Keystone KSTAT14-2D Through The Wall Air Conditioner Instruction Manual
- June 17, 2024
- Keystone
Table of Contents
Keystone KSTAT14-2D Through The Wall Air Conditioner
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
- Read these instructions completely and carefully.
- IMPORTANT- Save these instructions for local inspectors’ use.
- 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 for future reference.
- Skill level- Installation of this appliance requires basic mechanical skills.
- Completion time- Approximately 1 hour.
- We recommend that two people install this product.
- Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.
- Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty.
- You MUST use all supplied parts and use proper installation procedures as described in these instructions when installing this air conditioner.
CAUTION
- Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
- Do not change the plug on the power cord of the air conditioner.
- Aluminum house wiring may present special problems- consult a qualified electrician.
- When handling the unit, be careful to avoid cuts from sharp metal edges and aluminum fins on the front and rear coils.
Do This First (for existing sleeve)
- Note that the air conditioner dimensions are: 24 inches wide, 14 inches high, and 18 inches deep(without front). Install the Air Conditioner according to these installation instructions to achieve the best performance.
- Save these installation instructions for future reference. NOTE: Do not use any screws other than those specified here.
Items in Kit
You may not need all the parts in the kit. Discard unused parts.
Name| Spec.| Qty
Tapered Spacer Blocks| 17 Long| 2
Centering/Support Blocks| 41/2 x31/2 x11/2| 4
Plastic Divider| 1 /8 x41/2 x141/2| 2
Stuffer Seal| 1 x11/2 x84| 1
Seal| 1 x11/2 x25| 3
Seal| 1 x11/2 x14| 2
Seal| 1 x3/8 x25| 3
Seal| 1 x3/8 x14| 2
Seal| 1 x3/4 x14| 2
Trim Frame(side legs)| | 2
Trim Frame(top & bottom legs)| | 2
Ground Wire(green)| | 1
To other Washer for grounding screw| | 2
Grounding Screw| | 1
Grille(plastic)| | 1
Grille Aluminum| | 1
Nuts(plastic)| | 4
Screw Washer| | 4
Screw| | 4
- NOTE: Save the Carton and these Installation Instructions for future reference.
- The carton is the best way to store units during winter, or when not in use.
How to Install
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Identify the wall-sleeve brand for your installation, from the chart below.
- NOTE: All wall sleeves used to mount the new Air Conditioner must be in sound structural condition and have a rear grille that securely attaches to the sleeve or a rear flange that serves as a stop for the Air Conditioner.
- CAUTION: When the installation is complete, the replacement unit MUST have a rearward slope as shown.
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Remove the old Air Conditioner from the wall sleeve and prepare the wall sleeve as follows:
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Clean interior (do not disturb seals).
Wall sleeves must be securely fastened to the wall before installing the Air Conditioner. -
Drive more nails or screws through a sleeve, into the wall, if needed.
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Repair paint if needed.
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If not existing, drill a 1/8 clearance hole for the grounding screw through the left side of the wall sleeve, in a clear area about 3 inches maximum back from front edge of the sleeve, using the grounding screw and toothed washer. Pull the loose end of the ground wire out front of the sleeve, and temporarily bend it down and around the lower edge of the sleeve. This ground wire will later be attached to the frame of the air conditioner once it is installed.
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Prepare the wall sleeve for installation of the new unit per the following Brand instructions.
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Emerson 15 Deep
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Fedders 193 / 4 Deep
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Fedders or Friedrich 16 3 / 4 Deep
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General Electric/Hotpoint 16 7 / 8 Deep
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Sears or Carrier(51S Series) 18 5 / 8 Deep
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Whirlpool 171 / 8 Deep
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Whirlpool 23 Deep
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White-Westinghouse / 16 +17 1 / 2 Deep
IMPORTANT
- This unit’s increased performance characteristics result from having two rear air intakes.
- These installation instructions must be followed so your unit can operate at maximum efficiency.
- If this is an existing sleeve, and there is an existing rear grille, it needs to be replaced by one that has been shipped with the unit in the accessory kit.
