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Front Mounted Lavatory Fixture Installation

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Installation Instructions

  1. Locate rough-in position on wall and ensure that the wall structure has sufficient strength to support the fixture and the loads the fixture may experience.
  2. When fixtures are secured to hollow stud walls, adequate framing should be installed in wall where the fixture can be attached to framing.
  3. Fixture must installed level and plumb to function properly.
  4. Z-bracket wall hanger is supplied with the fixture to hang lavatory on.
  5. Additional mounting holes in lavatory body for added support.
  6. Rough-in all plumbing connections required by fixture. Refer to the submittal drawing for all required holes and wall openings. Contact Metcraft directly for additional rough-in information.
  7. Position the lavatory p-trap for lavatory waste connection.
  8. Attach all backsplash trim including push buttons and bubbler. Verify bubbler orientation according to bubbler option ordered.
  9. Unit is now ready for final positioning.
The opened rear cavity of a front mounted lavatory fixture.
  1. Secure the fixture to the wall using wall anchors. Anchor positions are indicated on the submittal. Wall anchors are not supplied by Metcraft.
  2. Plumbing connections can be connected using bottom trap enclosure access on the fixture.
  3. Upon complete installation, when fixture is secure, plumbing connections are not leaking, and fixture functions properly.
  4. Reattach the bottom access panel on the underside of the lavatory. Do not use a cordless drill or impact on the tamper resistant screws as this may strip the screws out.
  5. Security caulk may be used to fill any gaps between fixture and wall.
  6. A parts catalog and installation instructions are supplied with each fixture for reference.
  7. Trouble shooting information and videos are on the website Metcraft.com.