RUVATI RVH9050 - Step-by-Step Installation Process; Cabinet Prep and Sink Mounting; Countertop Cutout and Sealing Procedures

RVH9050
®
RUVATI USA
www.ruvati.com
Rev12/11
PrintedinUSA
Page3
Installation
1. Measuresinkapronandcabinet
openingtomakesuresinkapronwillt
intocabinetopening.Ifnecessary,sand
openingoraddwoodllerstrips.
2. Preparethecabinetandcreatea
supportframeinsidethecabinetthat
thesinkwillsiton.Use2x4solidwood
studstocreatethesupportframe.Your
cabinetandsupportframeshouldbe
strongenoughtoholdupto200lbs
ofweightonceinstalled.Thesupport
frameshouldbepositionedsothatthe
topofthesinkrimislevelandush
withthetopsurfaceofthecabinet
perimeter.Makesurethesupport
frameleavesroomforthedrains,
faucetwaterlines,garbagedisposal(if
any).
3. Placeathinlayerofsealantonthe
supportingframewhereitwillcontact
thesink.
4. Gentlypositionthesinkontheframe.
Verifythatthesinksitslevelandsturdy
ontheframe,andthetopsurfaceof
thesinkislevelandushwiththe
topsurfaceofthecabinetperimeter.
Adjustorshimbetweenthesinkand
supportifnecessary.
5. Duetothevariouscutoutsizes
possible(basedonyourpreference)
acutouttemplateisnotprovided.
Usetheactualsinkmeasurementto
determinetheactuallocationofthe
cutout.Ensureadequateclearance
behindthesinkforanyfaucetand
backsplash.
6. Tracecut-outopeningonthe
countertop.Cutouttheopeninginthe
countertop.UseanOrbitalsanderor
sandingblocktosmooththeedgeof
thecut-outareaandremoveallsaw
marks.Forlaminatetypecountertop,
allexposedunlaminatedsurfaces
nearthecut-outopeningmustbe
adequatelynishedandsealedto
preventwaterdamage.
7. Cleantherimofthesinkandtheunder
surfaceofthecountertopwhereit
willcontacttherim.Applyagenerous
beadofsealantaroundthesinkrim.
8. Gentlypositionthecountertoponthe
sink.Ensurethatthesealantprovidesa
completesealbetweenthecountertop
andthesink.Wipeoanyextrasealant
usingawetcloth,andapplyextra
sealantifthereareanygaps.