A step-by-step guide on how to dress and hang a heated towel rail in your home…
What you’ll need…
- PTFE Tape
- Screwdriver
- Impact Driver
- Tape Measure / Metre Ruler
- Spirit Level
- Pencil
- Adjustable Spanner
- Wall Fixing Kit
- Bleed Valve & Blank
- 10mm Ratchet
Starting to Dress and Hang your Heated Towel Rail
Step 1
Carefully lay your heated towel rail flat and remove the protective plastic caps and rubber bunks.
Step 2
Screw in the bleed valve on the blanking cap on either side, and use an adjustable spanner to tighten them up in position. However, be careful not to over-tighten and risk causing damage to the thread.
Step 3
Flip the heated towel rail over carefully, and remove the rubber bunks again on the other side of the component.
Step 4
Wrap the spigots on your radiator valves with PFTE tape around 17 times – this is an important precaution to take in aiding the prevention of leaks.
Step 5
Fully insert the spigots into your heated towel rail and tighten them up using a ratchet or adjustable spanner.
Measuring up your Heated Towel Rail
Step 1
Measure the width of your heated towel rail to accurately identify the center point. Then, measure the distance from the collector to the middle of the brackets to ensure the component will sit correctly on the wall when installed.
Step 2
Measure the distance between both brackets, again recording the center point on both the top and bottom sets.
Step 3
Measure the distance from the bottom of the heated towel rail to the center of the bottom brackets. Use your pencil to mark that center point on the wall the towel rail will be fitted to. From here, you can also work out where the ‘top bottom’ bracket will be situated, and mark that point on the wall too.
Step 4
Using the bracket measurements, measure along where each of the bottom brackets will be situated with a spirit level to make sure the line is straight.
Step 5
Take a measurement from the bottom bracket to the top bracket, again using a spirit level to mark the spot on the wall. Then use the bracket measurements to mark the holes for the top brackets on the wall.
Completing your Heated Towel Rail Hanging
Step 1
Fix the brackets to the wall in accordance with your markings, using the spirit level to ensure they are properly level.
Step 2
Double check your measurements to guarantee the brackets are being placed in the correct position, then carefully mount your heated towel rail on the wall.
Step 3
Insert the top brackets first, enabling you to make any minor adjustments that might be required to the bottom brackets.
Step 4
Screw in the retention screws to ensure the heated towel rail is securely attached to the wall. Once it has been secured in place, you can attach the bracket covers to provide a neat, clean finish.
Step 5
To complete the final installation to your central heating system, enlist the services of a qualified professional, and you should be good to go to enjoy your brand new heated towel rail.
Watch BestHeating How To Videos
If you’d prefer a visual tutorial, you can view our instructional video on how to dress and hang a heated towel rail on Youtube.
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