Installation Guide
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Wall Sleeve Brands:
#3 Fedders or Friedrich 16 Deep
1.Remove existing rear grille as shown on Page 
 6 of this manual and replace with provided
 louvered rear panel. Install as shown here.
NOTE: You may need to drill holes in flange of 
existing sleeve to match new rear grille.
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2. Attach one (1) 4 x3 x1 centering/support block
 on each side wall. Place in center of side
 wall with the tapered end facing the opening.
3. Cut two (2) 17 tapered spacer blocks as shown
 below into three pieces.
4. Place the 2-  section in front of the rib on 
 base with the tapered end facing the back of
 the sleeve. Cut the remaining portion to 12
 and placed behind the rib, sloping toward
 the rear of the sleeve. This helps induce a 
 rearward slope on the unit.
 5. Attach one (1) 1 x3/8 x25 seal in the center
 at the top of the sleeve. Remove the backing 
 paper and press into position.
6. Attach two (2) 1 x3/8 x14 seals to the left and 
 right sides of the sleeve. 
7. Cut two (2) 1 x3/8 x25 seals to 14 long and  
 attach them to the vertical sections of the rear
 grille as shown.
8. Gently slide unit into sleeve.
9. Before sliding all the way back, remove second
 screw from front left side of unit.
10. Remove the plastic washer from the screw.
11. Screw and attach the other end of the ground
 wire to the unit as shown in picture. Make
 sure
 that the toothed washer is against the cabinet.
 12.Slide the unit completely to the rear to ensure
 a good seal, making sure the ground wire does
 not become tangled.
 13.Seal and frame the unit as described on page 17.
 14. If you have difficulty with mounting the grille to 
 the sleeve, follow the instructions for direct 
 mounting on Page 16.
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Tapered Spacer Block
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Protection Paper 
Backing
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