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#4 GENERAL ELECTRIC
OR HOTPOINT
167/8 IN. DEEP
1. Remove existing rear grille and replace with provided
louvered panel. Install as shown here.
NOTE:
You may need to drill holes in flange of existing
sleeve to match new rear grille.
2. Cut the (2) 17
ʺ
Tapered Spacer Blocks as shown below
into two pieces.
TAPERED
SPACER BLOCK
CUT HERE
PROTECTION
PAPER BACKING
3/4
ʺ
17
ʺ
1
ʺ
13
ʺ
3. Install 13
ʺ
section as shown with the tapered end
½
ʺ
from the back of the sleeve. This helps induce a
rearward slope on the unit.
4. Attach (1) 1
ʺ
x ⅜
ʺ
x 25
ʺ
long seal in the center at the
top of the sleeve. Remove the backing paper and
press into position.
5. Attach (2) 1
ʺ
x ⅜
ʺ
x 14
ʺ
long seals to the left and right
sides of the sleeve.
6. Cut (2) 1
ʺ
x ⅜
ʺ
x 25
ʺ
long seal to 14
ʺ
long and attach
to the vertical sections of the rear grille as shown.
7. Center unit and gently slide unit into sleeve.
8. Before sliding all of the way back, remove second
screw from front on left side of unit.
9. Remove the plastic washer from the screw.
10. Screw and attach the other end of the ground wire
to the unit as shown in picture. Make sure that the
toothed washer is against the cabinet.
11. Slide the unit completely to the rear to ensure a
good seal, making sure the ground wire does not
become tangled.
12. Seal & frame the unit as described on page 17.
13. If you have difficulty with mounting the grille to the
sleeve, follow the instructions for direct mounting on
page 16.
WALL SLEEVE BRANDS:
REAR LOUVERS
4.5
ʺ
4
ʺ
80°
80°
80°80°
30°
30°
TOP VIEW
4.5
ʺ
4
ʺ
4
6
6
5
2
