Instillation
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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 outdoor 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
Required
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Phillips head screwdriver
Blade-type screwdriver
Magnetic stud finder (optional)
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Tin snips
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Handsaw
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Hammer
. Level
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Caulking gun
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Chisel
Tape measure
Concrete saw (if
through
a masonry wall)
Additional
(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.
Flashing, aluminum or
galvanized steel
1. Prepare Wall
1. Determine size of opening.
Measure width and height of cabinet
and add 1/8” to each dimension.
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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“
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
illustration, Step 3, column 3.
2. Prepare the Cabinet.
1. Remove chassis from cabinet.
See
Window Installation, page
2. With caulking compound
or electrical tape, seal all holes
provided in cabinet for window
installation hardware not used
in this installation.
3. Install Cabinet in Wall.
1. Place cabinet in wall opening.
2. Secure cabinet bottom rail to
wooden frame with two 1“ long
#10 wood screws.
3. Secure cabinet sides to wooden
frame with six 1“ long #10 wood
screws and cabinet top with four 1“
long #10 wood screws.
Drill holes in cabinet sides and top,
if necessary for proper installation.
If frame is oversize, use shims to
prevent cabinet distortion.
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4.
Caulk all four sides on the
outdoor side of cabinet to prevent
moisture from getting through to
the interior wall. Use of flashing
(a piece of aluminum or galvanized
steel available at most hardware
stores) will
prevent moisture
from
into interior walls.
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5.
Install wood trim molding
(obtained locally) around
projection of cabinet, if desired.
4. Slide Chassis into
Cabinet.
the chassis and carefully slide
it into cabinet. Do not push on
controls or finned coils. Make sure
chassis is firmly seated toward rear
of cabinet.
5.
Attach
Plate and
Control
6.
Air
and
Grille.
Seepage
4.
