Ruvati RVH9200 - Manual (Page 3)

RVH9200 ®
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 fit
into cabinet opening. If necessary, sand
opening or add wood filler 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 flush
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 flush 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 finished 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 off any extra sealant
using a wet cloth, and apply extra
sealant if there are any gaps.