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20"
Electrical outlet must
be located within 5-feet
of this point.
Dimensions of Finished Opening
Masonry Construction
In masonry walls, cut or build a finished opening 20-inches
high by 25
7
/
-inches wide. Secure outer case in wall with
8
mortar or concrete nails driven through holes in sides of
outer case (predrill holes in case before securing).
Brick Veneer or Frame Wall Construction.
Cut or build rough opening large enough to allow a framed,
finished opening 20-inches high and 25
Secure outer case to framing material with nails or screws
driven through holes in sides of outer case (predrill holes in
case before securing).
Framing
lumber
25
7
/
"
8
Framed/Finished Opening
(brick veneer or frame wall construction)
Placement of Outer Case in Opening
Center outer case in finished opening. Front of case must
project ¾-inch (minimum) beyond inside wall in order to
attach air conditioner front frame.
If framing indoor side of finished opening with wood molding
(or other decorative material), outer case must extend
¾-inch (minimum) beyond molding in order to attach air
conditioner front frame.
Part No. 20086303
Printed in USA
25
7
/
"
8
7
/
-inches wide.
8
20"
Back of case (outdoor side) must be at least
than front of case to ensure proper condensate drainage.
Ensure case has proper slope before securing in place.
Lintel and
flashing
(if required)
Install case
with
3
/
"
8
slope to outside
for condensate
drainage
Caulk all
sides
Installed Case
(brick veneer or frame wall construction shown)
Installation in Wall Thicker Than 14 Inches
The side louvers in outer case provide ventilation to air
conditioner compressor and fan motor and must not be
blocked. When installing unit in a wall over 14-inches thick,
provisions must be made in wall opening to ensure free air
flow to the side louvers. This can be accomplished by
chamfering the vertical portions of the outside opening as
shown.
Ventilation louvers on top of case must not be obstructed.
Do not attempt to install unit in walls thicker than
17-inches.
Front of
outercase
14¾"
25
4"
33
Chamfering Walls Thicker Than 14-inches
(top view)
3
/
-inch lower
8
Outercase must project
a minimum ¾"
beyond inside wall
or molding to attach front frame
14¾"
Front of outer case
to side air louvers
Optional
molding
(not provided)
¾" minimum
projection
17
3
/
"
16
Side air
louvers
(both sides)
3
/
"
4"
8
3
/
"
8
©1998 Amana Appliances
Amana, IA 52204
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