5.6 Mounting valve-box into a panel
Recommended panel thickness should be in the range 14.5 to 26mm. Cut large hole in the panel (see 5.4)
at the desired location for the valve-box. Decide on preferred mounting option (see 4.3). Two mounting
methods are discussed below.
Note: before mounting, it may be easier to fit pipe connectors to valve-box (see 5.1).
DIRECT MOUNTING OPTION (A) can be used with long wood
screws and suitable washers. Guide the valve-box into the large
hole, until it stops against the rear of the panel. Check level &
valve-box orientation (see 4.5). Confirm valve-box is projecting
from the front of the panel between the min
& max depth markers (see 4.2). Pack-out if necessary.
Fit a screw into each corner slot of the valve-box from
the rear to secure to panel. Care should be taken to
prevent screws drifting towards the large hole.
ADJUSTABLE LEGS OPTION (C) fit the OPTIONAL legs to the valve-box, from the front; to the desired
depth (see 4.3C & 5.3). Guide the valve-box into the large hole, until the legs stop against the rear of the
panel. Check level & valve-box orientation (see 4.5). Confirm valve-box is projecting from the front of the
panel between the min & max depth markers (see 4.2). Adjust leg positions if necessary.
Mount the valve-box to the panel using wood screws though the leg fixing holes
MIN
MAX
IMPORTANT: Ensure the panel is capable of supporting the valve-box securely with the screws being used.
Check that the screw length will not penetrate through the front of the panel & spoil the visible surface.
Mounting option C illustrated above using OPTIONAL adjustable fixing legs.
Observe
depth
Plasterboard
Adjustable
legs
20
For adjustable leg
details, see 5.3