Iron-A-Way UD42WDU, UD42ROU, UD42MDU, UD42RMU, UD42NDU Installation Manual

Installation

Manual

MODEL: UD-42

GET TO KNOW YOUR UNIT

2

1

5

3

4

(BOTTOM OF RACEWAY)

Tools Needed:

- Stud Finder

- 12-14” Level

- Tape Measure

- Small Flathead
Screwdriver

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

1. CROSS BRACES

2. ELECTRICAL RACEWAY

3. SIDE BRACKETS

- 1/4” Nut Driver
(optional)

- Safety Glasses

- Utility Knife

4. ELECTRICAL OUTLET

5. HOT IRON REST

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

32”

31”

30”

29”

Mounting

Height Above

Floor

16”

15”

14”

13”

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 provided chart 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.

7/8

16

1/4

50

1/4

32

24”

”

”

”

RECESSED INSTALLATION

Note: Instructions assume wall studs are spaced 16” on center.

1. CUT WALL OPENING

Cut an opening into the wall based
on 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
to 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 by
unscrewing the top and bottom screws.

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

Example shown with exposed

studs & unit to illustrate mounting.

CLEAT

1/2

2

” from back

of cabinet

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

2

1/4”

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.

7. ATTACH CABINET TO STUDS

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

1/2

” screws for top

CABINET

EXTERIOR

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.

DOOR

5. INSTALL ELECTRICAL WIRING

1/4

1

”
DIA. VENT
HOLE FOR
WIREWAY

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.

11. REPLACE RACEWAY COVER

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 an irregularities in the
wall.

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 inserting the
two #14 x 2
pre-drilled holes to secure bottom

part of cabinet.

1/2

” screws into the

10. CONNECT WIRES

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

SURFACE MOUNT INSTALLATION

1. PREPARE CABINET

Screws will be drilled through the upper
and lower cross braces (see illustration
on pg.3) 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
using a 1/4” drill bit. Do not attempt

to drill into hard board of cabinet.

4. PARTIALLY INSERT SCREW

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

Ensure that power is

disconnected at service

entrance before proceeding.

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.

Example shown

with studs & unit to

illustrate mounting.

1/2

24

”

13/16

2

”

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.

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

installation screw.

10. 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.

11. CONNECT WIRES

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

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. ADD TRIM

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

frame.

12. REPLACE RACEWAY COVER

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.

13. INSTALLATION COMPLETE

Cabinet is now fully installed!