Installation Guide
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Wall Sleeve Brands:
#7 Whirlpool ( 23 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.
2. Place two (2) 1 x1 x14 seals against each side.
3. Gently slide unit in and check if amount extend-
ing from the sleeve is sufficient once the trim
frame is attached.
4. If position is okay, remove unit and proceed to
the next step. If not, go to step 9.
5. Attach one (1) 1 x1 x25 seal in the center
at the top of the sleeve. Remove the backing
paper and press into position.
6. Attach two (2) 1 x1 x14 seals to the left and
right sides of the sleeve.
7. Cut two (2) 1 x x25 seals to 14 long
and attach them to the vertical sections of the
grille as shown.
8. Attach the tapered spacer blocks to the floor of
the sleeve. Now go to step 15.
Use these next steps if the unit requires extra
extension into the room.
9. Attach 1 x x14 seal over the solid
vertical portion of the rear grille.
10. Attach four (4) 4 x3 x1 foam blocks with the
slot overlapping the seal above.
11. Install
the divider into the slots of the foam
blocks. You may need to trim the length to size.
12. Repeat steps 9-11 for the other vertical
portions of the grille as shown in the picture.
13. Attach two (2) 1 x1 x14 seals along the sides
of the sleeve, again making sure all seals are
flush.
14.Cut the 1 x1 x25 seal to fit the top of the
sleeve. The pieces must be flush with the
edge of the divider.
15. Center unit and gently slide unit into sleeve.
16. Before sliding all the way back, remove first
screw from front left side of unit.
17. Remove the plastic washer from the screw.
18. 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.
19.Slide the unit completely to the rear to ensure
a good seal, making sure the ground wire does
not become tangled.
20.Seal and frame the unit as described on page 17.
21. If you have difficulty with mounting the grille to
the sleeve, follow the instructions for direct
mounting on Page 16.
Because of the increased unit depth, first try
dry fitting using the method described below:
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