Installation guide

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For Medium (15-18.5K) + Heavy duty (22-28.5K)Air Conditioner

READ BEFORE INSTALLING UNIT

To avoid risk of personal injury, property damage, or product damage due to the weight of this device and sharp

edges that may be exposed:

Air conditioners covered in this manual pose an excessive weight hazard. Two or more people are needed to

move and install the unit. To prevent injury or strain, use proper lifting and carrying techniques when moving unit.

Carefully inspect location where air conditioner will be installed. Be sure it will support the weight of the unit over

an extended period of time.

Handle air conditioner with care. Wear protective gloves whenever lifting or carrying the unit. AVOID the sharp

metal fins of front and rear coils.

Make sure air conditioner does not fall during installation.

If a new electrical outlet is required, have the outlet installed by a qualified electrician before installing unit.

NOTE: DO NOT USE ANY SCREWS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HERE.

Preliminary instructions: window sash seal

Do the following before starting to install unit. See illustrations below.

Check dimensions of your unit to determine model type:

Heavy duty Medium

Capacity: 22,000~28,500 BTU 15,000~18,500 BTU

Unit Height: 18-5/8" 17-5/8"

Unit Width: 26-1/2" 23-5/8"

Min. Window Opening: 19-1/2" 18-1/2"

Min. Window Width: 31" 26-1/2"

Max. Window Width: 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 minimum of 19" (483mm). (FIG.l)

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.

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 (FIG.2), or by removing

storm window while room air conditioner is being installed.

FIG.1 _--sash

19" min

1/2" min inner sill |

storm window frame or

other obstruction

safety lock and

3/4" long hex

head screw

foam gasket

washer head

locking screw_

top angle

frame

(left)

side retainer

1/2" long

screws and

bottom rail Iocknuts -_

seat to unit %

/ Iocknut 3/4"\ r_ _

ql_ long ftat ,,._'_

head bolt \

sill angle

"_ bracket

window frame

support bracket assembly

(right)

FIG.2 _--sash

19" min

1/2" min ==1-1/2"min

] inner sill

oard thickness as

I _ required, along entire inner

l window sill; fasten to inner

storm window frame or sill with two nails or screws.

other obstruction

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Summary of content (8 pages)

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For Medium (15-18.5K) + Heavy duty (22-28.5K)Air READ BEFORE INSTALLING UNIT Conditioner To avoid risk of personal injury, property damage, or product damage due to the weight of this device and sharp edges that may be exposed: Air conditioners covered in this manual pose an excessive weight hazard. Two or more people are needed to move and install the unit. To prevent injury or strain, use proper lifting and carrying techniques when moving unit.
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4. Check for anything that could block airflow Check area outside of window for things such as shrubs, trees, or awnings. Inside, be sure furniture, drapes, or blinds will not stop proper air flow. 5. Check the available electrical service Avoid fire hazard or electric Power supply must be the same as that shown on the unit serial shock. Do not use an extension cord or an nameplate. (See Use & Care Guide for serial plate location.) Power adaptor plug. Do not remove any prong cord is 48" long.
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Window Remove Air Conditioner Mounting from Cabinet NOTE: Remove any packaging material from cabinet exterior. Pull down on front grille from upper edge. Lift front grille upwards and place to one side. (See FIG.I) 2. Remove filter. To remove, grasp in the middle on each side. Bow filter out to detach top edge from tabs. Once top is free, lift filter up and out. FIG.2 . , _1_ Front Grille .................. " 3. Locate the four Front Panel screws and remove.
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FIG.9 Top window filler panel leg WINDOW FILLER PANEL TOP VIEW FIG.10 AIR CONDITIONER PLASTIC FRAME \ CABINEI_ Bottom filler panel leg _ --t 'T' SECTION WINDOW FILLER PANEL SIDE RETAINER Place Cabinet u LOCKING SCREW HOLE in Window 1. Open window and mark the center of window inner sill as shown (FIG. 11). 2. Place cabinet in window with cabinet bracket securely seated over edge of inner sill as shown in FIG. 12. Bring window down temporarily behind top angle rail to hold cabinet in place.
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Extend Window Filler Panels and attach to top angle rail: 1. Carefully raise window to expose filler panel locking screws on top angle rail. Loosen screws so filler panels slide easily. 2. Extend panels to fill window opening completely. Tighten locking screws on top (FIG. 16). 3. Close window behind top angle rail. 4.
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Thru=The-Wall installation ® Consult local building codes prior to installation, or a qualified carpenter. Select Wall Location This air conditioner slides out from its cabinet, so that it can be installed through below. Max wall thickness o @ Heavy duty Medium 10" 8" an outside wall as explained iMPORTANT: Side louvers must never be blocked. All parts needed for Thru=The=Wall Installation are provided, except a wood frame, shims, and 10 wood screws (#10-1" long minimum).
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4. Builda woodenframewiththeINSIDEdimensions ofyourmodellistedabove.(Measure twiceremember...) Frame depthshouldbethesameaswallthickness.Fillinthespacefromtheopendingtothestudswithwoodspacers,as shown. 5. Nailframetospacerstospacerswithfrontflushwithdrywall. • Ifwallthicknessis 8-1/2"or more,addalumimum flashingoverbottomofframeopeningtoassurenowatercan enterareabetweeninnerandouterwall. NAILSPACERS TOSTUDS IG.3 ALUMINUM FLASHING OVER BOTTOM OF FRAME Prepare and Install Cabinet 1.
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FIG.7 FIG.8 port bracket angle bracket Wooden strip 6. Install air conditioner into cabinet by following all steps in Step 9 of Window Mounting. 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 opendings around top and sides of cabinet, and all sides of wood sleeve to the opening. ® See Step 5, Item 4 of Window Mounting Instructions for bottom rail seal location. Masonry Construction 1.