GE AHM18 Serie Manual Del Propietario E Instrucciones De Instalación página 9

WINDOW REQUIREMENTS
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These instructions are for a standard double-hung
of windows.
The air conditioner can be installed without the
side curtain 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.
Follow the dimensions in the table and illustration
for your model.
Models
AHM18DP 17 13/8 min.
(With side curtain 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 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 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
Installation Instructions
A B
28 3/8 – 38
A
B
1/2 higher
than vinyl frame
(on some windows)
Wood
Sill
Vinyl frame
PREPARE THE AIR CONDITIONER
3
Remove three screws on each side of the case.
A
Save the screws for use later.
Insert a flat head screw driver between the
B
front grille and the metal case along the sides.
Gently pry the grille from the case. NOTE: Cover
the flat head screw driver with tape to prevent
scratching the case.
Using the handle on the bottom front of the air
C
conditioner, pull the air conditioner out of the
case. The air conditioner is very heavy so make
sure that it will be resting on a sturdy surface.
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