Installation Instructions
#6 Whirlpool
Wall Sleeve Brands:
1. Remove existing rear grille as shown on Page 3 of this manual and
replace with provided louvered rear panel. Install as shown here.
80º
50º
50º
Rear Louvers
80º
Top View
2. Cut (2) 17" Tapered Spacer Blocks as shown below into two pieces.
17-1/8" Deep
9
17"
1"
protection Paper Backing
3/4"
Tapered Spacer Block
13"
Cut Here
5. Attach (2) 1" x 3/8" x 14" seals to the left and right sides of the sleeve.
6. Cut (2) 1" x 3/8" x 25" long seals to 14" long each and attach to the
vertical sections of the grille as shown.
7. Center unit & gently slide unit into sleeve.
8. Before sliding all-the-way back, remove 2nd screw from front on left
side of unit.
9. Remove the plastic washer from the screw.
11. Slide the unit completely to the rear to ensure a good seal, making sure
the ground wire does not become tangled.
12. Seal & Frame the unit as described on the last page of these instructions.
3. Install to the floor of the sleeve as shown. This helps induce a rearward
slope on the unit.
4. Attach (1) 1" x 3/8" x 25" long seal in the center at the top of the sleeve.
Remove the backing paper and press into position.
NOTE:
You may need to drill holes in flange of existing sleeve to match
new rear grille
13. If you have difficulty with mounting the grill to the sleeve, follow the
instructions for direct mounting on Page 13.
10.
Screw and attach the other end of the ground wire from sleeve to the unit
as shown in picture. Make sure that the toothed washer is against the
cabinet.
