Amana AGK01 Installation Instruction

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Installation Instructions
To ensure that the unit operates safely and efficiently, it must be installed, operated and maintained according to these installation
and operating instructions and all local codes and ordinances or, in their absence, with the latest edition of the National Electric
Code. The proper installation of this unit is described in the following sections. Following the steps in the order presented should
ensure proper installation.
WARNING
T
O PREVENT PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH DUE TO
ELECTRICAL SHOCK, YOU MUST:
• 
M
AKE SURE THE ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES ARE INSTALLED ONLY 
IN THE
   PRE-DRILLED MOUNTING HOLES.
• 
M
AKE SURE THE ELECTRICAL WIRING IS NOT INSTALLED AND DOES NOT
   HANG BELOW THE PRE-DRILLED MOUNTING HOLES OR LIE IN THE UNIT
   BASE PAN.
SLEEVE STIFFENER AND REAR CLOSURE PANEL
REMOVAL
Before the chassis can be installed in the wall sleeve, the sleeve
stiffener and the rear closure panel must be removed.
1.
Remove the zigzag folded cardboard sleeve stiffener.
2.
Remove the rear closure panel by folding the four flaps.
3.
Grasping the top and bottom flanges of the rear closure panel
pull the entire panel out diagonally from one side.
DRAIN KIT INSTALLATION (Optional Accessory)
During normal reverse cycle heating operation, condensate water
will drain out of the rear of the wall sleeve. If this water is
objectionable, a drain kit should be installed. The drain kit has
provisions for draining the water from either the right or left side
of the sleeve externally or from the bottom of the sleeve inter-
nally. The drain kit must be installed before the outdoor grille is
installed. Refer to the Installation Instructions supplied with the
drain kit for a complete description of the installation procedure.
Sleeve 
Stiffener
Wall Sleeve with Stiffener
Rear Closure
Panel
Flaps
Stiffener Removal
Rear Enclosure Panel Removal