THROUGH-THE-WALL INSTALLATION
THE CABINET MAY BE INSTALLED
THROUGH THE WALL IN BOTH EXISTING
BUILDINGS AND NEW CONSTRUCTION.
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Any side
louvers must project on the
side of the wall.
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The room side of the cabinet must project into
the room at least 1“ from the finished wall.
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The cabinet must be installed level from side to
side and with a 3/8” tilt from front to rear.
TOOLS REQUIRED
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Phillips head screwdriver
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Blade-type screwdriver
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Magnetic stud finder (optional)
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Tin snips
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Handsaw
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Hammer
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Level
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Caulking gun
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Chisel
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Tape measure
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Concrete saw (if installing through a masonry
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wall)
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS NEEDED
(obtain locally)
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12 # 10 wood screws, 1“ long
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1 tube high grade caulking compound
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Wooden framing studs
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Lintel, if required, to support bricks or blocks
above opening
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Flashing, aluminum or galvanized steel
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PREPARE WALL OPENING.
1.
Determine size of opening.
Measure width and
height of cabinet and add 1 /8” to each dimension.
2. Choose the wall
opening location.
Be sure a
power receptacle is (or will be) installed nearby.
3.
Make the opening.
Frame it to support the
weight of the air conditioner.
Add metal flashing over bottom of frame opening
and 1“ up on sides to reduce the possibility of
moisture entering the area between the inner and
outer wall. The flashing lip should be 1“ wide and
bent down
See the illustration, page 14.
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PREPARE THE CABINED
1.
Remove chassis from cabinet.
Installation, Step 2.
2.
With caulking compound or electrical tape, seal
all holes provided in the cabinet for window
installation hardware not used in this installation.
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CABINETIN WALL.
1.
Place cabinet in wall opening.
2. Secure cabinet bottom rail to wooden frame
with two 1“ long #10 wood screws.
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