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STEP 3
Installation of the case in the wall opening
1. Position the case into the wall. Refer to chart on
page 1 for roomside projection. The rear (outside)
edge of the case should extend at least 1/4"
beyond the outside wall to be able to caulk
properly and prevent sealing the drain holes in the
rear flange of the case, and to facilitate easy
installation of an accessory drain, if desired. (If it is
desired to have the rear grille flush on the outside,
a drip rail must be installed under the case, and
caulking applied between the drip rail and case.)
Important:
Install case level from left to right and level from
roomside to the outside.
Stiffener
2. Firmly secure the case to wall structure. Do not
drill any holes in the bottom of the case.
3. Caulk the entire opening on the outside between
the case and the building exterior.
4. Caulk the entire opening on the inside between
the case and the building interior.
Use lintel, when required, to support brick and block
above the case.
Secure
case
thru
side or
top only
Note:
Do not drill any holes in the case for electrical
connections. See the Owner's Manual for how to
connect the electrical supply.
Inside wall
STEP 4
Weather proofing
Weather proof gaps between the exterior and
interior walls and the case with caulking or
equivalent weather proofing material.
Caulk*
Room
cabinet
Caulk*
Finished floor or
top of carpet
For installation in extra thick walls
1. If the case is being installed in a thick wall where
the case is recessed more than 3", an extended
wall case will be required with depths as called
out in the table in Step 1.
2. If the case is being installed in a wall where the
recess is 3" or less, and an extended wall case is
not used, flashing must be installed under the
case and extend up 2" on each side. The flashing
must include a drip rail as illustrated in the figure
below.
*Caulk around perimeter of wall case on all four
sides where it joins the building.
3. For further details, refer to the "GE Architects and
Engineers Design Data Manual" for Zonelines. To
obtain a copy of that manual, call the GE Answer
Center® at 800.626.2000.
3
Steel
lintel
Caulk*
Case
Caulk*
*Caulk around perimeter of wall case on all
four sides on the outside and the roomside
where it joins the building.
Case
Flashing
Caulk*
Outdoor
grille
Outdoor
grille
Drip rail
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