GE RAB24 User manual

31-5000413 Rev. 1 07-19 GEA
Installation Instructions
for your new
RAB24
Standard Steel Wall Sleeve
for 24” Thru-The-Wall Air
Conditioners
Before you begin - Read these instructions completely
and carefully. IMPORTANT – OBSERVE ALL
GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES. Note to
Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions with the
Consumer. Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions
with your Owner’s Manual for future reference.
NOTE: Handle the wall sleeve carefully.
CRITICAL DIMENSIONS
Ceiling
“A”
“B”
“C”
Roomside
Outside wall
“D”
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NOTE: Care should be taken in location of electrical
supply entry in relationship to wall sleeve to ensure
access to power once the unit is installed.
Dimensions Recommended Installation Clearance
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INSTALL WALL SLEEVE LEVEL FROM SIDE TO SIDE
AND WITH A SLIGHT TILT FROM FRONT TO REAR
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be located in an outside wall to ensure proper
distribution of conditioned air. It should be located
in a portion of the wall where there is no electrical
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obstructions immediately inside or outside.
Outside wall
“E”
“E”
Top of case
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STEP 1: Preparation of the wall
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and lintels should be used to support the block above
the wall sleeve. The wall sleeve will not support the con-
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air conditioner wall sleeve. (If directly under a window
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Dimensions* Wall Sleeve Dimensions
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STEP 2: Assemble Wall Sleeve
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white push pins.
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Weather Barrier
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Installation Instructions
WEATHER
BARRIER PUSH PINS (4)MOUNTING
BRACKETS (4)
PLASTIC HOLE
PLUGS (4)
No. 10A X Ǫ”
SLOTTED HEX
SCREWS (4)

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Installation Instructions
STEP 3: Installation of the wall sleeve in
the wall opening
OPTION 1
1. Position the wall sleeve into the wall. Refer to chart on
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IMPORTANT:
Install wall sleeve level from side to side and with a slight
tilt from front to rear. Use a level; no more than a ¼ bub-
ble will be the correct wall sleeve slant to the outside.
Inside wall
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in the appropriate location. Do NOT drill any holes in the
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Secure case through
side and/or top only
2” min. from
case bottom
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the wall sleeve.
NOTE: Do not drill any holes in the wall sleeve for electrical
connections.
STEP 3: Installation of the wall sleeve in
the wall opening (cont.)
OPTION 2
Installation of the wall sleeve into wall using
mounting brackets
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ALTERNATE OPENING
2 x 4
FRAMING
25
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LINTEL PURCHASED LOCALLY
SLEEVE
ELECTRICAL WALL
RECEPTACLE
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36” MAX.
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Secure wall sleeve
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top only
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sleeve bottom

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Installation Instructions
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material.
Caulk* Steel lintel
Caulk*
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grille
Room
cabinet
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Case
Caulk*
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sleeve on all four sides and on the outside and the roomside
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For installation in extra thick walls
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Electrical Requirements (230V/208V)
Provisions should be made to have the proper electrical outlet
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a wall receptacle located within the area shown in the table
below.
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Drain Kit (optional)
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A Quality Product of GE Appliances
Wall Receptacles
A
Inside
120V/115V 15 amp 230V/208V 20 amp
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Wall
Sleeve
Wall
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31-5000413 Rev. 1 07-19 GEA
Instructions d’installation pour votre
nouveau
RAB24
Gaine d’acier standard pour climatiseurs 24
po à travers mur
Avant de commencer - Veuillez lire ces instructions
attentivement et en totalité. IMPORTANT – OBSERVEZ
TOUS LES CODES ET RÈGLEMENTS EN VIGUEUR.
Note à l’installateur – Assurez-vous de laisser ces
instructions au consommateur. Note au consommateur
- Conservez ces instructions avec votre manuel
d’utilisation pour consultation ultérieure.
REMARQUES: Manipulez la gaine avec soin.
DIMENSIONS CRITIQUES
Ceiling
“A”
“B”
“C”
Roomside
Outside wall
“D”
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REMARQUE :
Une attention particulière doit être portée à
l’emplacement de l’entrée électrique par rapport à la
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une fois l’appareil installé.
Dimensions Dégagements d’installation recommandés
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min.
B Saillie de la gaine dans la pièce - 1/8 min. à 3/4
po max. recommandé. Cela permet de poser la
garniture correctement.
C Saillie de la gaine vers l’extérieur - 1/4 po min.
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sus de tapis - 2 po min.
E Côté gauche/droit de la gaine jusqu’au mur
adjacent - 2 po min.
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INCLINAISON D’AVANT EN ARRIÈRE.
EMPLACEMENT DE LA GAINE
En règle générale, le climatiseur doit être placé
dans un mur extérieur pour assurer une distribution
d’air climatisé convenable. Cette section de mur
doit être dépourvue de câblage électrique, de
plomberie et d’obstructions immédiatement à
l’intérieur ou l’extérieur.
Outside wall
“E”
“E”
Top of case
Intérieur de la pièce
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