Use the white template tray affixed to The Galley Basin flanges as
your guide for the front to back, and left to right cutout. Refer to
pages 1-4 for your overall cutout dimensions or refer to the drawing
on the template tray.
NOTE:
The suggested maximum corner radius is 3/8”.
*Please refer to countertop manufacturer’s warranted minimums*
The front to back cutout dimension must always be exactly 18”.
The finished countertop will not completely cover the Basin flanges.
A 1/2” will be exposed on the front and back flanges and a 1/4”
exposed on the left and right flanges.
Creating this reveal allows for the Tools to slide across the upper tier.
STEP 1
a) On the front and back flanges, measure exactly 1/2” from the
inside of the Basin and mark with a pencil.
b) On the left and right flanges, measure exactly 1/4” from the inside
of the Basin and mark with a pencil. Now you are ready to tape the
flanges with painters tape.
c) Apply tape to the marked area, covering exactly 1/4” closest to the
inside of the Basin. Ensure that the tape covers the entire length of
the flanges and that it extends exactly 1/2” onto the front and back
flanges.
IMPORTANT:
Be sure that it does not extend more than 1/2” onto the
front and back flanges as shown.
d) Apply tape to the marked area, covering exactly 1/2” closest to the
inside of the Basin. Ensure that the tape covers the entire length of
the flanges and that it extends exactly 1/4” onto the left and right
flanges.
IMPORTANT:
Be sure that it does not extend more than 1/4” onto the
left and right flanges as shown.
STEP 2
Apply a heavy bead of silicone to the untaped part of the flange.
STEP 3
Before setting the countertop in place, make sure the Basin is
perfectly square in the cabinet. Set the countertop and position it
properly so there is exactly 1/2” exposed reveal on the front and
back flanges and exactly a 1/4” exposed reveal on the left and right
flanges. Press countertop down on the flange. The silicone should fill
any gaps.
STEP 4
Once the countertop has been set and the reveals measured, remove
the excess silicone that is on the taped flanges, (do not remove the
tape in this step). Using a spray bottle and a cloth, carefully clean all
excess silicone off of the exposed taped flange.
STEP 5
Wait approximately one hour and remove tape and Basin braces. This
will ensure there is a clean flange, free from silicone, which will enable
the Tools to slide freely.
YOU ARE NOW READY
FOR THE COUNTERTOP
FABRICATOR
Countertop Installation
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