FOR INCREASED EFFICIENCY, UTILIZE THE PROVIDED LOUVERED REAR PANEL
Installation of new grille provided with unit
- Remove the existing grille.
- Place the grille included with the new air conditioner towards the rear of the sleeve.
- Mark through the hole positions.
- Drill through the sleeve flanges with a 1/8 drill bit.
- Attached is the new grille with self-threading screws and washers.
- The grill e must be placed exactly as shown below.
- Most decorative exterior grilles may be left in place as long as the proper interior air-direction grille is installed.
Wall Sleeve Brands:
- Emerson 15 Deep
- Remove the existing rear grille as shown on this manual and replace it with the provided louvered rear panel. Install as shown here.
- NOTE: You may need to drill holes in the flange of the existing sleeve to match the new rear grille.
- Attach(1)1 x3/8 25 long seal in the center at the top of the sleeve. Remove the backing paper and press into position.
- Attach the (2) 1 x3/8 x14 long seals to the left and right sides of the sleeve.
- Cut (2) 1 x3/8 x25 long seals to 14 long, and attach them to the vertical sections of the rear grille as shown.
- Attach (2)4 x3 x1 centering/support blocks one on each side wall. Place in the center of the side wall with the tapered end facing the opening.
- Gently slide the unit into the sleeve.
- Before sliding back, remove 2nd screw from the front on the left side of the unit.
- Remove the plastic washer from the screw.
- Screw and attach the other end of the ground wire to the unit as shown in the picture. Make sure that the toothed washer is against the cabinet.
- Slide the unit completely to the rear to ensure a good seal, making sure the ground wire does not become tangled.
- Seal & Frame the unit as described on.
- If you have difficulty with mounting the grill to the sleeve, follow the instructions for direct mounting.
#2 Fedders 19 Deep
- Remove the existing rear grille as shown on this manual and replace it with the provided louvered rear panel. Install as shown here.
- NOTE: You may need to drill holes in the flange of the existing sleeve to match the new rear grille.
- Attach(2)4 x3 x1 centering/support blocks one on each side wall. Place in the center of the side wall with the tapered end facing the opening.
- Cut (2) 17 Tapered Spacer Blocks as shown below into two pieces.
- The 4 section is placed in front of the rib on base with the tapered end facing the back of the sleeve. The remaining portion will be placed behind the rib again sloping toward the rear of the sleeve. This helps induce a rearward slope on the unit.
- Attach (1)1 x3/8 x25 long seal in the center at the top of the sleeve. Remove the backing paper and press into position.
- Attach (2) 1 x3/8 x14 seals to the left and right sides of the sleeve.
- Cut (2) 1 x3/8 x25 long seals to 14 long and attach it to the vertical sections of the rear grille as shown.
- Gently slide unit into sleeve.
- Before sliding all-the-way back, remove 2nd screw from front on left side of unit.
- Remove the plastic washer from the screw.
- Screw and attach the other end of the ground wire to the unit as shown in picture. Make sure that the toothed washer is against the cabinet.
- Slide the unit completely to the rear to ensure a good seal, making sure the ground wire does not become tangled.
- Seal & Frame the unit as described on.
- If you have difficulty with mounting the grill to the sleeve, follow the instructions for direct mounting on.
#3 Fedders or Friedrich 16 Deep
- Remove existing rear grille as shown on of this manual and replace with provided louvered rear panel. Install as shown here.
- NOTE: You may need to drill holes in flange of existing sleeve to match new rear grille.
- Attach(2)4 x3 x1 centering/support blocks one on each side wall. Place in center of side wall with the tapered end facing the opening.
- Cut (2) 17 Tapered Spacer Blocks as shown below into three pieces.
- The 2 section is placed in front of the rib on base with the tapered end facing the back of the sleeve. Cut the remaining portion to 12 and placed behind the rib again sloping toward the rear of the sleeve. This helps induce a rearward slope on the unit.
- Attach (1)1 x3/8 x25 long seal in the center at the top of the sleeve. Remove the backing paper and press into position.
- Attach (2) 1 x3/8 x14 seals to the left and right sides of the sleeve.
- Cut (2) 1 x3/8 x25 long seals to 14 long and attach it to the vertical sections of the rear grille as shown.
