Thru-the-wall installations
WARNING
Falling Object Hazard
Not following Installation Instructions for mounting your air conditioner can result in property damage, injury, or death.
STEP 1 After removing the unit from shipping carton, remove tape holding decorative front in place. Lay front in a safe
STEP 2 Remove the shell channel from the top of the cabinet (see Figure B, page 7).
NOTE: Not applicable to heat pump models sold without quick mounting cabinet.
STEP 3 LAYOUT - Cut and frame in an opening in the desired wall area using the illustration as a guide (see Figure F).
STEP 4 Place the cabinet in the framed opening.
NOTE: Measure and shim void spaces between the side of cabinet and wood framing before securing to wall.
STEP 5 Position the front edge to extend into the room 3/4" minimum at top of cabinet and 1" minimum at bottom (see Figure G).
STEP 6 Secure each side of the cabinet with No. 8 x " hex head screws
(item #3, page 6) or nails through the holes in the sides.
NOTE: ALTERNATE FASTENERS WHICH MAY BE USED FOR SECURING THE UNIT CABINET TO A WALL, INCLUDING MASONRY WALLS, ARE NOT FURNISHED (AVAILABLE AT LOCAL HARDWARE STORES).
MOLLY OR TOGGLE BOLT | EXPANSION ANCHOR BOLT |
Figure F
2" x 8" FRAME
FINISHED OPENING SIZE
20"
20"
14 ¼"
14 ¼"
CONCRETE BLOCK CONSTRUCTION | FRAME CONSTRUCTION |
Figure G
¾" MINIMUM
CABINET FRONT
1" THICK LUMBER
1" MINIMUM
INSIDE WALL
EXTERIOR WALL
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"
¾" MINIMUM FRONT EDGE OF CABINET TO INSIDE WALL SURFACE.
TRIM AROUND THE CABINET
WITH A SUITABLE WOOD
MOULDING AND FINISH TO SUIT.
CAULK ALL AROUND CABINET
ON OUTSIDE TO INSURE A
WEATHER TIGHT SEAL.
" SLOTTED HEAD SCREWS (3 EA. SIDE)
NAILS MAY BE USED IF DESIRED.
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