GE RAK7022 Data Sheet

Installation instructions

for your new

RAK7022

Transition duct adapter

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.

Tools Needed

• Phillips head screwdriver • Center punch

• Drill and 1/4” bit • Hammer

• 1/4” and 5/16” Nut drivers

Parts Included

• Transition duct assembly

• Metal seal strip

• Foam gaskets (2)

• Metal clips (2)

• Thumb screws (2)

Important Notes

• This instruction describes how to modify an

existing GE duct adapter to be used with the
new rounded room cabinet front (AZ22 and AZ32
series).

STEP 1
Removal of the chassis from the case

1. Disconnect the power to the unit.

2. For AZC or AZR series:
a. Remove room cabinet front.
b. Remove the three screws securing the

transition duct to the bottom of the lateral
duct adapter.

c. Carefully slide the transition duct forward

and remove (see illustration in next step).

3. For AZ21 or AZ31 series:
a. Remove the two thumb screws securing the

transition duct to the bottom of the lateral
duct adapter.

b. Carefully slide the transition duct forward and

remove.

c. Remove room cabinet front.

61⁄2”

73⁄32”

4. The old transition duct, the three screws (if used)
and any gaskets used to seal the old transition
duct to the chassis will not be needed for the new
installation but should be kept for possible reuse
of the old chassis in this installation location.

5. Remove the chassis-to-case screws (two on each
end) and carefully slide the chassis from the case.

Lateral duct adapter

Transition duct

Pub No. 30-7787-2 08-10 GE

STEP 2
Thumb screw hole location

(This step is necessary only if thumb screws were
not previously used.)

1. Slide the new transition duct into place. Push it all
the way in until it stops. Make sure the transition
duct is straight and not “cocked” relative to the
lateral duct adapter.

Transition duct

STEP 3
Chassis modification and installation

1. Remove the room cabinet front from the new
chassis by pulling out at the bottom to release it.
Lift it up to clear the rail along the chassis top.

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2. Slide the chassis into the case and secure with
four screws through the chassis flange holes.

NOTE: The lateral duct adapter and mounting
brackets are omitted for clarity.

2. Center punch the transition duct mounting screw
hole locations into the lateral duct adapter.
Use the holes in the flanges at each end of the
transition duct as a template. Make sure that
the transition duct is all the way back when the
center punch impressions are made.

Lateral duct

adapter

Metal clip

(flat side

down)

3. Remove the transition duct and drill two 1/4”
diameter holes at the center punch locations.
Slide the metal clips onto the flanges at these
holes as shown in the illustration.

Wall case

3. Test fit seals as described below before removing
paper backing.

4. Remove paper backing from each seal and place
as shown. Seal at right side should be located
towards left side of metal flange. It should be
flush with the top rear and extend over the lower
edge of flange. Seal at left side should be located
towards the right side of the metal flange. It
should be flush with the top rear and extend over
the lower edge of flange (as shown in illustration).
Be sure both seals are pressed into place on
the metal flanges (seals should be as close as
possible to screen without overlapping onto it).

Foam gasket