Storm Window Applications; Operation - Carrier KC Serie Manual Del Propietário

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11. Pull out the expanding side shutters from the
sides of the air conditioner. The panels should
expand to cover the entire width of the window.
There is a hole provided in the top end of each side
shutter which is used to secure the panels to the
window. There is a tab on the bottom of the side
shutter provided to secure the side shutter to the
window sill. With the wing panels expanded,
mark the drilling locations on the sides of the win-
dow frame and sill (through the holes in the pan-
els). See Fig. 9.
12. Drill the holes marked in Step 11 with
bit. With the wing panels expanded, secure the
wing panels with two
side). See Fig. 9.
13. Cut thick foam seal (provided) to fit the length of
the window. Insert the foam seal between the top
of the lower window sash and the window panes of
the upper window. See Fig. 9. Make sure there is
a firm fit to prevent air leakage between the win-
dows. This also prevents insects from entering
through the window.
14. Plug in the unit.
3/4" SCREW
3/4"
SCREW
3/8" SCREW
FIGURE 9 — SECURE AIR CONDITIONER
TO WINDOW

STORM WINDOW APPLICATIONS

If the window is blocked by a storm window frame and
the storm window frame cannot be removed, a mount-
ing board (field provided) will need to be added to the
window sill. The air conditioner needs to be pitched
downward to the back in order for condensate to drain
properly. The frame of the storm window (or any other
obstruction) must be at least
window sill. If the storm window frame is not at least
/ -in. below the window sill, then a mounting board
3
4
will need to be added to raise the height of the window
/ -in. drill
1
8
/ -in. screws provided (each
3
4
FOAM
3/4" SCREW
3/4" SCREW
/ -in. lower than the
3
4
sill. See Fig. 10. The board will need to be provided
and cut by the installer.
1. The wood mounting board should be a minimum
of 1 / -in. wide and should run the length of the
1
2
window. The thickness of the mounting board is
dependent on the height of the storm window
frame. The mounting board should raise the front
of the air conditioner high enough so that the unit
will be pitched downward at least
back of the unit is resting on the storm window
frame. See Fig. 10.
2. Cut the wood mounting board to fit the window.
3. Install the wood mounting board on the window
using 2 field-provided nails or screws.
4. Drain holes or slots in storm window frame must
not be caulked or painted shut. Holes are needed
to drain rain water and condensate. Ensure that
trapped water can drain out.
FIGURE 10 — STORM WINDOW APPLICATIONS

OPERATION

The mechanical-type control is used on your KC_051D
Carrier air conditioner. The electronic-type control is
used on your KC_061P and KC_081P Carrier air
conditioner. Refer to the correct section for your air
conditioner.
The mechanical controls consist of a dial which can be
set to different modes of cooling and fan operation and
a thermostat dial to set desired room temperature. See
Fig. 11.
The electronic control consists of a control panel and a
remote control. Both the control panel or the remote
control can be used to set cooling and fan modes and
adjust the desired temperature. See Fig. 12. Other
additional features are provided.
6
/ -in. when the
5
8