Installation guide

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READ BEFORE INSTALLING UNIT

For Through-the-Wall Air Conditioners

Carefully read the installation manual before beginning.

Follow each step as shown.

Observe all local, state, and national electrical codes and by qualified, licensed, authorized personnel only.

Pay attention to danger and safety notices.

To avoid risk of personal injury, property damage, or product damage due to the weight of this device and sharp edges that may

be exposed:

* Air conditioners covered in this manual pose an excessive weight hazard. Two or more people are needed to move and install

the unit. Wear protective gloves whenever lifting or carrying the unit. AVOID the sharp metal fins of front and rear coils. To

prevent injury or strain, use proper lifting and carrying techniques when moving unit.

Carefully inspect location where air conditioner will be installed. Be sure it will support the weight of the unit overan extended

period of time.

Handle air conditioner with care.

Make sure air conditioner does not fall during installation.

Do This First (for existing sleeve)

Note that the air conditioner dimensions are: 24" wide,14" high, and 19" deep (without front). Install Air Conditioner

according to these installation instructions to achieve the best performance. Save these installation instructions for

future reference.

• DO NOT USEANY SCREWS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HERE

items in Kit

You may notneed all parts inthe kit. Discard unused parts.

No. Hardware

1 Tapered Spacer Blocks (17" Long)

2 Centering/Support Blocks ( 41/2" x 31/2" x 11/2" )

3 Plastic Divider ( Ys" x 4 Y2"x 14V2" )

4 Stuffer Seal ( 1" x 1/2 "x 84" )

5 seal ( 1" x lY2" x 25" )

6 seal ( 1" x lY2 " x 14" )

7 seal ( 1" x 3/8" x 25" )

8 seal ( 1" x 3/8" x 14" )

9 seal ( l" x 3/4" x14" )

Qty. No. Hardware

2 10 Trim Frame (side legs)

4 11 Trim Frame (top & bottom legs)

2 12 Ground Wire (green)

1 13 Toothed washer for grounding screw

3 14 Grounding Screw

2 15 Grille (plastic)

3 16 Grille Aluminum

2 17 Nuts (plastic)

2 18 Screw w/washer

Qty.

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Summary of content (14 pages)

