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Part No. 1157672 Rev. D

IMPORTANT:
Read and save
these instructions.
(IMPORTANT:
Air Conditioner
jInstaller: Leave Installation Instructions
with the homeowner.
Homeowner: Keep Installation Instructions
for future reference.
1 s ave Installation Instructions for local
electrical inspector’s use.

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 Before you Grounded electrical outlet within
reach of the power supply cord IS
Tools and
start.. . required. See Electrical
requirements.
materials
ProDer installation is vour needed for
responsibility.
everything
Make sure you have
necessary for correct
Important:
governing
Observe all
codes and
installation:
installation. It is the customer’s
responsibilitv to comDlv with the ordinances.
installation specific&i&s
provided.

Check location where air
conditioner will be installed for
opening size, electrical outlet, and
airflow.
It is the customer’s responsibility:
* TO contact a qualified electri-
cc11installer.
l To assure that the electrical
installation is adequate
Order Through-the-Wall
7/oly\
Mounting Kit, Port No.
1158268 from authorized
parts distributor.
opening size
Electrical outlet must
be available within 7
the reach of the
Do Not use an
extension cord.
Electrical
requirements
An electrical outlet must be
available within reach of the
service cord. DO NOT USE AN
EXTENSION CORD. Electrical Shock Hazard
The opening dimensions must l Electrical ground is required
have a 24-7/8” width and 15-l j4” on this appliance.
height. l Do Not modify the power
supply cord plug. If it does not
fit the outlet, have a proper
outlet installed by a qualified
Electrical Shock Hazard electrician.
. Do Not have a fuse in the
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70- neutral or grounding circuit.
latest edition, and all local A fuse in the neutral or
codes and ordinances. grounding circuit could result
Failure to do so could result in in electric shock.
and in fire, electrical shock or other Do Not use an extension cord
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conformance with National personal injury. with this appliance.

Personal Injury/Product Damage Hazard Check with a qualified
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electrician if you are in doubt

l Because of the weight and size conditioner to prevent it from as to whether the appliance is
of the air conditioner, more falling out of opening during properly grounded.
than one person is needed to installation.
move, lift and safely install it. Failure to follow these insfructions
l Do Not locate air conditioner
l Handle air conditioner with where cabinet front is exposed could result in serious injury or
care. Metal fins on front and to a heat source that raises the death.
rear coils are sharp. surface temperature above
l Do Not drink the water that 120°F. If codes permit and a separate
collects inside the air condi- grounding wire is used, it is
Failure to follow these instructions
tioner. It is not sanitary. recommended that a qualified
could result in personal injury or
Maintain a firm hold on the air electrician determine that the
l damage to air conditioner.
grounding path is adequate.
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 A single-phase, 6OHz. Recommended grounding
AC only, electrical supFjly is method
required on a separate circuit. A Do Not, under any circumstances,
15amp. time-delay fuse or circuit remove the power supply cord
breaker is required. Copper wire grounding prong. Appropriate
(#14-gauge) is required. header if required
For your personal safety, this
The model and serial label is appliance must be grounded.
located behind the front panel This appliance is equipped with a
on the base flange. power supply cord having a
3-prong grounding plug. To
minimize possible shock hazard. plaster
the cord must be plugged into a t
mating, 3-prong grounding-type alternate
construction frame
wall receptacle, grounded in for plaster thickness
accordance with the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
70-latest edition, and local codes frame
and ordinances. If a mating wall construction
receptacle is not available, it is
the personal responsibility and Appropriate
obligation of the customer to header if required
have a properly grounded, trim*% lintel
3-prong wall receptacle installed
by a qualified electrician.
Specific electrical requirements
are listed in the chart. Follow the
requirements for the type of plug
on the power supply cord.
alternate
construction e SS
or plaster

