210575001 Rev. A 1-08
CAUTION:
ONLY CUT THE EXTERIOR WALL SIDING.
DO NOT CUT INTO THE SHEATHING (PLYWOOD)
UNDERNEATH.
6. Once the siding is cut, nail down all the loose ends
of the siding
(Figure 4)
.
7. In the center of the 14-1/2" square cut in step 5, mark
and cut a 8-1/4" diameter hole through the wall
sheathing
(Figure 5)
.
8. Install 1" x 2" casing strips (not included) for support
on the edges of the 14-1/2" square hole. Secure
casing strips to plywood sheathing with screws or
nails (not included) and seal where the strips meet
the plywood with caulk
(Figure 5)
.
CAUTION:
IF SHEATHING IS NOT PLYWOOD, YOU
WILL HAVE TO ADD ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE
INSTALLATION.
9. If the wall is less than 8" thick, remove one or more
of the electrical compartment clearance knockouts
located on the housing
(Figure 6)
.
10. On the interior flange of the housing, apply a
generous amount of caulking and install the housing
through the hole and onto the casing strips and
secure in place using screws or nails (not included)
through the predrilled holes on the four corners of
the housing. Seal the flange where the housing
meets the wall with caulk
(Figure 7)
.
SECTION 3
Wiring
CAUTION:
MAKE SURE POWER IS SWITCHED OFF
AT SERVICE PANEL BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.
CAUTION:
ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS MUST
BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES,
ORDINANCES, OR NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE. IF YOU
ARE UNFAMILIAR WITH METHODS OF INSTALLING
ELECTRICAL WIRING, SECURE THE SERVICES OF A
QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
1. Run wiring from an approved wall switch carrying
the appropriate rating. One neutral (white), one
ground (green or bare copper), and one hot (black).
2. From inside the house, insert the inner housing into
the outer housing until it is tight against the wall. Line
up three holes at the end of the inner housing with
three of the holes on the outer housing and secure in
place with the three included 3/8" screws
(Figure 8)
.
NOTE:
If you removed any of the electrical compartment
clearance knockouts on the outer housing, make sure
the electrical opening of the inner housing is aligned
with them.
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Figure 4
14-1/2"
Nail
8-1/4"
Figure 5
Casing
Strips
Figure 6
Knockouts
Figure 7
Caulk
Screws
Figure 8
Holes
Electrical
Opening
Knockouts
Inner
Housing
