Prefabricated stand for hydronic systems

Abstract

A stand assembly for hydronic circulation systems includes a fixed back portion. A selectively movable platform portion is connected to the back portion. The stand assembly is selectively movable between a folded shipping position and an unfolded installation position by selectively moving the platform portion.

1 . A method for assembling a hydronic circulation system, the method comprising the following steps: 
 fabricating a stand assembly at a fabrication location;    bringing the stand assembly to an installation location located remotely from the fabrication location;    installing the stand assembly at the installation location; and    installing components of the hydronic system, including a boiler, on the stand.    
   
   
       2 . A method in accordance with  claim 1 , further comprising the following step: 
 fabricating a modular assembly at the fabrication location;    bringing the modular assembly to the installation location; and    installing the modular assembly on the stand.    
   
   
       3 . A method in accordance with  claim 2 , wherein the step of installing components of the hydronic system includes installing a control panel on the stand.  
   
   
       4 . A method in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein the step of fabricating the stand assembly further comprises the step of securing a manifold mounting mechanism on the stand.  
   
   
       5 . A method in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein the step of fabricating the stand assembly further comprises the step of providing the stand with a folding base, whereby the stand is selectively movable between a folded shipping position and an unfolded installation position.  
   
   
       6 . A stand assembly for hydronic circulation systems, the stand assembly including the following: 
 a fixed back portion; and    a selectively movable platform portion connected to the back portion;    whereby the stand assembly is selectively movable between a folded shipping position and an unfolded installation position by selectively moving the platform portion.    
   
   
       7 . A stand assembly in accordance with  claim 6 , wherein the back portion further comprises at least one mounting member.  
   
   
       8 . A stand assembly in accordance with  claim 7 , wherein the at least one mounting member comprises a uni-strut.  
   
   
       9 . A stand assembly in accordance with  claim 7 , wherein the at least one mounting member comprises an electronics mounting base.  
   
   
       10 . A stand assembly in accordance with  claim 7 , wherein the at least one mounting member comprises a tank bracket.  
   
   
       11 . A stand assembly in accordance with  claim 6 , wherein the platform portion comprises the following: 
 a platform adapted and constructed to support a boiler;    a hinge bracket securing the platform to the back.    
   
   
       12 . A stand assembly in accordance with  claim 11 , further comprising the following: 
 a hinge pin movably connecting the hinge bracket to the base; and    a locking pin selectively locking the hinge bracket with respect to the base.    
   
   
       13 . A stand assembly in accordance with  claim 11 , wherein the platform portion further comprises the following: 
 at least one leg connected to the platform; and    at least one brace connected between the at least one leg and the platform.    
   
   
       14 . A stand assembly in accordance with  claim 13 , wherein the at least one leg comprises a pair of front legs, and the at least one brace comprises a pair of braces.