Complete Installation - Whirlpool Through-The-Wall Air Conditioner Use And Care Manual

3.
If needed, drill 1/8"holes into the wall sleeve. Then fasten the
grille to the wall sleeve with the screws with washers.
4. If existing wall sleeve has insulation that does not need to be
replaced, skip to Step 7. Otherwise, replace the insulation.
5. Remove the backing from the horizontal insulation strip and
attach it to the inside of the wall sleeve.
6. Remove the backing from the vertical insulation strip and
attach it to the inside front of the wall sleeve as shown below.
B
8. Slide the baffles into the slots of the support blocks.
9. Slide the baffle and support block assemblies inside the wall
sleeve as shown.
A. Wall
B. Front of wall sleeve
73/32 ''
_ (18 cm)
.....
C. Baffle
D. Support block
10. Install the air conditioner into the wall sleeve.
11. The universal trim frame must be used with this wall sleeve
assembly. To assemble the universal trim frame, see
"Complete Installation."
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NOTE: Wall sleeve must be purchased
separately.
A. Vertical insulation strip
B. Horizontal insulation strip
7. If the depth of your existing sleeve is less than or equal to 18"
(45.7 cm), go to Step 10. Otherwise, cut the baffle and
support blocks according to the lengths in the following table.
A
_'"B
A. Length (see chart below)
B. Support block
C. Baffle
Depth (D) of existing wall sleeve Length (A)
18" (45.7 cm) < D < 18%" (47.3 cm) 3/4"(1.9 cm)
18%" (47.3 cm) < D < 193/4 '' (50.2 cm) 13/4 '' (4.5 cm)
193/4"(50.2 cm) < D < 22 (55.9 cm) 4 (10.2 cm)
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.
Install the new grille that came with your air conditioner or
new wall sleeve.
NOTE: If this grille is not installed in the 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 air conditioner.
Do not install the air conditioner where the plastic cabinet
front will be exposed to a heat source that raises the surface
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temperature above 120 F (49 C).
• Do not block the louvers in the front panel.