Please follow the fixing and care instructions to ensure your curtain rod is fitted safely and retains its high quality finish.
This instruction leaflet applies to the following products:
GP89500 – Premier Shower Curtain Rod
Fixing Pack Contents
(A) Fixing screws x 4
(B) Wall plugs x 4
(C) Hex head key x 1
(D) Spare grub screw x 2
Tools Required
Drill; 6mm masonry drill bit (6mm ceramic drill bit optional); Cross-head screwdriver; Pencil; Spirit level;
Fine Tooth Hacksaw; Hex Head Key (Supplied)
KEEP DIY TOOLS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN
Home Safety Advice
Always take care when using an electric drill, particularly in the bathroom. Always check for hidden cables and pipework before drilling and take extreme care if there is any water in the working area.
It is advisable to use a residual current circuit breaker (RCCB).
Always wear suitable eye protection when drilling.
If the product is to be fitted on a ceramic tiled wall, a ceramic drill bit should be used. Always ensure that the drill hole passes through the central tiled area rather than through the grouted area. To prevent damage to the tile, mask the area around the hole with tape before drilling.
Note: The wall plugs supplied are for use on solid walls only. For cavity walls or plasterboard use specialist fixings that are available from all good DIY stores.
Fixing Instructions
1. Select desired position of the rod and mark centres of the mounting holes using the wall brackets as a template. The brackets have been designed to be fitted with the wall fixing holes in a vertical position and the grub screw hole positioned at the top (See fig 1).
2. The rod is supplied as a 2m length and can be cut to the required size using a fine toothed hacksaw. Firstly measure the gap between the fixing surfaces. Carefully cut the rod 1cm shorter than the measured distance between the fixing surfaces (See fig 2). Ensure the end of the rod is cut square and cut edge is deburred.
3. Using a 6mm masonry drill, drill the holes in the marked positions to a depth of 30mm. If drilling through tiles, please pre-drill using a ceramic drill bit.
4. Insert the wall plugs to the surface of the wall. If fitting to a tiled surface, the wall plug should be inserted below the surface of the tile to avoid cracking.
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5. Ensure that the wall brackets and wall bracket covers are placed in the correct orientation at each end of the rod and screw the assembly to the wall by inserting the screws through the wall brackets and into the wall plugs.
6. Check that the wall brackets are level by placing a spirit level onto the rod.
7. Slide one of the wall bracket covers over the wall bracket and secure the cover in place by tightening the grub screws, one through the clearance hole of the wall bracket onto the surface of the rod, and the other onto the wall bracket. Ensure the grub screws are aligned with the hole in the wall bracket (See fig 3 (A)).
8. Repeat for the opposite wall bracket cover by sliding the cover over the wall bracket and tightening the gub screws while maintaining opposite pressure on the rod. This will ensure both bracket covers are flush to the wall surface.
Product Care Advice
To retain the best quality finish, clean product regularly with a soft damp cloth.
Do not use abrasive or chemical cleaners, as these will damage the product.
Please retain this leaflet for future reference.
Croydex Ltd, Central Way, Andover, Hants, SP105AW, UK
Tel: +44 (0) 1264 365881 ~ Fax: +44 (0) 1264 356437 website: www.croydex.com
~ Email: [email protected]
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