Checklist
Secure furniture to the structure, not just to a reassuring-looking surface
The strap in the drawer is not yet an anchor.
When it fits
- A television or tall piece of furniture could tip if pulled or climbed.
When to avoid it
- Do not rely on furniture weight, a television stand or an improvised pull test. Mounting must not damage hidden services or compromise the item; the card does not specify a universal anchor.
Checklist
- Check whether a suitable kit is supplied and read its complete instructions.
- Verify wall type, item attachment points and required fasteners before installation.
- Arrange qualified installation when compatibility or safe access is uncertain.
Why it matters
Use a suitable anti-tip system with attachment points and fasteners appropriate to both the item and the wall. Follow the kit and furniture instructions. When the structure, wiring or installation is uncertain, use qualified help rather than improvising a mounting recipe.
An example
A furniture back panel is too thin for the intended fixing, so the installer follows the specified structural attachment instead.
Check your result
The restraint is actually installed through appropriate attachment points, with unresolved compatibility questions closed.
Keep this limit in mind
- Do not rely on furniture weight, a television stand or an improvised pull test. Mounting must not damage hidden services or compromise the item; the card does not specify a universal anchor.
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Evidence and sources
Supports
The CPSC anchoring guide requires suitable supplies for the wall type and appropriate attachment points on the furniture or television, following the kit instructions.
An apparent fit or a successful informal pull is not a professional assessment of installation safety.
How to Install a Kit · Wall compatibility; furniture and TV attachment