ALTERNATE – CASE RECESSION LESS THAN 3" WITH SIDES AND TOP OF WALL OPENING WATERPROOF, FLASHING ON BOTTOM ONLY
For an installation that will provide better protection against water infiltration, GE recommends the use of one of the deeper RAB71 Series wall cases offered as
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A
B
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OUTDOOR
GRILLE
CASEFLASHING
1" WIDE 45° DRIP LIP
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DIMENSIONS:
A. DISTANCE FROM GRILLE OR CASE TO OUTSIDE SURFACE OF WALL PLUS 2" TO 4" (TO INSERT UNDER CASE).
B. 1" DRIP LIP (MINIMUM)
C. 42" PLUS - SUFFICIENT TO FIT SNUGGLY UNDER AND UP AROUND THE CASE. D. 2" MINIMUM
(CAUTION: WHEN CAULKING DO NOT BLOCK DRAIN HOLES IN CASE OR GRILLE.)
IF GRILLE IS TO BE MOUNTED TO WALL SURFACE A SPLITTERS MUST BE USED, SEE PAGE 30.
*Caulk around perimeter of wall case all four sides where it joins the building - Interior and Exterior.