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READ BEFORE INSTALLING For Through-the-Wall Carefully read the installation manual Follow each step as shown. Observe all local, state, and national before beginning. electrical codes Pay attention to danger and safety notices. To avoid risk of personal injury, property damage, and by qualified, or product UNIT Air Conditioners damage licensed, authorized due to the weight personnel of this device only. and sharp edges that may be exposed: * Air conditioners covered the unit.
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How to Install 1. Identify the wall-sleeve brand for your installation, from the chart below.
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4.Prepare thewall sleeve forinstallation ofthenew unit per thefollowing Brand instructions. #1Emerson 15"Deep #2Fedders 19_/4 "Deep #3Fedders orFriedrich 16¾" Deep #4General Electric/Hotpoint16V8" Deep #5Sears orCarrier(51S Series) 18Y8" Deep #6Whirlpool t7_/_ "Deep #7Whirlpool 23"Deep #8White-Westinghouse/Frigidaire/ 16"+17½" Deep Carrier(52F Series) #9White-Westinghouse/Frigidaire 22"Deep 5.Identify your wall sleeve type and follow theinstructions forthat type inthefollowing pages.
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WallSleeve Brands: #1 Emerson 15" Deep Rear Louvers 1. Remove existing rear grille as shown on Page 3 of this manual and replace with provided Iouvered rear panel. Install as shown here. NOTE: You may need to drill holes in flange of existing sleeve to match new rear grille 8 ......... Top View 2. Attach(I)1" x 3/8" x 25" long seal in the center at the top of the sleeve. Remove the backing paper and press into position. 3. Attach(2)1" x 3/8" x 14" seals to the left and right sides of the sleeve. 4.
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Wall Sleeve Brands: #2 Fedders 19-3/4" Deep 1. Remove existing rear grille as shown on Page 3 of this manual and replace with provided Iouvered rear panel. Install as shown here. NOTE: You may need to drill holes in flange of existing sleeve to match new rear grille Rear Louvers ,'/ tz,, ,, Top View 2. Attach (2) 41/2"x 3 V2"x 1W' centering/support blocks one on each side wall. Place in center of side wall with the tapered end facing the opening. 3.
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Wall Sleeve Brands: #3 Fedders or Friedrich 16-3/4" Deep Rear Louvers 1. Remove existing rear grille as shown on Page 3 of this manual and replace with provided Iouvered rear panel. Install as shown here. NOTE: You may need to drill holes in flange of existing sleeve to match new rear grille 8 ......... Top View 2. Attach (2) 4 ½" x 3 ½" x 1½" centering/support blocks one on each side wall. Place in center of side wall with the tapered end facing the opening. 3.
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Wall Sleeve Brands: #4 General Electric/Hotpoint 16-7/8" Deep Rear Louvers 1. Remove existing rear grille as shown on Page 3 of this manual and replace with provided Iouvered rear panel. Install as shown here. NOTE: You may need to drill holes in flange of existing sleeve to match new rear grille // /// Top View 2. Cut (2) 17" Tapered Spacer Blocks as shown below into two pieces. 1" 17, :,-I i 3/4" _ Tapered Spacer Blocki_ 13" _'\ _ i Cut Here = --protection Paper Backing 3.
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Wall Sleeve Brands: #5 Sears or Carrier 51S Series 18-5/8" Deep 1. Remove existing rear grille as shown on Page 3 of this manual and replace with provided Iouvered rear panel. Install as shown here. NOTE: You may need to drill holes in flange of existing sleeve to match new rear grille Rear Louvers 50o / 80° TopView17 2. Install (2) tapered spacer blocks to the floor of the sleeve as shown. This helps induce a rearward slope on the unit, 3.
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WallSleeve Brands: #6 Whirlpool 17-1/8" Deep Rear Louvers 1. Remove existing rear grille as shown on Page 3 of this manual and replace with provided Iouvered rear panel. Install as shown here. NOTE: You may need to drill holes in flange of existing sleeve to match new rear grille 8 ......... Top View 2. Cut (2) 17" Tapered Spacer Blocks as shown below into two pieces. Cut Here _ \__--- protection Paper Backing 3. Install to the floor of the sleeve as shown.
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WallSleeve Brands: #7Whirlpool 23"Deep 1.Remove existing rear grille asshown onPage 3ofthismanual and replace with provided Iouvered rear panel. Install asshown here. NOTE: You may need todrillholes inflange ofexisting sleeve tomatch new rear grille Because of the increased unit depth, the method described below: 2. Place (2) l"x first try dry fitting t using Top View lY2" x 14" seals against each side. 3.
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Wall Sleeve Brands: #8 White Westinghouse/Frigidaire/ Carrier 52F Series 16"+ 17-1/2" Deep 1. Remove existing rear grille as shown on Page 3 of this manual and replace with provided Iouvered rear panel. Install as shown here. NOTE: You may need to drill holes in flange of existing sleeve to match new rear grille Rear Louvers ,,s ,,t/ Top View 2. Attach (1) 1" x 3/8" x 25" long seal in the center at the top of the sleeve. Remove the backing paper and press into position. 3.
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WallSleeve Brands: #9 White Westinghouse or Frigidaire 22" Deep 1. Remove existing rear grille as shown on Page 3 of this manual and replace with provided Iouvered rear panel. Install as shown here. NOTE: You may need to drill holes in flange of existing sleeve to match new rear grille Because of the increased unit depth, first try dry fitting the method described below: 2. Place (2) l"x 8 .........,?[, Top View 3.
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DirectUnitMounting The previous directions are the preferable way to mount the new rear grill. The unit's performance is slightly better and the possibility of draughts is reduced. As a last resort, direct mounting of the grille to the unit can be considered. Note: The grille must be installed prior to inserting the unit into the sleeve. 1. Attach the 2 seal pieces (1"X3/8"X14") as shown in Fig. 1. 2. Position the grille over the rear of the unit making sure that: a.
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FiNiSHiNG iNSTALLATiON: 1. Install the 1" x 1_/2'' x 84" long stuffer seal between the wall-sleeve and the unit. A flat-bladed screwdriver or putty knife is recommended. 2. Assemble the trim frame by inserting top and bottom pieces into side pieces and snapping into place. 3. Pull cord through trim frame then slide over unit until flush with wall. NOTE:For larger sleeves, an accessory trim kit is available(EA120T).