Kraus KBU10 User manual

Kraus Stainless Steel
Undermount Kitchen Sink
KBU10 / KBU11 / KBU12 / KBU14 / KBU15/ KBU16 /
KBU17 / KBU21 / KBU22 / KBU23 / KBU24 / KBU25
/ KBU26 / KBU27 / KBU28 / KBU29
www.kraususa.com I Toll Free: 1.800.775.0703 I © 2017 Kraus USA Inc. I REV. January 11, 2018
INSTALLATION GUIDE

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Congratulations on the purchase of your new
Kraus plumbing xture!
Please keep teh box and packaging materials until your product is
completely installed. If you have any questions, require technical
assistance, or have any problems with your product:
Please contact our Customer Service Team
1-800-775-0703 / [e-mail]
Have the model number available, and retain a copy of your receipt
with purchase date for reference.
If for any reason this product does not meet your expectations,
please be sure to repack this product in the original box and
packaging material to avoid damage during transit.
DO NOT RETURN TO STORE

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Prior to Installation:
• Make sure that you have all necessary parts by checking the parts list. If any part is
missing or damaged, please contact Kraus Customer Service at 800-775-0703 for a
replacement
• Inspect the sink prior to installation to make sure that it has not been damaged or
during shipping
• Use the cut-out template provided by Kraus
• Observe all plumbing and building codes according to your state requirements
• Not recommended to be installed with laminate countertop
For technical assistance or replacement parts, please contact Kraus
Customer Service and one of our representatives will be happy to help:
Toll-Free: 800-775-0703 or [email protected]
The step-by-step guidelines in the installation instructions are a general reference for installing
a Kraus Sink. Should there be any discrepancies, Kraus cannot be held liable. It is recommended
to install all Kraus products by hiring a licensed professional.
Parts List
• Cut-Out Template • Mounting Hardware • Bottom Grids • Drain

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Dimensions
× ×
× ×
17 3/4”
450mm
18 3/4”
15 3/4”
400mm
476mm
20 3/4”
526mm
9”
229mm
NOTE: Specialized tools may be necessary to install Kraus Stainless Steel Undermount
sinks with countertop materials other than wood, marble, or granite
Tools you will need:
Scissors
Screwdriver
Safety Goggles
Putty KnifePhillips Screwdriver
Drill
Tape Measure
Silicone Adhesive Jig Saw
Pencil
Adjustable wrench Phillips screwdriver
Tools You Will Need
Hex wrenchSilicone Sealant
A
I
D
J
F
B
G
C
H
E
Adjustable wrench Phillips screwdriver
Tools You Will Need
Hex wrench
Silicone Sealant
A
I
D
J
F
B
G
C
H
E
KBU11
20 3/4” x 17 3/4”x 9”
Min Cabinet Size: 24”
Matching Grid: KBG-11
Drain Model #: BST-1
18 13/16”
478mm
21 5/16”
542mm
23 3/8”
594mm
9”
230mm
21”
535mm
15 14/16”
403mm
21”
534mm
23”
584mm
17 1/2”
445mm
9”
230mm
KBU10
23 3/8” x 21” x 9”
Min Cabinet Size: 27”
Matching Grid: KBG-10
Drain Model #: BST-1
KBU12
23” x 17 1/2” x 9”
Min Cabinet Size: 27”
Matching Grid: KBG-12
Drain Model #: BST-1

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Dimensions
× ×
× ×
15 7/8”
403mm
7”
178mm
9”
228mm
14”
356mm
19 1/2”
495mm
17 1/2”
446mm
16 1/2”
420mm
10”
254mm
29 1/8”
748mm
× ×
× ×
20 1/2”
520mm
18 1/2”
470mm
9”
229mm
17 3/4”
450mm
19 3/4”
500mm
KBU15
19 3/4” x 20 1/2” x 9”
Min Cabinet Size: 24”
Matching Grid: KBG-15
Drain Model #: BST-1
KBU21
29 1/8” x 19 1/2” x 9”
Min Cabinet Size: 33”
Matching Grid: KBG-21-1
and KBG-21-2
Drain Model #: BST-1 & ST-1
16 1/4”
413mm
18 3/8”
467mm
29 1/2”
750mm
31 1/2”
800mm
10”
255mm
16 1/2”
419mm
13”
330mm
15”
381mm
18 1/2
470mm
7”
179mm
KBU16
15” x 18 1/2” x 7”
Min Cabinet Size: 18”
Drain Model #: ST-1
KBU14
31 1/2” x 18 3/8” x 10”
Min Cabinet Size: 36”
Matching Grid: KBG-14
Drain Model #: BST-1
14 1/2”
368mm
14 1/2”
368mm
32 1/4”
820mm
16 1/8”
409mm
8 1/2”
218mm
18”
457mm
KBU22
14 1/2”
368mm
14 1/2”
368mm
32 1/4”
820mm
16 1/8”
409mm
8 1/2”
218mm
18”
457mm
KBU22
7”
179mm 10 3/4”
274mm
13 1/8”
332mm
15 1/8”
382mm
12 3/4”
324mm
KBU17
7”
179mm 10 3/4”
274mm
13 1/8”
332mm
15 1/8”
382mm
12 3/4”
324mm
KBU17
KBU17
15 1/8” x 12 3/4” x 7”
Min Cabinet Size: 18”
Drain Model #: ST-1
KBU22
32 1/4” x 18” x 8 1/2”
Min Cabinet Size: 36”
Matching Grid: KBG-22-1
and KBG-22-2
Drain Model #: BST-1 & ST-1

