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5. UNDERSTAND THE MATERIALS
Now that the area is safe to work in, consider the job at hand. It’s important to
know what materials your walls are made of and whether you’ll be able to safely do
what you have planned.
Unless you’re hanging very lightweight picture frames, it’s inadvisable to attempt to
fix it to just the drywall as it’s not strong enough. You can buy drywall anchors that
will add strength but, for heavier items, it’s best to find a stud to drill into. When
fixing to wooden studs, be sure to drill holes first, rather than screwing directly in,
as this can split the wood and make it weaker.
6. HAVE THE RIGHT TOOLS FOR THE JOB
Different materials require different tools. For example, if your walls, floors or
ceilings are masonry/concrete, you’ll get great fixing, but you’ll need a more
powerful drill and the correct drill bits. You can get different drill bits for masonry,
wood and metal, and it’s important to know the difference. If you need to drill into
tiles, you’ll need a special (typically diamond-tipped) tile drill bit to prevent cracking
or chipping.
Fixing the Bracket
1. When you have located your position for the fan,
simply place the bracket to the wall straight and
mark the four holes to be drilled.
2. Remove the bracket and using the correct drill
and drill bit, drill the four drills holes.
3. Insert the 4 supplied wall plugs, or the correct
wall plugs for the type of material you have drilled.
4. Screw the bracket to the wall securely.
5. Simply hang the wall fan on to the wall bracket.
6. Check that the fan is secure and hangs firmly to the wall.
7. Your fan is then ready to plug in and operate.
