Friedrich VPAWP1-8, VPAWP1-14 Installation Instruction
Models VPAWP1-8 / VPAWP1-14
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.
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.
ALWAYS FOLLOW LOCAL AND NATIONAL CODES FOR PROPER INSTALLATION.
There are two parts to a Wall Plenum:
A) 1-Outside Assembly (Part A)
B) 1-Inside Assembly (Part B)
45° Drip
Ledge
Part A Out-
side Plenum
PART A CORRECT ORIENTATION:
● LOUVER ATTACHMENT
FLANGES TOWARD THE BUILDING OUTSIDE, 45°
DRIP LEDGE AT THE BOTTOM.
PART B CORRECT ORIENTATION:
● LARGE OPENING TO BOTTOM
3/4" FLANGE TOWARD THE INSIDE
OF THE BUILDING.
Part B
Inside
Plenum
Step 2: Field Supplied Parts:Step 1: Included Parts
Caulk, Attachment screws and Flashing
are fi eld supplied. Silicone caulk is
recommended.
VPAWP1-8 adjusts for walls 5.5 - 8.0" thick.
VPAWP1-14 adjusts for walls 8 - 14.0" thick.
Both installations are similar.
Flashing
Caulk
Shim
Header materials /
wall studs
1" –3" Screws to attach
the plenum assembly
to the wall studs
920-069-06 (5-06)
Step 3: Measure and frame out the outside wall plenum opening
IMPORTANT Determine what model of Vert-I-Pak is to be installed. All 9000, 12000 and 18000 btuh units
must follow the dimensions in Figure A. All 24000 btuh units must follow the dimensions in Figure B.
FIGURE A 9000 / 12000 / 18000 BTU/h
The plenum cut out dimensions are 24 5/8" wide
x 30 7/8" high. The bottom of the rough in opening must be 3/4" from the surface the unit will sit
on.
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.
24
5
/
3
/4"
Floor to top
of frame
8
"
307/8"
FIGURE B 24000 BTU/h
The plenum cut out dimensions are 24 5/8"
wide x 30 7/8" high. The bottom of the
rough in opening must be 1 1/2" from the
surface the unit will sit on.
24
5
/
8
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.
"
307/8"
11/2"
Floor to top
of frame
3" hole in platform for
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Step 4: Install Architectural Louver on the Outside Plenum
NOTE The VPAL2 Architectural
Louver is best installed onto the
Outside Plenum (Part A) prior to
Wall Plenum installation. Louver
installation is easier at this point,
and it will help keep the Wall Plenum square during installation.
Step 5: Plenum Installation
Note Proper header and wall penetration must conform to all national and local building codes.
Caulk all 8 fl ange
corners and unused holes
Inside Wall Plenum (Part B)
Proper
Flashing
Proper
Caulking
Architectural louver VPAL2
mounted on the outside
wall plenum (Part A)
Proper Header
Outside
Wall
Install anchor screws approximately
four inches from the top and
bottom of the plenum. Do not make
penetration through the top or
bottom of the plenum
Proper Caulking
Proper Flashing
After the rough cut opening is prepared, you are ready to assemble the two wall plenum parts. Before
caulking and permanent attachment, dry fi t the outside plenum into the rough opening and check for fi t
and level. Caulk (silicone recommended ) the parts well and insert them into the wall as shown.
A) Apply caulk and insert Outside Part A into the hole.
B) Apply caulk and insert Inside Part B into Part A. Be sure that Part A does not back out of the wall hole.
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