Carrier KC_141P Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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1111. Caulk joints in wood frame as required. If wall thickness is7” or more, add aluminum flashing over bottom of frameopening to ensure no water can enter area between inner andouter wall.12. Remove the chassis from the unit cabinet.PERSONAL INJURY HAZARDFailure to follow this caution may result in personal injury.Be careful when handling chassis. Sharp edges on coil finscan cause personal injury.CAUTION!13. Slide the empty cabinet into the wall opening and intowooden frame. Approximately 2--1/2“ of the cabinet shouldbe in the room. The rest of the cabinet should be positionedthrough and outside the wall. (See Fig. 25.) Maintain properslope for condensate drain operation. Bottom rail should beresting firmly on bottom board of wooden frame.14. Secure bottom rail to wood frame with two large woodscrews (1” long) using the two holes in the bottom of thechannel. (See Fig. 26.)15. There are screw holes in the cabinet (4 each side, 4 top)which are used to secure the cabinet to the wooden frame.With the cabinet in its final position, drill holes in thewooden frame using the screw holes in the cabinet as aguide. After the holes have been drilled, secure the cabinetto the wooden frame using field--supplied screws. See Fig.27.16. Caulk around wood frame and wall opening on outside wallfor a water--tight seal.17. Optional caulking between the cabinet and the woodenframe may be done on inside wall. Caulking provides an airseal around the cabinet. Decorative wood trim may beadded to provide a more pleasing appearance.18. Lift chassis and carefully slide it into the cabinet. Be surethat it is firmly seated towards the rear of the cabinet.PERSONAL INJURY/UNIT OPERATION HAZARDFailure to follow this caution may result in personal injuryand/or damage to unit.Do not push on the controls or the coil when installingchassis. Personal injury and/or unit damage could result.CAUTION!19. Install the front panel20. Plug in the unit.A06742Fig. 25 --- Cabinet Location in WallA06743Fig. 26 --- Securing Bottom Rail of CabinetA06744Fig. 27 --- Securing Cabinet to FrameMASONRY CONSTRUCTIONThe air conditioner is installed the same way as the WallInstallation section with a few exceptions. Follow all local andnational building codes.The cabinet can be secured to the masonry by using masonry nailor masonry anchor screws.Another installation technique would be to construct a frame of2 x 4s and install the frame between the wall opening and thecabinet. The frame must be securely anchored to the masonry wallopening.Use a lintel to support masonry above wall opening. Install exteriorcabinet support brackets.