GE Room Air Conditioner Quick Snap Wall Sleeve Installation Guide - Manual (Page 3)

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STEP 4: Installation of the wall sleeve in
the wall opening
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itate easy installation of an accessory drain, if desired. (If it
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applied between the drip rail and wall sleeve.)
IMPORTANT:
Install wall sleeve level from side to side with a slight tilt
from front to rear. Use a level; no more than a 1/4” bubble
will be the correct wall sleeve slant to the outside.
For an internal drain, install level from front to rear.
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the bottom of the wall sleeve. 8VHDSSURSULDWHVFUHZVODJ
bolts, etc. to attach the wall sleeve to the wall structure.
Secure case through
side and/or top only
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the wall sleeve.
NOTE: Do not drill any holes in the wall sleeve for electrical
connections.
Installation Instructions
STEP 3: Preparation of the wall sleeve
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on each side of the to provide a level installation.
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Install the screws from the outside of the wall sleeve.
NOTE: Do not drill any holes in bottom of the wall sleeve.
Roomside
Case angle
(field-supplied)
Block
Brick
Wall Sleeve