Window Installation Instructions
WINDOW REQUIREMENTS
• These instructions are for a standard
double-hung window. You will need to
modify them for other types of windows.
CAUTION:
If the sill support
bolts do not contact the window sill or
if you have a window without a sill, you
must order accessory kit RAK87 to
properly install this air conditioner.
Call 800.626.2002 or visit GEAppliances.
com.
• All supporting parts must be secured
to firm wood, masonry or metal.
• The electrical outlet must be within
reach of the power cord.
1
17” min.
27
″
to 36
″
(With accordion panels)
REMOVE THE AIR CONDITIONER
FROM THE CASE
Remove and save the 2 screws from the
lower sides of the front grille.
Remove the two control knobs.
Grasp the lower corners of
the grille while pressing in on the case
sides with your finger tips. Pull out to
release and lift it up.
NOTE: Do not pull the bottom edge
toward you more than 3
″
or you may
damage the tabs of the grille.
Remove the ground screw from each side
of the case. Keep them in a safe location.
NOTE: Be sure to save these screws. You will
need them later in the installation.
3
A
B
FRONT
FRONT
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 stool.
WOOD PIECES–
WIDTH: 2
″
LENGTH: Long enough to fit inside the
window frame.
THICKNESS: To determine the thickness,
place a piece of wood on the stool to
make it 1/2
″
higher than the top of the
storm window frame or the vinyl frame.
Attach securely with nails or screws
provided by the installer.
2
1/2
″
higher
than storm
window
frame
Storm window
frame
Wood
Stool
1/2
″
higher
than vinyl frame
(on some windows)
Vinyl frame
8
C
FRONT
D
FRONT
