Please follow the fixing and care instructions to ensure your curtain rod is fitted safely and retains its high quality
finish.
This instruction leaflet applies to the following products:
AD179441 Space Saver Rod
Maximum gap width = 1921mm (with brackets fully extended)
Fixing Pack Contents
(A)
Fixing screws x 4
(D)
Alignment guide x 1
(B)
Wall plugs x 4
(E)
O-ring x 2
(C)
Hex head key x 1
(F)
Cutting guide x 1
Tools Required
Drill; 6mm masonry drill bit (6mm ceramic drill bit optional); Cross-head screwdriver; Pencil; Spirit level; Fine
Tooth Hacksaw; Hex Head Key (Supplied)
KEEP DIY TOOLS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN
Home Safety Advice
Always take care when using an electric drill, particularly in the bathroom. Always check for hidden cables and
pipework before drilling and take extreme care if there is any water in the working area.
It is advisable to use a residual current circuit breaker (RCCB).
Always wear suitable eye protection when drilling.
If the product is to be fitted on a ceramic tiled wall, a ceramic drill bit should be used. Always ensure that the drill
hole passes through the central tiled area rather than through the grouted area. To prevent damage to the tile,
mask the area around the hole with tape before drilling.
Note: The wall plugs supplied are for use on solid walls only. For cavity walls or plasterboard, use
specialist fixings that are available from all good DIY stores.
Fixing Instructions
1.
Firstly, separate the swivel joint components by removing the cross head pivot screws. (See Fig.1)
2.
Select a suitable position for the Space Saver Rod and mark its fixing positions on the wall by using the
holes in the wall brackets as a template. The brackets have been designed to be fitted with the fixing holes
in a vertical position and the ‘Arrow’ pointing into the bath or shower tray (See fig 3). Remember to allow
for sufficient curtain overlap in the bath/shower tray, and also, ensure there is sufficient height above the
rod to be able to rotate it (See Fig.2).
3.
Check that the hole positions are level, then use a 6mm masonry drill to drill the holes to a depth of 30mm.
If drilling through tiles, please pre-drill using a ceramic drill bit.
4.
Insert the wall plugs to the surface of the wall. If fitting to a tiled surface, the wall plugs should be inserted
below the surface of the tile to avoid cracking.
Fix the wall brackets in position using the screws provided
and rotate the swivel inserts so that the flat surface faces upwards (See Fig.3 & 4).
5.
The rod is supplied at a defined length which will fit into a maximum recess of 192cm, when the joint
inserts are fully extended. It can be cut to size using a fine toothed hacksaw, with the adjustable joint
inserts allowing finer rod length adjustment if required. To obtain the correct rod length, firstly, remove the
joint inserts from the ends of the rod (See Fig.5). Measure the gap between the fixing surfaces and
subtract a further 120mm from this measurement to allow for the swivel joint components (See fig 6).
6.
Mark this distance accurately onto the floor or a suitable flat surface using the wall as a datum edge (See
Fig.7A). Lay the rod onto the floor and copy the measurement onto the outside edge of the rod. Slide the
cutting guide onto the rod and up to the cutting mark and tape it firmly in position (See Fig.7B).
7.
Cut the rod to length, ensuring the end is cut square and the cut edge is deburred. Take time and care
when cutting because stainless steel is a hard material.
R&R 038 R01
