Ablis GW.V1 Freestanding Vanity Unit Installation Guide

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Installation:
- Before starting the installation, ensure that the product is only installed by a qualified bathroom installer.
- Check for defects in the pack before proceeding with the installation.
- The furniture should be placed in a well-ventilated bathroom away from bath/showers to prevent splashing. Secure the unit and basin to a strong wall for stability.
Caution:
- Use power tools carefully near water; consider using a residual current device (RCD).
- Beware of hidden pipes or cables.
- Wear eye protection when drilling.
- When drilling on tiled surfaces, use masking tape to prevent slipping.
Aftercare:
- Do:
- Wipe away water splashes and condensation after use.
- Clean with a soft damp cloth and mild detergent, then dry with a lint-free cloth.
- Use limescale remover on the basin if needed after testing on an inconspicuous area.
- Don’t:
- Scrub or scour the furniture or basin.
- Use furniture polish, abrasive, or bleaching cleaning agents.
- Allow hot or sharp objects to touch the furniture or basin.
Basin Fitting Instructions:
- After plumbing the basin, secure it to the washstand or wall with silicone sealant for a watertight seal and damage prevention.
Fixing Unit To Wall:
- Push the connected unit to the wall and secure it using appropriate fixings as shown in Figure 1.
Hinge Adjustment:
- To make adjustments, follow the steps outlined in Figure 3.

Q: Can I use abrasive cleaners on the furniture?
- A: No, abrasive cleaners should not be used on the furniture as they can damage the surface.
Q: How should I clean the basin?
- A: Clean the basin with a soft damp cloth and mild detergent, avoiding abrasive cleaners. Use a limescale remover if necessary after testing on a small area first.

Installation and Aftercare Instructions Before You Start

The product should only be installed by a suitably qualified/competent/experienced bathroom installer.
Check the contents of the pack for defects before installation. The supplier will not accept any retting costs if the faulty product has been tested.
The furniture should only be installed in a well-ventilated bathroom at a distance from baths/showers to avoid splashing.
Make sure the unit and basin are secured to a suitably strong / reinforced wall to ensure stability.

CAUTION

Take care when using power tools near water – the use of a residual current device (RCD) is recommended.
Beware of hidden pipes or cables.
Wear suitable eye protection when drilling.
Take care when drilling tiled surfaces as the drill might slip. We recommend using a piece of masking tape to prevent the drill from wandering.

Aftercare

Wipe away any water splashes or condensation after use. Excessive exposure to water or sitting water will damage the furniture.
Clean with a soft damp cloth with a mild detergent only. The surface should then be fully dried using a soft lint-free cloth.
A suitable limescale remover can be used on the BASIN ONLY if required but MUST be tested on an inconspicuous area of the basin/furniture first.

Don’t

Ablis-GW.V1-Freestanding-Vanity-Unit-FIG-1

Once the basin is plumbed in, finish by securing it to the washstand or wall with a silicone sealant (not supplied). This creates a water-tight seal and prevents damage.
Ensure silicone/ sealant sits on the outer edge of the furniture to prevent any water pooling, see the below diagram for positioning.

Push the connected unit to the wall and secure it in place as per Figure 1 using suitable fixings (not supplied).

Hinge Adjustment

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