Installation Instructions for Effective 10-01-03
Hide-Away Recessed Ironing Boards
Models: SPA100, SPA150, COL200, SUP400 and SUP420
Please read these instructions before installing your Hide-Away
Ironing Board. Check to be sure all parts are included. If any
parts are missing, DO NOT RETURN TO PLACE OF PURCHASE.
HIDE-AWAY will rush you a replacement of any missing or
You will need the following
broken parts at no charge. Call HIDE-AWAY IRONING BOARDS,
tools for this installation:
at 1-800-759-4766.
鈥? Tape measure
For more product information and assistance, visit our website at
www.hideawayironingboards.com. 鈥? Phillips screwdriver
鈥? Stud finder
Parts List 鈥? Sheet rock saw
Quantities are in parenthesis: or utility knife
(1) Ironing board cabinet.
(1) Cabinet door.
(1) Ironing board cover and pad.
(1) Sleeve board cover and pad. SUP400 model only.
(2) Door hinges.
(4) Cabinet mounting screws.
(1) Garment hook. [SPA150, COL200, SUP400 and SUP420 only.]
Door hinge mounting screws:
(8) Models SPA150, COL200, SUP400 and SUP420.
(10) Model SPA100.
Model
SUP400
Shown
Accessories
Order accessories by calling 1-800-759-4766, or visit the
Hide-Away website at www.hideawayironingboards.com.
EU-1 Electrical Unit For use with Supreme models only. UL 3 Year Limited Warranty
Listed electrical unit which includes 30 minute timer, plug unit From the date of purchase on all defective parts returned
and light fixture. to factory for replacement, other than ironing board cover
Designer Ironing Board Covers Available in a variety of colors and and pad. This warranty does not include labor for installation
patterns. Enhance your Hide-Away board with our attractive fabrics. or replacement.
1. 56-1/4"
Clearance
Determining where to install.
Wall
When selecting the exact location for your cabinet, remember
to leave room for your door to open. The door can be mounted
on either side of the cabinet. It is recommended that you allow
44"
at least 56-1/4 inches wide and 44 inches deep clearance Clearance
around the Hide-Away Ironing Board (see Figure 1). The
TOP VIEW
Supreme and Colonial Series ironing boards will swivel to
either side so you will not need to be concerned about block-
ing a walkway. CAUTION: Make sure the location you choose
is free of all electrical and mechanical services.
Figure 1. Recommended clearance.
2. Installation and Operation of the EU-1 Electrical Unit (optional).
For Models SUP400 and SUP420 Models ONLY.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric
shock, apply the following:
Cabinet
Electrical
鈥? READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE UNIT. Wiring
鈥? When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should
always be followed.
鈥? Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used
by, or near children or disabled persons.
Mounting
鈥? Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in plate
this manual. DO NOT USE attachments not recommended by
the manufacturer.
鈥? To disconnect, turn all controls to the off position, then Mounting
plate
remove the plug from the outlet. Housing screws (2)
screw with
鈥? All controls are to be in the off position and all plugs are to lock washer
be removed from the outlet prior to folding the ironing board Mounting
plate
and closing the cabinet door.
nuts (2)
鈥? Keep combustibles, such as plastics, paper goods, aerosol
containers, and similar materials away from the lamp.
EU-1
鈥? The receptacle in this product is only to be used for the housing
connection of an iron.
鈥? Use only a 30 Watt maximum, type R-20 lamp.
Figure 4. Installing the EU-1 in the cabinet.
Installation
CAUTION: Electrical wiring for the EU-1 is to be
E. Route the electrical wires from the wall through the 1" hole
installed in accordance with local electric codes.
and through the top of the mounting plate (see Figure 4).
Please consult a licensed electrician in your area.
F. Connect the electrical wiring with wire nut connectors as indi-
A. When installing the electrical wiring, allow an extra length of
cated in Figure 3. NOTE: The wire nut connectors must be UL
wire so that the cabinet can be set on the floor when
approved and must be able to connect 14/12 gauge wires.
installing the EU-1.
G. Assemble the EU-1 housing to the mounting plate by inserting
B. Separate the mounting plate from of Back of
the two mounting plate tabs into the bottom of the housing
Cabinet
net
the housing by removing the
and secure with the housing screw and lock washer.
1-3/4"
housing screw and lock washer
as shown in Figure 4. NOTE: 1"
Operation
diameter
The ground wire for the electri- hole
cal receptacle in the EU-1 is A. Open the cabinet door and lower the ironing board unto the
1- 1/4"
attached to the mounting plate. horizontal position.
C. Drill a 1" diameter hole on top of B. Plug your iron into the receptacle in the EU-1 electrical unit.
the cabinet as indicated in Figure 2. Please note that the receptacle is for use with an iron only.
Figure 2.
