KitchenAid undermount Sinks Installation Instructions, Create female template, Part A, Part B

Installation Instructions...

•As with all metal objects, follow proper handling techniques.

•Freight handling and job site exposure may have damaged the sink. This sink should be examined for damage prior to enclosure/installation. Do not install a damaged sink. Return the sink to the dealer from whom you purchased it. Failure to do so will void the warranty.

•Installation of all KitchenAid™ Undermount sinks is based on “sandwiching” the rim of the sink between the countertop and 1/2” plywood reinforcement sheet (sink support). The reinforcement sheet rests on top of the cabinet. The front edge of the countertop must be built-up to hide this 1/2” underlayment.

	1/2” reinforcement	Countertop
	sheet
	Sink rim
Cabinet	Sink	Cabinet
supports		front

•Aesthetics are essential to presentation of the installed sink. Take the necessary care to ensure that the exposed silicone joint is kept to a minimum, the sink is properly aligned to the cut-out, and the excess silicone is cleaned from the sink.

Create female template

NOTE: As an alternative to creating a female template according to the instructions shown here, an “ElectronicTemplate” is also available.

A CNC program file is available to download from the internet address: http//www.kitchenaid.com/.This file includes the necessary sink template dimensions for cutting the holes in the countertop material and the plywood countertop reinforcement sub-layer.

If you have any questions regarding the downloadable program file, the file format, or program file requirements, please contact KitchenAid at 800-422-1230, and/or www.kitchenaid.com for frequently asked questions.

IMPORTANT: The Masonite template supplied by KitchenAid has been machined to the exact size and shape of the finished countertop cut-out. It is recommended that the Masonite template be used to create a female template from 1/2” plywood as outlined in the instructions following. The female template will determine the final sink location.

1. Fasten the masonite template (provided) to the 1/2” plywood sheet with 1/2” Phillips flathead screws. The screws must be flush with or below the top of the masonite template.

2. Drill a 5/16” pilot hole in the 1/2” plywood at a tangent to the masonite template, in order to begin the router cut.

3. Create the female template from the 1/2” plywood sheet by using the 3/8” router guide bushing and the 1/4” straight cutter bit, as shown.

	3/16”
1/8” Masonite		3/8” O.D. collar
		(router guide bushing)
	cut-out scrap	1/2” plywood
Part A		1/4” straight cutter bit
Create Female Template
		1-3/16” O.D. collar
		(router guide bushing)
	19/32”	1/2” plywood
		female template
cut-out scrap		countertop
Part B	1/4”	1/2” straight cutter bit
Cut Out Countertop
Figure 1

4. Sand the new female template (plywood) edge clean and smooth.

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