Ptac Wall Sleeve Installation

Pay attention to how much of the sleeve shows on the inside of the room.

Ptac wall sleeve installation.

Wall is shown in table 1. To ensure proper airflow and filter removal it is recom mended installation of the wall sleeve be a minimum of 36 from the ceiling. The wall sleeve be installed a minimum of 36 from the ceiling. How much wall sleeve should show on the inside the wall sleeve houses the ptac chassis.

Installation of a thru the wall. Wall sleeve installation 920 087 04 8 05 wall sleeve installation instructions pdxws note. Summary the above is the basic steps to install a through the wall air conditioner sometimes call a window wall slide out air conditioner. If you ve got more than a few inches showing then you need to install a sub base.

If the sleeve projects more than 8 into the room a sub base or other means of support must be used. Wall case must be sealed caulked to outside wall on all four 4 sides. Insure that the unit is only installed in a wall structurally adequate to support the unit including the sleeve chassis and accessories. It is the insta oohu vuhvsrqvlelolw to ensure there is adequate drainage for the ptac.

Figure 4 minimum interior and exterior note. Standard steel wall cases are 42 w 16 h 13 3 4 d. Every scenario will be different with wall type and power always changing. Sleeve must be tight against the bottom shim and fully bedded into sealant.

Unit has a slight rearward slope within wall sleeve for proper drainage use tapered foam blocks. Apply sealant to completely fill this pocket. Wall sleeve is secure and properly sealed to the wall. 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.

The kit installation instructions are included with the accessory kits. Install a backer rod if necessary to maintain a consistent gap between the louver frame flange and ptac sleeve across the top and down both sides. Wall case should be sealed caulked to the inside wall on all four 4 sides. All wall and window wall installations must provide for proper drainage.

Install the sleeve and secure with mounting fasteners. Place the unit into the sleeve and screw it in place. 16 24 28 and 31 deep cases are available for thicker walls. Power it on and test it.

Air conditioner unit is centered in wall sleeve and sealed with foam pads to prevent air leakage. If the distance between wall sleeve and wall will be at or near the minimum clearance distance mount these kits on the sleeve before installing the sleeve in the wall. The sub base sits under the unit on the room side supporting the weight and keeping the unit level. Supporting and sealing sleeve to their frames.

This is an animation i created to show how correct installation of a ptac unit can keep water intrusion from occurring. In applications where the drain holes on the ptac wall sleeve are not exposed beyond the wall an internal drain system is recommended. Caulk along the outside sleeve edges to prevent leaks.