5.
A template has been provided with your
lavatory. This will help you cut an accurate
opening. Place the template on the countertop.
Normally you will want your lavatory to be
centered between the front edge of the counter
and the backsplash. If your counter is more
than 24" front to back, you may place the
lavatory 2" to 3" from the front counter edge.
The minimum distance from the lavatory to
the front of the counter should be 1-1/2". Be
sure to take the lavatory rim into account
when making your measurements.
6. If your template is paper, fold it in half to
create a centerline. If your template is card-
board, measure the length and width of the
template to locate the center and draw a line.
Move the template to the desired position and
mark the location of the centerline. Measure
the distance from the centerline to the nearest
side wall or the end of the counter. Then
measure the same distance from the side wall
to locate the centerline at the back of the
lavatory template. Now trace the outline of the
template accurately onto the countertop.
7.
Measure across the metal mounting
frame from side to side to locate its center.
Mark this on the front of the frame. Move the
frame to the desired position and mark the
location of the centerline on the countertop.
Measure the distance from the centerline to
the nearest side wall or the end of the counter.
Then measure the same distance from the
side wall to locate the centerline at the back of
the counter.
Line up the frame with the centerline and
move it forward or back to its final location.
Place a pencil against the outside of the frame
as shown in Figure 2. Trace the outline of the
frame accurately onto the countertop. The
metal frame may have sharp edges. Handle it
carefully.
8.
Drill a hole in the line you have drawn.
The hole should be large enough to take the
blade of a key hole or saber saw. Carefully
saw along the line. See Figure 3. Support the
piece you are cutting out to prevent splitting
when the cut is nearly complete.
13. Place the four screw clips around the
lavatory so that the clips lock onto the metal
mounting frame as shown in Figure 5. Tighten
the screws on the clips evenly all around.
Check the edges for additional sealant and
remove it immediately with a damp cloth.
14. Connect the drain tailpiece to the bottom
of the pop-up, then fasten the trap and drain
extension to the wall stub-out in the wall. See
Figure 6. You may use metal or plastic drain
pipe and trap, following the directions pro-
vided by the manufacturer.
15. Use a tube cutter to trim the free ends of
the hot and cold supply tubes to at least 1/4"
longer than necessary to reach into the inlets
of the shut-off valves. It is better to cut the
tubes longer than needed, then trim them
again. Remove any burrs or sharp edges with
an emery cloth.
Join the hot and cold water supplies to the
shut-off valves as instructed by the faucet
manufacturer.
16. Turn on the main water supply then open
the shut-off valves. Check all connections for
leaks. A slight tightening of about 1/4 turn will
normally stop any leaks.
Figure 2
Figure 3
SABER SAW
HOLE FOR
STARTING CUTOUT
Figure 4
METAL MOUNTING
FRAME
LAVATORY
TOP
BENT TAB
9.
It is best to mount the pop-up drain and
faucet before installing your lavatory. Be sure
to place the lavatory on a thick bed of news-
papers while working on it to prevent scratches.
Put in the pop-up drain first. Clean around the
drain hole with a damp cloth to remove any
dust or other particles that may interfere with
a good seal. Remove the washers, nuts, and
flange from the top of the pop-up. Coat the
underside of the flange with sealant (included
with your lavatory) and push it firmly into the
drain opening. Following the manufacturer's
instructions, tighten the flange firmly into place.
The excess sealant that oozes out around the
flange should be cleaned off immediately with
a damp cloth.
Next, attach the faucet according to the
manufacturer's instructions. Most of the fau-
cet installation is normally done with the lava-
tory upside down. When the faucet is securely
in place, attach the new hot and cold water
supply tubes to the faucet lines.
10. Put the metal mounting frame around
the lavatory. Bend the tabs in the frame to-
ward the lavatory, so that the frame is held to
the edges all the way around. See Figure 4.
11. Clean the countertop surface around the
hole with a damp cloth. Apply a continuous
bead of sealant (included with your lavatory)
to the surface around the hole.
12. Carefully place the lavatory into the hole.
A helper may be necessary to lift it into posi-
tion. Align the lavatory in the hole, then push
downward at intervals all around the edge.
This will cause some of the sealant to ooze
out. Wipe off the excess immediately with a
damp cloth. It will be difficult to remove if
allowed to dry.
Figure 5
METAL MOUNTING FRAME
COUNTERTOP
SEALANT
SCREW CLIP
FLANGE
DRAIN
SLIP NUT
T DRAIN
DRAIN TAILPIECE
SLIP NUT
SLIP NUT
RUBBER OR PLASTIC
WASHER
P TRAP
DRAINPIPE
WASHER
PIVOT ROD
WASHER
Figure 6
CONTROL
CLEVIS
OVERFLOW
