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RAG67 Extruded Aluminum Grille — The RAG67 is made
from extruded anodized aluminum for use where an
aluminum architectural grille is preferred. The RAG67
comes in a clear finish and may be special ordered from
GE Appliances in other colors. Minimum order quantities
may be required. Contact your GE Appliances salesperson
for details.
All grilles are installed and secured to the wall sleeve from
the inside. Keyhole slots in the rear flange of the sleeve allow
the grille to be placed in position before securing it firmly
to the wall sleeve.
EXTERIOR GRILLES
Four styles of outdoor grilles are available for exterior
treatments. The standard stamped aluminum grille
(RAG60), the molded architectural louvered exterior
grilles (RAG61-63) and the extruded aluminum architectural
louvered grille (RAG67). All grilles include
air deflectors (RAK40) and gaskets to prevent
condenser air recirculation.
RAG60
OUTDOOR
GRILLE
RAG60 Outdoor Grille — The standard exterior grille is
made of durable aluminum to protect chassis components
and prevent air recirculation.
RAG61, 62, 63 Architectural Grille — One-piece optional
molded grille and frame assembly provides improved
appearance, protection and weatherability. Molded of
durable polycarbonate, the surfaces of the grille have
a colorfast, slightly textured finish which blends well with
most types of wall surfaces. The grilles can be painted
in the field to match the building for improved aesthetics.
Colors: RAG61 — Beige
RAG62 — Maple
RAG63 — Dark brown
RAG61
OUTDOOR
GRILLE
RAG67
The design of the Zoneline chassis has changed over the
years to provide better performance and appearance,
therefore, some of the components used in ducted
applications have changed. Select the proper components
from the information below. The best procedure in
determining the correct kit is to measure the existing duct
extension cross section.
Existing Duct Extension cross-section measurements:
8-3/8" H x 6-1/2" W (used prior to 1988)
Duct Adapter RAK7013 — This duct adapter will allow
the replacement of a new chassis (AZ45 or AZ65 Series
unit) into an existing ducted application. This adapter will
align properly with the duct extension and will eliminate
the need to modify the wall opening. In order to minimize
replacement costs, some of the components of the old
duct adapter must be removed and used in the new
installation. Consult the Installation Instructions of the
RAK7013 before removing and discarding the old duct
adapter. (See notes on pages 51-52.)
Existing Duct Extension Cross-Section Measurements:
7-3/32" H x 6 -1/2" W
Duct Transition RAK7023 — This transition duct will allow
the replacement of a previous Zoneline chassis with a new
AZ45/AZ65 series. (See notes on pages 51-52.)
Replacement of existing units: If an existing grille is
not replaced, capacity and efficiency will be reduced
and the unit may fail to operate properly or fail
prematurely. If the existing grill is from 1992 to
present and has deflectors, the RAK40 is not needed.
A deflector kit, RAK40, must be used with grilles
that were not designed for current AZ Series
GE Appliances’ Zoneline
®
units. The RAK40 contains
air deflectors and gaskets that mount to the chassis
to direct the hot exhaust air away from the air intake
to allow the unit to function properly. If RAK40
deflectors are used on the chassis, all old deflectors
on the exterior grille must be removed. All grilles used
with GE Appliances’ Zoneline units must comply with
requirements of Exterior Architectural Treatments
and Special Outdoor Grilles (See page 43).
DUCTED INSTALLATIONS (CONTINUED)
ARCHITECTS & ENGINEERS DATA MANUAL AZ45/AZ65 SERIES