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SmartStone™
Fabrication Manual
127 Ambassador Drive, Suite 147 | Naperville, Illinois 60540 | Phone 630.527.8600 |
Fax 630.527.8677

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  • Page 1 SmartStone™ Fabrication Manual 127 Ambassador Drive, Suite 147 | Naperville, Illinois 60540 | Phone 630.527.8600 | Fax 630.527.8677...
  • Page 2: General Instructions

    Notice is used to note information that is important but not hazard-related. Spring USA disclaims all responsibility for injury or damage to persons, property or to the large porcelain panels due to handling of A-frames Shipping & Storage without adequate safety guards in place.
  • Page 3: Installation Instructions

    Design & Fabrication Guide INSTRUMENTS REQUIRED CUTTING AND CUTOUTS The instruments for lifting and handling the slabs can be chosen Non-rectified large format ceramics must be detensioned, by making a according to the size of the slab and the activities to be performed on small cut on all four sides, before starting to carry out any other work.
  • Page 4 It is also important to follow manufacturer’s recommendations in respect of cutting discs. WATER JET CUTTING Spring USA large format ceramics can also be cut using a water jet cutter. It is advisable to set working parameters taking into account all factors such as: type of ceramics or porcelain being cut, the thickness and type of machine being used.
  • Page 5 CNC CUTTING We recommend drilling holes in the corners before any cutouts, in order to avoid excessive Check the working surface is straight, clean and stable. stress loading at the junction of cuts. Position a suitable number of suction cups in order to give the The minimum distance between cutouts and best possible support to the large format ceramic surface.
  • Page 6 Solid support is needed at least every 30" in order to provide a sturdy If the kitchen counter has a built-in basin subframe for Smartstone material countertops. In the event the support assembled directly on the large format ceramic, provide support and fix the basin so that it cannot cause twisting or flexing.
  • Page 7 Spring USA has the right to void the warranty for tops without proper support. All joints must be reinforced in the lower part. Gaps, not supported by any surface, must be reinforced with bars of a sufficiently resistant material, such as: granite, aluminum, high density polyurethane foam.
  • Page 8 It should look like this: DO NOT Apply Range Cutout Size Thin-Set Mortar to the surface 12-11/16" (322mm) of the warming range. Lightly apply furnished heat conducting compund to sensor top using flat head screwdriver. 13-15/32" 6mm thick (342mm) Approved SmartStone2 Material 3/4"...
  • Page 9: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance ORDINARY CLEANING For ordinary cleaning it is sufficient to use a cloth in moistened microfiber and a neutral ph liquid detergent. AVOID the use of abrasive sponges, steel wool pads, brushes hard and detergents containing hydrofluoric acid and its derivatives. Also avoid detergents containing waxes and / or brighteners.

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