Installation guide

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Installation Instructions

For Heavy Duty

Please read ALL instructions before installing. Two people are

recommended to install this product. Ifa new electrical outlet

is required, have the outlet installed by a qualified electrician

before installing unit. See#5 in Preliminary Instructions

following.

Preliminary Instructions

Do the following before starting to install unit. See illustrations

below.

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 a

window opening of 31 "(711 mm) minimum to 42"( 1067

rc_n) maximum width. Open sash to a minimum of 19"

(483 mm). (FIG. 1)

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.

WINDOW SASH SEAL

3/4" LONG HE)( HEAD

SCREW

WASHERHEAD

FRAME

ASSEMBLY

(LEII)

SDE RETAINER

SEAL-BOI tOM RAIL TC UNIT

I/2'LOFIG

SCREWS AND "_i FRAME

O_'KN JTS _ ASSEMBLY

\._ _#W-! (lEFT)

OCKNJ [ _ WINDOW _!IPPORT

3/4 'LONG

D_____ " BRACKET

BOLT SI ANGI

BRACKET

3. Check your storm windows - if your storm window

frame does not allow the clearance required, correct by

adding a piece of wood as shown in FIG. 2, or by removing

storm window while room air conditioner is being installed.

(continued)

FIG. 1

_ SASH

19" MIN.

STORM WINDOW FRAME OR

OTHER OBSTRUCTION

FIG. 2 [_SASH

19" MIN_

112"MIN 1 1/2"MIN.

ENTIRE STOOL. FASTEN

STORM WINDOW FRAME OR WITH TWO NAILS OR

OTHER OBSTRUCTION SCREWS.

309000906(11/03)

Summary of content (8 pages)

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Installation Instructions For Heavy Duty Please read ALL instructions before installing. Two people are recommended to install this product. Ifa new electrical outlet WINDOW SASH SEAL is required, have the outlet installed by a qualified electrician before installing unit. See#5 in Preliminary Instructions following. 3/4" LONG HE)( HEAD SCREW Preliminary Instructions Do the following before starting to install unit. See illustrations WASHERHEAD below. FRAME ASSEMBLY (LEII) 1.
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4. CHECK FOR ANYTHING AIRFLOW THAT COULD BLOCK Tools - check area outside of window for things Required such as shrubs, trees, or awnings. Inside, be sure a large flat blade screwdriver furniture, drapes, or blinds will not stop proper airflow. tape measure adjustable wrench or pliers 5. Check the available electrical pencil Level service - power supply must be the same as that shown on the unit serial nameplate. (See Owner's Socket wrenches Guide for serial plate location.
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Window Remove STRAP/HANDLE Mounting Assemble Window Filler Panels Chassis NOTE: Do not use strap for lifting unit. It is for sliding chassis WITHIN cabinet only (to aid in cleaning, maintenance, 1. Place cabinet on floor, a bench, or a table. 2. Slide 'T' section of window filler panel into side retainer on the side of the cabinet (see Figures 2-3). Do both etc). Be CAREFUL of sharp edges on coil fins. sides. 1.
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Place Cabinet Window in Install Support Bracket 1. Open window and mark 1. Hold each support bracket flush against outside of sill, center of window stool. and tight to bottom of cabinet as shown below. Mark brackets at top level of sill, and remove. 4 MARK 2. Place cabinet in window with bottom stool angle firmly seated over window stool as shown. Bring window down temporarily behind top angle to hold cabinet in place. | ........ 1/2" LONG SCREWS LEFT\.
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Extend Panels Window Filler Install into Cabinet Chassis and Install Front 1. Carefully raise window to expose filler panel locking screws. Loosen screws so filler panels slide easily. to Unit 1. Lift chassis and carefully slide it into installed cabinet. 2. _ DO not push on controls OR finned coils. 3. Be sure chassis is firmly seated towards rear of cabinet. 4. Refer to Owner's Guide for front installation. 2. Extend panels to fill window opening completely. Tighten lockin_ screws on top. 3.
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Thru-The-Wall NOTE: Consult or a qualified Installation local building codes prior to installation, measure and cut an opening with t he following dimensions. See FIGS. 1 and 2. carpenter. Select Carefully Wall Location WIDTH "X" = 26-3/4" (67.9cm) plus twice the thickness This air conditioner has a slide-out chassis, so it canbe installed through an outside wall up to 12" thick. IMPORTANT: of framing material used. Side HEIGHT "Y" = 18-7/8" (47.
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NOTE: If wall thickness is 8-1/2" or more, add aluminum flashing over bottom of frame opening to assure no water can FIG. 2 enter area between inner and outer wall. 1" LONG WOOD SCREW OPTIONAL: Support brackets brakcets are recommended may be used. Installation for walls under 5" thick. Refer to Step 4 of Window Mounting for assembly of support ALUMINUM FLASHING OVER BOTTOM OF FRAME brackets. A wooden strip nailed to the outside wall should be used in coniunction with sill support angle brackets.
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OPTIONAL: Caulking and installation of trim on interior wall may be done. You can buy wood from your local lumber or hardware supply. On the outside, caulk openings around top and sides of cabinet, and all sides ofwtx_d sleeve to the opening. NOTE: See Step 7, Item 3 of Window Mounting Instructions for bottom rail seal location. Masonry Construction 1.