Installing The Cabinet Through A Wall - Whirlpool ACE184XR0 Use & Care Manual

9. Insert window rail seal behind the top of the lower window
sash and against the glass of the upper window.
10. Place window-lock bracket on top of lower window and
against upper window sash.
11. Use a 3/32,, d rill bit to drill a starter hole through the hole in the
bracket into the window sash.
12. Attach window-lock bracket to window sash with #10 - 12 x
3/4"wood screw to secure window in place.
A. Window lock bracket
B. Window rail seal
C. Upper window glass
Handle air conditioner with care.
Be sure your air conditioner cabinet 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
3 prong outlet.
It is the customer's responsibility and obligation to have this
product installed by a qualified technician familiar with
through-the-wall room air conditioner installations.
Do not block the louvers on the front panel.
Do not block the louvers on the outside of the air conditioner.
Option 1 --Wood, metal or plastic molding
When using a wood, metal or plastic molding, the wood frame
should line up with inside wall as shown.
ABC
Option 2--Plaster 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 1/2"(13 mm) into the inside
wall.
AB C
A. Plastered wail C. Wood frame
B. Inside wall D. Louvers
Installing 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.
• Use 1" (2.5 cm) or heavier lumber for wood frame.
14 A -_
A. Outside width
B. Outside height
C. Depth
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.
A. Molding C. Wood frame
B. Inside wall D. Louvers