Installation Guide
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2. Cabinet/Support Frame Construction
Measure the size of the sink, including the apron (the top of the apron is approximately 1/4" (6 mm)
widerthanthetop).Thecabinetopeningshouldequalthemaximumsink/aprondimensionstoensure
aminimumgapbetweenthesinkandthecabinet.
NOTE:Ifthesinkisnotavailableatthetimeofinstallation,makeallowancestoaddwoodllerstripsorspacersto
the cabinet opening after the frame and before the sink is installed.
Determineifthesinkwillbeushwithorextendslightlybeyondthefrontofthecabinet.Thesinkmayextend
no more than 1-1/4" (3.2 cm) beyond the face of the cabinet.
Constructawoodsupportframetotinsidethecabinetopening.Allowadequateclearanceforthewatersupply
linesbetweenthesupportandthenishedwall.
Locate and cut out the drain outlet clearance hole in the support. The hole diameter must clear the garbage
disposal mounting system, if used.
Dimension "H"
Max Sink/
Apron Width
Cabinet
Sink Outline
TOP VIEW
1-1/4" (3.2cm) Max
Drain Hole
Cabinet Perimeter
Support
Frame Members
Running
Front-to-Back
(Typical)
17" (43.2cm)
Support and Frame
Wood Filler
Strips/Spacers
Finished
Wall
Support (must clear water supply lines)
3. Support Frame Installation
Undercounter and Solid Surface Installations
Positionthesupportframeinthecabinetopeningsothatwheninstalled,thetopofthesinkwillbeleveland
ushwiththetopofthecabinet(DimensionH).
Water Supply Lines
Frame Members
Support
Dimension "H"
17" (43.2cm)
Support and Frame
Drain Outlet
Clearance Hole