Amana PTAC APTK Series Wall Sleeve Instruction Manual
- October 30, 2023
- Amana
Table of Contents
Amana PTAC APTK Series Wall Sleeve Instruction Manual
KIT ACCESSORIES
DRAIN KIT
An indoor/outdoor drain kit is available as an accessory item. When a drain
kit is to be installed, do so before installing the wall sleeve in the wall.
See the drain kit for actual installation instructions.
SUBBASE, LEVELING LEGS, MAIN DUCT, AND HYDRONIC HEAT KITS
Installation of these kits requires drilling of mounting holes on both sides
of the wall sleeve. The minimum required clearance distance between the wall
sleeve and wall is shown in Table 1. 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 kit installation
instructions are included with the accessory kits.
MINIMUM CLEARANCES AND PROJECTIONS
OPTION| MINIMUM CLEARANCES| MINIMUM PROJECTION
A (Figure 2)| B (Figure 3)| C (Figure 4)
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
Leveling Legs Kit| 3| 75| 3| 75| 2| 50
Duct Kit| 3| 75| 0| 0| 2 3/8| 35
Hydronic Heat Kit “A Series”| 9| 230| 0 to 3 1/43| 0 to 853| 32| 752
Hydronic Heat Kit “J Series”| 6| 150| 0| 0| 2 1/2| 65
Drain Kit| 3| 75| ‘01| ‘01| 0| 0
Hardwire Kit| 3| 75| 1 1/4| 30| 0| 0
PRE-INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
Before proceeding with the sleeve installation, ensure the following guidelines for locating the wall opening and sleeve are met:
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The wall opening must be the correct size. See Figure 1 for wall sleeve dimensions and Figure 2 for minimum wall opening size.
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The wall sleeve will need to be installed with minimum clearances to the floor and adjacent walls. Minimum projections of the sleeve into and out of the room will also have to be met. See Figures 3 and 4 as well as Table 1 for details.
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If installed in a concrete or masonry wall, a lintel must be provided in the wall opening for support. Do not use the wall sleeve as a lintel. See Figure 5 for a typical lintel construction.
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When installed in the opening, the wall sleeve must be horizontally level from side to side and pitched (one quarter bubble in the sight glass) to the outside. DO NOT SLOPE THE WALL SLEEVE TOWARD THE ROOM. (Figure 5)
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The installer must determine and supply the mounting bolts and/or screws to attach the wall sleeve to the sides of the wall opening. Make sure the wall opening is adequate for strong support.
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The installer must provide adequate sealing and insulation around the sleeve after it is installed. See Figure 6 for one of many types of constructions.
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If used, a 208/230-volt wall receptacle must be located within 58 inches of the lower right sleeve corner. Extension cords must not be used with the unit. See the note on Figure 1.
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For installations in walls deeper than 13-7/8 inches, special care is necessary to prevent problems with rain water, condensate drainage and intake/discharge air. Under these circumstances, careful job site analysis and precautions are required. You must consult with your Sales Representative and receive approval before attempting such installations.
OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE PANEL REMOVAL
The sleeve stiffener must be taken out before the enclosure panel can be
removed from the sleeve.
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Remove the zig-zag folded cardboard sleeve stiffener (Figure 7).
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Remove the rear closure panel by folding the four flaps as indicated in Figure 8.
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Grasping the top and bottom flanges of the rear closure panel as shown in Figure 9 , the entire panel is pulled out diagonally from one side.
Install the wall sleeve condenser air grille by using the screws and holes provided. (See the Installation Instructions provided for the grille kits.)
WALL SLEEVE INSTALLATION
After the wall opening is checked and approved for location, size, and clearances, complete the following to install the wall sleeve.
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Remove the outside enclosure panel from the wall sleeve.
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Slide the wall sleeve into the wall opening. Do not distort the cabinet shape to fit the wall opening; the unit chassis must fit snugly and uniformly into the wall sleeve.
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Locate the sleeve within the range of minimum projections, as shown in Figures 3 and 4, so both sides are at least the minimum projection from the wall.
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Check the level of the wall sleeve. For proper drainage, the sleeve should be level from side to side and one-quarter bubble in the sight glass sloping to the outside.
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Two holes will need to be drilled in both sides of the wall sleeve for mounting into the wall. Drill holes of proper size and in the proper location so the screwswill engage into strong supporting members of the wall. DO NOT DRILL THROUGH BOTTOM OF SLEEVE. Figure 10 shows possible fastening methods.
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Check the level of the wall sleeve and adjust if necessary.
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Caulk or seal around the outside of the entire sleeve.
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If the unit chassis will not be installed immediately, replace the enclosure panel on the outside opening of the sleeve. This will prevent weather damage to the building interior.
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Recycle or dispose of packaging materials per local codes.