Wiring brick veneer to ‘rame

requirements construction

r Plug Type A 1 Plug Type B

l/4’ blade Now start...
1 When using a wood, metal
or plastic molding, the
n
frame should line up with the
J-prong inside wall. If the plastered wall
grounding with air conditioner in room is to be flush with the cabinet
plug
I
where it will be installed. and no molding is used, the
It is the customer’s responsibility frame must be set l/2-inch into
and obligation to have this the wall.
product installed by a qualified
technician familiar with through- wall
the-wall room air conditioner Dimension depends
on wall thickness
installations. and type of molding.
Dower supply cord grounding prong Check the air conditioner model
number on the model/serial label
1 15volt - 230/2oa ~0tt - located behind the front panel on
103.5~ min., 197.6~ min., the base flange.
126.5~ max. 23% max. If the air conditioner model num-
ber starts with letters ACU, it must
7Samp 12-amp rating be installed into on air conditioner
ratings or less
- a double
outlet is
acceptable.
or less - use a
single outlet
and a separate
circuit.
sleeve. It will fit into a Whirlpool
sleeve, Model? AOW22W2, or a
comparable sleeve that is at least
2 n
Cut opening through the
wall. Remove insulation.
19” deep. See THROUGH-THE-WALL
7.6 through
I2-amp ratings
SLEEVE INSTALLATION on bock
cover.
If the air conditioner mO=del num-
3 Use l-inch or heavier
lumber for wood frome.
n
Measure depth of wall opening
- use only a and frame. Apply wood
;ingle outlet and ber starts with letters other than
ACU, instoll according to preservative to the outside,
;eparate circuit. exposed surface.
THROUGH-THE-WALL INSTALLATICI\I

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 4 Insert the frame in the wall
opening,
n Square and level
frame. Nail frame securely to the
wall studs.
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Remove air conditioner
front panel from carton.
Personal Injury/Product
Damage Hazard
l Maintain a firm hold on the air
conditioner to prevent it from
falling out of the opening
-during installation.
Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury or
damage to the air conditioner.
frameT
6 Place unit in center
. of opening.
Wall/Floor Damage
Check that air conditioner
tilted to the outside so that
water will run to the outside.
Failure to do so may cause
damage to wall/floor coverings.
Pcirt No. 1157672 Rev. D
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Remove the rear grille from
the air conditioner
discard the grille. ~;--~
and
7 Place level on air
conditioner
n in openinq.
There should be a tilt t6 the -
outside of about one bubble.
cabinet
The air conditioner should be flange
level from side to side.
air conditioner
and Place the foamseal between the
front edge of the air conditioner
base and the bottom flange of
fram<. the cabinet.
Secure air conditioner in
2 n
Install the sleeve by
following the installation
instructions that came with it.
8 n opening. Go to Step 9.
tab
tront panel
3 n
Follow THROUGH-THE-WALL
INSTALLATION, Steps 9
through 11 to complete installa-
tion.
screw
lik
air conditioner
9 Remove sheet metal
n screws from front base
flange. Insert tabs on the top
If your air conditioner
not operating properly...
is
Check that the circuit breaker is
edge of front panel into slots in the not tripped or house fuse blown.
air conditioner cabinet. Use two Check that power supply cord is
screws to attach the bottom of securely plugged into the
the front panel to the cabinet. electrical outlet.
If you need assistance...
10
Use insulation to seal
The Whirlpool Consumer Assistance
n opening between
cabinet and frame. Caulk outside
wall openings around cabinet.
Center will answer any questions
about operating
your air conditioner
or maintaining
not covered in
the Installation Instructions. The
11 If needed, install
moldina around
n
room side of cabinet.
Whirlpool Consumer Assistance
Center is open 24 hours u day, 7
days a week. Just dial (800) 253-l 301
is -the call is free. When you call, you
will need the air conditioner model
number and serial number. Both
numbers are found on model and
serial label located behind the front
panel on the base flange.
Prepared by Whirlpool Corporation, Printed in U.S.A.
Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022