Iron-A-Way AE46WDU, AE46RMU, AE46MDU, AE46NDU, AE46RWU Installation Manual

Installation

Manual

MODEL AE-46

GET TO KNOW YOUR UNIT

2

(BOTTOM OF RACEWAY)

5

4

3

1. CROSS BRACES

2. ELECTRICAL RACEWAY

3. SIDE BRACKETS

4. ELECTRICAL CORD COVER

1

6

5. ELECTRICAL OUTLET

6. HOT IRON REST

Tools Needed:

- Stud Finder

- 12-14” Level

- Tape Measure

- Small Flathead
Screwdriver

- Electric Drill
(with 1/4” & 1/8” drill bit)

- 1/4” Nut Driver
(optional)

- Safety Glasses

- Utility Knife

Supplied Parts:

Recessed Mounting:

- Two #10 x 1 1/2” wood screws for top

portion of cabinet

- Two #14 x 2 1/2” Phillips screws for top
side brackets

Surface Mounting:

- Two #14 x 4” wood screws

PRE-INSTALLATION

1. DETERMINE MOUNTING HEIGHT

Using the charts provided, determine
the mounting height above oor (the
distance between the oor and the
bottom of the cabinet). First choose
your desired ironing board height
from the left column, then locate the
corresponding mounting height in the
right column.

Desired Ironing

Board Height

36”

35”

34”

33”

Mounting

Height Above

Floor

25”

24”

23”

22”

2. LOCATE STUDS & UTILITIES

Using a stud nder, locate the wall

studs to be used for mounting.

Locate the existing wiring or other
utilities in the wall to prevent drilling
into/severing a wire and/or other utility
during installation.

Mounting

Height

Above Floor

Desired Ironing

Board Height

3. ENSURE ADEQUATE SPACE

Refer to the chart provided below to ensure
adequate clearance for ironing. The cabinet
door opens at 180 degrees; allow 16” from side
of cabinet for door to fully open.

1. Distance needed on either side of unit to fully swivel the board

2. Distance from wall to tip of ironing board

3. Distance from wall to board when in full swivel position

4. Standing area clearance (not shown)

The suggested distance from the side of the ironing where the user
typically stands to ensure adequate space for ironing.

AE46

7/8

16

7/8

50

7/8

32

24”

”

”

”

RECESSED INSTALLATION

Note: Instructions based on installation between 16” on-center studs.

1. CUT WALL OPENING

Cut an opening into the wall based
on unit dimensions given below.

14

3/8

” x 59

7/8

” x 3

7/8

”

2. ATTACH CLEATS

Attach a 2” x 4” cross support
cleat between the studs so it
is level with the bottom of the
opening. This will give support to
the drywall during installation and
the cabinet once installed in the
wall.

3. PRE-DRILL HOLES

Your unit will be attached to the studs by
screws in the upper and lower sides of
the cabinet.

Remove electrical raceway before
proceeding by removing the top and
bottom screws on the raceway.

Using a 1/8” drill bit, pre-drill holes into
the sides of the cabinet, 14” from the top

and 2

1/2

” from the back.

14” from top of cabinet

CLEAT

1/2

2

” from back

of cabinet

Example shown with exposed

studs & unit to illustrate mounting.

Ensure that power is

disconnected at service

entrance before proceeding.

4. REMOVE ELECTRICAL KNOCKOUT

Open the front cover of the raceway
by removing the screw at the top
and bottom of the raceway.

Locate the electrical knockout, as
specied on diagram provided.

Install a 3/8” romex connector where
the knockout was removed.

1/2”

2

1/4”

2

7. ATTACH CABINET TO STUDS

Using the pre-drilled holes in top of
cabinet, attach unit to studs with two
#10 x 1

1/2

” screws for top installation.

1/4

1

”
DIA. VENT
HOLE FOR
WIREWAY

DOOR

5. INSTALL ELECTRICAL WIRING

Verify that there is ample supply wire
available to run from the top of the
ironing center to the approximate
location of electrical pigtails.

Note: A free wire length of 48” is
recommended.

Begin to place the ironing center into
its location while feeding the supply
wire through electrical knockout, and
the 3/8” romex connector through the
back of the raceway.

