GE AEL05LX, Owner'S Manual And Installation Instructions

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Installation Instructions
INST
ALLA
TION INSTRUCTIONS
1. WINDOW REQUIREMENTS
• These instructions are for a standard double-hung
window. You will need to modify them for other
types of windows.
• The air conditioner can be installed without the
accordion panels if needed to fit in a narrow
window. See the window opening dimensions.
• All supporting parts must be secured
to firm wood, masonry or metal.
• The electrical outlet must be within reach of the
power cord.
• Follow the dimensions in the table and
illustration for your model.
2. 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.
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LENGTH: Long enough to fit inside the window
frame.
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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.
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(With accordion panels)
4. PREPARE THE AIR CONDITIONER
A. Install the top mounting rail with 4 Type A
screws from the outside of the case.
B. Hold the accordion panel in one hand and
gently pull back to free the open end.
Top mounting rail
Bottom mounting rail
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than storm
window
frame
Storm window
frame
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Sill
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than vinyl frame
(on some windows)
Vinyl frame
3. 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.
Top mounting rail
Remove
backing
from seal
strip
Top mounting rail
Seal strip
FRONT VIEW