Friedrich 24,000 BTU/h - Manual (Page 8)

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Wall Plenum and Architectural Louver Installation
Install the wall plenum components in accordance with the installation instructions provided.
Flashing
Caulk
1" –3" Screws to attach
the plenum assembly
to the wall studs
Header materials /
wall studs
Shim
There are two parts to a Wall Plenum:
A) 1-Outside Assembly (Part A)
B) 1-Inside Assembly (Part B)
Figure 6
Field Supplied Parts:
Figure 5
Included Parts
PART A CORRECT ORIENTATION:
LOUVER ATTACHMENT
FLANGES TOWARD THE BUILD-
ING OUTSIDE, 45°
DRIP LEDGE AT THE BOTTOM.
PART B CORRECT ORIENTATION:
LARGE OPENING TO BOTTOM
3/4" FLANGE TOWARD THE INSIDE
OF THE BUILDING.
45° Drip
Ledge
Part B
Inside
Plenum
Part A Out-
side Plenum
Caulk, Attachment screws and Flashing
are fi eld supplied. Silicone caulk is
recommended.
VPAWP1-8 adjusts for walls 5.5 - 8.0" thick.
VPAWP1-14 adjusts for walls 8 - 14.0" thick.
Both installations are similar.
C
A
ULK
NOTE: IMPORTANT REMINDER FRIEDRICH WALL PLENUM IS NOT DESIGNED TO CARRY STRUCTURAL LOADS.
PROPER WALL HEADER CONSTRUCTION IS REQUIRED. THE PLENUM REQUIRES PROPER FLASHING, SHIM
AND CAULK FOR A WEATHER RESISTANT INSTALLATION.
YOUR WALL PLENUM WILL WORK ONLY IF INSTALLED CORRECTLY. TAKE NOTICE TO INSTALL IT IN THE
CORRECT ORIENTATION AS SHOWN IN THE ILLUSTRATIONS. ALWAYS FOLLOW LOCAL AND NATIONAL CODES
FOR PROPER INSTALLATION.