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INSTALLATION  INSTRUCTIONS

A

B

FIG.8

A
B

C

FIG.10

FIG.9

    screw

A

B

C

FIG.14A

A.

    screw

A

B

FIG.14B

window

cabinet
Bracket

window
outer sill

on edge of inner sill.

A. Curtain housing
B. Foam adhesive seal

inner sill

Angle of cabinet
bracket securely seated

A. Window sash
B. Empty cabinet
C. Window channel

A. Window channel
B. Left-hand curtain

B. Slotted hole in the
bottom of the curtain

Attach foam adhesive seal:

Attach foam adhesive seal along the bottom of the curtain bottom channel (FIG.8).

Install Cabinet into Window:

1. Center empty cabinet in window:
Check that lower rail of air conditioner cabinet is behind and against back side of window sill. Maintain 
a firm hold on the air conditioner cabinet (FIG.9). Lower window sash to hold the cabinet in place. 
Measure the distance between the right side of the cabinet and the inside of the window channel 
(FIG.10). Repeat for the left side. Adjust the cabinet until the distance on each side is the same.
2. Attach the cabinet to window:

A: For wooden window:

Use a 3/16  drill bit to drill three starter holes 3/8  deep through the three holes in the cabinet and into
the window sill,and drill one starter hole 3/8  deep through the hole in the middle of top rail and into the

window frame (FIG.11). Attach cabinet to window with three #10 x 1/2  pan-head Phillips screws and

one #10 X 3/4    or (1/2   )round-head screw (FIG.11).

B: For Vinyl-Clad window:

Use a 1/8  drill bit to drill one hole through the hole in the middle of top rail and into the window frame.
Attach cabinet to window with one #10 x 3/4   or(1/2   )round-head Phillips screw (FIG.11). Place two
safety locks into the holes that located in the bottom of the cabinet and drive two locking screws
through the safety locks into the cabinet as shown (FIG.12)

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3. Check that air conditioner cabinet is tilted back about 1 / to1 /  

8  

2

(See F IG.13).

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O    

(tilted  about  3 t o 4  downward t o th

  e o utside).

 After proper installation, condensate should not  drain from the overflow   drain h

  ole d

  uring n ormal u se, correct 

 the slope otherwise.

Attach Side Curtains to Window Frame:

1. Extend the side curtains out against the window frame
(FIG.11).
2. Drill holes and drive locking screws:

A: For wooden windows:

Use a 3/32  drill bit to drill 4 starter holes through the holes in
the side curtains into the window. Drive four #10 X 3/4  or (1/2   )
Lockingscrews through the holes in the side curtains into the
window sill and window frame(FIG.14A, FIG.14B).

B: For Vinyl-Clad windows:

Use a 1/8  drill bit to drill two holes through the holes in the
side curtains into the window frame as shown (FIG.14A).
Drive two #10 X 3/4   or (1/2   )locking screws through the
holes in the side curtains into the window sash (FIG.14A)
3. Trim the weather seal (6  X3/4  X1/12  ) with a proper length,
peel off the protective backing and plug any gaps if needed 
as shown (FIG.14B).

(           )

(           )

A.

B

A A

C

FIG.11

FIG.13

FIG.12

Side Louvers

Window Sash

Window Sill

A

B

A.

Pan-head Phillips screws

B. Safety Lock

Only for Vinly-Clad Window

C. Window channel

A

(           )

Measure 

from the 

cabinet 

edge.

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1

About 1 / to 1 /

8    

2

Summary of Contents for R-KSTHW08A

Page 1: ...oner please read this manual carefully and keep it for future reference TABLE OF CONTENTS Installation Instructions 10 4 9 Normal Sounds Important Safety Instructions 1 3 Troubleshooting Tip 13 14 Air...

Page 2: ...xcess heat generation It may cause electric shock or fire due to heat generation Incorrect grounding may cause electric shock It may cause fire and electric shock It may cause fire It may cause explos...

Page 3: ...ters maycause failure It contains contaminants and could make you sick Stop operation and close the window in storm or hurricane Do not use strong detergent such as wax or thinner but use a soft cloth...

Page 4: ...he window is a triple track type with a screen panel included remove the screen completely before installation Be sure the air conditioner has been securely and correctly installed according to the in...

Page 5: ...required tools and parts before starting installation Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here TOOLS NEEDED Flat blade and Phillips screwdrivers Tape measure Level Drill a...

Page 6: ...harp instruments rubbing alcohol flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue These products can damage the surface of your air conditioner Handle the air conditioner gently 1 Remove t...

Page 7: ...conditioner cabinet lining up the three holes in the top channel with the three holes on top of the air conditioner cabinet 3 Using three pan head Phillips thread cutting screws attach the top channe...

Page 8: ...to drill one hole through the hole in the middle of top rail and into the window frame Attach cabinet to window with one 10 x 3 4 or 1 2 round head Phillips screw FIG 11 Place two safety locks into t...

Page 9: ...ront of panel with front panel screws FIG 17 8 Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet 9 Press RESET on the power supply cord Through the Wall Cabinet Installation Option 1 wood metal or plastic molding W...

Page 10: ...n to the outside The cabinet should slop at least half a bubble towards the rear 4 Reuse the insulation to seal opening between cabinet and frame 5 Use existing holes in sides and top of cabinet and s...

Page 11: ...ill be automatically maintained O O O O anywhere between 62 F 17 C and 86 F 30 C If you want the display to read the actual room temperature see To Operate on Fan Only section Sound of Rushing Air At...

Page 12: ...selected temperature This ends the Sleep mode and the unit will continue to operate as originally programmed The Sleep mode program can be cancelled at any time during operation by pressing the Sleep...

Page 13: ...during this time The control is capable of displaying temperature in degrees Fahrenheit or degrees Celsius To convert from one to the other press and hold the Left and Right Temp Timer buttons at the...

Page 14: ...of defective workman ship or materials in this appliance Solution Air conditioner does not start Wall plug disconnected Push plug firmly into wall outlet House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped Re...

Page 15: ...ing Water dripping INSIDE when unit is cooling Improper installation Tilt air conditioner slightly to the outside to allow water drainage Refer to installation instructions check with installer Dirty...

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