Patent ID: 6418621
Filing Date: 2002-07-16
Classification: F24F,Y10T

Abstract:
A method of preparing a sleeve for installation of an air conditioning unit within a sleeve, the sleeve having a sleeve wall with a flange extending about the sleeve wall's periphery, the flange having a side with a front surface, a rear surface, an inner wall and an outer wall, the method comprising the steps of:providing a C-bracket having a first leg, a second leg and a connecting leg connecting the first leg with the second leg; positioning the C-bracket about the side of the flange such that the first leg abuts the front surface, and the second leg abuts the rear surface; providing a J-bracket having a first extension, a second extension and a joining extension joining the first extension with the second extension; positioning the J-bracket about the C-bracket such that the first extension abuts the connecting leg and the second extension abuts the outer wall; and securing the J-bracket to the flange.