Whirlpool Coolerator CAW21D2A1 Installation & Operation Manual page 13

use those shown in Figure 22 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" minimum clearance between side cabinet
louvers and adjoining wall allows for proper
airflow into air conditioner.
4 0
5 a
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7 0
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9 a
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Construct finish frame. Apply creosote or
something equal to the outside exposed
surface.
Install the finish frame in the wall opening.
Square and level frame and nail it securely to
the studs.
The front, escutcheon plate and knobs are
packaged separately. This protects the plastic
front from damage and makes the air condi-
tioner easier to handle during installation.
Slide unit out of cabinet. First, disconnect the
green ground wire at the left-front corner of
base of unit by removing retaining screw (save
screw for reuse later). Now slide unit out of
cabinet by pulling on handle at bottom. (See
Page 8, Figure 6.)
Insert exterior cabinet through wall opening.
Leave %" minimum overhang into the room
at top of cabinet, after allowing for trim. For
proper outward water drainage, shim or
reposition cabinet to provide the proper
downward tilt to the outside (% bubble or 1")
and side-to-side leveling.
Fill all spaces between cabinet and finish
frame with insulation.
Drill holes in the cabinet and attach it securely
to finish frame. Use ten #lO x 1" wood
screws (four screws for each side and two
screws for the top; not included). Do not
overtighten screws or cabinet will distort and
provide a poor air seal between cabinet and
unit.
Insert air conditioner into cabinet. Do not
push against sharp fins and plastic parts. Attach
green ground wire to the left-front corner of
unit base by using retainer screw. (CAUTION:
KEEP WIRE CONNECTED WHENEVER
AIR CONDITIONER IS IN CABINET. IT IS
THERE FOR YOUR ELECTRICAL SAFETY
DURING OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE.)
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Place escutcheon plate into position. Insert
knobs through holes and press them onto
shafts (see Figure 23).
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Attach front panel. Place top in position
first and push to engage clips. Then engage
clips near bottom of sides. Clips go inside
cabinet flange (see Figure 23).
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Caulk all outside wall openings around cabinet.
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. If needed, install molding around room side of
cabinet. OPTIONAL: During high humidity,
condensate may drip from the outside of your
air conditioner onto the ground below. If
your air conditioner is installed where this is
undesirable, you can direct the water to a
more suitable spot by simply attaching a
5/8-inch inside-diameter, thin-walled hose to
the drain spout at rear of cabinet (see Figure 24).
Figure 24
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