Window Requirements - GE AEH18 Serie Manual Del Propietario E Instrucciones De Instalación

Window Installation Instructions
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WINDOW REQUIREMENTS

• These instructions are for a standard
double-hung window. You will need to
modify them for other types of windows.
• 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.
30" to 41"
(With accordion panels)
STORM WINDOW REQUIREMENTS
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A storm window frame will not allow the
air conditioner to tilt toward the outside,
and will keep it from draining properly.
To adjust for this, attach a piece of wood
to the stool.
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 1/2" higher than the top of the storm
window frame or the vinyl frame.
Attach securely with nails or screws
provided by the installer.
1/2" higher
than storm
window
frame
Storm window
frame
18" min.
1/2" higher
than vinyl frame
(on some windows)
Wood
Sill
Vinyl frame
REMOVE THE AIR CONDITIONER
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FROM THE CASE
Remove the locking screw and locking
A
bracket from the lower frame. Save to
reinstall later.
Remove the ground screw and save to
B
reinstall later.
Remove the ground screw
and save to reinstall later
Slide the air conditioner from the case by
C
gripping the base pan handle and pulling
forward while bracing the case.
PREPARE THE WINDOW
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Cut the window sash seal to the proper
length. Peel off the backing and attach the
seal to the underside of the window sash.
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