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INSTALLATION  INSTRUCTIONS

  3. 

Check your storm  windows

-- if your storm 

      window  frame does not allow the clearance 
      required, correct by adding a piece of wood as 
      shown in Fig. E,or by removing storm window 
      while room  air conditioner is being installed.

   4 .

Check for anything that could block airflow

--

       check area outside of window for things such as
       shrubs, trees, or awnings. Inside, be sure 
       furniture,  drapes, or blinds will not stop proper 
       airflow.

  5.

Check the available electrical service-

 Power 

      supply must be the same as that shown on the 
      unit serial nameplate. Power cord is 48 inches 
      long. Be sure you have an outlet near.
  6.

Carefully unpack air conditioner-

 Remove all 

      packing material. Protect floor or carpet from 
      damage. Two people should be used to move 
      and install unit.
     

Preliminary Instructions

A.Window Mounting

1

Remove Chassis

1. Pull down front grille and remove filter. 
   (See Fig.1).
2. Lift front grille upwards and place to one side.

 3. Locate the four front screws and remove. 
    These screws will be needed to re-install
     the front panel (see Fig.2).

7. Remove shipping screws from top of unit and 
    also on the side by the base if installed
    (see Fig.5).
8. Hold the cabinet while pulling on the base pan
    handle, and carefully remove the unit.
9. Add two foam inserts to holes in top of cabinet 
    where shipping screws were removed from
    (see Fig.6).

4. Push metal cabinet side to release plastic tabs 
    on each side of front panel (see Fig.3).
5. Gently lift front panel off unit(see Fig.3A).
6. Disconnect the connector plug of the display 
    panel from the unit and place front panel to one
    side(see Fig.4).

Front Grille

Fig.1

Fig.2

Fig.3

Fig.3A

Front Panel

Fig.4

shipping
screws

Fig.5

Fig.6

Tools Required

A large flat blade screwdriver;Tape measure
Adjustable wrench or pliers;Pencil;Level
Socket wrenches;Phillips Screwdriver

Hardware(Packed with the unit)

7/16 inch Locking
screw and Flat 
washer for window
panels

3 / 4 

or 1/2)inch 

Long Hex-head 
Screw

Safety Lock

1 / 2 inch Long
screw and Locknut 

3 / 4 inch Long
Flat Head Bolt 
and Locknut

Sill Angle 
Bracket

Long hex-head
locking screw 
for top angle, 
side retainer 
5 /16 inch Long

2 ea.

7

1

4ea.

2ea.

2

10

Foam insert

2

Window sash 
  seal foam 

1

R1 hardware

2

(10 *3/4 *1/12 )
     

NOET: R1 hardware and Weather stripping is only 
for Energy star models.

Weather stripping

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Summary of Contents for CAMHE18B2

Page 1: ...USE CARE GUIDE 618 500 25 000 BTU Window Heat Cooling Unit www crosley com TM Customer Focused Quality Driven CAMHE18 CAMHE25B2 B2...

Page 2: ...e read this manual carefully and keep it for future reference TABLE OF CONTENTS Installation Instructions 12 4 11 Normal Sounds Important Safety Instructions 1 3 Troubleshooting 15 16 Air Conditioner...

Page 3: ...xcess heat generation It may cause electric shock or fire due to heat generation Incorrect grounding may cause electric shock It may cause fire and electric shock It may cause fire It may cause explos...

Page 4: ...ters maycause failure It contains contaminants and could make you sick Stop operation and close the window in storm or hurricane Do not use strong detergent such as wax or thinner but use a soft cloth...

Page 5: ...the windowis a triple track type with a screen panel included remove the screen completely before installation Be sure the air conditionerhas been securely and correctly installed according to the ins...

Page 6: ...ton and these Installation Instructions for future reference The carton is the best way to store unit during winter or when not in use NOTE Preliminary Instructions Do the following before starting to...

Page 7: ...g 2 7 Remove shipping screws from top of unit and also on the side by the base if installed see Fig 5 8 Hold the cabinet while pulling on the base pan handle and carefully remove the unit 9 Add two fo...

Page 8: ...dow filler panel frame into channel in the top angle and bottom rail Do both sides 4 Insert washer head locking 7 16 screws 2 into holes in top leg of filler panel frame see step 6 Do not totally tigh...

Page 9: ...1 Carefully raise window to expose filler panel locking screws Loosen screws so filler panels slide easily 2 Extend panels to fill window opening completely Tighten locking screws on top Fig 17 3 Ins...

Page 10: ...1 Lift air conditioner and carefully slide into cabinet leaving 6 inches protruding 2 DO NOT push on controls or finned coils 3 Be sure chassis is firmly seated towards rear of cabinet 4 Installation...

Page 11: ...lide the R1 insulation panel into the side curtain the side with pattern should facing the indoor side Fig 22 INSTALL WEATHER STRIPPING only be applicable to Energy star models 11 11 In order to minim...

Page 12: ...e provided except a wood frame shims and 10 wood screws 10 1 long minimum Select a wall surface that 1 does not support major structural loads such as the frame construction at ends of windows and und...

Page 13: ...binet wooden frame using shims if frame is oversized to eliminate distortion See Fig 8 Remember to maintain proper slop as described in Step 3 Fig 8 OPTIONAL Caulking and installation of trim on inter...

Page 14: ...make noise because of poor wall or window construction or incorrect installation UNIT CONTROL TO TURN UNIT ON OR OFF Press ON OFFbutton toturn unito n or off NOTE The uni t wi ll ini tia te automatic...

Page 15: ...elected temperature This ends the Sleep modeand the unit will continue to operate as originally programmed The Sleep mode program can be cancelled at any time during operation by pressing the Sleep bu...

Page 16: ...r and possible circuit breaker tripping The fan will continue to run during this time The control is capable of displaying temperature in degrees Fahrenheit or degrees Celsius To convert from one to t...

Page 17: ...ed Push plug firmly into wall outlet House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped Replace fuse with time delay type or reset circuit breaker Plug Current Device Tripped Press the RESET button Problem A...

Page 18: ...ing Water dripping INSIDE when unit is cooling Improper installation Tilt air conditioner slightly to the outside to allow water drainage Refer to installation instructions check with installer Dirty...

Page 19: ...alls etc 13 Damages caused by services performed by unauthorized service companies use of parts other than genuine Crosley parts or parts obtained from persons other than authorized service companies...

Page 20: ...The design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice for product improvement Consult with the sales agency or manufacturer for details...

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