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XC16 SERIES
IMPORTANT
Unit Stabilizer Bracket Use (field−provided):
Always use stabilizers when unit is raised above the
factory height. (Elevated units could become
unstable in gusty wind conditions).
Stabilizers may be used on factory height units
when mounted on unstable an uneven surface.
With unit positioned at installation site, remove two side
louvered panels to expose the unit base pan. Install the
brackets as illustrated in figure 11 using conventional
practices; replace the panels after installation is complete.
ROOF MOUNTING
Install unit at a minimum of four inches above the surface
of the roof. Care must be taken to ensure weight of unit is
properly distributed over roof joists and rafters. Either
redwood or steel supports are recommended.
Removing and Installing Panels
REMOVING PANELS
Remove the louvered panels as follows:
DETAIL A
Detail C
DETAIL B
ROTATE IN THIS DIRECTION;
THEN DOWN TO REMOVE
PANEL
SCREW
HOLES
LIP
IMPORTANT! DO NOT ALLOW PANELS TO HANG ON UNIT BY TOP TAB. TAB IS
FOR ALIGNMENT AND NOT DESIGNED TO SUPPORT WEIGHT OF PANEL.
Figure 12. Removing/Installing Louvered
Panels (Details A, B and C)
PANEL SHOWN SLIGHTLY ROTATED TO ALLOW TOP TAB TO EXIT (OR
ENTER) TOP SLOT FOR REMOVING (OR INSTALLING) PANEL.
1. Remove two screws, allowing the panel to swing open
slightly as illustrated in figure 12.
CAUTION
To prevent personal injury, or damage to panels,
unit or structure, be sure to observe the following:
While installing or servicing this unit, carefully stow
all removed panels out of the way, so that the panels
will not cause injury to personnel, nor cause
damage to objects or structures nearby, nor will the
panels be subjected to damage (e.g., being bent or
scratched).
While handling or stowing the panels, consider any
weather conditions, especially windy conditions,
that may cause panels to be blown around and
battered.
NOTE − Hold the panel firmly throughout this procedure
2. Rotate bottom corner of panel away from hinge corner
post until lower three tabs clear the slots as illustrated
in figure 12, detail B.
3. Move panel down until lip of upper tab clears the top
slot in corner post as illustrated in figure 12, detail A.
INSTALLING PANEL
Install the louvered panels as follows:
MAINTAIN MINIMUM PANEL ANGLE (AS CLOSE TO PARALLEL WITH THE UNIT
AS POSSIBLE) WHILE INSTALLING PANEL.
PREFERRED ANGLE
FOR INSTALLATION
ANGLE MAY BE TOO
EXTREME
HOLD DOOR FIRMLY TO THE HINGED
SIDE TO MAINTAIN
FULLY−ENGAGED TABS
Figure 13. Removing/Installing Louvered
Panels (Detail D)
1. Position the panel almost parallel with the unit as
illustrated in figure 13, detail D with the screw side as
close to the unit as possible.
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