STEP 5: Install The Mounting Plate
For Wall-Vented
Make the box cutout for the rear wall duct.
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Using a pencil, put dots through slots F and G, and through holes H and I. Remove the mounting plate and draw lines extending through the points. This will give the location and size of the box cutout for the rear wall duct. (Figure 29)
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Use the wall template to determine the location and size of the box cutout for the rear wall duct.
Attach the exhaust adaptor to the rear mounting plate (back plate) wall side. Push in securely until it is past the top locking tabs and in the lower locking tabs. Take care to assure the damper hinge is installed so that it is at the top and that the damper swings freely.
Carefully guide the exhaust adaptor, now attached to the mounting plate, into the house duct. Before using the screws to attach the plate to the wall. This will assure proper alignment for installation.
After completing the installation of the mounting plate, again check the rear damper for free movement to assure it will operate properly.
Exhaust Adaptor
Slide exhaust adaptor into guides on rear panel.
Figure 29
Damper (hinge side up)
Mounting Plate
Back Plate
Mounting Plate)
Locking
Tabs
Guides
Figure 30
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