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Wall Fixings
Step by Step
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 support-
ing your unit. Consult a qualified 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 fitting below the ceramic title to avoid splitting or cracking.
5. Ensure wall plugs are well fitted and are a tight fit 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
6. HAMMER FIXING Wall Plug
3. SHIELD ANCHOR Wall Plug
Heavy loads
These come in various sizes
and are made from plastic or
sometimes wood fibre.
2. GENERAL PURPOSE Wall
Plug
Aerated/Breeze block
Generally 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.
For use with heavier loads such as
TV & Hi-fi Speakers and Satellite
Dishes etc.
4. CAVITY FIXING Wall Plug
For use with plaster board
partitions or hollow wooden
doors.
5. CAVITY FIXING HEAVY DUTY
Wall Plug
For use with plaster board
partitions or hollow wooden
doors.
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 and Maintenance
Safety
Fitting
Always check the fitting and
location to ensure your safety in
and around the home.
From time to time check the
fitting to ensure the wall plugs or
screws do not become loose.
