Grille overlay, 10 wood grille overlay, Preparation – U-Line 2175WCC User Manual

Page 13: Installation

U-Line Grill Overlay Installation

Grille Overlay

Your models grille is designed to accept a wood grille over-
lay. An overlay may be used to compliment a door overlay
and provides a seamless look for your surrounding decor.
Follow the instructions below to prepare and install your
grille overlay. Be sure to read over this chapter completely
before beginning.

Preparation

WARNING

The grille overlay MUST have venting as shown in the
drawing below. Failure to have proper venting can
result in damage to your model.

WARNING

The grille overlay may only be installed on indoor units.

1. Prepare your overlay using the dimensions provided in the

figure on page 12 for 24 inch models and page 13 for 15 inch
models. If using a hook and loop style mount, drill hole A will
not be used.

2. If desired, stain and finish your grille to match your surrounding

decor. Follow the stain manufacturers instructions to apply stain
to your overlay.

Installation

IMPORTANT

The wood overlay grille must be installed in such a
manner that the grille assembly can still be removed from
the unit.

Screw Mount (Recommended)

1. Remove the grille from your unit by removing the two

mounting screws. See below.

2. Lay the back of your grille overlay onto the front of the grille.

Make certain the screw holes and vents are aligned.

3. Slide each of the screws removed in step 1 through the grille

overlay and grille.

4. Mount your new overlay onto your unit by screwing the overlay

back onto the base of your unit.

Hook and Loop Fastener Mount

You may also mount your overlay to your grille using hook and
loop type fasteners. U-Line recommends using 3M® Dual lock®
fasteners. To mount your overlay using a hook and loop fastener
follow the instructions below.

1. Read the instructions provided with your hook and loop

fastener carefully.

2. Apply hook and loop fastener system to the back of the overlay

and front of the grille. Use the shaded areas in the diagram
below for application location.

3. Carefully align the wood overlay with the grille and press into

position.

10 Wood Grille Overlay

Remove Screw

Back

Front

Wood Overlay

Grille

24 Inch Models

Application

Area