Removing And Installing The Grille - Panasonic CS-MKE7NKU Technical & Service Manual

3-4. Removing and Installing the Grille

3-4-1. Indoor unit types
(CS-MKE7NKU, CS-MKE9NKU, CS-MKE12NKU)
Basically, these models can be installed and wired without
removing the grille. If access to any internal part is needed,
follow the steps as given below.
Be sure to wear work gloves
CAUTION
during installation to avoid being
cut by the sharp aluminum fins
of the heat exchanger.
How to remove the grille
(1) Grasp both ends of the air intake grille, and remove it by
opening towards the front and pulling towards you. (Fig.
16a)
(2) Remove the 2 screws. (Fig. 16b)
(3) Remove the screw on the right side cover plate and
open the cover. (Fig. 17a)
(4) Take out the thermistor from the grille. (Fig. 17b)
(5) Pull the lower part of the grille toward you to remove.
(Fig. 18a)
(6) Use a standard screwdriver to push on the tabs to
remove the grille.
How to replace the grille
(1) Reinstall the grille into the lower part while aligning
its tabs on the upper part. (Fig. 18b) Insert the tabs
in the slots and push the lower part of the grille back
into position.
(2) Make sure that the grille and frame are firmly fitted
together by engaging the tabs.
(3) Attach the thermistor on the grille. (Fig. 17a)
(4) Close the cover and replace the screw. (Fig. 17a)
(5) Affix the grille with the 2 previously removed screws.
(Fig. 16b)
(6) Install the air intake grille.
(a) Allow the edge of the air intake grille to slide into
the top of the indoor unit, and then insert it all
the way inside. (Fig. 19a)
(b) Press the bottom right and left corners of the air
intake grille to attach it to the indoor unit. (Fig. 19b)
NOT
Attach so that the round pins at the top right and left corners
of the air intake grille are inserted into the grooves at the top
right and left of the
indoor unit.
Fig. 19b
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Air intake grille
Fig. 16a
Screw cover
Fig. 16b
Cover
Thermistor
Fig. 17a
Tab
*
Fig. 18a
*
Fig. 18b
Fig. 19a
Grille
Thermistor
Fig. 17b
*
Grille
Frame
Tab
*
Groove
Pin