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Through-the-Wall Cabinet Installation
NOTES:
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Handle air conditioner gently.
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Be sure your air conditioner does not fall out of
the opening during installation or removal.
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The place where the power cord exits the air
conditioner should be no more than 4 ft
(122cm) from a grounded 3 prong outlet.
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It is the customer’s responsibility and
obligation to have this product installed by a
qualified technician familiar with through-the-
wall room air conditioner installations.
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Do not block the louvers on the front panel.
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Do not block the louvers on the outside of the
air conditioner.
Option 1 – Wood, Metal or Plastic molding
When using a wood, metal or plastic molding, the
wood frame should line up with inside wall as shown,
Option 2 – Plastered wall with no molding
If the plastered wall is to be flush with the cabinet
and no molding used, the wood frame must be set
½” 913mm) into the inside wall.
Install Wood Frame
1.
Construct wood frame. See “Location
Requirements” for dimensions.
2.
Measure outside width and height of frame
to determine wall opening dimensions.
3.
Cut opening through the wall. Remove and
save insulation.
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Dimension for depth depends on wall
thickness and type of molding.
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Do not block louvers in air conditioner
cabinet.
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Use 1” (2.5cm) or thicker lumber for wood
frame.
4. Apply wood preservative to the outside
exposed surfaces.
5. Insert the frame in the wall opening. Square
and level frame.
6. Attach frame securely to the wall.
INSTALL CABINET INTO WOOD FRAME
1.
Remove top channel and both side channels
using a ¼” nut driver or socket wrench.
Discard top channel and both side channels.
2.
Insert cabinet into the framed wall opening.
The top of the cabinet should extend ¾”
(19.1 mm) into the room. If there is trim, the
cabinet should extend ¾” (19.1mm) past the
trim.
