RUVATI RVH9301 User manual

RVH9301
®
RUVATI USA
www.ruvati.com
Features
Dimensions
In the Box
• Sink
• Two(2)basketstrainers(drains)
• Bottomrinsegrid(setoftwo)
• 16gaugestainlesssteel
• Premium304gradestainlesssteel
(18/10Chromium/Nickel)
• Luxurioussatinnish-Easytoclean
andlong-lasting
• Heavydutysoundguardpaddingand
undercoating
• Slantedbottomwithelegantdrain
groovesforeasydraining
• Zeroradiuscorners
• Drainplacement-Rear
Stainlesss Steel Apron / Farmhouse
Kitchen Sink Double Bowl
Model
Number Width Length Depth
RVH9301 36”(overall),
16”(L),16”(R)
21” 10”
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Attention Installer
1. Readtheseinstructionscarefullybeforeinstallation.Inspectsinkfordamages.Donot
installifthesinkisdamaged.
2. Ruvatirecommendsthatinstallationofapron/farmhousesinksbedonebya
professionalinstaller.
3. Ruvatiisnotresponsibleforimpropersinkorcountertopinstallation.Ruvatiisnot
liableforanydamagestosinkorcountertoporpersonalinjuryduringinstallation.
4. Duetothespecialnatureofthisinstallation,Ruvatireccomendsthatanexperienced
cabinetmakerusetheactualsinktobuildacustomcabinetormodifyanexisting
cabinet.
5. Observealllocalplumbingandbuildingcodes.
Alignmentofsinktocutoutiscriticalforasuperiortandnishedlook.Dependingon
youraestheticpreference,Ruvatisinkscanbeinstalledeitherwitha1/4”reveal,usht,
orwithanegativereveal.1/4”revealisreccomended.Decideonyourprefencepriorto
installation.
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Installation
1. Measuresinkapronandcabinet
openingtomakesuresinkapronwillt
intocabinetopening.Ifnecessary,sand
openingoraddwoodllerstrips.
2. Preparethecabinetandcreatea
supportframeinsidethecabinetthat
thesinkwillsiton.Use2x4solidwood
studstocreatethesupportframe.Your
cabinetandsupportframeshouldbe
strongenoughtoholdupto200lbs
ofweightonceinstalled.Thesupport
frameshouldbepositionedsothatthe
topofthesinkrimislevelandush
withthetopsurfaceofthecabinet
perimeter.Makesurethesupport
frameleavesroomforthedrains,
faucetwaterlines,garbagedisposal(if
any).
3. Placeathinlayerofsealantonthe
supportingframewhereitwillcontact
thesink.
4. Gentlypositionthesinkontheframe.
Verifythatthesinksitslevelandsturdy
ontheframe,andthetopsurfaceof
thesinkislevelandushwiththe
topsurfaceofthecabinetperimeter.
Adjustorshimbetweenthesinkand
supportifnecessary.
5. Duetothevariouscutoutsizes
possible(basedonyourpreference)
acutouttemplateisnotprovided.
Usetheactualsinkmeasurementto
determinetheactuallocationofthe
cutout.Ensureadequateclearance
behindthesinkforanyfaucetand
backsplash.
6. Tracecut-outopeningonthe
countertop.Cutouttheopeninginthe
countertop.UseanOrbitalsanderor
sandingblocktosmooththeedgeof
thecut-outareaandremoveallsaw
marks.Forlaminatetypecountertop,
allexposedunlaminatedsurfaces
nearthecut-outopeningmustbe
adequatelynishedandsealedto
preventwaterdamage.
7. Cleantherimofthesinkandtheunder
surfaceofthecountertopwhereit
willcontacttherim.Applyagenerous
beadofsealantaroundthesinkrim.
8. Gentlypositionthecountertoponthe
sink.Ensurethatthesealantprovidesa
completesealbetweenthecountertop
andthesink.Wipeoanyextrasealant
usingawetcloth,andapplyextra
sealantifthereareanygaps.
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Care and Maintenance
• Cleanregularlywithnormaldetergent
andwarmwater.
• Alwaysmakeahabitofdryingyoursink
afteruseandbungwithasoftcloth.
Thiswillensurethatnobuildupof
limescaleorothermineraldepositscan
occur.
• Cleanthesinkonceaweekusinganon-
abrasivecleansersuchasCometanda
cleansoftsponge.Scrubinthesame
directionasthenaturalgrainofthesink.
• Neverletsoaporotherhousehold
cleanerstodryonthesurfaceofthe
sink.Mostproductscontainaddatives
whichwillaectthenishofthesink.
• Neverusebleachsolutionsonthesink,
asitisharmfultostainlesssteel.Ifleft
onthesinktoolongitcancausesurface
pitting.
• Neveruseasteelwoolpadtoclean
yoursink.Doingsomaydamagethe
sink’ssurfaceandcausediscoloration.
• Minorscratchingofthesink’ssurfaceis
extremelydiculttoavoidandisnot
somethingtobeundulyconcerned
about.Thesemarksareusuallyonly
supercialandcanberemovedwitha
proprietarystainlesssteelcleaner.
• Useofrinsegridswillreduceexposure
ofthebottomofthesinktoscratches.
RUVATI LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
This product has been manufactured and inspected to the
highest possible quality standards. Ruvati sinks carry a
limited lifetime warranty for residential use.
Should you experience any defects in materials or
workmanship within the warranty period, we will repair
or replace the defective product, subject to the following
conditions:
• Any claim made under this warranty must include a
copy of a valid proof of purchase showing the date
and place of purchase.
• Our obligation under this warranty is to the original
purchaser only, and may not be transferred.
• Product replacement does not include shipping costs
or labor installation costs.
• This warranty applies to residential installations only.
• Ruvati reserves the right to examine product in ques-
tion and its installation prior to replacement.
• If an identical replacement product is not available,
Ruvati reserves the right to replace the defective
product with a similar product.
NOTE: Accessories such as rinse grids, cutting
boards, strainers are not covered by this warranty.
This warranty relates to defects in manufacture, materi-
als or workmanship in a Ruvati stainless steel kitchen
sink supplied for installation into domestic premises in the
United States. It does not extend to :
• Damage resulting from failure to maintain the product
in accordance with the Care and Maintenance
instructions in this manual.
• Normal wear and tear, scratches or accidental dam-
age.
• Faults arising from improper use and/or installation.
• Defects in accessories, strainers and rinse grids.
All incidental or consequential damages are speci-
cally excluded. No additional warranties, express or
implied are given, including but not limited to, any
implied warranty of merchantability or tness for a
particular purpose.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumay
also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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