Soleus Air KC-30H / KC-35H Operating And Installation Manual page 13

Option 1—Wood, metal or plastic molding
When you are using wood, metal or plastic molding, the wood
frame should line up with inside wall as shown.
A B C
A. Molding
B. Inside wall
Option 2—Plastered wall with no molding
If the plastered wall is to be flush with the cabinet and no molding
is used, the wood frame must be set
wall.
A B C
A. Plastered wall
B. Inside wall
Install Wood Frame
1. Construct wood frame. See "Location Requirements" for
dimensions.
2. Measure outside width and height of frame to determine wall
opening dimensions.
3. Cut opening through the wall. Remove and save insulation.
NOTES:
Dimension for depth depends on wall thickness and type
of molding.
Do not block louvers in air conditioner cabinet.
D
C. Wood frame
D. Louvers
" (13 mm) into the inside
D
C. Wood frame
D. Louvers
Use 1" (2.5 cm) or thicker lumber for wood frame.
4. Apply wood preservative to the outside exposed surface.
5. Insert the frame in the wall opening. Square and level frame.
6. Attach frame securely to the wall.
Install Cabinet into Wood Frame
1. Insert cabinet into the framed wall opening.
The top of the cabinet should extend
room. If there is trim, the cabinet should extend
past the trim.
A
A. " (13 mm) extending into room
B. Trim
2. Use a level to check that cabinet is level side to side.
3. Check that air conditioner cabinet is tilted to the outside so
that water will run to the outside.
level.
4. Reuse the insulation to seal opening between cabinet and
frame.
5. Use existing holes and 6 - #10 x " wood screws (not
provided) to attach cabinet to frame.
NOTE: Do not overtighten screws or cabinet will distort and
provide a poor air seal between cabinet and air conditioner.
6. Caulk all outside wall openings around cabinet.
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A
B
C
A. Outside width
B. Outside height
C. Depth
" (13 mm) into the
B
A
A. Level
1
/2 bubble on carpenters
" (13 mm)