may extend beyond the face of the cabinet 1/2"
maximum.
Support Frame
Finished Wall
1/2"
TOP VIEW
(1,3cm) Max.
Fig. #3
3.
See Fig. #4. Construct a wood support and frame to fit inside the
cabinet opening. Allow adequate clearance for faucet holes and
sink basin between the support frame members.
:
The wood support and frame for the sink must
sufficiently support 300 pounds (136.1kg) (approximate weight of
the cast iron sink when full and a garbage disposal installed).
Clearance For Sink Basin
(31 3/4" (80.6cm)
Clearance For
Faucet Holes
Back Frame
Members
Sealant
Fig. #4
1015927-2-B
(1.3cm)
Cabinet
Sink Outline
Frame Members Running
Front to Back (Typical)
5/8" (1.6cm) Max.
1" x 1"
Chamfer
Sealant
21 1/2"
(54.6cm)
Support
Frame
TILE-IN SINK
K-6546-*, K-14579-KG-*,
K-14580-KG-*)
SUPPORT/FRAME INSTALLATION
:
Tile backer board placed over plywood is the
recommended underlayment for installing this sink. Tile
should be bonded to the backer board with dry set or Latex
Portland mortar. Consult the tile contractor to determine the types
of material to be used.
Acceptable underlayments include the following:
S
Tile backer board over 3/4" exterior grade plywood
S
3/4" exterior grade plywood
Do not use the following materials:
S
Flakeboard
S
Interior grade plywood
S
Gypsum wallboard
1.
See Fig. #6. The rim thickness on the sink is 3/8" (1cm) plus or
minus 1/32" (.03cm). The sink is designed for installation flush
with or slightly lower than the surrounding tile. Install support
frame accordingly, or make allowance to shim the sink as
required by varying thickness of the tile, sink height, and choice of
adhesive or mortar bed installation.
Sealant
Sink
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Support Frame
2.
Position support frame as determined in Step 1. Before securing,
see support frame caution. Also, position securing hardware to
allow for easy access in case the sink needs to be removed or
replaced. Ensure that securing hardware will not penetrate
outside of cabinet.
3
(K-6534-*,
Tile-in
Fig. #5
Tile
Mortar or
Adhesive
Water Resistant Underlayment or
Backing Material 3/4" Minimum
Cabinet
Fig. #6
Kohler Co.