D. Place the mounting plate under the 1" C. Turn the dial on the timer to the amount of time you intend
hole and drill two mounting holes through the mounting plate to be ironing. This will turn on the light, and send power to
and cabinet (see Figure 4). Secure the mounting plate with the receptacle. If you will be ironing longer than thirty min-
the two screws and nuts supplied. utes, you will have to set the timer again when time expires.
D. When you are finished ironing, unplug the iron. If there is
time left on the timer, turn the timer to zero.
Black Power Supply (Hot) E. The Hide-Away ironing board should not be used as a counter-top.
Electrical
Maintenance
White Neutral Wiring
EU-1 from A. Replace the lamp bulb with a 30 watt maximum light bulb
Wall
(type R-20 lamp only).
Green Ground
B. There are no user-serviceable parts in the electrical enclo-
sure part of the unit. Servicing must be performed by a
qualified electrician.
Figure 3. EU-1 Wiring connections.
3. 14-1/4"
16"
center
Cutting the hole in the wall. studs
CAUTION: Before you begin, make sure the location you
choose is free of all electrical and mechanical services. Mounting
46-1/4"
Hole
A. The Hide-Away Ironing board is designed to be easily installed
between two normal 16" center studs. First determine the
desired height of the ironing board from the floor. The mount-
ing hole dimensions in Figure 5 indicate the standard height
of 36" above the floor. This can be obtained by cutting the
the base of your wall opening 27" above the floor. You may
adjust higher or lower according to your preference.
B. Locate the wall studs using a stud finder.
27"
C. Mark the location of the mounting hole using a pencil (see
Figure 5 for dimensions).
Floor
D. Cut a 14-1/4" x 46-1/4" opening in the wall using a sheet
rock saw or utility knife.
Figure 5. Mounting hole dimensions.
4. Attaching the hinges to the door.
Models SPA150, COL200, SUP400 and SUP420
A. Close the hinge so that it snaps shut (see Figure 6). The Pivot pin
hinges can be used to mount the door on the right or left
side of the cabinet.
B. Slide the lower section of the hinge into the door notch (see
Figure 7). When the hinge is proper seated in place, the edge
of the pivot pin will be flush with the edge of the door. Using
two of the hinge mounting screws, secure the hinge to the
door. Follow the same steps to attach the second hinge.
Figure 7. Seating the hinge in the door.
Model SPA100
A. Measure 3 inches from the top and bottom edge of
the door. Mark the measurement (see Figure 8).
B. Align the edge of the hinge to the mark as indicated
in Figure 8. Secure with three 1/2" mounting screws.
Top or bottom
edge of door
3"
Figure 8. Installing the SPA100 hinge.
Figure 6. Closing the hinge.
5. 6.
Attaching the door to the cabinet. Installing the cabinet in the wall.
Models SPA150, COL200, SUP400 and SUP420 A. With the door closed, place the cabinet in the wall
opening. Open the door and secure the cabinet to the
A. The door may be attached to either side of the cabinet.
wall studs with the four 1-5/8" mounting screws (see
Determine which side you prefer and lay the cabinet down
Figure 11).
on that side (see Figure 9).
B. Lay the door beside the cabinet as shown in Figure 9
B. If the ironing board does not move up and down
with both hinges fully opened. Slide the door toward the
freely, you may use a dry bar of soap to lubricate
cabinet so that the hinges extend inside. Notice that each
the track in which the metal bar slides. This may be
hinge has two small 鈥渟top guides鈥? (see Figure 9a). The
repeated as needed. Also, if the swivel action of the
stop guides should rest against the front edge of the
ironing board needs to be tightened or loosened,
cabinet and stop the hinge from going further.
adjust the swivel nut located under the board.
C. Mark the location of the hinge鈥檚 mounting holes on the
cabinet frame with a pencil. Using a 3/32" bit, drill pilot holes
1/2" deep into the cabinet frame for each mounting hole.
D. Attach the hinges to the cabinet using the remaining hinge
mounting screws.
Figure 9. Door installation.
Cabinet
Door
Mounting
screws (4)
Stop guides
Figure 9a.
Model SPA100
A. Lay the cabinet on a flat surface with the opening facing up.
B. The door may be attached to either side of the cabinet.
Determine which side and place the door on top of the
opening of the cabinet. Center the door on the cabinet by
providing equal distance from the edge of the cabinet to
the edge of the door on all four sides (see Figure 10).
C. Secure the hinges to the cabinet using the 5/8" mounting
screws (see Figure 10a).
Figure 10. SPA100 Door installation. Figure 11. Securing the cabinet in the wall.
Door
7. Installing the garment hook.
Cabinet
Install the garment hook using the 5/8"
two mounting screws supplied.
Figure 10a. The placement of the garment Door
2"
hook should be 2" from the top
edge and 5/8" from the side
IRONING BOARDS, INC. edge of the door (see Figure 12).
P.O. Box 471009 鈥? Tulsa, OK 74147-1009 Figure 12.
1-800-759-4766 鈥? www.hideawayironingboards.com
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