2. Self-Rimming Installations
CAUTION: Risk of personal injury or product damage.
Cast
iron lavatories are very heavy. Get help lifting the lavatory into
place.
Temporarily position the lavatory in the opening. Adjust the fit of
the lavatory.
Remove the lavatory from the countertop.
Install the faucet and drain according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Carefully position the lavatory in the cut-out.
Apply a thin, continuous bead of sealant around the lavatory
edges.
Immediately
wipe away any excess sealant.
Fill any voids between the lavatory and the cut-out with sealant.
Verify that the lavatory had not moved out of position.
Allow the sealant to cure for at least 30 minutes before
proceeding.
Connect and tighten the trap to the drain, and complete the water
supply connections to the faucet according to the faucet
manufacturer’s instructions.
Run water into the lavatory and check for leaks.
Clean up with a non-abrasive cleaner.
Sealant
1053432-2-A
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Kohler Co.
