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8. Install a Rim-Mounted Faucet

K-1226 and K-1231 Only

Measure and cut a piece of 1/2″ exterior grade plywood 4″ (10.2 cm) x 11-1/2″ (29.2 cm) for the

K-1226, or 4″ (10.2 cm) x 15-1/2″ (39.4 cm) for the K-1231.

The faucet should be located in the center of the ﬂat area of the rim. Refer to the faucet

manufacturer’s instructions. Use a pencil to mark the faucet centerlines for drilling.

NOTE: The K-1226 will accept faucets with 4″ (10.2 cm) centers, and the K-1231 will accept faucets with 4″

(10.2 cm) or 6″ (15.2 cm) centers.

CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Position a thin piece of cardboard on the ﬁnished surface of the

whirlpool before clamping the plywood in place. Make sure the clamps do not make direct contact

with the ﬁnished surface of the whirlpool.

Set a thin piece of cardboard on the ﬁnished surface of the whirlpool rim. Position the plywood on

the bottom of the rim, and carefully clamp the plywood in place. Make sure the clamps are in

contact with the cardboard, not the ﬁnished surface of the whirlpool.

Carefully drill the faucet holes to the size required by the faucet manufacturer. Remove the clamps

and cardboard.

Install the faucet to the rim and plywood according to the faucet manufacturer’s instructions.

Open the hot and cold water supplies, and check the supply connections for leakage.

Run water into the whirlpool, and check the drain connections for leakage.

4" (10.2 cm)

Measure, cut, and drill a piece of 1/2" exterior

grade plywood 4" (10.2 cm) x 11-1/2" (29.2 cm) for

the K-1226, or 4" (10.2 cm) x 15-1/2" (39.4 cm) for

the K-1331.

Whirlpool Rim

Install the faucet to the rim and

plywood according to the faucet

manufacturer's instructions.

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