Croydex Flexi-Fix User Manual

KEEP DIY TOOLS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN
Safety and Care Advice :
- Always take care when using power tools, 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.
Additional Information :
- Maximum safe working load for the shelf is 2kg evenly distributed.
- Wall brackets can be removed by twisting the bracket in an anti-clockwise direction.
- Adhesive residue can be removed by carefully scraping the wall surface with a blunt instrument.
Tools required
THESE ARE SUPPLIED
- Not suitable for unfinished materials such as brick, blockwork and loose, flaky surfaces.
Important Adhesive Information :
- The adhesive is suitable for use on most flat finished surfaces, such as gloss paint, tiles, polished stone,
laminates and textured surfaces.
- Do not use on decorative wall paper finishes.
WMA 058 R03
- Redecoration may be required on some painted surfaces after removal.

Croydex Flexi-Fix Specifications

General

Adjustable Height	No
Suitable For	Bathroom
Installation Type	Wall Mounted
Mounting	Wall
Fixing System	Screw fix
Material	Various (dependent on specific product)
Finish	Various (dependent on specific product)

Summary

Tools and Safety Information

Tools Required

Lists the tools necessary for installation and indicates which ones are supplied with the product.

Child Safety Warning

Crucial instruction to keep all DIY tools out of the reach of children during installation and use.

General Safety and Care Advice

Provides essential precautions for using power tools, electrical safety, eye protection, and drilling on tiles.

Additional Installation Information

Details the maximum safe working load and methods for removing wall brackets and adhesive residue.

Important Adhesive Information

Outlines suitable surfaces for adhesive, surfaces to avoid, and potential redecoration needs.

Fitting Instructions: Using Existing Holes

Removing Old Wall Plate

Step 1: Instructions for removing an existing wall plate before fitting the new accessory.

Wall Plate Compatibility Check

Step 2: Verifies the Flexi-Fix wall plate fits existing hole centres within a specified range (15mm-34mm apart).

Securing Product to Wall Plate

Step 3: How to attach the accessory to the wall plate by tightening the grub screw underneath.

Bracket Adjustment

Instructions for adjusting shelf and towel rail brackets, with caution to avoid scratching and overtightening.

Fitting Instructions: Drilling New Holes

Marking Screw Hole Centres

Step 1: Pencil marking of screw hole centres for wall plates, with a tip for ensuring horizontal placement.

Recommended Wall Plate Centres

Specifies recommended centre distances for shelf (440mm) and towel rail (600mm) wall plates.

Drilling and Inserting Wall Plugs

Step 2 & 3: Drilling holes and inserting wall plugs, with a note on plug suitability for solid walls only.

Fixing Wall Plates

Step 3 (cont.): Securing wall plates to the wall using the supplied screws.

Securing Product and Bracket Adjustment

Steps 4 & 5: Attaching the product and adjusting brackets for alignment, with cautions for careful handling.

Fitting Instructions: Adhesive Fixing Method

Surface Preparation Note

Important reminder to ensure all surfaces are clean and free from dirt and soap residue before applying.

Assembling Wall Plate Components

Steps 1 & 2: Assembling the wall plate, locking nut, alignment guide, and removing backing from adhesive pad.

Positioning and Adhesion

Steps 3 & 4: Placing the assembled plate, pressing firmly, and removing the plate to leave the alignment guide.

Applying Adhesive

Step 5: Applying a generous, uniform thickness of adhesive to the back of the wall plate.

Setting and Securing

Steps 6 & 7: Placing plate over guide, securing with nut, leaving for 24 hours, then tightening the grub screw.