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Through-the-Wall Installation Instructions – Optional
The case may be installed through-the-wall in
both existing and new construction.
Read completely, then follow step-by-step.
NOTE: Obtain all materials locally for mounting
the air conditioner through-the-wall.
1. IMPORTANT
• Through-the-wall installation is not appropriate if
any of the side or top louvers in the case will be
obstructed by the wall.
• All side and top louvers in the case must project
on the outdoor side of the wall.
• The room side of the case must project
of the unit.
• The case must be installed level from side-to-side
slant to the outside.
• Lintel angle is required to support bricks or blocks
above opening.
of the opening to ensure no inside cavity leakage
occurs.
A. Remove the air conditioner from the case.
For specific instruction, refer to the Window
Installation Instructions.
B. Make certain that a wall receptacle is available
close to the hole location or make arrangements
to install a receptacle.
C. Place the case in the wall opening and
place wood support strips between the case
bottom and the flashing on both sides of the
bottom rail. They should be the same height as
the bottom rail and the same length as the wall
opening.
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1. IMPORTANT (cont)
D. Secure with 14 wood screws anchored at least
an inch into the wall support structure.
NOTE: Drill pilot holes, if necessary, for proper
installation. If the frame is oversized, use shims to
prevent case distortion.
2. FINISH THE WALL OPENING
A. Caulk all four sides on the outdoor side of the
case to prevent moisture from getting through
further prevent water from dripping inside the
wall and down the outside of the building.
B. Place the air conditioner into the case.
For specific instruction, refer to the Window
Installation Instructions.
Lintel angle
Caulking
Air louvers
(top and sides
must project
on the outdoor
side of the
wall)
Wood filler and
caulking
(above and below
the flashing)
Flashing
(Drip rail)
Flashing
(Drip rail)
Plaster line
Trim molding
(if desired)
INSIDE
Bottom rail
Case
bottom
Bottom rail
Wood support strips
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