- Gently slide unit into sleeve.
- Before sliding all-the-way back, remove 2nd screw from front on left side of unit.
- Remove the plastic washer from the screw.
- Screw and attach the other end of the ground wire to the unit as shown in picture. Make sure that the toothed washer is against the cabinet.
- Slide the unit completely to the rear to ensure a good seal, making sure the ground wire does not become tangled.
- Seal & Frame the unit as described on.
- If you have difficulty with mounting the grill to the sleeve, follow the instructions for direct mounting on.
#4 General Electra/Hotpoint 16 Deep
- Remove existing rear grille as shown on of this manual and replace with provided louvered rear panel. Install as shown here.
- NOTE: You may need to drill holes in flange of existing sleeve to match new rear grille.
- Cut (2) 17 Tapered Spacer Blocks as shown below into two pieces.
- Install 13 section as shown with the tapered end from the back of the sleeve. This helps induce a rearward slop on the unit.
- Attach (1)1 x3/8 x25 long seal in the center at the top of the sleeve. Remove the backing paper and press into position.
- Attach (2) 1 x3/8 x14 seals to the left and right sides of the sleeve.
- Cut (2) 1 x3/8 x25 long seals to 14 long and attach it to the vertical sections of the rear grille as shown.
- Center unit and gently slide unit into sleeve.
- Before sliding all-the-way back, remove 2nd screw from front on left side of unit.
- Remove the plastic washer from the screw.
- Screw and attach the other end of the ground wire to the unit as shown in picture. Make sure that the toothed washer is against the cabinet.
- Slide the unit completely to the rear to ensure a good seal, making sure the ground wire does not become tangled.
- Seal & Frame the unit as described on.
- If you have difficulty with mounting the grill to the sleeve, follow the instructions for direct mounting on.
#5 Sears or Carrier 51S Series ( 18 Deep)
- Remove existing rear grille as shown on of this manual and replace with provided louvered rear panel. Install as shown here.
- NOTE: You may need to drill holes in flange of existing sleeve to match new rear grille.
- Install (2) tapered spacer blocks to the floor of the sleeve as shown. This helps induce a rearward slop on the unit.
- Install as shown with the tapered end 1/2 from the back of the sleeve. This helps induce a rearward slop on the unit.
- Attach (1)1 x3/8 x25 long seal in the center at the top of the sleeve. Remove the backing paper and press into position.
- Attach (2) 1 x3/8 x14 seals to the left and right sides of the sleeve.
- Cut (2) 1 x3/8 x25 long seals to 14 long and attach it to the vertical sections of the rear grille as shown.
- Center unit and gently slide unit into sleeve.
- Before sliding all-the-way back, remove 2nd screw from front on left side of unit.
- Remove the plastic washer from the screw.
- Screw and attach the other end of the ground wire to the unit as shown in picture. Make sure that the toothed washer is against the cabinet.
- Slide the unit completely to the rear to ensure a good seal, making sure the ground wire does not become tangled.
- Seal & Frame the unit as described on.
- If you have difficulty with mounting the grill to the sleeve, follow the instructions for direct mounting on.
#6 Whirlpool 171/8 Deep
- Remove existing rear grille as shown on of this manual and replace with provided louvered rear panel. Install as shown here.
- NOTE: You may need to drill holes in flange of existing sleeve to match new rear grille.
- Install (2) tapered spacer blocks to the floor of the sleeve as shown. This helps induce a rearward slop on the unit.
- Install as shown with the tapered end 1/2 from the back of the sleeve. This helps induce a rearward slop on the unit.
- Attach (1)1 x3/8 x25 long seal in the center at the top of the sleeve. Remove the backing paper and press into position.
- Attach (2) 1 x3/8 x14 seals to the left and right sides of the sleeve.
- Cut (2) 1 x3/8 x25 long seals to 14 long and attach it to the vertical sections of the rear grille as shown.
- Center unit and gently slide unit into sleeve.
- Before sliding all-the-way back, remove 2nd screw from front on left side of unit.
- Remove the plastic washer from the screw.
