Installation guide

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Installation Instructions

Do This First

(for existing sleeve)

Note that the air conditioner dimensions are: 24" wide,

14Y_"high, and 22" deep (without front). Install Air

Conditioner according to these installation instructions

to achieve the best performance. Save these installation

instructions for future reference.

Items in Kit

You may not need att parts in the kit. Discard unused

parts.

Tapered Spacer Blocks

Centering/Support Blocks

Plastic Divider

Stuffer Seat

Seal

Trim Frame (side legs)

Trim Frame (top & bottom legs)

Ground Wire (green)

Nut for grounding screw

Grounding Screw

Grille (plastic)

Grille Aluminum

Nuts (plastic)

Screw w/washer

How to Install

17" Long

4Y,"x 3Y,"x I'A ''

1/8" x 4Y_"x 14_A''

1 "x lY_"x 84"

11/_"x lY_"x 25"

lY_"x lY_"x 14"

1½"x 3/8"x 25"

11A"x 3/8"x 14"

1" x 3/4"x 14"

1. Identify the wall-sleeve brand for your installation,

from the chart below.

Brand

White-Westinghouse

Frigidaire

Carrier (52F Series)

General Electric/

Hotpoint

Whirlpool

Qty.

Wall Sleeve Dimensions

(inches)

Width Height Depth

}25Y_ 15_A 17'/_

16,

or 22

26 15%

25% 16'/.

16:A

17,A

or 23

16Y4

or 19_/.

18%

163/,

Fedders/Emerson 27 163/4

Sears/Kenmore 25% 167A

Emerson/Fedders 263A 15%

Carrier (51S Series) 253A 16½

Friedrich 27 16%

NOTE: All wall sleeves used to mount the new Air

Conditioner must be in sound structural condition and

have a rear grille that securely attaches to sleeve, or

rear flange that serves as a stop for the Air Conditioner.

CAUTION: When installation is complete, replacement

unit MUST have a rearward

slope as shown. Wail

Sleeve

REAR i

2. Remove old Air Conditioner from wall sleeve and

prepare wall sleeve as follows:

-- Clean interior (do not disturb seals).

-- Wall sleeve must be securely fastened in wall before

installing Air Conditioner. Drive more nails or screws

through sleeve, into wall, if needed.

-- Repair paint if needed.

3. If not existing, drill a 3/16"clearance hole for ground-

ing screw through left side of wall sleeve, in a clear area

about 3 inches maximum (to suit) back from front edge

of sleeve as shown below. Next attach ground wire inside

sleeve, using grounding screw, nut washer pull loose

end of ground wire out front of sleeve, and temporarily

bend it down and around lower edge of sleeve.

Waseevetountj 3 16

sleeve grounding Max I_- Hole

4. Prepare the wall sleeve for installation of the new unit

per the following Brand instructions.

#1 Emerson 15" Deep

#2 Fedders 19_" Deep

#3 Fedders or Friedrich 16_" Deep

#4 General Etectric/Hotpoint 16_" Deep

#5 Sears or Carrier (51S Series) 18%" Deep

#6 Whirlpool 17'A" Deep

#7 Whirlpool 23" Deep

#8 White-Westinghouse/Frigidaire/ 16"+ 17'/_"Deep

Carrier (52F Series)

#9 White-Westinghouse/Frigidaire 22" Deep

5. Install new unit into wall sleeve.

6. To attach ground wire to the new unit, remove the

screw from the left side front.

7. Assemble and install the

Trim Frame (see instruction).

P/N 220218A029

Summary of content (12 pages)

