Activeforever Invisia Collection Corner Shelf with Support Rail - Manual (Page 3)

L
H
BACKSIDE
ACCESS TO
BATHROOM
Figure 2a.
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L
H
TILED
BATHROOM
WALL
Figure 4.
A
B
H
TIPS FOR LOCATING A WOOD STUD
• For drywall surfaces, use a stud sensor to locate a stud.
• For tile surfaces, try a stud sensor to locate a stud. If no
stud is found, measure 16" from a perpendicular wall. Drill
a small hole in the grout to ensure the stud has been
found. If there is no stud at this location, bend a piece of
wire in a “L” shape and insert it through the hole. Spin the
wire to determine exactly where the stud is located and
mark its location. Patch all holes with silicone to keep
moisture out of the wall.
• If there is access to the backside of the bathroom wall
(i.e. through a closet), measure the stud location and
transfer the measurements into the bath area.
STRUCTURAL REINFORCEMENT SUGGESTIONS
NOTE: Due to variances in local construction methods
and materials used, details given below are suggestions
only. Consult the appropriate local contractor for specific
advice. For concrete walls, you may be able to install
fasteners (such as a wedge anchor) directly into the
concrete wall without modification.
If there is access to the backside of the bathroom wall (i.e.
through a closet) and structural reinforcement is required,
consider cutting a hole in this backside wall to allow access
to the bathroom wall from behind (without having to
remove / replace ceramic tiles).
1. Choose optimal mounting location of rail including
height (H) and side to side location (L) as shown in Figure
1. Mark the height and location on the wall for future
reference. NOTE: If accessing the bathroom wall from the
backside, transfer the measurements for the support rail
location to the backside wall as shown in Figure 2.
2. Find wall support studs & cut hole in wall board to
expose wall studs as shown in Figure 2. Suggested hole
size is height (A) of 18-24" (48-61cm) and width (B)
corresponding to wall stud spacing. Expose half width of
each stud to facilitate re-installation of wall board patch.
IMPORTANT: Avoid any utilities located in wall!
3. Fabricate a support frame structure from suitable wood
pieces as shown in Figure 2. Support frame width (D)
should fit snugly within wall studs. Support frame height
(E) should be from 24-32" (61-81cm) high or more,
depending on material and stiffness of wall studs. Locate
top cross member (F) to position in in center of mounting
holes when rail is located at the height (H). Hold the
support rail against the support frame to confirm the cross
members are in the correct location. Use a generous
quantity of wood screws and glue to hold the support frame
structure together as shown. See alternative to support
frame as shown in Figure 3.
4. Insert support frame structure through hole in wall and
secure uprights to wall studs using a generous amount of
wood screws.
5. Complete the Invisia™ Corner Shelf installation
instructions on Page 2. Then, patch the wall cutout (if
backside access to bathroom, consider making an access
panel for future servicing) to match the surrounding wall as
shown in Figure 4.
Figure 1.
Bathroom Tile Wall
( CAUTION: Do not puncture
when fastening plywood)
Multi-layers of
3/4" plywood
(approx 24" high)
2" X 2" nom. Stud
(approx 36" high)
Wallboard patch
Generous amounts of
wood screws & glue
Backside access to bathroom
(insert structure from this side)
Wall Stud
FIGURE 3: ALTERNATIVE TO SUPPORT FRAME - MULTI-LAYER
PLYWOOD INSIDE WALL WITH WALLBOARD PATCH (TOP VIEW)
Figure 2b.
D
E
F
WOOD
SCREWS
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