BAUHAUS 10677055 Joist Hanger Installation and Safety Guide

General Safety and User Information

Read the entire manufacturer's instruction manual carefully and follow all listed safety precautions. Before use, read all manufacturer information. Warning instructions cover some risks but not all. Keep manuals for reference.

Products should never be used by children or by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless the manufacturer's manual explicitly allows. Children should never play unsupervised. Cleaning and maintenance must not be performed by children.

Risk of suffocation: packaging materials are not toys. Keep packaging out of reach of children and people with reduced abilities.

Installation Safety and Preparation

Before starting installation, make sure that the load-bearing capacity of the wooden beams and substructures is sufficient.

Keep children and unauthorized persons away from the work area during installation.

Ensure a safe and stable position during installation, such as on ladders or scaffolding.

Product Checks and Maintenance

Ensure the joist hanger is laying flat and flush against both the substrate and the beam before fastening.

Regularly inspect installed joist hangers and the structure for firm seating, corrosion, and damage.

Always strictly follow the manufacturer's maximum load specifications and never exceed them.

Mounting surface must be load-bearing, clean, and even.

If unsure, have the installation done by qualified professionals.

Never use partially damaged or bent joist hangers.

Always select and install joist hangers and fasteners according to the manufacturer's instructions.