Window Requirements; Prepare The Air Conditioner - GE AHTK18BA Manual Del Propietario E 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.
• 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
AHTK18BA
AHFK18BA 19 1/8" min
AHFK24BA
(With side curtain panels)
2. STORM WINDOW
REQUIREMENTS
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
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
49-5000610 Rev. 1
A B
30"-39"
A
B
than vinyl frame
(on some windows)
Wood
Sill
Vinyl frame
3. PREPARE THE AIR
CONDITIONER
A. Remove three screws on each side of the case.
Save the screws for use later.
Save these screws
for later use.
B. Insert a flat head screw driver between the 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.
Air
Conditioner
C. The front panel of the air conditioner is corded to
the air conditioner. They cannot be separated.
D. While one person holds the front panel, have a
second person pull the air conditioner out of the
case using the handle on the bottom front of the air
conditioner.
E. The air conditioner is very heavy so make sure that
it will be resting on a sturdy surface.
Case
Front Panel
or Grill
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