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INST
ALLA
TION INSTRUCTIONS
Installation Instructions
Sears or Carrier 51S Series
(18-5/8” Deep)
4
4
3
8
3
8
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. Install (2) tapered spacer blocks to the floor of the
sleeve. This helps induce a rearward slope on the
unit.
3. Install with the tapered end 1/2” from the back of the
sleeve. 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.
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” seals to 14” long and attach
them to the vertical sections of the rear grille.
7. Center unit and gently slide unit into sleeve.
8. Before sliding all-the-way back, remove the second
screw from front on left side of unit.
9. Remove the plastic washer from the screw.
10. Screw and attach the other end of the ground wire
to the unit. Make sure that the toothed washer is
against the cabinet.
11. Slide the unit completely to the rear to ensure a
good seal, making sure the ground wire does not
become tangled.
12. If you have difficulty with mounting the grill to the
sleeve, follow the instructions for direct mounting on
page 15.
13. Seal and frame the unit as described on page 16.
Whirlpool (17-1/8” Deep)
4
4
3
8
3
8
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. Cut (2) 17” tapered spacer blocks as shown below
into two pieces.
3
/
4
17
Tapered
Spacer
Block
1
Protection
Paper
Backing
Cut Here
13
3. Install 13” section to the floor of the sleeve. 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.
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” seals to 14” long and attach
them to the vertical sections of the rear grille.
7. Center unit and gently slide unit into sleeve.
8. Before sliding all-the-way back, remove the second
screw from front on left side of unit.
9. Remove the plastic washer from the screw.
10. Screw and attach the other end of the ground wire
to the unit. Make sure that the toothed washer is
against the cabinet.
11. Slide the unit completely to the rear to ensure a
good seal, making sure the ground wire does not
become tangled.
12. If you have difficulty with mounting the grill to the
sleeve, follow the instructions for direct mounting
on page 15.
13. Seal and frame the unit as described on page 16.
