COMFORT-AIRE RADS-181A, User Manual

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Installing Unit into A Window
Window Opening Requirements
The air conditioner is designed to fit into double or single hung sash type windows. Each of the
units comes with an installation kit that provides adjustable mounting louvers to fill the gaps
between the sides of the unit and the window frame. The chart below reflects the dimensions of
the units with and without installation kits. Measure your window opening width and compare it
to the chart below to ensure that it meets the minimum and maximum window width requirements.
RADS-181A
Model
A(inch)
Dimension
B(inch)
C(inch)
D(inch) Max
Case High
Case Width
D(inch) Min
Case Depth
A
B C
RADS-181A
15
D
11 5
2
18 5
3
20 4
1
40
30
18 32
21
26 16
9
25 3
2
Unpack unit on the floor next to installation
location.
Remove two front attachment screws.
Separate the outer case from the front
with a putty knife at the catch points
designated by the arrows
.
Remove the two screws on top of the
outer case.
Using the basepan handle, slowly and
evenly pull chassis out from outer case.
Note: Cover putty knife blade with
masking tape to guard against damage
of the unit finish.
Caution: Never expose plastic
front or grille to extreme
temperatures.