COMFORT-AIRE RADS-181A, User Manual

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Install top rail with four 13/32" screws.
Slide left-hand curtain assembly into
left end of top and bottom rails. Repeat
for right-hand curtain assembly. Fasten
curtain retainer strips to the sides of
the outer case with six 13/32" screws.
Measure the width between the
window moldings to ensure the Instant
Mount will fit the window frame.
Instant Mount models are designed
for windows wide (for details see
page 15)
ASSEMBLE
CURTAINS/TOP
RAIL
2
PREPARE
WINDOW FOR
INSTALLATION
Inspect window track, sash, and sill
for its ability to support the weight of
air conditioner.
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Mobile home window installation
Add wood strip (at least 1 1/2" wide)
along entire width of window sill.
Thickness of wood strip should match
height of front lip on window frame.
Fasten wood strip to sill with a
minimum of three countersunk wood
screws (not supplied with kit). This
provides a smooth surface for
mounting air conditioner.
Storm window installation
If storm window frame does not allow
adequate clearance below sill (1/2"
required), remove storm window
frame or create clearance by adding a
wood strip (at least 1 1/2" wide) along
entire width of sill. Fasten wood strip
to sill with at least three countersunk
wood screws (not supplied with kit).
This provides a smooth surface for
mounting air conditioner.
SILL
Wood
Strip
1/2"
Minimum
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Storm Wi ndow
Frame
1 1/2"
Minimum
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N
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R
1 1/ 2"
Minimum
Wood
Strip
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O
O
R
O
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O
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Window
Frame
Must be a minimum
of 1/2" to clear
bottom rail on unit