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CHAPTER 3
CHAPTER 3 - UNIT PREPARATIONS
3.4. Stud Walls - Installation
3.4.1 PRESTIGE Solo 80/110/155/175/250
1. Locate the studs in the general area of the boiler
installation.
2. Place the wall-mounting bracket on the wall cen-
tering the mounting slots with the stud centers
and ensuring the upper edge of the bracket is away
from the wall.
3. Level the bracket, while maintaining it’s centering
with the studs and use a pencil to mark the location
of the mounting slots.
4. Remove the bracket from the wall and drill a 1/4” di-
ameter by 3” deep hole in the center of each mark.
For applications using metal studs and 3/16” toggle
bolts, drill the required clearance hole.
5. Reposition the bracket on the wall and align with
the mounting slots/holes. Insert the two lag screws
provided (or toggle bolts for metal studs) through
the mounting slots/holes and loosely tighten.
6. Level bracket and tighten screws (bolts for metal
studs) securely making sure not to over-tighten to
avoid damaging drywall or plaster.
3.4.2 PRESTIGE Solo 299/399
1. To distribute the weight of the boiler evenly when
mounting onto a stud wall it is recommended to
use the PRESTIGE Solo Wall Frame kit.
2. When using the wall frame to mount the boiler, ref-
erence the kit installation instructions and ensure
the frame is securely fastened to the wall.
3. If the structure of the wall is questionable in sup-
porting a minimum weight of 265 pounds [120 kg.],
it is recommended to use the optional oor stand.
3.5. Wall Bracket Installation - Solid Walls
1. Locate the general area of the boiler installation.
2. Place the wall-mounting bracket on the wall ensur-
ing the upper edge of the bracket is away from the
wall.
3. Level the bracket and use a pencil to mark the loca-
tion of the mounting slots on the wall.
4. Remove the bracket from the wall and drill a 5/8”
diameter by 1-3/8” deep hole in the center of each
mark.
5. Install the provided anchors ush or slightly re-
cessed in the drilled holes with threaded side facing
down.
6. Reposition the bracket on the wall and align with
the mounting slots/holes. Insert the two bolts with
washers through the mounting slots/holes and
loosely tighten.
7. Level bracket and tighten bolts securely.
3.6. Boiler Mounting
1. Obtain assistance in lifting the boiler onto the wall
bracket.
2. Install the boiler making sure the boiler mounting
lip located along the upper edge of the rear jacket
panel engages the wall-mounting bracket. Ensure
the boiler is seated properly and is secure.
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