stainless steel undermount bowls

STAINLESS STEEL
UNDERMOUNT BOWLS
Installation Instructions
&
Aftercare Information
Instructions for Atlantic single, Atlantic double, Quadbowl, Kube
INSTALLATION
Installer
Fig.1
Please leave this leaflet with the user, as it contains valuable
after care advice.
Notes
Undermount sinks should only be fixed to granite
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worktops by a specialist installer.
14 mm
Please beware of sharp metal edges prior to and
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during installation.
A
10 mm
Dimension A: 33 mm, 27 mm or 22 mm depending on the bowl –
see the templates in this booklet for this dimension.
Fig.2
During installation, take care to protect the bowl
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from scuffs and scratches.
Avoid straining and overtightening of all plumbing
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fixtures connected to the bowl.
We recommend that the worktop opening is sealed
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using waterproof sealant or a similar material.
Installation
Preparing the Worktop
1.
2.
Undermount bowl
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Decide on the position that your bowl (or bowls) is to be
fitted. Check that the bowl will not foul on the cabinet
below.
Place the sink upside down on the worktop. Position the
sink on the worktop as required. Make sure the cabinet
framework will clear all parts of the bowl. Using a soft,
sharp pencil draw around the bowl as accurately as
possible. Remove the bowl.
Alternatively, you can use a bowl template. For details
go to www.rangemaster.co.uk.
Referring to the templates as shown in this booklet,
draw another line – as indicate by ‘A’ (Fig.1) inside the
sink top outline – this is the cutting line for the opening.
Drill as large a hole as possible inside the cutting line.
Using a padsaw, jigsaw or similar, cut out the opening
up to the cutting line.
On the underside of the worktop, mark the positions for
the threaded inserts – see the templates in this booklet
for the correct dimensions or go to www.rangemaster.
co.uk for template details.
Drill the 10 mm diameter holes (Fig.1) for the threaded
inserts (refer to the worksurface supplier for drilling
advice and the drill bit diameter required).
Glue the threaded fixing inserts into the drilled holes.
Applying the Sealant
Apply silicone sealant (not supplied) to the bowl rim (Fig.2).
Due to our policy of continual improvement, we reserve the right to change specifications without prior notice.
Fitting the Bowl
A
Position the bowl to the worktop. Using the fixing clamps and
screws (Fig.3), secure the bowl to the worktop (Fig.4).
Fig.3
DO NOT tighten fully at first attempt.
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DO NOT overtighten the clamps.
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Remove any surplus sealing material or wipe away any excess
sealant.
Note: Some bowls may require additional support (this
should be supplied and fitted by your installer).
Fitting the Square Overflow Pipework
(Kube & Quadbowl models)
The overflow pipework for the square style underbowls may
require modifying to fit.
Fig.5 shows the suggested areas of the overflow pipework
that may need to be cut. Measure the pipework, and cut the
areas show as required. Fit together as normal.
D
C
B
A – Threaded insert, B – Fixing clamp, C – Bowl, D – Seal
Fig.4
To ensure a watertight seal, apply silicon sealant onto the
sink-side face of the rubber seal before fitting it to the sink
(Fig.6).
Fig.5
Rubber seal
Sink-side face
27 mm
Silicon sealant
110 mm
Fig.6
Atlantic Single Bowl Templates
R56
33
33
R80
UB 15
340
410
27
27
27
R80
R80
410
UB 40
UB 45
27
440
27
33
R75
UB 50
390
33
490
All dimensions in mm
410
27
390
33
UB 35
340
154
27
33
Atlantic Double Bowl Templates
27
R67
27
UB3515L
UB3515R
440
556
R67
R95
27
27
R95
R95
27
556
R95
R95
27
440
27
27
27
27
27
UB3515REV
R67
27
R95
R67
UB 3535
27
ArtNo.510-0015
440 UD18235REV
- Template UB3515rev & UD1823rev
27
555.5
27
27
27
R95
27
R95
R67
27
R67
UB4015L
362
420
631
27
27
370
165
R95
27
895
UB 4040
420
22
22
R95
210
27
All dimensions in mm
27
22
210
27
27
27
R95
22
420
895
R95
362 27
27
R95
UB4035L
UB4015R
631
27
27
27
R95
420
27
27
27
22
27
440
755
27 R67
R95
R67
210
UB4035R
420
895
R95
27
R95
370
R95
22
165
Quadbowl Templates
27
27
27
406
310
410
QUB16
QUB18
QUB34
170
190
350
R30
R30
R30
350
27
R30
410
QUB48
27
R20
QUB3416L
410
310
490
540
R30 typ
R30
350
R20
410
27
R30
QUB3416R
27
410
310
QUB3434
720
540
R30
R30 typ
406
QUB3418 L
QUB3418 R
27
406
27
700
560
R30
All dimensions in mm
QUB4818 L
QUB4818 R
R30
Kube Templates
27
27
398±1
398±1
KUB18
KUB34
178±1
338±1
R9±1
R9±1
398 ±1
KUB3418L
KUB3418R
398 ±1
KUB5018L
KUB5018R
708±1
548 ±1
R9 ±1
R9 ±1
KUB4040
KUB40
398 ±1
398 ±1
828 ±1
398 ±1
R9 ±1
R9 ±1
398 ±1
KUB50
KUB70
27
398 ±1
698 ±1
498 ±1
R9 ±1
All dimensions in mm
R9 ±1
AFTER CARE
Day-to-day Care
Routine cleaning of your stainless steel bowl is easy if the
following simple procedure is followed:
After use wipe the bowl with a soft damp soapy cloth and
rinse with clean water. In hard water areas, an application of
proprietary cream cleaner or stainless steel sink cleaner will
avoid any build-up of a dull film of waterborne deposits.
