Factory Direct Hardware Belle Foret F4KIT 29 - Manual (Page 2)

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SOLID SURFACE INSTALLATION
1. Follow steps 1-7 as outlined in the undercounter sink
installation section.
2. Carefully measure the counter top to determine the
exact location of the cut-out.
3. Measure the distance from finished wall to the center
of the sinks faucet holes. This dimension will be used
to locate the faucet hole centerline and back edge of
the cut-out on the counter top. Make sure the sink is
positioned to provide adequate clearance between
the faucet and the backsplash, finished wall, or
support frame. This will ensure full faucet operation
when installed.
4. From back edge of the counter top, locate the
dimension from the finished wall to the center of the
faucet holes and draw a centerline. Subtract 1 1/2”
from the faucet hole centerline to locate the back
edge of the cut-out. Trace the cut-out opening on the
counter top using a soft lead pencil. Locate the
faucet holes.
5. Cut out the opening in the counter top, carefully
following the pencil line. Use an Orbital sander or
sanding block to smooth the edge of the cut-out area
and remove all saw marks. For laminate type counter
top, all exposed unlaminated surfaces near the
cut-out opening must be adequately finished and
sealed to prevent damage from water absorption.
6. Drill required faucet hole locations and install the
faucet according to the manufacturers directions.
7. Clean the top of the sink rim making sure the surface
is free from any debris. Clean the bottom of the
counter top around the cut-out area making sure the
surface is smooth and free of defects.
8. Apply a generous bead of sealant around the sink rim
where the sink rim and the counter top meet.
9. Position the counter top over the sink, being careful
the sealant provides a complete seal between the
sink rim and the bottom of the counter top.
Immediately wipe away any excess sealant with a
damp cloth. Fill any voids between the rim and the
counter top with sealant.
10. Sealing the gap between the apron and the cabinet
is optional and up to the buyer’s discretion.
NOTE:
The dimensions given for any fire
clay product is nominal. The material is a wet
clay fired in an oven, therefore, there is minimal
control over the finished size. The dimensions
given can vary +/-2%. Because of the dimen-
sional variation possibility of fire clay products,
we recommend that the cabinetmaker wait until
the sink is on hand before making any cabinetry
counter top. There is no standard fitting frame-
work or supporting brackets.
* These sinks can be installed flush with the
front of the cabinet or extend beyond the front
of the cabinet by approximately 1”.
* Due to the variety of installations possible with
these sinks, installation may require procedures
other than those described in these instruc-
tions.
Apron Front
Fireclay Sinks
Applies to Model Numbers
BF F3KIT, F4KIT, F5KIT
P 800.947.7000 www.worldimportsdesigns.com 3/15/10