Friedrich PDXDAA, PDXDEA installation instructions Introduction, General, Pre-Installation

Model PDXDAA & PDXDEA

Installation Instructions

Lateral Duct Accessory Kit

For Use with F Series Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner or Heat Pump

Introduction:

These instructions cover the installation of the Lateral Duct Accessory Kit for Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner (PTAC) units. Please read these instructions completely before attempting installation.

Package Contents (See Fig 1):

ITEM	QUANTITY
Plenum	1
Extension Duct	1
Extension Duct Wall Trim Kit	1
Wall Register	1
End Cap	1
Attachment Screws	14
Right Support Bracket	1
Left Support Bracket	1

Figure 1- Components for Lateral Duct Accessory Kit

Tools Required: Power drill, 1/8” drill bit, hacksaw, Phillips screwdriver and utility knife.

General

The Lateral Duct Accessory Kit allows one PTAC unit to heat or cool two rooms. The kit mounts to the wall sleeve and can be installed for either right or left side duct applications. The amount of air that can be diverted to an adjoining room is adjustable from 20 to 30 percent. (See Table 1)

Table 1 – Airflow Adjustments

BAFFLE POSITION	UNIT FRONT	ADJACENT ROOM
Position 1 (factory default)	80%	20%
Position 2	75%	25%
Position 3	70%	30%

Pre-Installation

Consider the following before installing the Lateral Duct Accessory:

•Maximum duct extension length is 4 feet.

•Duct run must be straight and horizontal; no bends or turns.

•Minimum recommended clearance between unit and adjoining room wall is 6 inches.

•Provisions must be made for return air from the adjoining room.

•The PTAC unit does not have to be removed for lateral duct installation.

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