Although stainless steel is an extremely durable material and
will withstand a great deal of hard use, it can be scratched
by hard or sharp objects. If the surfaces are to be kept in a
blemish free condition reasonable care should be taken when
handling such items.
Cleaning
Always use a soft cloth. The use of coarse grit scouring
powders or soap-filled wire wool cleaning pads is not
recommended, since both will mark the surface of the bowl.
Wire wool pads can leave tiny fragments of wire embedded
in the surface and these can rust and leave small brown rust
stains. Vigorous rubbing with a soft cloth with a proprietary
cream cleaner or stainless steel sink cleaner will remove these
stains.
Always remove wet cleaning aids (cloths, containers, etc.)
from the bowl surface after use to avoid the formation of
water marks and rust stains.
Discolouration and Heavy Staining
In most cases, staining of stainless steel is due to something
being deposited on the steel rather than an attack on the
material itself. The most common cause of staining is the
build-up of a thin film of waterborne deposits on the bowl
surface, often first seen as a rainbow effect. The build-up of
such a film can be avoided by drying the surface of the bowl
after use.
Should such a film appear, apply proprietary cream cleaner
or stainless steel sink cleaner neat and rub vigorously with a
damp cloth around the bowl. After cleaning, rinse thoroughly
with clean water and dry.
Wire wool products and ferrous water supply pipes can leave
minute ferrous particles adhered to the bowl surface. Since
stainless steel under normal conditions does not rust, these
particles can cause the appearance of small brown rust stains.
These stains can be removed using the procedure described
above.
Bleaches should always be used in the prescribed strength
specified by the manufacturers. Undiluted bleaches can cause
pitting and staining of the surface and should be immediately
rinsed off with plenty of clean water.
All cleaning agents containing hypochlorites are unsuitable
for use with stainless steel and, even highly diluted, can
cause pitting under certain circumstances. For this reason we
strongly recommend that the bowl is not used for soaking
clothes or cleaning clothes in hypochlorite solutions for long
periods.
2. Silver Dip Cleaners
These are particularly harmful since they contain strong acids
that can cause discolouration and pitting. The first sign of this
is an iridescent rainbow stain that turns an etched dull grey
colour.
Should any silver dip cleaner come into contact with the
surface of the bowl it should be immediately rinsed off with
plenty of clean water.
3. Corrosive Foodstuffs
Fruit juices, damp salt, vinegar, ready made mustards, pickle
and mayonnaise can cause pitting and corrosion if left in
contact with the stainless steel surface for long periods.
4.Acids
Sulphuric, Hydrochloric and other strong acids will cause
pitting corrosion, as will photographic developing liquids.
If contact occurs immediately wash off with plenty of clean
water.
25 Year Guarantee
We guarantee to replace any stainless steel bowl that
breaks due to material or manufacturing defects within
25 years from the date of purchase.
The guarantee does not cover normal wear and tear
occurring through use of the product.
For the guarantee to apply the owner must follow the use,
care and cleaning instructions provided.
Accessories and waste fittings are not included in this
guarantee.
Caution!
Certain household products contain substances that
will attack the stainless steel surface. They are:
1.Bleaches
Most common domestic bleaches contain Chlorine in the
form of a hypochlorite. Chlorine attacks the microscopic
Chromium Oxide film on the surface and can cause pitting of
the surface.
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Meadow Lane, Long Eaton,
Nottingham, NG10 2GD, England
Tel: +44 (0) 115 946 4000 Fax: +44 (0) 115 973 6602
E-mail: [email protected]
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EN 13310 : 2003
Kitchen sink made of:
Stainless Steel
Cleanability:
Pass
Load resistance:
NPD / N/A
Durability:
Pass