Jacuzzi Countertop Lavatories Before You Begin, Removing Your Old Lavatory, Tools And Materials

READ INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

If you are installing your countertop lavatory in a new or remodeled bathroom, make sure that you are in compliance with all local plumb- ing codes.

Rough-in information is included with your lavatory. This information will be helpful in placing the lavatory, water supply piping, shut- off valves, and drains in their proper positions.

REMOVING YOUR OLD

LAVATORY

1.Turn off the water supply. This is done by closing the two shut-off valves located under the lavatory.

If there are no shut-off valves leading to the lavatory, you must turn off the water at the main valve. This is usually located in the basement, garage, or near the foundation on the outside of the house. It may also be near the water meter.

Check to be sure the water is off by turning on the faucet where you are working until the water stops flowing.

If you have shut off the main valves in a two- story house or greater, you should open an- other faucet on the same or lower level. Water will then drain from the entire line. This will help avoid spills. Be sure and close the fau- cets before you turn on the main valve again.

2.Disconnect the drain pipes. Take off as many sections as possible between the lava- tory and the wall or floor to facilitate removal.

Place a basin under work area to catch any water that may still be in the drain.

3.Before removing anything else, check to see how the lavatory is supported. If the pipes in the wall are providing support for the lava- tory, use care in removing the faucet connec- tions. The lavatory may fall once the faucet is disconnected, so have a helper hold it up while you work.

Look under the lavatory to see if there are lugs holding it to the countertop. Do not remove the lugs until you have first braced the lavatory against falling.

You may be able to shore it up with pieces of lumber from below. Or you can rig the support as shown in Figure 1. This support consists of a strong wire or cord draped over a 2" x 4". Drop the wire through the drain and tie it to a block of wood. Twist the cord until the block of wood is snug against the tailpiece and pro- vides a sure support for the lavatory. You may then unscrew the lugs and lower the lavatory by carefully untwisting the block of wood.

Figure 1

Detach the faucet from the shut-off valves by unscrewing the compression nut at the joints between the valves and the water supply tubes.

If the connection is corroded you may need to cut off the nut with a hacksaw. If there is no nut or shut-off valve, use a tube cutter or hacksaw to separate the faucet from the water supply tubes.

Keep the basin and sponge handy for water that remains in the pipe and faucet.

CAUTION: HANDLE

WITH CARE

Your new lavatory is finished to an attractive high gloss. It may also be heavy and difficult to lift. To protect the finish and avoid possible damage before and after installation, please handle your lavatory with care. Place the lavatory on a thick bed of newspapers when working on it before installation. Also, line the inside of your lavatory with newspapers until the job is done.

INSTALLING YOUR NEW

LAVATORY

NOTE: For self-rimming models follow steps 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, and 16; for models requiring a metal mounting frame (not provided) use steps 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16.

4.Once you have completed your bath- room countertop and determined the general location of your new lavatory, you are ready to cut the opening into which it will be placed.

TOOLS AND MATERIALS

You can determine which tools and materi- als are necessary by reading the complete installation instructions and examining the

hacksaw	The materials listed below are optional.
	They are only necessary if existing mate-
basin wrench	rials are unusable:
adjustable ￿
wrench (10")

job you have to do. These are normally needed:

sponge basin or pail tape measure

flat blade screwdriver emery cloth hammer

saber saw or keyhole saw drill

adhesive sealant with rust inhibitor (included)

a 3-foot piece of 2" x 4"

heavy wire or cord (see step 3) cardboard, newspapers or a dropcloth

￿ tube cutter

pipe wrench (12")

metal mounting frame with four screw clips (for non-self rimming lavatories only) pro- vided by others. Be sure to select a frame that fits the dimensions of your lavatory

Two shut-off valves with 1/2" I.P.S. outlet, optional (check house piping to determine valve inlet dimension)

1/2" I.P.S. hot and cold water supply tubes with compression nut and ferrule

Drain tail pipe, trap, and additional drain pipe as required