- Screw and attach the other end of the ground wire to the unit as shown in picture. Make sure that the toothed washer is against the cabinet.
- Slide the unit completely to the rear to ensure a good seal, making sure the ground wire does not become tangled.
- Seal & Frame the unit as described on.
- If you have difficulty with mounting the grill to the sleeve, follow the instructions for direct mounting on.
#6 Whirlpool 171/8 Deep
- Remove existing rear grille as shown on of this manual and replace with provided louvered rear panel. Install as shown here.
- NOTE: You may need to drill holes in flange of existing sleeve to match new rear grille.
- Cut (2) 17 Tapered Spacer Blocks as shown below into two pieces.
- Install 13 section to the floor of the sleeve as shown. This helps induce a rearward slop on the unit.
- Attach (1)1 x3/8 x25 long seal in the center at the top of the sleeve. Remove the backing paper and press into position.
- Attach (2) 1 x3/8 x14 seals to the left and right sides of the sleeve.
- Cut (2) 1 x3/8 x25 long seals to 14 long and attach it to the vertical sections of the rear grille as shown.
- Center unit and gently slide unit into sleeve.
- Before sliding all-the-way back, remove 2nd screw from front on left side of unit.
- Remove the plastic washer from the screw.
- Screw and attach the other end of the ground wire to the unit as shown in picture. Make sure that the toothed washer is against the cabinet.
- Slide the unit completely to the rear to ensure a good seal, making sure the ground wire does not become tangled.
- Seal & Frame the unit as described on.
- If you have difficulty with mounting the grill to the sleeve, follow the instructions for direct mounting on.
#7 Whirlpool ( 23 Deep)
- Remove existing rear grille as shown on of this manual and replace with provided louvered rear panel. Install as shown here.
- NOTE: You may need to drill holes in flange of existing sleeve to match new rear grille.
- Because of the increased unit depth, first try dry fitting using the method described below:
- Place (2) 1 x11/2 x14 seals against each side.
- Gently slide unit in and check if amount extend-ing from the sleeve is sufficient once the trim frame is attached.
- If position is Ok, remove unit and proceed to the next step. If not go to step 9.
- Attach (1)1 x11/2 x25 long seal in the center at the top of the sleeve. Remove the backing paper and press into position.
- Attach (2) 1 x11/2 x14 seals to the left and right sides of the sleeve.
- Cut (2) 1 x x25 long seals to 14 long and attach to the vertical sections of the grille as shown.
- Attach the tapered spacer blocks to the floor of the sleeve. Now go to step 15.
- Use these next steps if the unit requires extra extension into the room.
- Attach 1 x x14 long seal over the solid vertical portion of the rear grille.
- Attach (2) 4 x3 x1 foam blocks with the slot overlapping the seal above.
- Install the divider into the slots of the foam blocks. You may need to trim the length to size.
- Repeat steps 9-11 for the other vertical shown portion of the grille as shown in the picture.
- Attach (2) 1 x1 x14 seals along the sides of the sleeve again making sure all seals are flush.
- Cut the 1 x1 x25 seal to fit the top of the sleeve. The pieces must be fitted flush to the edge of the divider.
- Center unit and gently slide unit into sleeve.
- Before sliding all-the-way back, remove 1st screw from front on left side of unit.
- Remove the plastic washer from the screw.
- Screw and attach the other end of the ground wire to the unit as shown in picture. Make sure that the toothed washer is against the cabinet.
- Slide the unit completely to the rear to ensure a good seal, making sure the ground wire does not become tangled.
- Seal & Frame the unit as described on.
- If you have difficulty with mounting the grill to the sleeve, follow the instructions for direct mounting on.
#8 White Westinghouse/Frigidaire/Carrier 52F Series ( 16 +171/2Deep)
- Remove existing rear grille as shown on of this manual and replace with provided louvered rear panel. Install as shown here.
- NOTE: You may need to drill holes in flange of existing sleeve to match new rear grille.
- Attach (1)1 x3/8 x25 long seal in the center at the top of the sleeve. Remove the backing paper and press into position.
- Attach (2) 1 x3/8 x14 seals to the left and right sides of the sleeve.
