Window Requirements; Prepare The Air Conditioner - GE AHE18 Manual Del Propietario Y Instrucciones De Instalación

Installation Instructions

1. WINDOW REQUIREMENTS

• These instructions are for a standard
double-hung window. You will need to
modify them for other types of windows.
CAUTION
you have a window without a sill, you must order
accessory kit RAK87 to properly install this air
conditioner. Call 877.959.8688 or visit
GEApplianceparts.com.
• The air conditioner can be installed without
the accordion panels if needed to fit in a
narrow window. See the window opening
dimensions.
• All supporting parts must be secured to firm
wood, masonry or metal.
• The electrical outlet must be within reach of
the power cord.
(With accordion panels)
2. STORM WINDOW REQUIREMENTS
A storm window frame will not allow the air
conditioner to tilt toward the outside, and will
this, attach a piece of wood to the sill.
WOOD PIECES
WIDTH: 2
LENGTH: Long enough to fit inside the
window frame.
THICKNESS: To determine the thickness,
place a piece of wood on the sill to make it
than the top of the storm window
frame or the vinyl frame.
Attach securely with nails or screws provided
by the installer.
than storm
window
frame
Storm window
frame
10
If the sill support bolts do not
contact the window sill, or if
than vinyl frame
(on some windows)
Sill
Vinyl frame

3. PREPARE THE AIR CONDITIONER

Pull down the front panel and remove the
A.
filter. Remove the front panel by lifting up at
an angle.
Remove the four front screws. Save them for
B.
reinstalling the front housing.
Grasp the lower corners of the grille while
C.
pressing in on the case sides with your finger
tips. Pull out to release and lift it up.
NOTE: Do not pull the bottom edge toward
tabs of the grille.
When the front grille is removed the control
D.
panel will still be attached by a harness.
Turn the grille around so you can see the
back side of the grille. Remove the 2 screws
to separate the control panel housing from
screws. You will need them later in the
installation.
Wood
Remove Screws
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