Installation
General Instructions
See Figure 32. Dimensions of finished opening (required) in wall are:
•24¼" wide by 16_" high (12000 Btu model).
•19%" high by 257/8"wide (18000 Btu model)
Lower left inside comer of opening must be within 6'of appropriate electrical outlet.
For proper condensate drainage when installed, back of case should be %" lower than front of case. Inside edge of case must extend 3,4,beyond inside wall to properly seat air conditioner front cover. After installation, caulk completely around outside of unit to ensure proper seal. Depending upon wall construction and opening location, a lintel (not provided) may be required.
ICAUTIONI
To reinstall chassis and reattach front cover, outer case must be square and level from side to side. Use wood shims between sides of case and finished opening_especially where case is secured to
To improve appearance, framing inside opening with decorative molding (not provided) may be desired. If molding is used, mount case in opening so inside edge of case extends _" beyond molding.
When installing unit through thick walls (12000 Btu unit in walls thicker than 9"; t 8000 Btu unit in walls thicker than 14½"), be sure air flows freely through side louvers
on outer case. See Installation in Walls Exceeding Outer "_aseDimensions.
Figure 32. Typical Wall Opening
| = | 16sA inches | 19_inches |
_ | 12000 Btu | 18000 Btu | |
| = | 241/4inches | 257/8inches |
1.See Installation in Walls Exceeding Outer Case Dimensions.
2.Appropriate electrical outlet must be within 6'of this point.
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Brick Veneer or Frame Wall Construction
See Figure 33. A framed, finished opening of proper dimensions should be cut out or built into wall. Frame opening with 2" x 4" lumber.
Figure 33. Brick Veneer Wall Opening
1.2" x 4" framing lumber
| 12000 | Btu | 18000 Btu | |
A | = | 163,4inches | 193Ainches | |
B | = | 24¼ | inches | 25718inches |
A
To install outer case in opening:
1.See Step I under Window
from outer case.
2.See Figure 34. Place outer case in wall opening. Adjust case so front extends into room 3A"and case has a %" back slope (lay carpenters'level inside case and adjust case to ¼ bubble on level).
NOTE: If air conditioner will be framed by decorative molding, extend case into room 3A"beyond molding.
3.
gaps between case and finished opening, especially where case will be secured to wall. DO NOT WARP
or distort case when installing shims.
When pmpedy positioned, secure case in opening with four #10 x 1" (25mm) wood screws (not provided).
4.Caulk all four sides of case to seal case in place.
