Installation
1.
Before creating the cut out in the worktop, carefully plan the positioning of the sink. Ensure that the
position of the bowl(s), tap and overflows will not interfere with surrounding units or appliances. The cut out
details are published on the included specification sheet and on www.abode.eu to ensure perfect
positioning of this product.
2.
Carefully mark out the cut out using the provided technical drawing or template. Create the sink cut out in
the worktop using a router or CNC cutter, follow the manufacturer’s instructions taking care not to chip,
crack or scratch the worktop. If preparing the cut out in situ cover any open pipework to avoid any debris
contaminating the water supply feeds.
IMPORTANT: Due to the larger dimensional tolerances on ceramic products we strongly recommend making
the cut out in a scrap piece of material then checking it against the actual sink to be fitted. The cut out size
should be adjusted to suit the sink tolerances and retested against the intended product before committing to
cutting the final worksurface. The ‘nominal’ suggested cut out size will align the cut out edge with the bowl
edge radius. The offset from the bowl can be adjusted to overhang or be set back according to personal taste
but, this may interfere with installation or the correct usage of sink accessories.
3.
Install the tap to the worktop according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Ensure the tap is secure as later
access may be obstructed by the sink or plumbing. We recommend using long flexible tap connectors to
help.
4.
Install the basket strainer waste kit according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
5.
If the sink is a reversible design choose the orientation of the bowl(s) and or drainer. Place the sink on the
supporting shelf, then with a long straight edge over the surrounding cabinets and sink rim level the sink to
the cabinet tops, adjusting the supporting shelf at a the corners as required.
6.
Clean the cut out perimeter of the worktop underside and the upper perimeter of the sink with a
degreasing cleaning solvent and allow to dry.
7.
Apply a continuous generous bead of good quality silicone
onto the rim around the upper perimeter of the sink (fig1).
Note: if the cut out is adjusted to either overhang or step back
from the sink rim sufficient surface area must be left to allow a
water tight seal, fig. 2 shows the cut out flush to the bowl radius.
Fig 1.
8.
Gently lay the worksurface onto the sink, carefully align the
sink rim with the cut out shape with equal spacing on all sides
(fig 2).
Where possible apply a 2
nd
and 3
rd
bead of silicone around
inside and outside of the adjoining sink and worktop. Any excess
silicone can be cleaned away using a proprietary silicone
cleaner. Allow the silicone to dry.
Fig 2.
9.
Attach the sink connecting pipework to the waste kit(s) according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
After installation
1.
Clean the sink using the attached care advice ready for use.
2.
Check the sink is flat to the worktop, straight and level.
3.
Close the plug(s) in all bowls, fill the sink with water below the overflow and check the water does not leak through
or around the waste(s).
4.
Close the plug(s) in all bowls fill the sink with water above the overflow, check the water exits though the overflow
and does not leak from the overflow system.
5.
Open the plug(s) and let water drain from the bowls, check the connecting pipework does not leak.
6.
If the sink is not to be used for a period after installation, cover the sink and tap to protect them from accidental
damage during further surrounding installation work.
7.
We recommend once fully set, the silicone seal should be checked for water tightness and rechecked periodically.