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× ×
× ×
17 3/4”
450mm
15 3/4”
400mm
20 1/2”
520mm
18 1/2”
470mm
34 3/8”
872mm
17 3/4”
450mm
13 3/8”
340mm
7 1/2”
190mm
9”
228mm
9”
228mm
9”
228mm
38 5/8”
981mm
17 7/10”
450mm
17 7/10”
450mm
20 1/2”
521mm
18 1/2”
470mm
20 1/2”
521mm
18 1/2”
470mm
18”
456mm
15 3/4”
400mm
14”
355mm
14”
355mm
31 3/8”
796mm
8”
203mm
18”
456mm
15 3/4”
400mm
8”
203mm
Dimensions
KBU28
38 5/8” x 20 1/2” x 9”
Min Cabinet Size: 42”
Matching Grid: KBG-28-1
and KBG-28-2
Drain Model #: BST-1 & ST-1
KBU27
34 3/8” x 20 1/2” x 9”
Min Cabinet Size: 39”
Matching Grid: KBG-27-1
and KBG-27-2
Drain Model #: BST-1 & ST-1
KBU29
31 3/8” x 18” x 8”
Min Cabinet Size: 36”
Matching Grid: KBG-29-1 and KBG-29-2
Drain Model #: BST-1 & ST-1
KBU23
18”
457mm
16”
406mm
20 1/2”
521mm
9”
229mm
7”
178mm
18 1/2”
470mm
17 3/4”
450mm
10 1/2”
266mm
311/2”
800mm
KBU23
18”
457mm
16”
406mm
20 1/2”
521mm
9”
229mm
7”
178mm
18 1/2”
470mm
17 3/4”
450mm
10 1/2”
266mm
311/2”
800mm
KBU23
31 1/2” x 20 1/2” x 9”
Min Cabinet Size: 36”
Matching Grid: KBG-23-1
and KBG-23-2
Drain Model #: BST-1 & ST-1
KBU24
32” x 20 5/8” x 9”
Min Cabinet Size: 36”
Matching Grid: KBG-24-1
and KBG-24-2
Drain Model #: BST-1 & ST-1
524mm
9”
7 1/8”
229mm
181mm
473mm
419mm
32”
813mm
400mm
13”
330mm
470mm
KBU24
15 3/4”
20 5/8”
16 1/2” 18 1/2”
18 5/8”
524mm
9”
7 1/8”
229mm
181mm
473mm
419mm
32”
813mm
400mm
13”
330mm
470mm
KBU24
15 3/4”
20 5/8”
16 1/2” 18 1/2”
18 5/8”
KBU25
32 3/8” x 20 1/2” x 9”
Min Cabinet Size: 36”
Matching Grid: KBG-25-1
and KBG-25-2
Drain Model #: BST-1 & ST-1
18 1/2”
471mm
9”
229mm
7 3/8”
187mm
20 1/2”
521mm
17 3/4”
449mm
15 3/8”
391mm
17 3/4”
450mm
11 3/8”
290mm
32 3/8”
822mm
18 1/2”
471mm
9”
229mm
7 3/8”
187mm
20 1/2”
521mm
17 3/4”
449mm
15 3/8”
391mm
17 3/4”
450mm
11 3/8”
290mm
32 3/8”
822mm
KBU26
30 3/4” x 19 1/2” x 9”
Min Cabinet Size: 36”
Matching Grid: KBG-26-1
and KBG-26-2
Drain Model #: BST-1 & ST-1
× ×
× ×
14 1/2”
368mm
7 1/2”
190mm
9”
228mm
11”
280mm
16 1/2”
420mm
30 3/4”
782mm
19 1/2”
495mm
17 1/2”
444mm
16 1/2”
418mm

