Wall Sleeve Installation

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The wall sleeve must be fastened securely before installing the air conditioner unit. How thick is the aluminum and what s the color finish. Hello tim the color is white. Finding the appropriate btu british thermal unit rating for your room size is an important factor to consider.

Attach seals with the wall sleeve properly assembled it is now time to prepare the wall sleeve enclosure for the air conditioner unit. To ensure proper airflow and filter removal it is recom mended installation of the wall sleeve be a minimum of 36 from the ceiling. In this video matt demonstrates the proper snapease wall sleeve assembly procedure. Every scenario will be different with wall type and power always changing.

Frigidaire through the wall sleeve kit 18 sleeve 5304514430 1 0 out of 5 stars 1 frigidaire home comfort white 12 000 btu 10 5 eer 115v through the wall air conditioner ffta1233u1. Figure 4 minimum interior and exterior note. If your installation utilizes a previously installed wall sleeve please replace the rear louver panel grille with the one provided with your new air conditioner. The keystone 26 in.

Caulk along the outside sleeve edges to prevent leaks. Learn how to assemble a snapease through the wall sleeve. The sleeve helps bear the weight of the air conditioner while keeping it insulated and safe from dust bugs and other debris that could get sucked into it. Consult a licensed contractor as needed.

Power it on and test it. Prepare and install the new wall sleeve according to the instructions below. The air conditioner cabinet insert is designed to allow for downward draining automatically. Air conditioner wall units also need to be installed with a wall sleeve either a through the wall sleeve or a slide out chassis because an exterior wall cannot support the weight of a unit by itself.

Summary the above is the basic steps to install a through the wall air conditioner sometimes call a window wall slide out air conditioner. For new installs ensure the wall is properly framed to support the weight and dimensions of the wall sleeve and air conditioner. Inches mm inches mm inches mm wall sleeve only 3 75 0 0 0 0 subbase kit 3 75 3 1 4 85 2 3 4 70. Place the unit into the sleeve and screw it in place.