Whirlpool Air Conditioner Use & Care Manual page 9

Option 1—Wood, metal or plastic molding
When using wood, metal or plastic molding, the wood frame
should line up with the inside wall as shown.
A B C
A. Molding
B. Inside wall
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
wall.
A B C
A. Plastered wall
B. Inside wall
Install Wood Frame
1. Construct the wood frame. See "Location Requirements" for
dimensions.
2. Measure the outside width and height of the frame to
determine the wall opening dimensions.
3. Cut the opening through the wall. Remove and save the
insulation.
NOTES:
Dimension for depth depends on the wall thickness and
the type of molding.
Do not block the louvers in the air conditioner cabinet.
D
C. Wood frame
D. Louvers
" (13 mm) into the inside
D
C. Wood frame
D. Louvers
Use 1" (2.5 cm) or thicker lumber for the wood frame.
A. Outside width
B. Outside height
C. Depth
4. Apply the wood preservative to the outside exposed surface.
5. Insert the frame in the wall opening. Square and level the
frame.
6. Attach the frame securely to the wall.
Install Cabinet into Wood Frame
1. Insert the cabinet into the framed wall opening.
2. Use a level to check that the cabinet is level side to side.
3. Check that the air conditioner cabinet is tilted to the outside
so that water will run to the outside.
Complete Through-the-Wall Installation
1. Reuse the insulation to seal the opening between the cabinet
and the frame.
2. Use the existing holes and 6 - #10 x " wood screws (not
provided) to attach the cabinet to the frame.
NOTE: Do not overtighten the screws or the cabinet will
distort and provide a poor air seal between the cabinet and
the air conditioner.
3. Caulk all outside wall openings around the cabinet.
A
B
C
A
A. Trim
A
A. Level
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