CABINET

EXTERIOR

Example shown with studs

to illustrate mounting.

8. REMOVE BRACKET SCREW

Locate side ironing board brackets

that are secured to cabinet with
three screws. Then remove the
top screw from each bracket. This
is where the bottom part of your
cabinet will be secured to the studs.

6. INSTALL UNIT IN WALL

Begin installation by carefully lifting unit
into the wall opening. Make sure the
cabinet is plumb and level. If needed,
add shims to help unit t snug in place.

9. PRE-DRILL HOLES IN SIDES

Pre-drill holes into the cabinet using
the holes in side brackets where
screws were just removed.

Finish installation by screwing the
two #14 x 2
pre-drilled holes to secure bottom
part of cabinet into the cabinet.

1/2

” screws into the

10. CONNECT WIRES

Connect all power supply wires and
ground wires in accordance with
electrical codes. Trim supply wire as
necessary.

11. REPLACE ELECTRICAL RACEWAY

Place the raceway cover into
position, ensuring that no wires
are pinched. Reinstall the top and
bottom screw to secure in place.

Reconnect power supply.

12. INSTALLATION COMPLETE!

Cabinet is now fully installed! If desired,
decorative trim or molding may be
added to cover any irregularities in the
wall.

SURFACE MOUNT INSTALLATION

1. PREPARE CABINET

Screws will be drilled through the
upper and lower cross braces inside
the cabinet. Determine location of
screws, ensuring that the location of the
mounting screw is as close to the center
of the cabinet as possible.

2. PRE-DRILL PILOT HOLES

Using a 1/4” drill bit, pre-drill holes in
the upper and lower cross braces
inside the cabinet as determined in
previous step. Ensure that the holes in
both braces are drilled to the same

measurement.

3. LOCATE & MARK STUD

Using a stud nder, locate stud in wall
and mark the wall according to the
pre-drilled holes in cabinet. Setting
cabinet aside, pre-drill holes in wall
using a 1/4” drill bit. Do not attempt

to mount only through hard board of
cabinet.

4. PARTIALLY INSERT SCREW

Partially insert a #14 x 4” screw
in the upper cross brace.

5. REMOVE ELECTRICAL KNOCKOUT

Open the front cover of the raceway
by removing the screw at the top
and bottom of the raceway.

Locate the electrical knockout, as
specied on diagram provided.

Install a 3/8” romex connector where
the knockout was removed.

Position of Electrical Knockout for
SURFACE MOUNT ONLY

1/2

24

”

Example shown with

studs & unit to illustrate

mounting.

2

13/16

”

6. INSTALL ELECTRICAL WIRING

Verify that there is ample supply wire
available to run from the top of the
ironing center to the approximate
location of electrical pigtails.

Note: A free wire length of 48” is
recommended.

Begin to place the ironing center into
its location while feeding the supply
wire through electrical knockout, and
the 3/8” romex connector through the
back of the raceway.

7. INSTALL UNIT

Begin installation by carefully lifting
unit into position. Then, attach the
cabinet to the wall by fully inserting
the screw in the upper cross brace
into the wall stud.

11. ADD TRIM

Add Decorative trim or molding to
make cabinet sides ush with the face

frame.

12. REMOVE BRACKET SCREW

Locate side ironing board brackets

that are secured to cabinet with
three screws. Then remove the top
screw from each bracket. Replace
with a #14 x 3/4” Phillips screw. This
will add stability long-term.

Make sure the unit is plumb and
level. Shim if necessary. Fully tighten

installation screw.

8. INSERT SECOND SCREW

Insert the second #14 x 4” screw into
the pre-drilled hole in the bottom
brace of the cabinet and attach to
wall making sure cabinet remains
square and level.

9. CONNECT WIRES

Connect all power supply wires and
ground wires in accordance with
electrical codes. Trim supply wire as
necessary.

10. REPLACE ELECTRICAL RACEWAY

Place the raceway cover into
position, ensuring that no wires
are pinched. Reinstall the top and
bottom screw to secure in place.

13. INSTALLATION COMPLETE

Cabinet is now fully installed!