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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
for
frame
construction
or Figure
5 for brick
veneer
construction).
Cut
through
two
studs
for support.
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ENTRYON
LEFT SI
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,
F
FIANGE
ON BolToM
OF
CABINET.)
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
during
installation
(see Figure
7).
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).
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.
10
l
Fill
all
spaces
between
cabinet
and
finish
frame
with
insulation.
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