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1. Determine Reveal Type
Use scissors to cut along the line of the paper template for your desired
reveal type (Negative, Positive, or Flushed Reveal)
Flushed/Zero Reveal
3/8“ Positive Reveal
1/8“ Negative Reveal
DETERMINE REVEAL TYPE
Step1 Step2 Step3
Step4 Step6
Step5
Step7 Step8 Step9
Determine location for mounting brackets; space
1/2"
(13mm)
3/8 1/2
Centerline
3/8”POSITIVE
1/8”NEGATIVE
FLUSHED/ZERO
Flushed/Zero Reveal
3/8“ Positive Reveal
1/8“ Negative Reveal
DETERMINE REVEAL TYPE
Step1 Step2 Step3
Step4 Step6
Step5
Step7 Step8 Step9
Determine location for mounting brackets; space
1/2"
(13mm)
3/8 1/2
Centerline
3/8”POSITIVE
1/8”NEGATIVE
FLUSHED/ZERO
Flushed/Zero Reveal
3/8“ Positive Reveal
1/8“ Negative Reveal
DETERMINE REVEAL TYPE
Step1 Step2 Step3
Step4 Step6
Step5
Step7 Step8 Step9
Determine location for mounting brackets; space
1/2"
(13mm)
3/8 1/2
Centerline
3/8”POSITIVE
1/8”NEGATIVE
FLUSHED/ZERO
Flushed/Zero Reveal
3/8“ Positive Reveal
1/8“ Negative Reveal
DETERMINE REVEAL TYPE
Step1 Step2 Step3
Step4 Step6
Step5
Step7 Step8 Step9
Determine location for mounting brackets; space
1/2"
(13mm)
3/8 1/2
Centerline
3/8”POSITIVE
1/8”NEGATIVE
FLUSHED/ZERO
KRAUS Recommended Installation Type

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2. Position Template
• Check the cut-out template against the actual sink to ensure a proper
sized cut-out
• Place the cut-out template in the desired location on the countertop
Flushed/Zero Reveal
3/8“ Positive Reveal
1/8“ Negative Reveal
DETERMINE REVEAL TYPE
Step1 Step2 Step3
Step4 Step6
Step5
Step7 Step8 Step9
Determine location for mounting brackets; space
1/2"
(13mm)
3/8 1/2
Centerline
3/8”POSITIVE
1/8”NEGATIVE
FLUSHED/ZERO
NOTE: Make sure clearance is suitable for backsplash, faucet, and plumbing for the sink
3. Trace Template
• Trace template on countertop with a pencil
Flushed/Zero Reveal
3/8“ Positive Reveal
1/8“ Negative Reveal
DETERMINE REVEAL TYPE
Step1 Step2 Step3
Step4 Step6
Step5
Step7 Step8 Step9
Determine location for mounting brackets; space
1/2"
(13mm)
3/8 1/2
Centerline
3/8”POSITIVE
1/8”NEGATIVE
FLUSHED/ZERO

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4. Cut Countertop
• Cut the opening in the countertop by carefully following the traced line
Flushed/Zero Reveal
3/8“ Positive Reveal
1/8“ Negative Reveal
DETERMINE REVEAL TYPE
Step1 Step2 Step3
Step4 Step6
Step5
Step7 Step8 Step9
Determine location for mounting brackets; space
1/2"
(13mm)
3/8 1/2
Centerline
3/8”POSITIVE
1/8”NEGATIVE
FLUSHED/ZERO
Flushed/Zero Reveal
3/8“ Positive Reveal
1/8“ Negative Reveal
DETERMINE REVEAL TYPE
Step1 Step2 Step3
Step4 Step6
Step5
Step7 Step8 Step9
Determine location for mounting brackets; space
1/2"
(13mm)
3/8 1/2
Centerline
3/8”POSITIVE
1/8”NEGATIVE
FLUSHED/ZERO
Flushed/Zero Reveal
3/8“ Positive Reveal
1/8“ Negative Reveal
DETERMINE REVEAL TYPE
Step1 Step2 Step3
Step4 Step6
Step5
Step7 Step8 Step9
Determine location for mounting brackets; space
1/2"
(13mm)
3/8 1/2
Centerline
3/8”POSITIVE
1/8”NEGATIVE
FLUSHED/ZERO
Flushed/Zero Reveal
3/8“ Positive Reveal
1/8“ Negative Reveal
DETERMINE REVEAL TYPE
Step1 Step2 Step3
Step4 Step6
Step5
Step7 Step8 Step9
Determine location for mounting brackets; space
1/2"
(13mm)
3/8 1/2
Centerline
3/8”POSITIVE
1/8”NEGATIVE
FLUSHED/ZERO
Flushed/Zero Reveal
3/8“ Positive Reveal
1/8“ Negative Reveal
DETERMINE REVEAL TYPE
Step1 Step2 Step3
Step4 Step6
Step5
Step7 Step8 Step9
Determine location for mounting brackets; space
1/2"
(13mm)
3/8 1/2
Centerline
3/8”POSITIVE
1/8”NEGATIVE
FLUSHED/ZERO
NOTE: Please use the appropriate saw that best ts your countertop
material

