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3 l 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
FIANGE ON BolToM OF
for frame construction or Figure 5 for brick CABINET.)
veneer construction). Cut through two studs
for support. 5 l 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.
7
l Remove front panel by pushing top down and
out. This protects the panel from damage and
makes the air condtioner easier to handle
PI during installation (see Figure 7).
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CONSTRUCTION
8 l 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).
4 . Provide an opening through the wall for a
finish frame. Observe all local governing codes
and ordinances. For wall opening dimensions, 9 . Insert exterior cabinet through wall opening.
use those shown in Figure 6 and add wood Leave l-3/16? minimum projection into the
frame thickness (use 1? lumber or heavier). room at service cord exit hole in cabinet, after
When determining finish frame thickness, allowing for trim. For proper outward water
be sure you do not cover side cabinet louvers. drainage, shim or reposition cabinet to pro-
A 4? minimurn clearance between sidecabinet vide the proper downward tilt to the outside
louvers and adjoining wall allows for proper (1 !?2? bubble or 114? and side-to-side leveling.
airflow into air conditioner,
10 l Fill all spaces between cabinet and finish
frame with insulation. |
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