Installation Instructions; Unpack The Air Conditioner; Before Installing Air Conditioner; Install Air Conditioner In Existing Wall Sleeve - Whirlpool 1187680 Use And Care Manual

Through-the-wall air conditioner
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Unpack the Air Conditioner

WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
air conditioner.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
Remove packaging materials
Remove and properly dispose of packaging materials.
Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turning
on the air conditioner. Rub a small amount of liquid dish soap
over the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with warm water
and dry.
Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable
fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These
products can damage the surface of your air conditioner.
Handle air conditioner gently.

Before Installing Air Conditioner

This air conditioner has been designed for installation through the
wall in a sleeve. It is the responsibility and obligation of the
customer to have this product installed by a qualified technician
familiar with through-the-wall installation.
OR
If you choose to install the air conditioner yourself, read all
installation instructions, as well as the electrical requirements and
operating instructions, before installing your unit. This will help to
avoid any installation problems and will help ensure trouble-free
performance of your new air conditioner.

Install Air Conditioner in Existing Wall Sleeve

Remove existing rear grille and install the new grille that came
with your air conditioner.
NOTE: If the new rear grille is not installed in the existing wall
sleeve, your air conditioner will not operate correctly and the
warranty will be void.
Handle air conditioner gently.
Be sure your air conditioner does not fall out of the opening
during installation or removal.
The place where the power cord exits the air conditioner
should be no more than 4 ft (122 cm) from a grounded outlet.
Be sure the wall where the air conditioner will be installed will
support the weight of the unit.
Do not install the air conditioner where the plastic cabinet
front will be exposed to a heat source that raises the surface
temperature above 120ºF (49ºC).
Do not block the louvers in the front panel.
1. Measure the existing wall sleeve.
2. See the section that matches the dimensions of the existing
wall sleeve.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Wall sleeve dimensions: 26.75" x 15.75" x 15" (68 cm x
40 cm x 38.1 cm)
1. Remove screws attaching the existing grille to the wall sleeve.
2. Remove the existing grille from the wall sleeve.
3. Remove all debris from inside the wall sleeve.
4. Insert new grille into wall sleeve.
NOTE: Make sure that the word "Top" is readable from inside
the room.
5. Secure the grille to the sleeve by inserting 6 - #8 - 32 self-
tapping screws (provided) through the holes in the grille and
into the sleeve.
Insert the 6 - #8 - 32 self-tapping screws (provided)
through the holes in the grille and into the wall sleeve.
Wall sleeve dimensions: 26" x 15.625" x 16.875" (66 cm x
39.9 cm x 42.9 cm)
1. Remove the existing grille from the wall sleeve.
2. Remove all debris from inside the wall sleeve.
3. Remove the tabs on the sides of the grille (provided with your
new air conditioner) by bending the tabs back and forth using
a pair of pliers.
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A. Remove the tabs using a pair of pliers.
4. Insert new grille into wall sleeve.
NOTE: Make sure that the word "Top" is readable from inside
the room.
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