Soleus Air KC-45H Brick Veneer or Frame Wall Construction, Placement of Outer Case in Opening

Brick Veneer or Frame Wall Construction.

See CAUTION under General Instructions. Cut or build rough opening large enough to allow a framed, finished opening 17-inches high and 261/8-inches wide. When case is properly positioned in opening, secure it to framing material with nails or screws driven through holes in sides of outer case (shim case and predrill holes before securing).

Framing	17"
lumber

261/8"

Framed/Finished Opening

(brick veneer or frame wall construction)

Placement of Outer Case in Opening

Place outer case in opening, flush against one side of opening. Use carpenter’s level and ensure case is level from side to side and has a 3/8-inch slope from front to back (back of case must be 3/8-inch lower than front to ensure proper condensate drainage). If needed, use shims to level case (from side to side) and to obtain proper back slope.

Front of case must project ¾-inch (minimum) beyond inside wall in order to attach air conditioner front frame. If framing indoor side of opening with wood molding (or other decorative material), extend outer case ¾-inch beyond molding.

When case is properly positioned in opening, use wood shims to fill any gaps between case and finished opening, especially in area where case will be secured to opening.

Take care not to warp or distort case when installing shims. For condensate drainage, install drainage cup in drain hole on baseplate of case.

		Outercase must project
		a minimum ¾"
		beyond inside wall
		or molding to attach front			frame
	Lintel and
	flashing
	(if required)
				9"
Install case			Front of outer case
with 3/8"
			to side air louvers
slope to outside
for condensate
drainage

Caulk all sides

Optional molding (not provided)

Installed Case

(brick veneer or frame wall construction shown)

Installation in Wall Thicker Than 9-inches

The side louvers in outer case provide ventilation to air conditioner compressor and fan motor and must not be blocked. When installing unit in a wall over 9-inches thick, provisions must be made in wall opening to ensure free air flow to the side louvers. This can be accomplished by chamfering the vertical portions of the outside opening as shown.

Ventilation louvers on top of case must not be obstructed. Do not attempt to install unit in walls thicker than 112/5-inches.

Front of	¾" minimum
outercase	projection

	9"	112/5"
		Side air
		louvers
	26"	(both sides)
4"		4"
	34"

Chamfering Walls Thicker Than 9-inches

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