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6. Drill Hole in Countertop
5. Set up Mounting Brackets
• Drill 3/8” diameter x 1/2”deep hole in the countertop
• Turn countertop over and align sink with countertop. Decide location for
mounting brackets
• Mounting holes should be ½” from edge of sink
Flushed/Zero Reveal
3/8“ Positive Reveal
1/8“ Negative Reveal
DETERMINE REVEAL TYPE
Step1 Step2 Step3
Step4 Step6
Step5
Step7 Step8 Step9
Determine location for mounting brackets; space
1/2"
(13mm)
3/8 1/2
Centerline
3/8”POSITIVE
1/8”NEGATIVE
FLUSHED/ZERO
Flushed/Zero Reveal
3/8“ Positive Reveal
1/8“ Negative Reveal
DETERMINE REVEAL TYPE
Step1 Step2 Step3
Step4 Step6
Step5
Step7 Step8 Step9
Determine location for mounting brackets; space
1/2"
(13mm)
3/8 1/2
Centerline
3/8”POSITIVE
1/8”NEGATIVE
FLUSHED/ZERO
Flushed/Zero Reveal
3/8“ Positive Reveal
1/8“ Negative Reveal
DETERMINE REVEAL TYPE
Step1 Step2 Step3
Step4 Step6
Step5
Step7 Step8 Step9
Determine location for mounting brackets; space
1/2"
(13mm)
3/8 1/2
Centerline
3/8”POSITIVE
1/8”NEGATIVE
FLUSHED/ZERO
Flushed/Zero Reveal
3/8“ Positive Reveal
1/8“ Negative Reveal
DETERMINE REVEAL TYPE
Step1 Step2 Step3
Step4 Step6
Step5
Step7 Step8 Step9
Determine location for mounting brackets; space
1/2"
(13mm)
3/8 1/2
Centerline
3/8”POSITIVE
1/8”NEGATIVE
FLUSHED/ZERO

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7. Install Anchors
• Insert anchors into drilled holes and lightly tap with a hammer until ush
Flushed/Zero Reveal
3/8“ Positive Reveal
1/8“ Negative Reveal
DETERMINE REVEAL TYPE
Step1 Step2 Step3
Step4 Step6
Step5
Step7 Step8 Step9
Determine location for mounting brackets; space
1/2"
(13mm)
3/8 1/2
Centerline
3/8”POSITIVE
1/8”NEGATIVE
FLUSHED/ZERO
Flushed/Zero Reveal
3/8“ Positive Reveal
1/8“ Negative Reveal
DETERMINE REVEAL TYPE
Step1 Step2 Step3
Step4 Step6
Step5
Step7 Step8 Step9
Determine location for mounting brackets; space
1/2"
(13mm)
3/8 1/2
Centerline
3/8”POSITIVE
1/8”NEGATIVE
FLUSHED/ZERO
8. Secure Sink to Countertop
• Use a bead of silicone (or preferred adhesive) around the rim of the sink.
Check the alignment of the sink to the cutout in the countertop. Place sink
over cutout hole and press rmly
Flushed/Zero Reveal
3/8“ Positive Reveal
1/8“ Negative Reveal
DETERMINE REVEAL TYPE
Step1 Step2 Step3
Step4 Step6
Step5
Step7 Step8 Step9
Determine location for mounting brackets; space
1/2"
(13mm)
3/8 1/2
Centerline
3/8”POSITIVE
1/8”NEGATIVE
FLUSHED/ZERO

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9. Attach Mounting Hardware
• Attach mounting hardware to secure bowl. Remove excess sealant
from inside lip
• Allow sealant to set for 30 – 60 minutes
NOTE: Use acetone or rubbing alcohol to remove any excess sealant
Flushed/Zero Reveal
3/8“ Positive Reveal
1/8“ Negative Reveal
DETERMINE REVEAL TYPE
Step1 Step2 Step3
Step4 Step6
Step5
Step7 Step8 Step9
Determine location for mounting brackets; space
1/2"
(13mm)
3/8 1/2
Centerline
3/8”POSITIVE
1/8”NEGATIVE
FLUSHED/ZERO

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• Attach mounting hardware to secure bowl. Remove excess sealant
from inside lip
• Allow sealant to set for 30 – 60 minutes
10. Install Plumbing Fixtures
• Connect drain to sink. Connect trap to drain. Connect water supply
connections to faucet according to manufacturer’s instructions
• Run water into sink and check for leaks
Flushed/Zero Reveal
3/8“ Positive Reveal
1/8“ Negative Reveal
DETERMINE REVEAL TYPE
Step1 Step2 Step3
Step4 Step6
Step5
Step7 Step8 Step9
Determine location for mounting brackets; space
1/2"
(13mm)
3/8 1/2
Centerline
3/8”POSITIVE
1/8”NEGATIVE
FLUSHED/ZERO