3.If needed, drill ¹⁄₈" holes into the wall sleeve. Then fasten the grille to the wall sleeve with the screws with washers.
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4.If existing wall sleeve has insulation that does not need to be replaced, skip to Step 7. Otherwise, replace the insulation.
5.Remove the backing from the horizontal insulation strip and attach it to the inside of the wall sleeve.
6.Remove the backing from the vertical insulation strip and attach it to the inside front of the wall sleeve as shown below.
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7.If the depth of your existing sleeve is less than or equal to 18" (45.7 cm), go to Step 10. Otherwise, cut the baffle and support blocks according to the lengths in the following table.
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8.Slide the baffles into the slots of the support blocks.
9.Slide the baffle and support block assemblies inside the wall sleeve as shown.
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10.Install the air conditioner into the wall sleeve.
11.The universal trim frame must be used with this wall sleeve assembly. To assemble the universal trim frame, see “Complete Installation.”
InstallAirConditionerinNew Wall Sleeve
NOTE: Wall sleeve must be purchased separately.
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install air conditioner.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
■Install the new grille that came with your air conditioner or new wall sleeve.
NOTE: If this grille is not installed in the wall sleeve, your air conditioner will not operate correctly and the warranty will be void.
■Handle air conditioner gently.
■Be sure your air conditioner does not fall out of the opening during installation or removal.
■The place where the power cord exits the air conditioner should be no more than 4 ft (122 cm) from a grounded outlet.
■Be sure the wall where the air conditioner will be installed will support the weight of the air conditioner.
■Do not install the air conditioner where the plastic cabinet front will be exposed to a heat source that raises the surface temperature above 120ºF (49ºC).
■Do not block the louvers in the front panel.
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