THE
THROUGH THE WALL IN BOTH EXISTING
BUILDINGS AND NEW CONSTRUCTION
IMPORTANT
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Any
louvers must project on the
outdoor side of the wall.
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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
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screwdriver
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screwdriver
.
finder (optional)
. Tin snips
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Handsaw
. Hammer
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Level
. Caulking gun
. Chisel
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Tape measure
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Concrete saw (if installing through a
masonry wall)
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
(obtain
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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
bricks or blocks
above opening
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Flashing, aluminum or galvanized steel
PREPARE WALL OPENING.
1.
Determine size of opening. Measure width
and height of cabinet and add 1/8” to each
dimension.
HEIGHT
2. Choose the wall opening location. Be sure a
power receptacle is (or will be) installed nearby.
3. Make the opening. Frame it to
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 45°. See the illustration on the next page.
2. PREPARE THE CABINED
See Window installation
2. With caulking compound or electrical tape, seal
all holes provided in the cabinet for window
installation hardware not used in this installation.
3. INSTALL
WALL.
1.
Place the cabinet into the wall opening with
the
rail resting firmly on the
of
the wood frame.
.
.
Secure cabinet bottom rail to wooden frame
with two 1“ long #10 wood screws.
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