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#7 WHIRLPOOL
23 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.
BECAUSE OF THE INCREASED UNIT DEPTH, FIRST TRY DRY
FITTING USING METHODS DESCRIBED BELOW:
2. Place (2) 1
ʺ
x 1½
ʺ
x 14
ʺ
seals against each side.
3. Gently slide unit in and check if amount extending from
the sleeve is sufficient once the trim frame is attached.
4. If position is OK, remove unit and proceed to the next
step. If not, go to step 9.
5. Attach (1) 1
ʺ
x 1½
ʺ
x 25
ʺ
long seal in the center at the
top of the sleeve. Remove the backing paper and press
into position.
6. Attach (2) 1
ʺ
x 1½
ʺ
x 14
ʺ
seals to the left and right sides
of the sleeve.
7. Cut (2) 1
ʺ
x ⅜
ʺ
x 25
ʺ
long seals to 14
ʺ
long and attach to
the vertical sections of the grille as shown.
8. Attach the tapered spacer blocks to the floor of the
sleeve. Now go to step 15.
USE THESE NEXT STEPS IF THE UNIT REQUIRES EXTRA
EXTENSION INTO THE ROOM.
9. Attach 1
ʺ
x ¾
ʺ
x 14
ʺ
long seal over the solid vertical
portion of the rear grille.
10. Attach (2) 4½
ʺ
x 3½
ʺ
x 1½
ʺ
foam blocks with the slot
overlapping the seal above.
11. Install the divider into the slots of the foam blocks. You
may need to trim the length to size.
12. Repeat steps 9 through 11 for the other vertical shown
portion of the grille as shown.
13. Attach (2) 1″ x 1½″ x 14″ seals along the sides of the
sleeve again making sure all seals are flush.
14. Cut the 1″ x 1½″ x 25″ seal to fit the top of the sleeve.
The pieces must be fitted flush to the edge of the divider.
15. Center unit and gently slide in sleeve.
16. Before sliding all the way back, remove first screw from
front on left side of unit.
17. Remove the plastic washer from the screw.
18. 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.
19. Slide the unit completely to the rear to ensure a
good seal, making sure the ground wire does not
become tangled.
20. Seal & frame the unit as described on page 17.
21. 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
4.5
ʺ
4
ʺ
4
ʺ
7
14
10
11
6
7
12
6
9
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