Friedrich CP14 - Manual (Page 10)

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■ Use 2" x 4" or thicker lumber for wood frame.
4. Apply wood preservative to the outside exposed surface.
5. Insert the frame in the wall opening. Square and level frame.
6. Attach frame securely to the wall.
Install Cabinet into Wood Frame
1. Remove top channel and both side channels using a ¹⁄₄" nut
driver or socket wrench. Discard top channel and both side
channels.
2. Insert cabinet into the framed wall opening. The top of the
cabinet should extend ³⁄₄" (19.1 mm) into the room. If there is
trim, the cabinet should extend
³⁄₄" (19.1 mm) past the trim.
3. Use a level to check that cabinet is level side to side.
4. Check that air conditioner cabinet is tilted to the outside so
that water will run to the outside.
5. Reuse the insulation to seal opening between cabinet and
frame.
6. Use existing holes in sides and top of cabinet and 7 - #10 x
1" wood screws (not provided) to attach cabinet to frame.
NOTE: Do not overtighten screws or cabinet will distort and
provide a poor air seal between cabinet and air conditioner.
7. Caulk all outside wall openings around cabinet.
Complete Installation
NOTE: Handle air conditioner carefully and gently.
1. Make sure the free end of the ground wire is outside of the
cabinet.
2. Insert air conditioner into cabinet.
A. Outside width
B. Outside height
C. Depth
A. Remove these screws
A
B
C
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A. ³⁄₄ " (19.1 mm) extending into room
B. Trim
A. Level
B
A
A
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
air conditioner.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
A. Make sure the free end of the ground wire is outside of the cabinet.
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A. Make sure the free end of the ground wire is outside of the cabinet.