Perfect Aire PATWH14002 - Manual (Page 12)

1
3
Max.
3/16
Hole
3. If not existing, drill a 1
/
8
” clearance hole for grounding screw through left side of
sleeve, in a clear area about 3 inches maximum (to suit) back from front edge of
sleeve (as shown on right) using grounding screw and toothed washer. Pull loose
end of ground wire out front of sleeve, and temporarily bend it down and around
lower edge of sleeve. The ground wire will be attached to frame of air
conditioner later once it is installed.
4. Prepare the wall sleeve for installation of the new unit per the following brand instructions:
Brand
#1 Emerson 15” deep
#2 Fedders 19 3
/
4
” deep
#3 Fedders or Friedrich 16 3
/
4
” deep
#4 General Electric/Hotpoint 16 7
/
8
” deep
#5 Sears or Carrier (51S Series) 18 5
/
8
” deep
#6 Whirlpool 17 1
/
8
” deep
#7 Whirlpool 23” deep
#8 Perfect Aire, Frigidaire 16” & 17 1
/
2
” deep
White-Westinghouse,
Carrier (52F Series)
#9 White-Westinghouse, 22” deep
Frigidaire
5. Install new unit into wall sleeve.
6. To attach ground wire to the new unit, remove the screw from the left side front.
7. Assemble and install the Trim Frame (see instructions).
IMPORTANT
• The unit’s increased performance characteristics result from having two rear air intakes.
• It is very important that these installation instructions are followed to ensure that your unit can operate at
maximum efficiency.
• If this is an existing sleeve, and there is an existing rear grille, it needs to be replaced by one that has been
shipped with the unit in the accessory kit.
For increased efficiency, utilize the provided louvered rear panel.
Installation of new grille provided with unit:
1. Remove the existing grille.
2. Place the grille included with the new air conditioner
towards the rear of the sleeve.
3. Mark the hole positions.
4. Drill through the sleeve’s flanges with a 1/8” drill bit.
5. Attach the new grille with self-threading screws and
washers (not included).
6. It is VERY IMPORTANT that the grille is placed exactly
as shown in the picture on the right.
7. Most decorative exterior grilles may be left in place as
long as the proper interior air direction grille is installed.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED)
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