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.
IT] IMPORTANT
(cont.)
rD=]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.
[] 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
into the room
far enough
to maximize
the
balance
of the unit.
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The case must
be installed level from side-
to-side
and with
a slight
tilt from front to
rear. Use a level; no more than a 1/2 bubble
will be the correct case slant to the outside.
Lintel angle is required
to support
bricks
or
blocks
above
opening.
Flashing
is required
and should extend
the
length
of the opening to ensure
no inside
cavity leakage occurs.
Remove
the air conditioner
from the case.
For specific
instruction,
refer to the Window
Installation
Instructions.
Make certain
that a wall receptacle
is
available
close to the hole location
or make
arrangements
to install a receptacle.
F_
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
FINISH THE WALL OPENING
Caulk all four sides on the outdoor
side of
the case to prevent
moisture
from getting
through
to the interior
wall. Use of flashing
(drip rail) will further
prevent
water from
dripping
inside the wall and down
the
outside
of the building.
Lintel angle
Plaster line
Caulking
Trim molding (if
desired)
OUTSIDE
Air louvers (top j
and sides musZ_
project on thev
outdoor side of
the wall)
INSIDE
Bottom rail
J
Wood filler and
caulking (above an
below the flashinc
Flashing
(Drip rail)
Bottom
rail
Flashing
(Drip rail)
Wood support strips
FB'] Place the air conditioner
into the case.
For specific
instruction,
refer to the Window
Installation
Instructions.
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