Data Manual

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CAULK*
A
DIMENSIONS:
A. DISTANCE FROM GRILLE OR Sleeve TO OUTSIDE SURFACE OF WALL PLUS 2" TO 4"
(TO INSERT UNDER Sleeve).
B. 1" DRIP LIP (MINIMUM)
C. 42" PLUS - SUFFICIENT TO FIT SNUGGLY UNDER AND UP AROUND THE Sleeve.
D. 2" MINIMUM
(CAUTION: WHEN CAULKING DO NOT BLOCK DRAIN HOLES IN Sleeve OR GRILLE.)
IF GRILLE IS TO BE MOUNTED TO WALL SURFACE "A" SPLITTERS MUST BE USED.
(SEE PAGE 32.)
B
D
C
A
B
*Caulk around perimeter of wall sleeve all four sides
where it joins the building - Interior and Exterior.
1" WIDE 45° DRIP LIP
FLASHING
OUTDOOR
GRILLE
Sleeve
For an installation that
will provide better
protection against water
infiltration, GE Appliances
recommends the use of
one of the deeper
RAB71B Series wall
sleeves offered as special-
order items.
(See page 23.)
ALTERNATE – SLEEVE RECESSION LESS THAN 3" WITH SIDES AND TOP OF WALL OPENING WATERPROOF, FLASHING ON BOTTOM ONLY
WALL SLEEVE INSTALLATION DATA (CONTINUED)