Important note:
Types of walls
Care &
Maintenance
No.1 “General Purpose” wall plug
No.6 “Shield Anchor” wall plug Heavy
loads
No.3 “Cavity Fixing” wall plug
No.4 “Cavity Fixing-Heavy Duty” wall
plug
No.5 “Hammer Fixing” wall plug
No.2 “Plasterboard” wall plug
Generally aerated blocks should not
be used to support heavy loads, use
a specialist fitting in this case. For light
loads, general purpose wall plugs can be
used.
For use with heavier loads such as TV &
HiFi speakers and satelite dishes etc.
For use with plasterboard partitions or
hollow wooden doors.
For use when fitting or supporting heavy
loads such as shelving, wall cabinets and
coat racks.
For use with walls stuck with plasterboard.
The hammer fixing allows it to be fixed
to the wall rather than the plasterboard.
Always check the fixing is secure to the
retaining wall.
For use when attaching light loads on to
plasterboard partitions.
Safety: Always check the fitting and
location to ensure your safety in and
around the home.
Fitting: From time to time check
the fitting to ensure the wall plugs
or screws do not become loose.
You can use one of the following types of wall plug if your walls are made
of brick, breeze block, concrete, stone or wood.
Important:
When drilling into walls always
check that there are no hidden wires or pipes etc.
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 wall plugs are inserted beyond the thickness of the ceramic
tiles to avoid the tiles splitting or cracking.
5:
Ensure wall plugs are well fitted and are a tight fit in the
drilled hole.
Wall Fixings:
Make sure that the screws and wall plugs being used are suitable
for supporting your unit. Consult a qualified tradesperson if you are
unsure.
- because of the variety of
different wall types, Habitat
cannot provide you with the
exact fixings you will need to
fix this product to the wall.
You must first identify the
type of wall you intend to fix
product onto and then contact
your local hardware store to
get the appropriate fixings.
A Guide to
- Wall Mounting & Fixings
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