Punch a hole for faucet in a stainless steel sink, Drill a hole for the faucet in a porcelain sink – Purenex Multipure Aqua RO System User Manual

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A dripping or gurgling sound may be heard coming from the Air Gap hole in the faucet and drain when the

system is running. This is normal and in compliance with UPC Plumbing Codes.

Note:

Porcelain sink surface material is extremely hard and can crack or chip quite easily.
Use extreme caution when drilling. Multipure Drinking Water Systems accepts no

responsibility for consequential damage resulting from the installation of faucet.

Most sinks are predrilled with 1 1/2” or 1 1/4” diameter holes (if you are already using it for a

sprayer or soap dispenser, see step 1).

Step 1 Determine desired location for the faucet on your sink and place a piece of

masking tape on location where hole is to be drilled. Mark the center of

the hole on the tape.

Step 2 Using a variable speed drill on the lowest speed, drill a 1/8” Pilot hole

through both porcelain and metal casing of sink at the center of the desired

location. (If drill bit gets hot, it may cause the porcelain to crack or chip).

Step 3 Using a 1.00” or 1.25” hole saw, proceed to drill the large hole. Keep drill

speed on the slowest speed and use lubricating oil or liquid soap to keep the

hole saw cool during cutting.

Step 4 Make sure the surroundings of the sink are cooled before mounting the

faucet to the sink after drilling. Remove all sharp edges with a file.

Punch a Hole for Faucet in a Stainless Steel Sink

NOTE:

If mounting faucet to a Stainless Steel Sink, you will need a 1/2” and 1 1/4”

Hole punch. The faucet opening should be centered between the back

splash and the edge of the sink, ideally on the same side as the vertical

drain pipe.

Step 5 Drill a 1/4” pilot hole. Use a 1/2” Hole punch and an adjustable wrench to

punch the hole in the sink.

The faucet can now be installed.

Drill a Hole for the Faucet in a Porcelain Sink

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