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Choose the type of decorative molding you
want to use around the room side of the
cabinet. Your choice affects the finish frame
alignment with the inside wall. When using a
wood, metal or plastic molding, the finish
frame should almost line up with the inside
wall. If the wall is plastered to the cabinet
and no molding is used, the finish frame
must be set into the wall by l/2” (see Figure 4
for frame construction or Figure 5 for brick
veneer construction). Cut through two studs
for support.
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CONSTRUCTION
4
. Provide an opening through the wall
for a
finish frame. Observe all local governing codes
and ordinances. For wall opening dimensions,
use those shown in Figure 6 and add wood
frame thickness (use 1” lumber or heavier).
When determining finish frame thickness,
be sure you do not cover side cabinet louvers.
A 4” minimurn clearance between sidecabinet
louvers and adjoining wall allows for proper
airflow into air conditioner,
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FIANGE ON BolToM OF
CABINET.)
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Construct finish frame.
Apply creosote or
something equal
to the outside exposed
surface
6
. Install the finish frame
in the wall opening.
Square and level frame and nail it securely to
the studs.
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Remove front panel
by pushing top down and
out. This protects the panel from damage and
makes the air condtioner easier to handle
during installation (see Figure 7).
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Slide unit out of cabinet.
First, disconnect the
green ground wire at the left-front corner of
base unit by removing retaining screw (save
screw for reuse later). Now slide unit out of
cabinet by pulling on handle at bottom (see
Figure 7).
9
. Insert exterior cabinet through wall opening.
Leave l-3/16” minimum projection into the
room at service cord exit hole in cabinet, after
allowing for trim. For proper outward water
drainage, shim or reposition cabinet to pro-
vide the proper downward tilt to the outside
(1 !‘2” bubble or 114” and side-to-side leveling.
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Fill all spaces
between cabinet and finish
frame with insulation.