WaterChef U9000 Installation, Use & Care - page 6

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SETUP & INSTALLATION

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 1. Locate an area on your sink to install the System Water Faucet  

   (make certain that there are no support ribs under the sink  

   in that location). Cover the designated location for the Faucet  

   installation on sink with masking tape. Use the punch and  

   hammer to lightly score the porcelain at the designated location  

   for the faucet installation. 

(fig. D)

 2. Use the 5/8” masonry drill bit to remove the porcelain down  

   to the metal. Drill slowly or at half speed. 

(fig. E)

 3. Use the 5/8” high speed drill bit to drill through the exposed  

   surface of the metal. Hold the drill in the upright position to avoid  

   catching the edge of the porcelain with drill bit. 

(fig. F)

 Proceed to “Faucet Installation” instructions on page 6.

5/8” Masonry Drill Bit

5/8” High Speed Drill Bit

Sink Cross-Section:

Sink Cross-Section:

Porcelain/Ceramic Layer

Porcelain/Ceramic Layer

Metal Layer

Metal Layer

STOP at Metal

NOTE

CAUTION

If your sink has another hole that currently has a spray attachment, you may decide to 

remove the spray attachment and use the existing hole to continue your installation 

(skip the next section and go to “Faucet Installation” on page 6).

This type of sink can chip easily. Use extreme care. If you have any doubts about 

doing this yourself, consult a licensed plumber. 

WARNING

Use EXTREME CAUTION with electric power tools near water. Ensure that there is no  

standing water in the sink and that the area is dry. Failure to follow this warning could 

result in serious injury or death.

Drilling a Hole in a PORCELAIN/CERAMIC Sink:

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E

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