PAGE 1
Installation Instructions Do This First (for existing sleeve) CAUTION: When installation unit MUST have a rearward slope as shown. Note that the air conditioner dimensions are: 24" wide, 14Y_"high, and 22" deep (without front). Install Air Conditioner according to these installation instructions to achieve the best performance. Save these installation instructions for future reference. Items in Kit Wail Sleeve REAR i 2.
PAGE 2
This units increased performance characteristics meant; 1. The rear air intake moved to the opposite side. 2. The depth had to be increased. It is very important that these installation instructions are followed so your unit can operate at maximum efficiency. If this is an existing instructions sleeve, and there at the beginning If this proves too difficult is an existing rear grille, the louvers will have to be bent as per the of each section. to accomplish; EITHER 1.
PAGE 3
Wall Sleeve Brands: 15"Deep #1 Emerson 1. Redirect the louvers at the back of the wall sleeve as shown Rear Louvers I/ I Illl opposite. The use of pliers is recommended. I I lllllllll Top View 2. Attach (1) 1 1/2"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 Y2"x 3/8" x 14" seals to the left and right sides of the sleeve. 4.
PAGE 4
Wall Sleeve Brands: #2 Fedders 193A '' Deep 1. Redirect the louvers at the back of the wall sleeve as shown Rear Louvers J I/ 1/1111 opposite. The use of pliers is recommended. I II/111/I/ Top View 2. Attach (2) 4 W'x 3 W' x 1 W' centering/support blocks one on each side wall. Place in center of side wall with the tapered end facing the opening. 3. Cut (2) 17" Tapered Spacer Blocks as shown below into two pieces. 17,,. I 3/4" Cut Here pered Spacer Block i _ 4\ \ Protection Paper Backing 4
PAGE 5
Wall Sleeve Brands: #3 Fedders or Friedrich 16 ¾" Deep 1. Redirect the louvers at the back of the wall sleeve as shown Rear Louvers J II IIIIII opposite. The use of pliers is recommended. I IIIIIIIII Top View 2. Attach (2) 4 W'x 3 W' x 1 W' centering/support blocks one on each side wall. Place in center of side wall with the tapered end facing the opening. 3. Cut (2) 17" Tapered Spacer Blocks as shown below into three 17" pieces.
PAGE 6
Wall Sleeve Brands: #4 General Electra/Hotpoint 16 7/8" Deep 1. Redirect the louvers at the back of the wall sleeve as shown Rear Louvers J I! IIIll! opposite. The use of pliers is recommended. ! Illlllll! Top View 2. Cut (2) 17" Tapered pieces. [_ Spacer Tapered Blocks as shown below into two 17" , Spacer Block \v-, ir_,_ _Proteotion 1" Cut Here Paper Backing 3. Install as shown with the tapered end W' from the back of the sleeve. This helps induce a rearward slope on the unit. 4.
PAGE 7
Wall Sleeve Brands: #5 sears or carrier 51s series 18 5/8" Deep 1. Redirect the louvers at the back of the wall sleeve as shown Rear Louvers / I/ IIIIII opposite. The use of pliers is recommended. I II1111111 Top View 2. Install (2) tapered spacer blocks to the floor of the sleeve as shown. DO NOT CUT THESE BLOCKS. This helps induce a rearward slope on the unit. 3. Install as shown with the tapered end W' from the back of the sleeve. This helps induce a rearward slope on the unit. 4.
PAGE 8
Wall Sleeve Brands: #6 Whirlpool 17 1/8" Deep 1. Redirect the louvers at the back of the wall sleeve as shown Rear Louvers / I! IIIIII opposite. The use of pliers is recommended. I IIIIIIIII Top View 2. Cut (2) 17" Tapered two pieces. 3/4" Spacer Blocks as shown below into 17.. _k __r Cut Here t I i _ \ __ Protection Paper Backing 3. Install to the floor of the sleeve as shown. This helps induce a rearward slope on the unit. 4.
PAGE 9
Wall Sleeve Brands: #7Whirlpool 23. Deep 1. Redirect the louvers at the back of the wall sleeve as shown Rear Louvers J I! IIIIII Top View opposite. The use of pliers is recommended. ! IIIIIIIII Because of the increased unit depth, first try dry fitting using the method described below: 1. Place (2) 1 W'x 1 W' x 14" seals against each side. 2. Gently slide unit in and check if amount extending from the sleeve is sufficient once the trim frame is attached. 3.
PAGE 10
Wall Sleeve Brands: #8 White Westinghouse/Frigidaire/ Carrier 52F Series , 16" + 17 1/2" Deep If the wall sleeve does not have a rear grille or Iouvered panel, install the plastic grille from the kit. The plastic grille is mounted to the inside of the wall sleeve at the rear flanges. There are (4) plastic nuts in the flanges of the wall sleeve. If some are missing replacements are included in the accessory kit, and can be simply pressed into the square holes in the flanges.
PAGE 11
Wall Sleeve Brands: #9 White Westinghouse , or Frigidaire 22" Deep If the wall sleeve does not have a rear grille or Iouvered panel, install the plastic grille from the kit. The plastic grille is mounted to the inside of the wall sleeve at the rear flanges. There are (4) plastic nuts in the flanges of the wall sleeve. If some are missing replacements are included in the accessory kit, and can be simply pressed into the square holes in the flanges.
PAGE 12
FINISHING INSTALLATION: 1. Install the l"x 1 W'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 peieces into side pieces and snapping into place. 3. Pull cord through with wall.