Why does it have to be against a wall to work properly? Isn't the lid attached to the bin with hinges? (one reviewer said the lid doesn't stay on)
1740542
The lid is attached to the collar which slides onto the bin. The wide trim at the top is the collar. Not a huge fan of this item.
1740543
The bin lid is attached to the piece that slides off the top. The bin lid piece comes off so you can put your trash bag over the sides and it holds the trash bag in place. If it is not backed up against something the whole top piece flips off when the lid opens all the way. Could probably be fixed with a smaller flip top piece or a chain to keep it from opening past 90 degrees. It didn't make sense to me either until I saw it in action.
1740544
The lid portion is completely separate from the bin but stays on with mine. The hinges attach the lid opening part of the top portion. I do use it next to a wall but don't have problems.
1740545
it stays on. Their is no problem with the top falling off. It is just for your convinience to have it against a wall if you want the opening lid to lay against the wall when you leave it open.
1740546
Not sure why it says that. The lid lifts up but the lid frame comes off . The lid is attached to the outer frame . Hope this makes sense
395730
I have to get behind it and make sure the pins are behind the metal tab/stopper. We also reinforced the metal tab/stopper so it was more sturdy and less prone to slip. You could probably open and close it from the side if you had two people (one on each side). When in a sitting position make sure it isn't too close to the wall or it will ding/dent the wall. I placed felt stickers on the part that touches the wall and it has helped.
609495
I had the same problem. It has to do with the lid being secure and the latches in the proper position. Try taking the lid off and putting it back on then secure the latches as close to the front of the unit as possible. Takes a few times to get the hang of how to secure the latches. Cheers, Jeff.
1166170
Yes, check out the photo i uploaded....I have it propped against a wall and it works fine.
2179760
It needs to be about an inch from the wall in order to allow the back edge of the lid to hinge open without out touching the wall. Hope that helps.
1305865
Keep tightening(turning them out towards the wall) the top bolts. You actually have to flex/bend the bottom until the top comes together and the latch will catch.
1950138
I just sat it on its stand after I nailed a hole and inserted it into the small hole in the back it kept falling off the wall. It works fine on the stand so left it down. Sorry I couldn't help.
1540671
there is a hole for the s[poon resting. I do like this feature but to understand this was made by most people requested. You try to ask the lids with the hole.
422552
Hold the base with one hand and rotate the lid with the other. If that doesn't work, you might have a dud. Ours works just fine.
587088
There are two screws that will attach it to the wall at the very top inside of the cupboard. I believe if you did not want it attached, it would still work, with a little less stability, perhaps.
1994443
We had ours out for 2 days and had a windy storm in which the lid flew off. There is no way to properly secure the lid to the sandbox. It may depend on where the sandbox is, or how windy it is, but a rock or brick placed on top of it would be your best bet to keep it secure.
1265026
The lid will become disconnected if you open the lid all the way back and there's nothing behind to support it. I keep the trunk up against a wall so that won't be an issue. Before I knew that, though, I did have the lid come off and it's a bit of a pain to re- attach it. So yes the lid does come off, if not intentionally! If you did it intentionally or more than a time or two, I'd worry about the hinges being damaged. All in all though, I love these storage boxes!
57380
Because it is tall and shallow it must - repeat must - be anchored to the wall. Not a design flaw, just a matter of gravity.
603700
The whole back sits against the wall! Unless you have angled paneling, but even then it works with the right positioning. Hope that helps!
2041888
That's my experience as well. I have three of them in my home, and in the case of two of them the lid will stay up but the seat (due to its spring-loaded mechanism) wants to slowly fall down. In the case of the other one, both the lid & seat stay up nicely. Since I'm a guy, I wish they all worked like the one in which the seat & lid both stay up. But it's a slight inconvenience I have learned to live with... What can I say!
498134
Yes, mine stays open... I have mine sitting right up against a wall and in that position it stays open..however if it is positioned a few inches from a wall you push on the locking hinges and it locks open..locks on both sides.I like mine. I am a heavy gal and it supports me very well. I have many bags of orchid supplies in mine..lots of storage space.
1282045
The video attached to the product details actually has this product needing to be clamped down when using. Unless I misunderstood your question? So far I've been using mine with the lid on and clamped down.