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INSTALLATION—CASEMENT
INSTALLING THE UNIT IN A CASEMENT WINDOW (CONT.)
5. Adjust the platform assembly
so that the rear of
the air conditioner will be 3/16-inch lower than the
front. This ensures proper water drainage from the
air conditioner.
NOTE:
A projection below the base of the air
conditioner will require the rear of the platform to be
7/16-inch lower than the front to create the 3/16-inch
slant from front to rear.
6. Securely attach a siding-protection board
to the
side of the house where the platform assembly hit
the house. The siding-protection board should be
long enough to span 2 wall studs.
7. Measure the height of the window opening
from the top of the platform assembly. Subtract
20-5/8 inches. Mark this measurement on the
plastic window panel, along the longer side.
8. Clamp the plastic window panel
between a
board and a work table, and cut along the cutting
line with a fine tooth saw. Remove any burrs with
a file.
9. Fasten the side channels to the sides of the
unit
using three screws (Item 17) per channel.
Make sure hook ends of channels face toward the
back of unit.
10. Slide the plastic window panel into the panel
frame
with the smooth side to the outside. Slide
the panel frame assembly into the side channels
of the air conditioner cabinet. Make sure the
plastic window panel is firmly enclosed on all sides
by the retainer grooves.
10.1. Weather Insulation Board Installation
NOTE:
The Weather Installation Board adds an extra layer of in-
sulation to keep air from passing through the sides of the
window air conditioner.
1. After installing the Plastic Window Panel into Panel
Frame, use a sharp blade or scissors, slowly cut the
Weather Insulation Board to a size that will fit Plastic
Window Panel and completely cover it.
2. Once properly sized, remove the backing to expose the
adhesive tape.
3. Place the Weather Insulation Board over the Plastic Win-
dow Panel and firmly press and hold for 5 seconds (FIG
10.1).
