Friedrich PDXDAA Installation Instructions

Installation Instructions

Lateral Duct Accessory Kit
For Use with F Series Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner or Heat Pump

Introduction:

These instructions cover the installation of the Lateral Duct Accessory Kit for Packaged Terminal Air
Conditioner (PTAC) units. Please read these instructions completely before attempting installation.

Package Contents (

ITEM
Plenum
Extension Duct
Extension Duct Wall Trim Kit
Wall Register
End Cap
Attachment Screws
Right Support Bracket
Left Support Bracket
Tools Required: Power drill, 1/8" drill bit, hacksaw, Phillips screwdriver and utility knife.

General

The Lateral Duct Accessory Kit allows one PTAC unit to heat or cool two rooms. The kit mounts to
the wall sleeve and can be installed for either right or left side duct applications. The amount of air
that can be diverted to an adjoining room is adjustable from 20 to 30 percent. (See Table 1)
BAFFLE POSITION
Position 1 (factory default)
Position 2
Position 3

Pre-Installation

Consider the following before installing the Lateral Duct Accessory:
Maximum duct extension length is 4 feet.
•
Duct run must be straight and horizontal; no bends or turns.
•
Minimum recommended clearance between unit and adjoining room wall is 6 inches.
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Provisions must be made for return air from the adjoining room.
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The PTAC unit does not have to be removed for lateral duct installation.
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PDXDAA & PDXDEA
See Fig 1):
QUANTITY
1
1
1
1
1
14
1
1
Table 1 – Airflow Adjustments
Post Office Box 1540 / San Antonio, Texas 78295-1540
(210) 546-0500 / (800) 541-6645 /
Figure 1- Components for Lateral Duct Accessory Kit
UNIT FRONT
80%
75%
70%
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Model PDXDAA & PDXDEA
ADJACENT ROOM
20%
25%
30%
Pg 1/5