Installation
Easy to install. Watch this.
Nine simple steps. Assembly takes about 20 minutes. Watch the animation, then follow the written steps underneath.
What is in the box
- Front panel (large pattern, 1)
- Left panel (small pattern, 1)
- Right panel (small pattern, 1)
- Top panel (small solid, 1)
- Pop rivets, wall plugs and screws
Check first. Inspect every panel for transit damage before you start. If anything looks damaged, contact us before you go any further.
Tools you will need
- Pop rivet gun
- Power drill with a masonry bit
- Pencil or marker
- Spirit level (recommended, for a straight hang)
- Measuring tape
Time. Assembly takes about 20 minutes. Read the steps through once before you begin and follow them in order.
Part 1. Assemble the cover
Four steps. The sequence matters, so do not skip ahead.
Identify your panels
Lay all 4 panels out on a clean, flat surface. The large pattern panel is your Front, the two smaller pattern panels are your Left and Right sides, and the small solid panel is the Top.
Orient the panels correctly
Lay each panel face down on a clean, flat surface, with the decorative (wrapped) side facing down. You will bend inward, away from the face. Never bend toward the face.
ImportantAlways bend fold lines inward, away from the decorative face. Bending toward the face will permanently damage the panel surface and the pattern.
Bend the panels up
Using the pre-scored fold lines, bend all 4 panels upward into their 3D shape. Work on one panel at a time and apply firm, even pressure along the full fold line for a clean, square corner.
TipTake your time with each corner. A crisp, square corner makes riveting much easier and gives a cleaner finished result.
Join the panels with pop rivets
Align the pre-drilled holes at each corner joint. Feed a pop rivet through each hole and secure it firmly with the rivet gun. Work your way consistently around all the joints until the box is fully assembled.
TipStart at one corner and rivet your way around in sequence. This keeps the structure square while you work.
Part 2. Fix it to the wall
Five more steps and your cover is up.
Mark your fixing points
Hold the assembled cover against the wall, in position over the air conditioner. Use a pencil to mark the screw hole positions on the wall through the fixing slots on the panel.
TipUse a spirit level when positioning the cover so your marks, and the final hang, are perfectly level.
Drill the holes
Fit your drill with a masonry bit sized for your wall plugs. Drill a hole at each marked point. Blow or brush the dust out of each hole before the next step.
Insert the wall plugs
Press a wall plug firmly into each drilled hole until it sits flush with the wall surface. Tap gently with a hammer if needed.
Drive in the screws
Drive a screw into each wall plug, leaving the screw head slightly proud of the wall surface. You want just enough for the cover slots to hook onto securely.
Hang the cover
Hook the cover over the protruding screw heads by lining the fixing slots up with each screw. The cover should sit flush and feel stable against the wall.
Care and maintenance
- Wash with warm water, a little Sunlight liquid and a soft cloth. Once a year is usually enough, and more often in coastal or dusty areas.
- Remove bird droppings and other organic matter as soon as you can.
- Do not use abrasive scrubbers, harsh chemicals or pressure washers. They can damage the powder-coat finish.
- Check the rivets and wall fixings once a year to confirm everything is still secure.
Need a hand?
If you run into any issues during assembly or installation, get in touch and we will help.
Want more detail? Read our full aircon cover installation guide with the video, tools list and common mistakes.
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