Through-the-Wall Instillation
. The cabinet may be installed
through the
in both existing
buildings and new construction.
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The 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.
. The cabinet must be installed
from side to side and with a
3/8” tilt from front to rear.
Required
See page 7.
Additional Materials
(obtain locally)
. wood screws, 1“ long
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1 tube high grade caulking
compound
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Lintel, if required, to support
bricks or blocks above opening.
1. Prepare Wall Opening.
1. Determine size of opening.
Measure width and height of cabinet
and add 1/8” to each dimension.
18-1/2”
2. Choose the wall opening
location. Be sure wall receptacle
is (or will be) installed
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 condensate entering
the area between the inner and
outer wall.
2. Remove Chassis from
Cabinet.
Slide chassis out of cabinet by
bracing cabinet with one hand
while pulling chassis out with other
hand.
3. Instill Cabinet in Wall.
1. Remove and discard top retainer
bar and cabinet side seals.
2. Put cabinet in wall opening.
3. Attach cabinet to wood frame.
1“ Long
Wood Screws
(a) Drive 2 locally-obtained 1“
long wood screws through cabinet
track into wood frame bottom.
I
Drive 11 locally-obtained 1“
long wood screws
holes in
cabinet top and sides into wood
frame.
are
when
top retainer bar and
side
seals are removed. ) If frame is
oversize, use shims to eliminate
distortion.
11
Line
Trim
Molding
(if desired)
Wood Screws
o
INSIDE
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 further prevent moisture
from getting into interior walls.
5. Install wood trim molding
(obtained locally) around
projection of cabinet, if desired.
4. Slide Chassis into
Cabinet.
Lift 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 Dial Plate and
Control Knobs.
6. Attach Air
and
front Grille.
See page 5.
