USER MANUAL
Thank you for choosing Better Bathrooms. Please read this manual before installing your product and keep for future reference.
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Basin Countertop
Waste, trap and tap sold separately.
Illustration of two basin designs: a simple rectangular outline and a more detailed oval outline with a tap hole.
Please note: Image is for illustrative purposes only and may differ slightly to the actual product.
- Single-person assembly
- Tools required
- We always recommend using professional tradespeople to install your product.
Version: V3_12.10.21
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Important information
- Please read these instructions thoroughly and retain for future reference.
- Always check for pipes and cables before drilling.
Parts
- 1 x Basin
Tools required
Silicone, drill and hole cutter.
Installation
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Proceed to cut holes for waste and tap as required, ensuring that the tap hole is positioned at a distance which does not cause interference with the basin.
Illustration showing a drill bit creating a hole in a surface, with a basin outline below it.
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Seal the inside and exposed edge after cutting to prevent water or moisture penetration.
Illustration showing a sealant gun applying sealant around a cut hole on a surface, with arrows indicating the application direction.
Please note: Allow all sealant to dry for at least 24 hours before use ⏳ 24
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Fit the basin waste to the basin as shown (and follow waste instruction).
Illustration showing a basin with a waste fitting being inserted from the top into the basin's waste hole.
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Apply a bead of silicone slightly from the edge of the basin.
Illustration showing a close-up of a basin edge with a bead of silicone being applied.
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Apply the silicone slightly in from the outer edge on the underside of the basin.
Illustration showing two views of a basin edge. The left shows a correct application of sealant (neat bead). The right shows an incorrect application (sealant dripping).
✔️ Correct application
❌ Incorrect application
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Place the basin into position with the waste through the drilled hole to allow connection to the waste trap (not supplied).
Illustration showing a basin being lowered into a countertop, with the basin's waste pipe aligning with a pre-drilled hole in the countertop. An arrow indicates the waste pipe passing through the hole.
Please note: Allow all sealant to dry for at least 24 hours before use ⏳ 24
Cleaning
To maintain the surface finish of your product, wipe clean after every use, using a clean damp cloth. A mild detergent mixture can be used. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or materials which can strip and scratch the surface; the use of these agents or materials can invalidate your guarantee.
For more information
- Visit betterbathrooms.com
- Email customerservices@buyitdirect.co.uk
- Call 0330 390 3062
- Write to Trident Business Park, Neptune Way, Huddersfield, HD2 1UA
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