Frigidaire FPUR3219-D1010 Installation Guide
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1. FRIGIDAIRE Undermount Sinks INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS These instructions are for installing Frigidaire undermount stainless steel sinks Undermount sinks are sinks that are installed below the countertop If you are installing another type of sink such as a drop in sink which is installed on top of the counter please refer to instructions specifically for those sinks Templates are supplied only as a guide Use of the actual sink will ensure a more accurate cutout The instructions that follow are for installing an Frigidaire undermount stainless steel sink in a solid surface countertop only Minimum thickness of the actual countertop material is one half inch In addition a one inch build up around the sink is preferred Frigidaire recommends that undermount sinks and routering of your solid surface material should be performed by a professional installer for best results Requirements vary for installation in a granite marble stone or butcher block countertop Please contact your fabricator for specific details Before installing inspect the sink for damage Do not install a damaged unit Remember it is your responsibility to follow all local plumbing and building codes The warranty will be voided if these installation instructions are not followed STEP 1 TOOLS AND MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED Create a template E Eye protection safety glasses goggles Using a framing square draw a line from front to back on the str2. ate size to allow for the type of reveal Cut the plywood template paying particular attention to the corner radius Undermount Sinks INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS continued STEP 2 Make the sink cutout Find the center of the sink template and align it with the center mark drawn on the countertop Place the template with the front edge along the front edge line drawn on the countertop Secure the plywood template to the countertop using 6 bar clamps Place the router over the plywood template and cut around it making sure the router follows the edge of the template This creates the sink cutout Finish the inside of the sink cutout according to the recommendation of the countertop material supplier STEP 3 Attach the undermount clips Position bowl so that reveal is centered Then on underside of countertop drill holes for brass inserts for undermount clips Use a drill bit with stop block to avoid drilling through the top For 1 2 countertop material drill 3 8 deep holes Use three clips on the long sides of the sink and two clips on the short sides of the sink or follow the locations on the template that comes with the sink Drill the holes 1 back from the cutout edge NOTE the undermount clips is 3 4 wide and 2 3 4 in length The clip may be too long for some installations If this is the case make a brace out of wood or solid surfacing butt it up against the sink and on site screw it into t
3. he cabinet wall Measure the thickness of the brace and the cabinet wall so the screw does not go through to the other side of the cabinet STEP 4 Install the sink Clean the bottom of the countertop and the top flange or lip of the sink with denatured alcohol Apply a bead of silicone adhesive sealant to the top edge of the bowl flange and position the bowl in the countertop STEP 5 Tighten the clips Tap the brass inserts anchors for clips into the pre drilled holes with the slotted ends first Thread a wingnut onto a screw near the head With washer and slotted clip in place tighten the screw to anchor the brass clip into the countertop material Repeat for each clip Hand tighten the wing nuts to secure the sink bowl NOTE do not fully tighten each clip when installed Partially tighten a clip then partially tighten the clip across from it After each clip is partially tightened repeat the process fully tightening each clip This ensures a secure installation and avoids damage to the sink Remove excess sealant from the inside lip of the bowl using appropriate cleaner on a clean rag
4. ongly recommended bottom of the countertop indicating the location of the center of the sink Draw a line parallel to the front edge of the countertop indicating how far back the sink should be located Typically the I Ear protection strongly recommended E Supplied undermount template and clips E 3 8 thick plywood sheet for cutting setback is 2 to 2 1 2 from the front of the counter depending a template on the countertop overhang the type of sink bowl and the size E Two 6 bar clamps of the sink deck i Framing square To create a template turn the sink upside down on the piece of I Pencil not permanent marker plywood and trace around it Or place template transfer paper I Silicone adhesive sealant or cardboard template on plywood NOTE paper and cardboard I 6 oz Ball peen hammer templates are supplied only as a guide Using the actual sink ensures a more accurate cutout I File E Slotted screwdriver Mark the centerpoint of the sink on the template I Tape measure If you are using a 5 8 template guide on your router draw I Drill and drill bit another line 1 16 outside the sink outline this allows for the E Stop block 5 8 template guide If you are using other cutting methods p adjust accordingly E Router CAUTION Be sure to cut on the inside of the template line to Boles SeMiplake UAE NSA obtain your desired reveal fluted router bit I Rags E Denatured alcohol E Wood braces Adjust the templ
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