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Installation Instructions
INST
ALLA
TION INSTRUCTIONS
Fedders or Friedrich (16-3/4” Deep)
1. Remove existing rear grille as shown on page 9 of
this manual and replace with provided louvered rear
panel.
NOTE:
You may need to drill holes in flange of existing
sleeve to match new rear grille.
2. Attach (2) 4-1/2” x 3-1/2” x 1-1/2” centering/support
blocks, one on each side wall. Place in center of side
wall with the tapered end facing the opening.
3. Cut (2) 17” tapered spacer blocks as shown below
into three pieces.
Cut Here
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17
Tapered
Spacer
Block
1
Protection
Paper
Backing
12-1/
2
2-1/
2
4. The 2-1/2” section is placed in front of the rib on base
with the tapered end facing the back of the sleeve. Cut
the remaining portion to 12-1/2” and placed behind the
rib again sloping toward the rear of the sleeve. This
helps induce a rearward slope on the unit.
5. 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.
6. Attach (2) 1” x 3/8” x 14” seals to the left and right
sides of the sleeve.
7. Cut (2) 1” x 3/8” x 25” seals to 14” long and attach
them to the vertical sections of the rear grille.
8. Gently slide unit into sleeve.
9. Before sliding all-the-way back, remove the second
screw from front on left side of unit.
10. Remove the plastic washer from the screw.
11. Screw and attach the other end of the ground wire
to the unit. Make sure that the toothed washer is
against the cabinet.
12. Slide the unit completely to the rear to ensure a
good seal, making sure the ground wire does not
become tangled.
13. If you have difficulty with mounting the grill to the
sleeve, follow the instructions for direct mounting
on page 15.
14. Seal and frame the unit as described on page 16.
GE/Hotpoint (16-7/8” Deep)
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1. Retain existing rear grille.
2. Using needle nose pliers, change the outdoor grille
directional louvers per the illustration above.
3. Cut (2) 17” tapered spacer blocks as shown below
into two pieces.
4. Install 13” section with the tapered end 1/2” from the
back of the sleeve. This helps induce a rearward
slope on the unit.
5. 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.
6. Attach (2) 1” x 3/8” x 14” seals to the left and right
sides of the sleeve.
7. Cut (2) 1” x 3/8” x 25” seals to 14” long and attach
them to the vertical sections of the rear grille.
8. Center unit and gently slide unit into sleeve.
9. Before sliding all-the-way back, remove the second
screw from front on left side of unit.
10. Remove the plastic washer from the screw.
11. Screw and attach the other end of the ground wire
to the unit. Make sure that the toothed washer is
against the cabinet.
12. Slide the unit completely to the rear to ensure a
good seal, making sure the ground wire does not
become tangled.
13. If you have difficulty with mounting the grill to the
sleeve, follow the instructions for direct mounting
on page 15.
14. Seal and frame the unit as described on page 16.
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4
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8
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8
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4
17
Tapered
Spacer
Block
1
Protection
Paper
Backing
Cut Here
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