Location Requirements - Whirlpool ROOM AIR CONDITIONER Use & Care Manual

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Check the location where air conditioner will be installed. Proper
installation is your responsibility. Make sure you have everything
necessary for correct installation.
The location should provide:
Grounded electrical outlet within 4 ft (122 cm) of where the
power cord exits the air conditioner.
NOTE: Do not use an extension cord.
Free movement of air in room to be cooled.
A large enough opening for the air conditioner.
Adequate wall support for weight of air conditioner. Air
conditioner weighs between 145 and 200 lbs (65 to 96 kg).
NOTE: Cabinet louvers must not be obstructed. Air must be able
to pass freely through the cabinet louvers.
A. Cabinet louvers
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Location Requirements

Window Installation
Window opening measurements:
30" to 43" (76.2 cm to 109.2 cm) opening width.
19¹⁄₈" (48.6 cm) minimum opening height.
A
Through-the-Wall Installation
The wall opening measurements should be:
Width: 26³⁄₄" (67.9 cm) plus twice thickness of wood used to
build frame.
Height: 18³⁄₄" (47.6 cm) plus twice thickness of wood used to
build frame.
Depth: Dimension for depth depends on the wall thickness
and the type of molding.
A
B
A. 30" (76.2 cm) minimum
¹⁄₈
B. 19 " (48.6 cm) minimum
A
B
³⁄₄
A. 18 " (47.6 cm) C. Wood thickness
³⁄₄
B. 26 " (67.9 cm) D. Depth
C
D
C