Installing the Cabinet Through a Wall
■Handle air conditioner gently.
■Be sure your air conditioner cabinet does not fall out of the opening during installation or removal.
■The place where the power cord exits the air conditioner should be no more than 4 ft (122 cm) from a grounded 3 prong outlet.
■It is the customer's responsibility and obligation to have this product installed by a qualified technician familiar with
■Do not block the louvers on the front panel.
■Do not block the louvers on the outside of the air conditioner.
Option 1—Wood, metal or plastic molding
When using a wood, metal or plastic molding, the wood frame should line up with inside wall as shown.
A B C
■Use 1" (2.5 cm) or thicker lumber for wood frame.
A 
B |
C |
A. Outside width
B. Outside height
C.Depth
4.Apply wood preservative to the outside exposed surface.
5.Insert the frame in the wall opening. Square and level frame.
6.Attach frame securely to the wall.
D
A. Molding | C. Wood frame |
B. Inside wall | D. Louvers |
Option 2—Plaster wall with no molding
If the plastered wall is to be flush with the cabinet and no molding is used, the wood frame must be set ¹⁄₂" (13 mm) into the inside wall.
A B C
Installing cabinet into wood frame
1.Remove top channel and both side channels using a ¹⁄₄" nut driver or socket wrench. Discard top channel and both side channels.
A
A
A
D
A. Remove these screws
A. Plastered wall | C. Wood frame |
B. Inside wall | D. Louvers |
2.Insert cabinet into the framed wall opening. The top of the cabinet should extend ³⁄₄" (19.1 mm) into the room. If there is trim, the cabinet should extend ³⁄₄" (19.1 mm) past the trim.
Installing wood frame
A 
B
1.Construct wood frame. See “Location Requirements” for dimensions.
2.Measure outside width and height of frame to determine wall opening dimensions.
3.Cut opening through the wall. Remove and save insulation.
NOTES:
■Dimension for depth depends on wall thickness and type of molding.
■Do not block louvers in air conditioner cabinet.
A. ³⁄₄ " (19.1 mm) extending into room B. Trim
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