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Recommended grounding method:

For your personal safety, this appliance must be 
grounded. This air conditioner includes a power 
supply cord with a 3-prong grounding plug. To
minimize possible electrical shock hazard:
            -cord must be plugged into a mating 3-prong
            grounding-type wall receptacle,
            -must be grounded in accordance with
            National Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA 70-
            latest version) 

and

            -all local codes and ordinances.
If a mating 3-prong grounding-type wall receptacle is 
not available, it is the responsibility of the consumer 
to have a properly grounded 3-prong wall receptacle 
installed by a qualified electrician.

Electrical Connection

Electrical ground is required on this appliance.

Preparing for Installation

For wood-frame casement windows: 

It may be 

necessary to construct a frame, using at least 1-inch 
thick wood, with a 15-1/2-inch wide opening.

For brick or cement building construction:

 It may 

be necessary to put a wood stool strip under AC, for 
mounting purposes.

Installation Tips

Tools Required

     Flat-head screwdriver
     Phillips-head screwdriver
     Carpenter's level
     Tape measure
     Fine tooth saw
     Electric or hand drill

WARNING

3 Prong

Grounding Plug

3 Prong

Grounding Type

Wall Receptacle

Grounding

prong

Power Supply Cord

(6 feet long)

2

Failure to adhere to the following precautions could 
result in personal injury and product damage.   

Because this unit weighs about 88 to 105 pounds, 
it is recommended that you have someone help 
you when install your new unit, and that you both 
use proper lifting techniques. Inspect the condition 
of the window where unit will be installed. Be sure 
it will support the weight of the unit.
This appliance must be installed according to all 
applicable codes and ordinances.
Handle AC with care. AVOID sharp metal fins on 
front and rear coils.
Make sure your AC does not fall during installation.
Do not use water collected in the unit for drinking 
purposes. It is not sanitary.

     Knife and scissors
     Pencil

Summary of Contents for 2020213A0362

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Page 2: ...ent building construction It may be necessary to put a wood stool strip under AC for mounting purposes Installation Tips Tools Required Flat head screwdriver Phillips head screwdriver Carpenter s level Tape measure Fine tooth saw Electric or hand drill WARNING 3 Prong Grounding Plug 3 Prong Grounding Type Wall Receptacle Grounding prong Power Supply Cord 6 feet long 2 Failure to adhere to the foll...

Page 3: ...en separating screws for installation 2 Choose a proper sized window as shown right 15 1 2 inches minimum width 16 1 4 inches maximum width for casement windows 21 1 4 inches minimum height with window panel retainer 20 5 16 inches minimum height window panel retainer removed 39 7 16 inches maximum height NOTE Height measurement must be of a clear opening above mounting platform In some cases due ...

Page 4: ...sembly in window 2 Measure and lightly mark a line 8 11 16 inches from window jamb NOTE If any sash stop protrudes more than 1 inch from the side window jambs the 8 11 16 inch measurement must be increased accordingly Screen and storm window frames may also require adjustments to the measurement 3 Center platform assembly on the line with inside platform tab pressed against inside edge of window t...

Page 5: ...aring For Installation 7 Adjust platform assembly so that outside edge is 3 16 inch lower than inside edge as shown right This ensures proper water drainage from the air conditioner 8 Level platform assembly from side to side Also make sure window track is level Use leveling shims as necessary to ensure unit is level from side to side 9 Measure height of window opening from top of platform assembl...

Page 6: ...g and apply it to the rear side of cabinet side channels starting just below panel frame assembly Pinch off excess length so seal is even with the bottom of the cabinet side channel 14 To remove front 1 Remove the two front retaining screws from the front frame 2 Press firmly on each side of the metal case close to the front approximately 2 3 of the way down 3 While pressing on the sides of the me...

Page 7: ...Use one 8x3 4 inch screw or 8 32x3 4 inch self threading screw Drill 1 8 inch pilot hole 20 To replace the front First reconnect the coupler plugs make the exhaust control positioned through the front in the proper location Gently push the front into position on the cabinet It should click into place Then replace the retaining screws that holds the panel in place Do not push or pull the front pane...

Page 8: ...embly in the window to determine if the platform will rest properly and allow the proper slope 3 16 inch lower on outside NOTE If you are planning to use a siding protection board see Step 6 on the outside of your house hold the board in place when testing the assembly in the window 2 Drill a 9 64 inch diameter pilot hole in the window jamb an equal distance from each side of the jamb and 3 16 inc...

Page 9: ... 8 inches Mark this measurement on the plastic window panel along the longer side 8 Clamp the plastic window panel between a board and a work table and cut along the cutting line with a fine tooth saw Remove any burrs with a file 9 Fasten the side channels to the sides of the unit using three screws Item 17 per channel Make sure hook ends of channels face toward the back of unit 10 Slide the plast...

Page 10: ...ll 15 Drill two screw clearance holes in the cabinet side channels near bottom and two 9 64 inch diameter pilot holes in the side window jambs Secure the cabinet side channels to the window jambs with two 8 32x3 4 inch self threading screws When doing this be careful not to twist the side channel seals with the screws NOTE Inserting screws will prevent the air conditioner from being pushed into th...

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