6
Carefully measure and cut an opening with the following
dimensions depending on your model. See FIGS. 1 and 2.
4. Build a wooden frame with the INSIDE dimensions of
Frame depth should be the same as wall thickness. Fill in
the space from the opening to the studs with wood spacers,
as shown.
5. Nail frame to spacers to spacers with front flush with
drywall.
NAIL SPACERS TO STUDS
LEVEL
NOTE: Consult local building codes prior to installation,
or a qualified carpenter.
This air conditioner has a slide-out chassis, so that it can be
NOTE
: All parts need
for Thru-The-Wall Installation are
provided, except a wood frame, shims, and 10 wood screws (#
10-1'' long minimum). Select a wall surface that:
1. does not support major structural loads such as the frame
construction at ends of windows, and under truss-bearing
points, etc.
2. does not have plumbing or wiring inside.
3. is near existing electrical outlets, or where another outlet
can be installed.
4. faces, and is not blocked to the area to be cooled.
5. allows unblocked airflow from rear sides and end (outside)
of installed air conditioner.
1. Prepare wall in frame construction (including brick and
stucco veneer). Working from inside the room, find wall
stud nearest the center of area where air conditioner will
be installed (by sounding wall, or by magnetically finding
nails).
2. Cut or knock out a hole on each side of center stud.
3. Measure between inside edges of every other stud as shown
in FIG. 1.
2
1
FIG. 1
3-3/8'' MIN
(8.6 cm)
Y
FIG. 2
Inside
Frame
Height
X
UP TO
8-1/2''
Y
ed
Thru-The-Wall Installation
Select Wall Location
Prepare Wall
Heavy Duty (FAS) Median (FAM)
Max wall thickness 12'' 10''
IMPORTANT:
Side louvers must never be blocked.
installed through an outside wall as specified below:
Heavy Duty (FAS) Median (FAM)
Inside Frame Height: 18
7/8
'' (47.9cm) 18'' (45.7cm)
Inside Frame Width: 26
3/4
'' (67.9cm) 23
7/8
'' (60.6cm)
your model listed above.(Measure twice remember...)
Inside
Frame
Width
WIDTH “X” = inside model width plus twice the thickness
of framing material used.
HEIGHT “Y” = inside model height plus twice the thickness
of framing material used.