- Attach (2) 1 x3/4 x14 long seals vertically 4.5 from the left side of the sleeve .Attach the other 1 x3/4 x14 long seal 4 from the right side of the sleeve.
- Center unit and gently slide unit into sleeve.
- Before sliding all-the-way back, remove 2nd screw from front on left side of unit.
- Remove the plastic washer from the screw.
- Screw and attach the other end of the ground wire to the unit as shown in picture. Make sure that the toothed washer is against the cabinet.
- Slide the unit completely to the rear to ensure a good seal, making sure the ground wire does not become tangled.
- Seal & Frame the unit as described on.
- If you have difficulty with mounting the grill to the sleeve, follow the instructions for direct mounting on.
#9 White Westinghouse or Frigidaire ( 22 Deep)
- Remove existing rear grille as shown on of this manual and replace it with the provided louvered rear panel. Install as shown here.
- NOTE: You may need to drill holes in flange of the existing sleeve to match the new rear grille.
- Because of the increased unit depth, first try dry fitting using the method described below:
- Place (2) 1 x11/2 x14 seals against each side.
- Gently slide unit in and check if amount extend-ing from the sleeve is sufficient once the trim frame is attached.
- If position is Ok, remove unit and proceed to the next step. If not go to step 8.
- Attach (1)1 x11/2 x15 long seal to the left and right sides of the sleeve.
- Cut (1) 1″ x142″ x25″long seal to 14″ long and attach it vertically to the rear grill 4.5″ from the left side repeat and attach 4″ from the right side.
- Attach(1) 1 ” x1%” x25″ long seal in the center at the top of the sleeve. Remove the backing paper and press into position. Proceed to step 14.
- Use these next steps if the unit requires extra extension into the room
- Attach 1″ x4″x14″ long seal over the solid vertical portion of the rear grille.
- Attach (2) 444 x37 x 1%foam blocks with the slot overlapping the seal above.
- Install the divider into the slots of the foam blocks. You may need to trim the length to size.
- Repeat steps 8-10 for the other vertical shown
- Attach (2 he rile 145he as alone tie sides of the sleeve again making sure all seals are flush.
- Cut the 1″ x1/2 x25″seal to fit the top of the sleeve. The pieces must be fitted flush to the edge of the divider.
- Center unit and gently slide unit into sleeve.
- Before sliding all-the-way back, remove 1st screw from front on left side of unit.
- Remove the plastic washer from the screw.
- Screw and attach the other end of the ground wire to the unit as shown in picture. Make sure that the toothed washer is against the cabinet.
- Slide the unit completely to the rear to ensure a good seal, making sure the ground wire does not become tangled.
- Seal & Frame the unit as described on.
- If you have difficulty with mounting the grill to the sleeve, follow the instructions for direct mounting on.
Direct Unit Mounting:
- The previous directions are the preferable way to mount the new rear grill.
- The units performance is slightly better and the possibility of draughts is reduced.
- As a last resort, direct mounting of the grille to the unit can be considered.
- Note: The grille must be installed prior to inserting the unit into the sleeve.
- Attach the 2 seal pieces (1 X3/8 X14 ) as shown in Fig. 1.
- Position the grille over the rear of the unit making sure that:
- a. The double set of screw holes are at the bottom.
- b. The fins of the grill are pointed away from the unit.
- Align the top of the grille with the top of the unit. The overhang on each side is equal.
- If the unit has not been pre-drilled (some models), carefully drill 4-1/8 holes through the grille and into the side flange of the unit approximately 11/2 to 2 from the top and bottom as in Fig. 2, 3 .
- (Be careful not to drill into the copper heat exchanger coils.)
- Install 4 – #8 self tapping screws to affix the grille to the unit.
- Insert the unit into the sleeve.
FINISHING INSTALLATION:
- Install the 1 x11/2 x84 long stuffer-seal between the wall-sleeve and the unit. A flat-bladed screwdriver or putty knife is recommended.
- Assemble the trim frame by inserting top and bottom pieces into side pieces and snapping into place.
- Pull cord through trim frame then slide over unit until flush with wall.
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