Whirlpool Room Air Conditioner Use & Care Manual page 16

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Pick the right wall.
First, decide what room(s)
you want to cool. Then crloose a wall that
izlill allow the air-conditioned air to flow
freely and directly into the room(s) you want
cooled. Remember, it's difficult to move air
around corners. Choose a location that's
d/so near an electrical outlet. (Refer to
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS for re-
ceptacle and wiring needed.)
Do not use an
extension cord. (CAUTION: DO NOT LOCATE
AIR CONDITIONER WHERE PLASTIC
CABINET FRONT WILL BE EXPOSED TO
A HEAT SOURCE THAT RAISES THE
SURFACE TEMPERATURE IN
EXCESS
OF 120' F.)
Choose the type of decorative molding you
want to use around the room side of the
cabinet. Your choice affects the finish frame
alignment with the inside wall. When using a
wood, metal or plastic molding, the finish
frame should almost line up with the inside
wall. If the wall is plastered to the cabinet
and no molding is used, the finish frame
rnust be set into the wall by l/2" (see Figure
40) for frame construction or Figure 41 for
brick veneer construction). Cut through two
studs for support.
Figure 40
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Provide an opening through the wall
for a
finish frame. Observe all local governing codes
and ordinances. For wall opening dimensions,
use those shown in Figure
42 and add
wood
frame thickness (use 1" lumber or heavier).
When determining finish frame thickness,
be sure you do not cover side cabinet louvers.
A 4" minimum clearance between sidecabinet
louvers and adjoining wall allows for proper
airflow into air conditioner.
Figure 42
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Construct finish frame.
Apply creosote or
something equal to the outside exposed
surface.
5
e Install the finish frame
in the wall opening.
Square and level frame and nail it securely to
the studs.
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. The front,
escutcheon plate and knobs are
packaged separately. This protects the plastic
front from damage and makes the air condi-
tioner easier to handle during installation.
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Slide unit out of cabinet.
First, disconnect the
green ground wire at the left-front corner of
base of unit by removing retaining screw (save
screw for reuse later). Now slide unit out of
cabinet by pulling on handle at bottom.
(see
page 9, Figure 15.)