Ferroli optima 2001 VMF7 Installation Instructions Manual page 13

Installation
Note - To mount the boiler on the wall, a two person lift will be needed.
1.0 UNPACKING
The appliance is delivered in 2 cartons.
1.1 The large carton contains the boiler, and the Installation/Servicing and Users Instructions.
1.2 The second carton contains the mounting jig assembly, complete with isolating valves, the assembly fixing
screws and wall plugs (x4), the boiler mounting nuts and washers (x2), drilling template, flue assembly and turret.
When the cartons are unpacked examine for any signs of damage in transit. All protective plastic should be left in place
until installation is complete.
2.0 FIXING THE MOUNTING JIG ON THE WALL (Rear Wall Flue Applications)
2.1 Select the boiler location carefully ensure that all requirements given in previous text are satisfied.
Fig. 10 will also give guidance to fixing dimensions.
2.2 Locate template on wall, mark the positions of the four jig bracket fixing holes and the flue opening.
2.3 Carefully cut the circular hole (118 mm minimum diameter) for the flue assembly.
2.4 Using a 10 mm drill, drill 70 mm deep holes to accept the wall plugs, and insert wall plugs.
2.5 Fit the top and bottom brackets using the four fixing screws provided (Ensure that all the service cocks are
in the OFF position). Operate valves several times to ensure they are free.
2.6 With the exception of the connection to the pressure relief valve, make all the water and gas connections
to the jig bracket valves. Fully tighten (fig. 11). Water connections can be made with compression or capillary
fittings.
3.0 FIXING THE MOUNTING JIG ON THE WALL (Side Wall Flue Applications)
3.1 Select the boiler location carefully ensuring that all the requirements given in previous text are satisfied.
Fig. 10 will aso give guidance.
3.2 Locate the template on wall and mark the position of the four jig bracket fixing holes.
3.3 Using a 10 mm drill, drill 70 mm deep holes to accept the wall plugs, and insert wall plugs.
3.4 Fit the top and bottom brackets using the four fixing screws provided.
3.5 Extend a horizontal line from the centre of the rear flue outlet to the side wall.
3.6 Mark the centre line (vertically) for the flue assembly hole, and mark the centre of the hole.
3.7 Carefully cut the circular hole (118 mm minimum diameter) for the flue assembly.
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