Amana AMAP242BW Guide D'utilisation Et D'entretien page 14

WALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS—
15,000-24,000 BTU MODELS
Additional Tools Required
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools
listed here.
Wood frame
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Shims
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10 wood screws − 1" (2.54 cm) long minimum
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Selecting a Wall Installation Site
The air conditioner has a slide-out chassis so that it can be
installed through an outside wall.
Max wall thickness: 8" (20.32 cm)
IMPORTANT: In order to ensure proper airflow, the side louvers
must never be blocked.
Wall requirements:
Allows unblocked airflow from the rear and sides of the air
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conditioner
Located near existing electrical outlets or where another
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outlet can or will be installed
Does not support major structural loads, such as the frame
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construction at ends of windows, under truss-bearing
points, etc.
Does not have plumbing or wiring inside
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Does not have objects blocking the air vents
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Preparing the Wall Installation Site
The air conditioner has a slide-out chassis, so that it can be
installed through an outside wall. Prepare the wall in-frame
construction (including brick and stucco veneer).
1.
Cut a hole on sides of center stud
Working from inside the room, find the wall stud that is nearest to
the center of the installation area. Cut a hole on each side of the
center stud, leaving at least 3
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3 /8"
3
minimum
/8" (8.57 cm) below the hole.
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Using the below table to find installation dimensions, measure
between the inside edges of every other stud.
Width X=inside model plus twice the thickness of the framing
material used.
Height Y= inside model height plus twice the thickness of the
framing material used.
15K/18K models
Inside-frame
18¼" (46.4 cm)
height
Inside-frame
237/8" (60.6 cm)
width
Y
2.
Build frame
Build a wooden frame with the inside dimensions of your model
listed above. The frame depth should be the same as the wall
thickness. Fill in extra space from the opening to the studs with
wood spacers as shown.
Nail the spacers to the studs. They should be flush with the
drywall.
22K/24K models
191/2" (49.5 cm)
/10" (68.3 cm)
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