Wall Mounting & Fixings
Important:
When drilling into walls always check that there
are no hidden wires or pipes ect. Make sure
that the screws and wall plugs being used are
suitable for supporting your unit.
Consult a qualified tradesperson if you are
unsure.
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a Guide to
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 plaster
board.
No. 1 "Standard" Wall Plug
General Wall Materials.
These come in various sizes and are
made from plastic or sometimes
wood fiber.
No. 2 "General Purpose" Wall
Plug Aerated/Breeze Block.
General aerated blocks should not
be used to support heavy loads, use
a specialist fitting in this case.
For light loads, a General Purpose
Plug can be used.
No. 3 "Shield Anchor" Wall Plug
Heavy loads.
For use with heavier loads such as
TV & HiFi Speakers and Satelite
Dishes etc.
No. 4 "Cavity Fixing" Wall Plug.
For use with plaster board partitions
or hollow wooden doors.
No. 5 "Cavity Fixing Heavy
Duty" Wall Plug.
For use when fitting or surpporting
heavy loads such as shelving, wall
cabinets, coat racks.
No. 6 "Hammer Fixing" Wall
plug.
For use with walls stuck with plaster
board. The hammer fixing allows it
to be fixed to the wall rather than
the plaster board. Always check the
fixing is secure to the retaining wall.
Care & Maintenance
SAFETY
Always check the fitting and location
to ensure your safety in and around
the home.
Care & Maintenance
FITTING
From time to time check the fitting
to ensure the wall plugs or screws
do not become loose.
HINTS:
1) General Rule Always use a larger screw and a 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
fitting below the ceramic tile to avoid splitting or cracking.
5) Ensure wall plugs are well fitted and are a tight fit in the drilled h
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