Carrier 51QC/QG - Manual (Page 9)

For Masonry Framing: Use lintel to support upper
wall and mounting angles if desired. If mounting
angles are used, you may choose to use a plaster
be drilled through each side of casing to fasten it in
wall opening. NOTE: If existing holes in casing will
suffice for attachment to framing, additional drilled
oles may not be required. Be sure to seal any
unused holes in this area. Make sure unit is
level.*2
Fasten casing into wall opening using masonry
or wood screws, anchors, mounting angles or
expansion shields as needed (depending on type of
construction frame used).
lyil Recheck pitch of unit for level installation. *3
Using 2 people, lift chassis and re-insert into
casing installed in wall opening. See steps through
28 through 32 under Window installation. Follow
same procedures for Through- the-Wall Installation.
CAUTION: Coil fins on chassis are sharp and
chassis is heavy.
Finish exterior and interior of wall opening
surrounding installed unit. Grouting, caulking or
flashing may be used for sealing and weather­
proofing exterior. *4
Plug in unit and slide excess cord into cord
storage opening.
„.7.:... If needed, drill 2 or 3 screw holes (spaced as
needed, depending on construction frame used) for
each side of casing.
ifei. Paint or apply silicone on edges of drilled holes
to protect against corrosion.
*2 Front of unit casing must project at least ’/2 inch into room
to assure proper fit of grille casing on units front.
*3 When cabinet casing is installed, using proper installation
steps, unit is properly pitched towards the outdoors to allow
for condensation runoff. An optional Accessory External Drain
Kit is available to expel unit condensation away from build­
ing’s exterior. If unit is installed where condensate drainage
will drip onto pedestrians or neighboring properties, contact
an authorized Carrier Dealer, or call 1-800-CARRIER tc order
the External Drain Kit
*4 Be sure to weatherproof exterior area around the wall
installed unit, and finish surrounding interior walls.