Installation guide

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For Medium (15,000-18,500BTU) + Heavy duty (22,000-28,500BTU)Air Conditioner

READ BEFORE INSTALLING UNIT

Carefully read the installation manual before beginning.

Follow each step as shown.

Observe all local, state, and national electrical codes and by qualified, licensed, authorized personnel only.

Pay attention to danger and safety notices.

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. Wear protective gloves whenever lifting or carrying the unit. AVOID the sharp metal fins of front and rear coils. 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 overan extended

period of time.

Handle air conditioner with care.

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: windowsashseal

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

Check dimensions of your unit to determine model type:

safety lock and

Heavy duty Medium 1/2" long

head screw

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

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

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

locking

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

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

Max. Window Width: 42" 40-1/2" (left)

1. Check window opening size: the mounting parts

furnished with this air conditioner are made to install in

side retainer

a wooden sill double-hung window. The standard parts

are for window dimensions listed above. Open sash to 1/2" long

a minimum of 19" (483mm). (FIG.l) screws and

bottom rail Iocknuts --_

2. Check condition of window: all wood parts of window seal to unit \

must be in good shape and able to firmly hold the needed

screws. If not, make repairs before installing unit. _,_ long flaL_, \

3. Check your storm windows: If your storm window _d bolt sill angle

frame does not allow the clearance required, correct by bracket

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

storm window while room air conditioner is being installed. [1

FIG.1 _[_ FIG.2 ___sash

--sash

19" min

i " rain

1/2"_,min i inner, sill

storm window frame or

other obstruction

window frame

Iort bracket assembly

(right)

1/2" min 11-1/2" min

inner sill

oard thickness as_

I _-_ _,_quired,alongentireinner

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 (15,000-18,500BTU) + Heavy duty (22,000-28,500BTU)Air Conditioner READ BEFORE INSTALLING UNIT Carefully read the installation manual before beginning. Follow each step as shown. Observe all local, state, and national electrical Pay attention to danger and safety notices.
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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, will not stop proper air flow. 5. Check the available electrical service Power supply must be the same as that shown on the unit serial nameplate. (See Use & Care Guide for serial plate location.) Power cord is 48" long. Be sure you have an outlet near. All models have a 3-prong service plug to provide proper service and safe positive grouding. Do not change plug in any way.
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Window Remove Air Conditioner from Mounting Cabinet NOTE: Remove any packaging material from cabinet exterior. t. Pull down on front grille from upper edge. Lift front grille upwards and place to one side. (See FIG.l) 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 FIG.1 , _-_ I_r_ Front Grille _o_¢_ ........ , | / [ ........... , _:_:_ 3. Locate the four Front Panel screws and remove.
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FIG.9 Top window panel filler WINDOW leg FILLER FIG.10 TOP VIEW PANEL d _ AIR CONDITIONER ] PLASTIC U '_ I I J LOCKING "1"SECTION _ _ SCREW HOLE WINDOW FILLER PANEL filler panel leg ;IDE RETAINER _ Place Cabinet 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. 3.
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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 o Consult local building codes prior to installation, or a qualified carpenter. H Select Wail Location This air conditioner below. slides out from its cabinet, Max wall thickness so that it can be installed through Heavy duty Medium 10" 8" an outside wall as explained iiii • iMPORTANT: Side louvers must never be blocked. All parts needed for Thru-The-Wall Installation are provided, except a wood frame, shims, and t0 wood screws (#10_1" long minimum).
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4.Build awooden frame with theINSIDE dimensions ofyour model listed above. (Measure twice remember...) Frame depth should bethesame aswall thickness. Fillinthespace from theopending tothestuds with wood spacers, as shown. 5.Nail frame tospacers tospacers with front flush with drywall. • Ifwall thickness is8-1/2" ormore, add alumimum flashing over bottom offrame opening toassure nowater can enter area between inner and outer wall. NAIL SPACERS ii i TO STUDS ,,,, :::: ,G.31i F,G.
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FIG.7 FIG.8 port bracket ngle bracket 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 t.