Whirlpool Air Conditioner Use & Care Manual page 7

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Extend right-hand curtain outward so you may insert the
first screw through the middle hole of the curtain. Using
#8 - 18 x %" pan-head screw, screw curtain to middle hole
in air conditioner cabinet.
NOTE: This screw is required to correctly attach curtain (top
to bottom) to the air conditioner cabinet.
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A. #8 - 18 x _" pan-head screw
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While the right-hand curtain is still extended, insert
#8 - 18 x %" pan-head screws into the top and bottom
slots of curtain. Screw curtain to the top and bottom holes 1.
in air conditioner cabinet.
NOTE: Some curtains may have 2 slots at each end. You will 2.
be able to see a mounting hole through the correct slot.
3.
7. Slide curtain housing into guides as far as it will go.
8. Repeat above steps for left-hand curtain.
Through-the-wall installation
NOTES:
• 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.
• 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.
• Do not blocklouvers.
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.
ABC
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 1/2"(13 mm) into the inside
wall.
AB C
A. Plastered wall C. Wood frame
B. Inside wall D. Louvers
Construct wood frame. See "Location Requirements" for
dimensions.
Measure outside width and height of frame to determine wall
opening dimensions.
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.
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