5.Drill two 3/16" holes through each side of the sleeve approximately 4" from top and 4" from bottom of sleeve. Screw four #10 x 1" screws (included) or appropriate fasteners for your installation, through the holes in the sides of the wall sleeve.
6.Apply sealant around the wall sleeve where it projects through the inside and outside wall surfaces. Apply the sealant to the screw heads or the tops of the fasteners used in Step #5.
7.If the chassis and exterior grille are to be installed later, leave the weatherboard and center support in place, otherwise remove and dispose of them. (See Figure 13, Page 12).
8.Provide a support lintel if the wall sleeve is installed in a concrete or masonry wall (See Figure 10, Page 9).
Figure 10 | MAIN STUDS | |
Lintel Installation | ||
JACK STUDS | ||
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| LINTEL |
JACK STUDS | MOUNTING |
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MAIN STUDS | SCREW HOLES |
NO HOLES IN BOTTOM OF WALL
SLEEVE UNLESS DRAIN KIT IS USED
NOTE: Construct wall opening to comply with all applicable building codes.
FRP010
One-Piece Deep Wall Sleeve
Installation (PDXWSEXT)
If the wall is thicker than 13 1/4” a deep wall sleeve or wall sleeve extension MUST be used. The deep wall sleeve may be special ordered through your Sales Representative.
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