WINDOW REQUIREMENTS
1
• T hese instructions are for a standard
double-hung window. You will need to modify
them for other types of windows.
• T he air conditioner can be installed without
the accordion panels if needed to fit in a
narrow window. See the window opening
dimensions.
• A ll supporting parts must be secured
to firm wood, masonry or metal.
• T he electrical outlet must be within reach of
the power cord.
• F ollow the dimensions in the table and
illustration for your model.
Models
AER05, AES05
12 1/2" min.
AEH06
13 11/32" min.
(With accordion panels)
STORM WINDOW REQUIREMENTS
2
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
23"–38"
21"–38 1/8"
A
B
1/2" higher
than vinyl frame
(on some windows)
Wood
Sill
Vinyl frame
ATTACH THE TOP MOUNTING
3
RAIL SEAL STRIPS
(Some models may have the seal strip already
attached to the top mounting rail . If applicable, skip
this step . )
Remove the backing from the top mounting rail seal
strip and attach the seal strip to the bottom of the
top mounting rail, along the front edge .
FRONT VIEW
PREPARE THE AIR CONDITIONER
4
Install the top mounting rail with 4 Type A
A
screws from the outside of the case.
Top mounting rail
Bottom mounting rail
Hold the accordion panel in one hand and
B
gently pull back to free the open end.
10
Top mounting rail
Remove
backing
from seal
strip
Top mounting rail
Seal strip