■Use 2" x 4" or thicker lumber for wood frame.
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A. Outside width
B. Outside height
C.Depth
4.Apply wood preservative to the outside exposed surface.
5.Insert the frame in the wall opening. Square and level frame.
6.Attach frame securely to the wall.
Install Cabinet into Wood Frame
1.Remove top channel and both side channels using a ¹⁄₄" nut driver or socket wrench. Discard top channel and both side channels.
2. Cut two pieces of standard 1" lumber (supplied by installer) to the length and width required. Place in front and back of bottom sill channel. Secure with nails (supplied by installer).
3. Insert cabinet into the framed wall opening. the top of the cbine should extend ¾" (19.1 mm) into the room. If there is trim, the cabinet should extend ¾" (19.1 mm) past the trim.
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A. ³⁄₄ " (19.1 mm) extending into room
B.Trim
4.Use a level to check that cabinet is level side to side.
¾" Minimum
Cabinet front 1" Thick lumbeer
1" Minimum
Inside wall
Exterior waall
Front edge of louvers must always be outside of exterior wall surface
¼" Slope down.
Position and secure cabinet downward. Slope outside for drainage.
Max. Wall thickness allowed 8 ½"
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A. Level
5. Check that air conditioner cabinet is tilted to the outside so that water will run to the outside.
6. Reuse the insulation to seal opening between cabinet and frame.
7.Use existing holes in sides and top of cabinet and 7 - #10 x 1" wood screws (not provided) to attach cabinet to frame.
NOTE: Do not overtighten screws or cabinet will distort and provide a poor air seal between cabinet and air conditioner.
8. Caulk all outside wall openings around cabinet.
Complete Installation
NOTE: Handle air conditioner carefully and gently.
1.Make sure the free end of the ground wire is outside of the cabinet.
2.Insert air conditioner into cabinet.
to move and install
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10A. Make sure the free end of the ground wire is outside of the cabinet.