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A guide to wall mounting and fixings
A guide to wall mounting and fixings
Warning
Serious or fatal crushing injures can occur from furniture tipping over.
To prevent this furniture from tipping over it must be permanently fixed to the wall.
Wall fixing screws are not included, since different wall materials require different types of screws / fixing.
Please ensure you use the correct screws / fixing for your type of walls and seek professional advice if
you are not sure.
Failure of the product due to inncorrect fixings is the responsibility of the installer.
Important: When drilling into the walls always check that there are no hidden wires or pipes etc.
Type of walls
You can use one of the following types of wall plug if your walls are
made of brick, breezeblock, concrete, stone or wood.
1. General Purpose wall plug
Generally aerated blocks shoud not be used to support heavy loads, use
a specialist fitting in this case. For light loads, general - purpose wall
plugs can be used.
2. Plasterboard wall plug
For use when attaching light loads on to plasterboard partitions.
3. Cavity Fixing wall plug
For use with plasterboard partitions or hollow wooden doors.
4. Cavity Fixing - Heavy Duty wall plug
For use when fitting or supporting heavy loads such as shelving, wall
cabinets and coat racks.
5. Hammer Fixing wall plug
For use with walls stuck with plasterboard. The hammer fixxing allows
it to be fixed to the wall rather than the plasterboard. Always check the
fixing is secure to the retaining wall.
6. Shield Anchor wall plug - Heavy loads
For use with heavier loads such as 1V and Hi-Fi speakers and satellite
dishes etc.
Care and maintenance
Safety: Periodically check all fittings and wall fixings to ensure they
have not come loose and retighten as necessary.
