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The cabinet maybe installed through the wall in

both existing buildings and new construction.

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The side louvers must project on the outdoor

side of the wall.

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The room side of the cabinet must project into

the room at least 1“ from the finished wall.

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The cabinet must be installed level from side to

side and with a 3/8” tilt from front to rear.

See page  8.

 MATERIALS 

(obtain 

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wood screws, 1“ long

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10 # 10 wood screws, 1“ long

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1 tube high grade caulking compound

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Lintel, if required, to support bricks or blocks

above opening.

 PREPARE WALL OPENING

1. Determine size of opening. Measure width

and height of cabinet and add 1/8” to each
dimension.

AEM09 dimensions

 AEM 

14, 

AEM 

 AEM 18 DA, 

 dimensions

2.  Choose the wall opening location.  Be sure

wall receptacle is (or will be) installed nearby.

3.  Make the opening. Frame it to support the

weight of the air conditioner. Add metal flashing
over bottom of frame opening and 1“ up  on sides
to reduce the possibility of condensate entering
the area between the inner and outer wall.

2. 

PREPARE THE CABINED

 Remove chassis from cabinet.

2. With caulking compound or electrical tape, seal

10 holes provided in cabinet for top rail and side

retainers not used in this installation. *

* Remove side retainers for AEM09 models.

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Summary of Contents for AED22

Page 1: ... Grille Cabinet 6 Outdoor Coil 6 User Maintenance 6 Problem Solver l4 More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Installation Electrical Requirements 7 ExtensionCords 7 Grounding 7 Installation instructions 7 13 Consumer Services l5 ApplianceRegistration 2 Model and Serial Number Location 2 Warranty BackCover Mode AED22 AEM15 AEM09 AEM18 AEM14 AEM23 GE Appliances ...

Page 2: ...you received a damaged air conditioner Immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the air conditioner Save time and money Before you request service Check the Problem Solver section of this guide It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself W YOU NEED SERVICE To obtain service see the Consumer Services page in the back of this guide We re proud of our serv...

Page 3: ...rmed by a qualified individual For your safety do not store or use combustible materials gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance ENERGY SAVING TWS Keeo the air filter clean Keep furnace floor registers and cold air returns L For most efficient cooling keep the Ventilation closed Cold air can ea ly escape through them Control in the CLOSED positi...

Page 4: ...ll be circulated and conditioned Moving the control to OPEN opens the vent door allowing a small amount of indoor air to be exhausted from the room However cooling effectiveness is reduced when this control is set at OPEN so we suggest you don t keep it there long specially in hot humid weather Energy Saver Switch The Energy Saver Switch controls the fan operation When it s in the NORMAL position ...

Page 5: ...is set on low speed moisture may freeze on the NOTE When the Energy Saver Switch is at the SAVE coils and prevent the unit from cooling If this position changes in the sound level may be more happens set the Fan at high speed and set the noticeable than when it s at the NORMAL position Thermostat Control to a lower number For Nighttime Operation For Extreme Temperatures During the cooler evening h...

Page 6: ...ng or to make the model and serial numbers easier to read To remove the grille 1 Grasp the upper part of the inlet baffle and pull it away from the frame Do the same to the lower part of the inlet baffle Then pull the baffle straight out and off the frame NOTE If the air conditioner is installed high through a wall you can pull the lower part of the inlet baffle toward you and pull the filter down...

Page 7: ...pter Fig 2 available at most local hardware stores TEMPORARY METHOO AOAPTER PLUGS NOT PERMITTEO IN CANAOA ALIGN LARGE PRONGS SLOTS 1 A V 4 Q W URE p p Fig 2 AND FIRM CONNECTION EXISTS BEFORE USE go Q I 23 08VOLT MATCHING ER E EO f E RWALL OUTLET CORO PLUG REOUIRES20AMPTIME OEUYFUSEOR CIRCUIT BREAKER PROTECTION 23 fD LT MATCHING WALL OUTLET TYPE LINE CORD PLUG REOUIRES 15 AMPTIME OELAYFUSEOR CIRCUI...

Page 8: ...ion Large blade type screwdriver Adjustable wrench or pliers Rule or tape measure Pencil Sharp knife or razor blade For thru the wall installation All the tools above except knife or razor blade plus Magnetic stud finder optional Tin snips optional Hand saw Hammer Level Chisel Caulking gun Concrete saw if installing through a masonry wall WINDOWREQUIREMENTS Standard double hung window with actual ...

Page 9: ...harp edges on the coil fins If your unit has corrugated packing material inside the cabinet it must be removed Do not remove the foam pads inside the cabinet Note Handle is NOT intended for lifting the unit It is only for sliding the chassis out of the cabinet for cleaning or maintenance 1 2 I 11 20 min L rei n t 1 1 stool Storm Window Frame or Other Obstruction I 2 INSMLL PANGLEANDSIDE REMINERS s...

Page 10: ...er window stool as shown Bring window down temporarily behind top rail to hold cabinet in place 10 4 LOCATE CABINET IN WINDOM continued 3 Shift cabinet left or right as needed to line up center of cabinet on center line marked on stool 4 Fasten cabinet to window stool with 2 Type B screws You may want to drill pilot holes 5 INSTALL SUPPORT5RACKETS Type C Screws and Locknuts 2 required for each sup...

Page 11: ...n bottom rail seal on bottom rail flush with front edge of rail and in contact with side seals 8 SLIDE CHASSIS INTO CABINET Be sure handle at bottom of unit is up Then lift chassis and carefully slide it into cabinet Do not push on controls or finned coils Make sure chassis is firmly seated toward rear of cabinet 9 INSMLL DIAL PIATE BU ONAND KNOBS IF NECESSARY C I IL o g If dial plate has a protec...

Page 12: ...above opening 1 PREPARE WALL OPENING 1 Determine size of opening Measure width and height of cabinet and add 1 8 to each dimension AEM09 dimensions AED22 AEM 14 AEM 15DA AEM 18 DA AEM23 dimensions k 2 Choose the wall opening location Be sure wall receptacle is or will be installed nearby 3 Make the opening Frame it to support the weight of the air conditioner Add metal flashing over bottom of fram...

Page 13: ...nd roomside projection of cabinet if desired ne 9 rec 7 Holes for lo 1 Long Wood 0 Z S Screws 4 INSIDE I Caulking Flashing 1 i I II min 4 SllDECHASSISIN CABINEZ Be sure handle at bottom of unit is up Then lift chassis and carefully slide it into cabinet Do not push on controls or finned coils Make sure chassis is firmly seated toward rear of cabinet 6 AWACHFRONTGRILIE 1 Remove inlet baffle from fr...

Page 14: ...ing through open furnace floor registers and cold air returns Ventilation control may be set at OPEN position allowing hot outside air to enter the room Cooling coils have iced up To melt ice set the Selector Switch to HIGH FAN and the Thermostat Control to a lower number G Thermostat click a metallic sound may be heard when compressor cycles on and off This is normal Fans run continuously when Se...

Page 15: ...ring or speech who have Braille controls for a variety of access to a TDD or a c mventional teletypewriter may E appliances and a br chure to call 80 TDD lEA 800 833 4322 to request infi rma assist in pl mnin q a barrier free tiorr or service kitchen for persons with limited mobility T obtain these items free ofch irge call 800 tj26 2000 Service Contracts 80 626 2224 YOL1 can have the secure fkeli...

Page 16: ... how to use the product Read your Use and Care material If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service Improper installation If you have an installation problem or if the air conditioner is of improper cooling capacity for the inten...

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