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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Tap Holes
fig 1
fig 2
fig 3
fig 4
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DRILLING FOR TAPS IN THE WORKTOP
Mark the position of the taps on the worktop using the manufacturers recommended
(see fig 1).
guidelines
Drill through the work surface with a hole saw using the marked positions
Sand all raw edges (both the 3mm surface material and the substrate) applying a slight
radius and a smooth finish to the edge.
Apply good quality silicone sealant to all sanded surfaces and smooth out to ensure a full
even coverage including the tap hole
Fit the taps following the manufacturers instructions.
DRILLING A TAP HOLE IN A MINERALCAST CLOAKROOM
WASHBASIN
Choose the location of the tap and mark the centre point of the hole. Drill from the top
face ensuring you have space inside the cavity for the tap fittings.
Using a hole saw for cutting tap holes, cut through the Gelcast surface. If fitting a Utopia
tap cut a 35mm hole. If using any other tap please refer to the manufacturer's fitting
(see fig 4)
.
guidelines
50MM LAMINATE WORKTOPS
Use the Nylon Sleeve Insert, specially designed for use with 50mm laminate worktops,
when fitting a worktop-mounted tap.
Drill a small pilot hole at the centre of the tap position.
Drill part way from under side a hole of 52-54mm diameter
35mm hole from the top which will accommodate your tap. Insert the nylon sleeve.
Use a quality silicone seal around both hole cuts and insert sleeve and fit tap
WORKTOP MOUNTED TAP
(see fig 3)
.
(see fig 5)
tap
Nylon sleeve
fig 5
(see fig 2).
. Then drill a
(see fig 5)
.
35mm hole
52-54mm hole
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