Care & Maintenance - Mainstays MSD102126571002 Manual Del Usuario

A Guide to - Wall Mounting & Fixings
Important note:
If plastic wall plugs
are supplied with your
product:
- these are only suitable for use in masonry walls.
If you are in any doubt about the correct wall plugs for your wall,
seek professional advice.
Failure of the product due to using incorrect fixings is the
responsibility of the installer.
Important
:
When drilling into walls always
check that there are no hidden wires or pipes etc.
Make sure that the screws and wall plugs being used
are suitable for supporting your unit. Consult a qualifed
tradesperson if you are unsure.
:
Hints
: : Always use a larger screw and wall plug
1 General rule
if you are not sure.
2 : Ensure you use the recommended drill bit to match the wall
plug and hole size.
: Ensure you drill the hole horizontally, do not force the drill or
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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.
: Ensure wall plugs are well fitted and are a tight fit in the
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drilled hole.
You can use one of the following types of wall plug if your walls are made
Types of walls
of brick, breeze block, concrete, stone or wood.
No.1 "General Purpose" wall plug No.3 "Cavity Fixing" wall plug
Generally aerated blocks should For use with plasterboard parti-
not be used to support heavy tions or hollow wooden doors.
loads, use a specialist fitting in
this case. For light loads,
general purpose wall plugs can
be used.
No.4 "Cavity Fixing-Heavy Duty"
No.2 "Plasterboard" wall plug
For use when attaching light For use when fitting or
loads on to plasterboard supporting heavy loads such as
partitions. shelving, wall cabinets and
coat racks.
Care
&
Safety : Always check the fitting
and location to ensure your safety
Maintenance
in and around the home.
No.5 "Hammer Fixing" wall plug
For use with walls stuck with
plasterboard. 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.
No.6 "Shield Anchor" wall plug
wall plug
Heavy loads
For use with heavier loads such
as TV & HiFi speakers and
satellite dishes etc.
Fitting : From time to time check
the fitting to ensure the wall plugs
or screws do not become loose.
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