GE AEC12, Owner'S Manual And Installation Instructions

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Installation Instructions
INST
ALLA
TION INSTRUCTIONS
2. Pull hose out
STORM WINDOW
REQUIREMENTS
A storm window frame will not allow the air
conditioner to tilt toward the outside, and will
keep it from draining properly. To adjust for this,
attach a piece of wood to the sill.
WOOD PIECES
WIDTH: 2”
LENGTH: Long enough to fit inside the window
frame.
THICKNESS: To determine the thickness, place
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than the top of the storm window frame or the
vinyl frame.
Attach securely with nails or screws provided by
the installer.
WINDOW REQUIREMENTS
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These instructions are for a standard
double-hung window. You will need to modify
them for other types of windows.
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The air conditioner can be installed without the
accordion panels if needed to fit in a narrow
window. See the window opening dimensions.
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All supporting parts must be secured to firm
wood, masonry or metal.
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The electrical outlet must be within reach of
the power cord.
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Follow the dimensions in the table and
illustration for your model.
1
2
1/2 ´ higher
than storm
window
frame
Storm window frame
Wood
Sill
1/2 ” higher
than vinyl frame
(on some windows)
Vinyl frame
PREPARE THE AIR
CONDITIONER
Install the top mounting rail with 4 Type A
screws from the outside of the case.
Hold the
accordion panel
in one hand and
gently pull back to
free the open end.
4
A
B
Top mounting rail
Bottom mounting rail
ATTACH THE TOP MOUNTING
RAIL SEAL STRIP
(Some models may have the seal strip already
attached to the top mounting rail. If applicable,
skip this step.)
Remove the backing from the top mounting rail
seal strip and attach the seal strip to the bottom
of the top mounting rail, along the front edge.
3
Top mounting rail
Remove
backing
from seal
strip
Top mounting rail
Seal strip
FRONT VIEW
Models A B
AEC08 ƎPLQ ƎƎ
AEC10, AED10
AEC12
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A
B