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Installing the Unit in a Casement
Window

NOTE:  

Open the window the maximum amount to 

allow for clearance of the cabinet. The crank handle 
should be removed to allow the platform to be 
fastened to the jamb. If the window cannot open far 
enough (more than 15-1/2 inches) for the cabinet to 
clear the window, remove the window entirely by 
drilling out the rivets. Bolts can serve as the pivots in 
the future.

To avoid crank handle and window clearance 
problems, the unit can be installed in a stationary 
sash section. However, the horizontal mullion and the 
2 glass panels must be removed before installation.

1. Attach support brace to platform

 as shown. Use 

the adjustment bolt and hex flange nut to complete 
the assembly. Choose the slot and adjustment bolt 
hole locations that will create a 45 degree angle 
between the platform and the support brace. Try the 
assembly 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-inch up from the window sill. If the 
hole coincides with the window lever slot in the jamb 
bottom, an additional hole will have to be drilled 
through the platform edge and the window jamb to 
miss this slot.

3. Peel off the protective backing

 from the track 

seal, and stick the seal to the window sill on the 
outside of the bottom jamb.

4. Screw the platform assembly to the window 
jamb

 through the pilot hole you drilled in Step 2. Use 

a #8x3/4-inch self-threading screw. (continued)

Platform Assembly

1

/ " (6mm) HEX FLANGE NUT

4

11

8 /  

inches

16

Equal distance from both sides

Apply track seal to the outside
edge of the bottom window jamb.

8

Screw

Track seal

Window
jamb

Summary of Contents for GAK

Page 1: ...ferently than those shown in these instructions A high window accessory kit is available for window heights up to 62 1575mm Part EA103W Meeting Electrical Requirements OBSERVE ALL LOCAL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS A 115 volt 103 5 minimum 126 5 maximum 60 Hertz AC only 15 ampere fused electrical ...

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: ...parating 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 to a ...

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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