Friedrich VPAWP1, VPAWP2 Installation Instruction

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

WALL PLENUM AND LOUVER

For Use With Vert-I-Pak

NOTE: These instructions apply to Vert-I-Pak A Series Units ONLY. Refer to Chassis Installation/Operation Manual for additional information.

Please read these instructions completely before attempting installation.

WALL PLENUM

VPAWP1

VPAWP2

VERY IMPORTANT!

YOUR WALL PLENUM WILL WORK ONLY IF INSTALLED CORRECTLY. TAKE NOTICE TO INSTALL IT IN THE CORRECT ORIENTATION AS SHOWN IN THE ILLUSTRATIONS.

Step 1: Included Parts

There are two parts to a Wall Plenum:

A)1-Outside Assembly (Part A)

B)1-Inside Assembly (Part B)

45°	Drip		Part B
			Inside
Ledge		Part A	Plenum

Outside

Plenum

PART A CORRECT ORIENTATION:	PART B CORRECT ORIENTATION:
● LOUVER ATTACHMENT	● LARGE OPENING TO BOTTOM
FLANGES TOWARD THE	3/4" FLANGE TOWARD THE INSIDE
BUILDING OUTSIDE, 45°	OF THE BUILDING.
DRIP LEDGE AT THE BOTTOM.

Step 2: Field Supplied Parts:

Caulk, Attachment screws and Flashing are field supplied. Silicone caulk is recommended.

VPAWP1 adjusts for walls 5.5 - 8.0" thick. VPAWP2 adjusts for walls 8 - 14.0" thick.

Both installations are similar.

Flashing

Caulk

Header materials / wall studs

Shim

1" –3" Screws to attach the plenum assembly to the wall studs

920-069-04 (7/01)

Step 3: Measure and frame out the outside wall plenum opening

Measure your outside wall as shown in the illustration. Cut, frame, and square rough opening. The Wall plenum has a 3/4" break all the way around to cover the rough cut opening or required shim.

IMPORTANT: THE WALL PLENUM IS NOT

DESIGNED TO CARRY STRUCTURAL

LOADS. A PROPER HEADER OPENING

MUST BE BUILT INTO THE ROUGH

OPENING. THE PLENUM REQUIRES

FLASHING, SHIM AND CAULK FOR A

WEATHER-RESISTANT INSTALLATION.

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE

CONTRACTOR TO PROPERLY INSTALL

THE PLENUM AND MEET BUILDING

CODE REQUIREMENTS.

Step 4: Install Architectural Louver on the Outside Plenum

The VPAL2 Architectural Louver is best installed onto the Outside Plenum (Part A) prior

NOTE: to Wall Plenum installation. Louver installation is easier at this point, and it will help keep the Wall Plenum square during installation.

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