GE AEL06 Series, Owner'S Manual And Installation Instructions

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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.
Models A B
AEL06 13 1/2
s
min. 22 1/2
s
–38
s
AEL08
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
s
LENGTH: Long enough to fit inside the window
frame.
THICKNESS: To determine the thickness, place a
piece of wood on the sill to make it 1/2
s
higher
than the top of the storm window frame or the vinyl
frame.
Attach securely with nails or screws provided by the
installer.
Installation Instructions
1
A
(With accordion panels)
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
B
2
1/2
s
higher
than storm
window
frame
Storm window
frame
Wood
Sill
1/2
s
higher
than vinyl frame
(on some windows)
Vinyl frame
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
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