Installation Instructions

UTILITY CLOSET CONNECTION LOCATIONS

IMPORTANT: Plan and locate plenum, wall plug, drains and thermostat carefully to avoid interference. Hard-to-reach locations will make installation and service difficult!

Flex duct may be used

for transitions only

Use rigid duct for

90° bends and tees

Outside wall

 

 

 

 

 

230/208 VAC

 

 

 

 

 

wall receptacle

G

 

A

 

B

 

 

or

 

 

 

 

 

conduit for direct connection

F

Reference Dimensions

AThermostat cable: 912” long

BPower cord: 60” long

CCase width and depth: 2318

DCase height: 31”

ECondensate drains: 3/4” connector

Primary Drain – Centerline of cutout is approximately 514” from left case wall and 812” from back case wall.

Secondary Drain – Centerline of cutout is approximately 612” from left case wall and 514” from back case wall.

FTypical wall plug: 6”–12” above case

GRoom air sensor kit: 10’ long

CC

D

E

Platform

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GE 8500 Series installation instructions Utility Closet Connection Locations

8500 Series specifications

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