Dupont CORIAN 690 User manual

DUPONT™CORIAN®SOLID SURFACE
PRODUCT FABRICATION BULLETIN
NA/ENGLISH
“Apron” Type Sink Base Cabinet
Must be greater than 11" (280 mm)
Corian®Model 690 Farm Sink
11.0"
(280mm)
DUPONT™CORIAN®FARM SINK
(MODEL 690) INSTALLATION
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INTRODUCTION
is bulletin addresses installation of the DuPont™ Corian®
Farm Sink (model 690).
OVERVIEW
e DuPont™ Corian® Farm Sink requires cabinet
preparation and support for a successful installation. e
recommended installation is a “soft” seam undermount. In
addition, the narrow strip of countertop behind the sink
needs proper support during fabrication, transportation,
and installation.
A. TOOLS REQUIRED
B. CONSUMABLE SUPPLIES REQUIRED
1
C. PREPARATION:
C.1. Sink Fit
e DuPont™ Corian® Farm Sink is designed to mount
walls and is not recommended.
1 Figure C-1

Trace the entire face
onto the template sheet
Suitable template
material
Painter’s grade
masking tape
Template
1/16" (1.5mm)
DUPONT™CORIAN®FARM SINK (MODEL 690) INSTALLATION
DuPont™Corian®Solid Surface Product Fabrication
C.2. Template
Set the sink front-face down on a sheet of appropriate
onto the template.
Each sink is hand-finished and will have a slightly unique
shape. Remove the sink and cut the template on the line.
Figure C-3
Position the template on the cabinet face making sure it is
centered. e top edge of the template should be 116
installed, the sink sits 116surface of the countertop (including edge buildup where
present).
Farm sinks are often installed with the same edge
buildup as the rest of the countertop. Make sure the
extra thickness of the buildup is accounted for when
making measurements.
template and cut the face of the cabinet on the template
opening too small than too big.
C.4. Building a Cradle
Steps to completion:
1. Cut two pieces of 1forward as possible.
of the side walls.
116than the inside distance.
Figure C-2
C.3. Cabinet work
that will remain.
Take care in measuring and cutting the cabinet. Any
damage to the cabinet is excluded from the DuPont™
Corian® Residential Limited Warranty and is the
responsibility of the installer.

DUPONT™CORIAN®FARM SINK (MODEL 690) INSTALLATION
Flat table or
workbench
1/16” (1.5mm) spacers
under front and
back flanges
Clamp plywood pieces
on each inside surface
Measure the
distance between
inside surfaces
2 x 4s
(50mm x 100mm)
1 x 4
(25mm x 100mm)
Plywood
2 x 4s
(50mm x 100mm)
1 x 4
(25mm x 100mm)
2” (50mm) drywall screws
Use at least 9 on each side.
Plywood
DuPont™Corian®Solid Surface Product Fabrication Figure C-4
116silicone when installing the countertop. e 2 x 4s should be placed as far apart as possible to
allow access to the drain hardware. is is critical if a
disposal will be installed.
Figure C-5
Figure C-6
Figure C-7 Side view of sink and cradle

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Figure C-8
C.5. Sink Installation
Figure C-9
customer. Sand the rounded edges as needed.
Remove the sink to prevent damaging the cabinet while
routing and sanding.
This information is based on technical data that E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company and its affiliates (“DuPont”) believe to be reliable, and is intended for use by persons having technical
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cradle into position. Hold the cradle in place with spring
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