6
C
. Once the panel has been installed on the side of
the cabinet, make sure it sits securely inside the
frame channel by making slight adjustments. Slide
the top and bottom ends of the frame into the top
and bottom rails of the cabinet. (Fig. 3)
D.
Slide the panel all the way in and repeat on the
other side. (Fig. 4)
NOTE:
If storm window blocks AC, see Fig. 15, pg.8.
STEP 4:
SECURE THE ACCORDION PANELS
A.
Keeping a firm grip on the air conditioner, carefully
place the unit into the window opening so the
bottom of the air conditioner frame is against the
window sill (Fig. 5). Carefully close the window
behind the top rail of the unit.
H
NOTE:
Check that air conditioner is tilted back
approximately H (Fig. 5 above) (tilted about 3
°
to 4
°
downward to the outside). If, after proper installation,
condensation does not drain from the overflow drain
hole during normal use, adjust slope.
B.
Extend the accordion panels out against the
window frame (Fig. 6).
STEP 5:
INSTALL SUPPORT BRACKET
A.
Place the frame lock between the frame accordion
panels and the window sill as shown in Fig. 7.
Drive 3/4″ (19 mm) or 1/2″ (12.7 mm) locking
screws through the frame lock and into the sill.
NOTE:
To prevent window sill from splitting, drill 1/8″
(3 mm) pilot holes before driving screws.
B.
Drive 3/4″ (19 mm) or 1/2″ (12.7 mm) locking
screws through frame holes into window sash
(Fig. 8).
FIG. 3
FIG. 6
FIG. 7
FIG. 8
FIG. 4
FIG. 5
Top Left
Top Rail
Bottom Rail
Window
Frame
Measure from the cabinet edge
Wooden Windows
INSIDE
OUTSIDE
Top Right
H: Approx. 3/4
″
to 1
″
for
5,000 – 8,000 Btu units
H: Approx. 1
″
to 1
3
/
8
″
for
10,000 – 12,000 Btu units
