Installation guide

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Preliminary instructions:

READ BEFORE INSTALLING UNIT

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.1)

Heavy duty

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

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

Check dimensions of your unit to determine model type:

Medium

Unit Height:

Unit Width:

Min. Window Opening:

Min. Window Width:

Max. Window Width:

18-5/8″

17-5/8″

26-1/2″

23-5/8″

19-1/2″

18-1/2″

31″

28″

42″

40-1/2″

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.

15,000~18,500 BTU22,000~28,500 BTU

sash

1/2″ min

storm window frame or

other obstruction

FIG.1

19″ min

inner sill

outer sill

Capacity:

FIG.2

sash

1/2″ min

storm window frame or

other obstruction

19″ min

board thickness as

required, along entire inner

window sill; fasten to inner

sill with two nails or screws.

1-1/2″ min

inner sill

outer sill

16120300A04662

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

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.

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.

INSTALLATION WARNINGS AND CAUTION

window sash seal

safety lock and

1/2″ long hex

head screw

top angle

foam gasket

washer head

locking screw

frame

assembly

(left)

side retainer

bottom rail

seal to unit

frame

assembly

(right)

1/2″ long

screws and

locknuts

locknut 3/4″

long flat

head bolt

sill angle

bracket

window

support bracket

insulation

panel

Installation Instructions

Summary of content (9 pages)

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Installation Instructions For Medium (15,000-18,500 BTU) + Heavy duty (22,000-28,500 BTU) Air Conditioner READ BEFORE INSTALLING UNIT INSTALLATION WARNINGS AND CAUTION 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.
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Installation Instructions 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 WARNING 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.
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Installation Instructions Window 1 Mounting Remove Air Conditioner from Cabinet NOTE: Remove any packaging material from cabinet exterior. 1. Pull down on front grille from upper edge. Lift front grille upwards and place to one side. (See FIG.1) 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 Front Grille 3. Locate the four Front Panel screws and remove.
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Installation Instructions FIG.9 Top window filler panel leg WINDOW FILLER PANEL FIG.10 TOP VIEW AIR CONDITIONER CABINET Bottom window filler panel leg “I” SECTION WINDOW FILLER PANEL SIDE RETAINER 4 PLASTIC FRAME 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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Installation Instructions 6 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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Installation Instructions 10 Install Insulation Panel 1. Measure the width of the inner side curtain with the provided ruler (FIG. 22). 2. Mark a line on the patterned side of the provided insulation panel according to the measured width in Step 1, then cut out the insulation panel along the line (FIG. 23). 3. Place the patterned side of the insulation panel to face inside your room, then slide the insulation panel into the frame until the panel goes into the side curtain frame completely.
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Installation Instructions Thru-The-Wall Installation NOTE: Consult local building codes prior to installation, or a qualified carpenter. 1 Select Wall Location This air conditioner slides out from its cabinet, so that it can be installed through an outside wall as explained below. Max wall thickness Heavy duty Medium 10″ 8″ NOTE: IMPORTANT: Side louvers must never be blocked.
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Installation Instructions 4. Build a wooden frame with the INSIDE dimensions of your model listed above. (Measure twice remember...) Frame depth should be the same as wall thickness. Fill in the space from the opending to the studs with wood spacers, as shown. 5. Nail frame to spacers to spacers with front flush with dry wall. NOTE: If wall thickness is 8-1/2” or more, add alumimum flashing over bottom of frame opening to assure no water can enter area between inner and outer wall.
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Installation Instructions FIG.7 FIG.8 Support bracket Sill 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.