Eskimo Design Ltd. Version 3. 02/08/2021
Installation Instructions
Tools required
Tape measure
Spirit Level
Electric Drill
7mm Masonry drill bit to suit wall plug or screw size (Eskimo brackets will take screws up to 7mm in diameter)
Screwdriver or electric driver with PZ2 driver bit
**This Product must be installed by a suitably qualified competent person as defined by the relevant standards in the
country of installation. This is a fixed appliance**
General
The towel rail is designed to provide year-round service for airing towels and articles of clothing. It is not intended to
provide a sole heating service but will take the chill off a small size bathroom, lavatory or en suite.
No routine maintenance is necessary apart from occasional cleaning.
The unit is splashproof to IP44 standard.
Electrical
WARNING - This appliance must be earthed
The electrical installation of this towel rail must be carried out by a competent electrician in accordance with the current
Regulations for Electrical Equipment. The towel rail is suitable for use on an A.C.~ electrical supply. Before installation
check that the supply voltage corresponds with that marked on the rail.
IMPORTANT - The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
BLUE - NEUTRAL
BROWN - LIVE
GREEN/ YELLOW - EARTH
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying
the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured GREEN and YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the
letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow.
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
This appliance must only be used on A.C. mains supply of 220/240 Volts~.
Wall Mounting
1. Before starting work, ensure working area is free of obstructions and objects that could cause harm to you the
radiator or the electrical power chord. Unpack Gordon carefully. If laying Gordon onto the floor place it with the
back face to the floor, unless you can ensure that there is nothing underneath that could cause damage.
2. Mark the position of the top of Gordon on the wall, then locate the main wall mounting bracket.
3. The main wall bracket is mounted 68mm below the top of Gordon (see drawing) hold it in position and mark
through the centre of the slotted bracket hole.
4. Using a 7mm masonry bit drill a hole in the wall to a suitable depth. Fit a wall plug into this hole. Now fix the main
wall bracket through the central slotted hole using one of the screws provided. Do not fully tighten.
5. Adjust the main bracket for height and ensure it is level using a spirit level.
6. Using at least two of the hole positions on the bracket drill and fix the bracket firmly to the wall using the wall
plugs and screws provided (we provide 8 holes to allow for a variety of fixing positions).
7. Now locate the centre bottom bracket, position this as shown on the drawing and fix the bracket firmly to the wall
using the wall plugs and screws provided. The slotted hole can be used for initial adjustment prior to fixing through
the remaining hole.
8. N.B. Bracket fixing positions are shown on the drawing above that will allow for pre-drilling of the holes if the
product is not yet on site. Accurately mark out hole positions on the wall using a spirit level and tape measure.
9. Hang Gordon onto the main bracket ensuring it is fully engaged on the plastic spacers.
