers at this point in the installation
process. The installation process is
much simpler with the sink accessible
from all sides.
Install Faucet and Fittings
We also recommend installing the
faucet and any deck mounted fittings
at this point in the installation process
(this would apply where the faucet and
fittings are mounted to the sink ledge,
or applications where the faucet and
fittings are mounted directly to the
countertop). The installation process is
much simpler with the sink accessible
from all sides.
5. Install the Sink
1. Carefully place the sink into position
on the wooden support frame. Check
the height of the sink rim, and shim the
sink to level if necessary.
2. Apply a bead of translucent silicone
along the centre of the sink rim.
3. Place the countertop into position and
clean up excess silicone with a solvent
and clean wiper.
4. Connect drain assembly and supply
fittings.
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