Nortec GS, Installation Manual

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Installation
2583703_EN_1608 Nortec GS
5.4.2 Standard Wall Mounting – Compact Unit Only
Install the compact Nortec GS humidifier on the wall or other suitable vertical mounting surface as fol -
lows. Refer to Figure 8 on page 23 .
1. Check that the selected mounting location provides adequate clearances for maintenance, and is
at an easily servicable height. Refer to
"Clearances" on page 20
.
2. Make sure that the mounting surface has adequate structural strength to support the operating
weight of the unit – refer to
Table 11 on page 21
for weights. Nortec recommends mounting to 3/4 in
(20 mm) thick plywood or equivalent.
3. Remove all the packaging material around the Nortec GS humidifier that was used for shipping the
unit. Remove the accessory box and open its contents.
4. Assemble the mounting bracket using the instructions in the accessory box.
5. Locate the mounting bracket at the desired position on the wall or other suitable vertical mounting
surface.
6. Attach the mounting bracket with one 3/8 in lag bolt and washer (not supplied). Use longer bolt if
going through drywall or other structural material into the mounting surface.
7. Level the mounting bracket, and mark the locations of the remaining three attachment points.
8. Install three more 3/8 in lag bolts and washers (not supplied), and secure the mounting bracket to
the mounting surface.
9. Remove the door panels from the humidifier.
10. Remove and discard the two shipping screws that secure the unit to the shipping pallet.
WARNING!
Heavy object – risk of personal injury, or damage to equipment!
Prevention: Use an appropriate lifting device to lift the humidifier. Lift the unit from the bottom,
and not the side or top panels.
11. Carefully lift the humidifier by its base frame and raise it off the shipping pallet.
12. Carefully lower the humidifier onto the mounting bracket that is secured to the mounting surface.
13. Install four M6×12 bolts and washers (supplied) and secure the humidifier to the mounting bracket.
Torque the bolts to 6.5 lb·ft (9 N·m).
14. Install the two L-brackets on the top of the unit with the sheetmetal screws (supplied).
15. Secure the L-brackets to the vertical mounting surface with two 1/4 in lag bolts and washers (not
supplied).
16. Install the door panels.