Instructions for use for Button-fix Type 1
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Type 1 button-fix The Button-fix concept is simple: durable nylon Fixes are attached to the back of one panel and the mating Buttons are attached to the other. Bring the panels together and slide until the Button-fixes ‘click’. The Type 1 Button-fix connects parallel panels and its strength has been verified by an independent test house. It can be configured in many different ways to best suit your application, either surface-mounted or rebated into the panel, and orientated for vertical or sideways assembly. Visit the website for more information on the complete Button-fix range, including...

The button There are two Buttons to suit different screw types. These are colour-coded lime green for Ø5mm countersunk wood screws, or orange for Ø6.2mm Varianta Euro screws (to fit Ø5mm pilot holes). Lime green Button for use with Ø5mm CSK wood screw Orange Button for use with Ø6.2mm Varianta Euro screw Check with your panel supplier which screw type is best for your application. Button marker accessory The Button marker accessory helps to mark out where to install the Buttons. Once you have attached the Fix mouldings (see following pages), snap a marker into each one. Then position the...

Surface-mounted fix Surface mounting creates an 8mm gap between the two panels. The Fix can be configured in three options: 1. Button on removable panel The Fix is attached to the background structure, pointing upwards as shown in the diagrams on the right. In this configuration, the panels engage vertically and 15mm clearance is required above the removable panel. 2 x Ø5mm pan head wood screws 15mm fall to engage panel 2 x Ø5mm pan head wood screws 15mm fall to engage panel 2 x Ø5mm pan head wood screws 15mm slide to engage panel 2. Fix on removable panel The Fix is attached to the...

Rebated fix Rebating the Fix creates a 3mm gap between the two panels. The Fix can be configured in three options: 1. Button on removable panel The Fix is attached to the background structure, pointing upwards as shown in the diagrams on the right. In this configuration, the panels engage vertically and 15mm clearance is required above the removable panel. 15mm fall to engage panel 15mm fall to engage panel 15mm slide to engage panel 2. Fix on removable panel The Fix is attached to the removable panel, pointing downwards as shown in the diagrams on the right. In this configuration, the...

A useful tip When several Button-fixes are used on a panel or if you require the panel to be easily removable, you can reduce the strength of the click-fit. To achieve this adapt some (but not all) the Fix mouldings by snapping off the ears with needle-nosed pliers, as shown in the diagram on the right. Suggested layout As an approximate guide, we suggest that Button-fix centres are no greater than 600mm apart and no closer than 35mm to the edge of the panel. Always remember to allow at least 15mm clearance for the removable panel to disengage. Router jig accessory A router jig can be...

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