Dunelm 30477969, Manual

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Wall Fixings
Follow this step-by-step guide
IMPORTANT:
When drilling into walls always check there are no hidden wires or
pipes etc. Make sure that the screws and wall plugs being used are
suitable for supporting your unit. Consult a quali ed tradesperson
if you are unsure.
HINTS
1.
General Rule; Always use a larger screw and wall plug if you are not sure.
2.
Ensure you use the recommended drill bit to match the wall plug and hole size.
3. Ensure you drill the hole horizontally, do not force the drill or enlarge the hole.
4. Take extra care when drilling high walls, ceilings and ceramic tiles. Ensure the plug is tting below
the ceramic title to avoid splitting or cracking.
5. Ensure wall plugs are well tted and are a tight t in the drilled hole.
Types of Walls
You can use one of the
following types of wall plug if
your walls are made of brick,
breeze block, concrete, stone,
wood or plastic board.
1. STANDARD Wall Plug
General wall materials
2. GENERAL PURPOSE
Wall Plug
Aerated/Breeze block
3. SHIELD ANCHOR
Wall Plug
Heavy loads
6. HAMMER FIXING
Wall Plug
4. CAVITY FIXING
Wall Plug
5. CAVITY FIXING HEAVY
DUTY Wall Plug
These come in various sizes
and are made from plastic or
sometimes wood bre.
Generally aerated blocks
should not be used to support
heavy loads, use a specialist
tting in this case. For light
loads, a General Purpose Plug
can be used.
For use with heavier loads such
Satellite Dishes etc.
For use with walls stuck with
plaster board. The hammer
xing allows it to be xed to
the wall rather than the plaster
board. Always check the xing
is secure to the retaining wall.
For use with plaster board
partitions or hollow
wooden doors.
For use with plaster board
partitions or hollow
wooden doors.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
Safety
Always chec
k the fi tting and
location to ensure your safety
in and around the home.
Fitting
From time to time check the
fi tting to ensure the wall plugs
or screws do not become loose.
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