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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Read these instructions completely
and carefully.
IMPORTANT-
Save these
instructions for local inspector s use.
IMPORTANT-
Observe all
governing codes and ordianaces.
Note to Consumer
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Keep these
instructions for futrue reference.
Note to Installer
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Be sure to leave these
instructions with the Consumer.
Completion time
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Approximately 1 hour.
Skill level
-
Installatio of this appliance
requires basic mechanical skills.
We recommend that two people install
this product.
Proper installation is the responsibility
of the installer.
Product failure due to improper installation
is not covered under the Warranty.
You MUST use all supplied parts and use
proper installation procedures as described
in these instructions when installing this air
conditioner.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or
remove the third (ground) prong from the
power cord.
CAUTION
Do not change the plug on the power cord
of the air conditioner.
Aluminum house wiring may present special
problems- consult a qualified electircian.
When handling unit, be careful to avoid cuts from
sharp metal edges and aluminum fins on front and
rear coils.
Save Carton and these Installation Instructions
for future reference. The carton is the best way
to store unit during winter, or when not in use.
NOTE:
Preliminar y Instr uctions
Do the following before starting to install unit.
See illustrations below.
Check dimensions of your unit to determine
model type:
Unit Height: 18 5/8 17 5/8
Unit Width:
Min. Window Opening:
Min. Window Width:
Max. Window Width:
26 23
1
2
/
5
8
/
19 18
1
2
/
31 28
42 40
1
2
/
1. Check window opening size -- the mounting
parts furnished with this air conditioner are
made to install in a wooden sill double-hung
window. The standard parts are for window
dimensions listed above. Open sash to a mini-
mum of 19 inches(483mm). See Fig.D.
SASH
/2 MIN.
1
19 MIN.
Storm Window Frame or
Other Obstruction
Storm Window
Frame or Other
Obstruction
Board
Thickness
As Required,
Along Entire
Stool. Fasten
With Two Nails
Or Screws.
Fig.D
Fig.E
/2 MIN. 1
/2 MIN. 1
19 MIN.
SASH
Window Sash Seal
Safety Lock and
3 /4 (or1/2 ) Long
Hex Head Screw
Top Angle
Foam Gasket
Washer Head
Locking screw
Frame
Assembly
(Left)
Side Retainer
Bottom rail
seal to Unit
1 /2 Long
Screw and
Locknuts
Locknut
3 /4 Long
Flat Head
Bolt Sill Angle
Bracket
Window Support
Bracket
Frame
Assembly
(Right)
1
/
2
2. Check condition of window -- all wood parts of
window must be in good shape and able to firmly
hold the needed screws. If not, make repairs
before installing unit.