Amana High Capacity Room Air Conditioner Installation guide

Brand: Amana

Model: High Capacity Room Air Conditioner

Type: Installation guide

Introduction

Amana High Capacity Room Air Conditioners can be

installed through a wall or in a window. Window

installations require an Instant Mount Mounting Kit (model

number RAWK2). Window mounting kits are available at

(or through) Authorized Amana Dealers.

This instruction sheet provides guidelines for installing air

conditioner through an outside wall.

CAUTION

Installing air conditioner through a wall requires

extensive carpentry and/or masonry experience.

Through wall installations performed by inexperienced

or unqualified individuals can result in costly damage

to home.

Air Conditioner Dimensions

The following figures show the outside dimensions of air

conditioner with chassis installed, and dimensions of outer

case with chassis removed. Dimensions shown are with

the top rail removed (bottom rail on case is permanently

attached and is included in height dimensions).

31¼"

26¾"

Air Conditioner Dimensions

(with chassis installed)

Thru-wall Installation Instructions

for Amana High Capacity Room Air Conditioner

June 1998

28½"

14¾

19½"

Outer Case Dimensions

(chassis removed)

General Instructions

All Amana High Capacity Room Air Conditioners feature a

slide-out chassis. Chassis must be removed from outer

case for installation.

A finished opening 25

/8-inches wide x 20-inches high is

recommended (this provides a finished opening ¼-inch

larger than the outer case on all sides). The lower left

inside corner of opening must be within 5 feet of an

appropriate electrical outlet (see Use and Care manual for

air conditioner electrical requirements.)

Install outer case with a

/8-inch slope to the outside to

ensure proper condensate drainage. Caulk completely

around outside of unit to ensure it is properly sealed.

Depending upon wall construction and opening location, a

lintel (not included) may be required.

Outer case must extend into room at least ¾-inch beyond

inside wall to properly seat and attach air conditioner front

frame. If finished opening is framed by decorative molding

or other material, outer case must extend ¾-inch beyond

molding.

When wall thickness exceeds 14 inches, opening must be

modified to allow air to enter side louvers on case (see

special instructions on back ). Do not install air conditioner

in walls thicker than 17-inches.

20"

Electrical outlet must

be located within 5-feet

of this point.

Dimensions of Finished Opening

Masonry Construction

In masonry walls, cut or build a finished opening 20-inches

high by 25

/8-inches wide. Secure outer case in wall with

mortar or concrete nails driven through holes in sides of

outer case (predrill holes in case before securing).

Brick Veneer or Frame Wall Construction.

Cut or build rough opening large enough to allow a framed,

finished opening 20-inches high and 25

/8-inches wide.

Secure outer case to framing material with nails or screws

driven through holes in sides of outer case (predrill holes in

case before securing).

Framing

lumber

20"

Framed/Finished Opening

(brick veneer or frame wall construction)

Placement of Outer Case in Opening

Center outer case in finished opening. Front of case must

project ¾-inch (minimum) beyond inside wall in order to

attach air conditioner front frame.

If framing indoor side of finished opening with wood molding

(or other decorative material), outer case must extend

¾-inch (minimum) beyond molding in order to attach air

conditioner front frame.

Printed in USA Amana, IA 52204

Back of case (outdoor side) must be at least

/8-inch lower

than front of case to ensure proper condensate drainage.

Ensure case has proper slope before securing in place.

Caulk all

sides

Lintel and

flashing

(if required)

Outercase must project

a minimum ¾"

beyond inside wall

or molding to attach front frame

14¾"

Install case

with

slope to outside

for condensate

drainage

Front of outer case

to side air louvers

Optional

molding

(not provided)

Installed Case

(brick veneer or frame wall construction shown)

Installation in Wall Thicker Than 14 Inches

The side louvers in outer case provide ventilation to air

conditioner compressor and fan motor and must not be

blocked. When installing unit in a wall over 14-inches thick,

provisions must be made in wall opening to ensure free air

flow to the side louvers. This can be accomplished by

chamfering the vertical portions of the outside opening as

shown.

Ventilation louvers on top of case must not be obstructed.

Do not attempt to install unit in walls thicker than

17-inches.

Front of

outercase

Side air

louvers

(both sides)

¾" minimum

projection

14¾"

Chamfering Walls Thicker Than 14-inches

(top view)

Amana High Capacity Room Air Conditioner Installation guide

Amana High Capacity Room Air Conditioner Installation guide

Amana High Capacity Room Air Conditioner Installation guide

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