Friedrich VERT-I-PAK Series Product Profile page 8

APPLICATION AND DIMENSIONS
A SERIES
Application andAccessories
• Chassis is to be installed against an exterior wall.
Wall cutout dimensions will be 24_/8 " w
x 307/8"
h.
• The use ofa Friedrich wall plenum is required for
installation. Plenum opening is 314" above the floor.
(VPAWP1-8 t VPAWP1-14).
• Return air is accommodated with a return air filter
attached to the unit or through the use of a return
air filter grille. (VPRG4 / VPRG2).
• Exterior louvers are available in anodized
aluminum (VPAL2) or in custom painted colors
(VPSC2).
• Unit is controlled by a remote wall-mounted
thermostat. Friedrich model RT2 digital
thermostat is recommended.
9,000-18,000 BTU/h
Typical C loset A rrangement
Cutaway of a typical closet shown with Vert-I-Pak® chassis
installed in the wall sleeve. The unit has the thermostat, field
wiring, internal drain and flex duct attached. VPRG4 return
air filter holder and access panel are shown to the right.
InstallationGuidelines
• Closet should allow for a minimum of three inches on
three sides of the unit for return air, drain connections
and changeouts.
• Minimum recommended access door rough-in
measurements 27" wide by 553/4 " high (for VPRG4).
• Friedrich recommends the use of a platform between
24" and 36" above the floor, for ease of installation
and serviceability.
• Duct outlet designed for external static pressures up
to .30" on 9,000 - 18,000 BTU/h models, and .40" on
24,000 BTU/h models.
• New wall plenum allows chassis to be inserted 23/8 "
into plenum, thereby minimizing closet dimensions.