GE RAVWP12 Installation Guide
Installation instructions RAVWP6 – 6 ” depth
for your new wall plenum RAVWP8 – 8 ” depth
RAVWP12 – 12” depth
RAVWP15 – 15” depth
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.
YOUR WALL PLENUM WILL ONLY WORK IF INSTALLED CORRECTLY. MAKE SURE TO INSTALL IT
IN THE CORRECT ORIENTATION AS SHOWN IN THE ILLUSTRATIONS.
Tools Needed (depending on installation)
• Ruler or tape measure • Level
• Screwdriver • Drill
• Hammer • Saw
• Pencil
Installation
Overview
Architectural
Louver
Parts Needed
• Flashing • Shims
• Caulk (silicone)
• Heading and framing materials
• Attachment screws (6) plenum to wall
Proper header for
structural support.
Apply proper caulking
and flashing.
NOTE: The plenum has
a wax cardboard weather
cover. Do not remove this
cover until ready to install
the architectural louver.
Properly square
and level plenum.
Exterior/
Outside Wall
Insulating Foam Strips
• Top and bottom (2)
• Sides (2)
(cut to match depth of plenum
exposed in the interior closet)
Wall Plenum
RAVWP6 – 6” D x 19¾” W x 32” H
RAVWP8 – 8” D x 19¾” W x 32” H
RAVWP12 – 12” D x 19¾” W x 32” H
RAVWP15 – 15” D x 19¾” W x 32” H
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Case
Pub No. 31-60912-1 07-10 GE
Step 1
Measure, cut and frame out the wall plenum
opening
• Measure and mark on the inside of the external
closet wall the plenum cutout dimensions as
shown below.
External
wall
Step 2
Install the plenum
1. Before caulking and permanent attachment,
place the plenum into the cutout hole and check
for fit and level.
20”
32¼”
Inside closet,
looking out through
wall plenum rough cutout
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 weatherresistant installation.
NOTE: It is the responsibility of the installer to
properly install the plenum and meet building
code requirements.
2. Insert the plenum into the cutout opening with
1/4” minimum protruding from the external wall.
Side view
1/4” min.
Outside
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Step 2
Install the plenum (cont.)
3. Attach the sides of the plenum to the wall studs
using 6 screws. Use 3 screws on each side.
Do not use screws in the plenum top or bottom.
Step 3
Install the insulating foam strips
1. Measure and cut the shorter (top and bottom)
foam strips to match the depth of the plenum
that is exposed in the interior wall.
NOTE: Pilot holes may need to be drilled through the
plenum and into the frame.
2. Peel off the backing and apply the foam strips to
the top and bottom of the plenum along the front
edges and against the interior walls.
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