GE 880 Storm Window Requirements, Remove The Air Conditioner From The Case

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 WINDOW REQUIREMENTS

Installation Instructions

 REMOVE THE AIR CONDITIONER FROM THE CASE WINDOW REQUIREMENTS

These instructions are for a standard double-hung window. You will need to modify them for other types of windows.

STORM WINDOW REQUIREMENTS CAUTION: If the sill support bolts do not contact the window sill, or if you have a window without a sill, you must order accessory kit RAK87 to properly install this air conditioner.

Call 800.626.2002 or visit GEAppliances.com.

The air conditioner can be installed without the accordion panels if needed to fit in a narrow window. See the window opening dimensions.

All supporting parts must be secured to firm wood, masonry or metal.

The electrical outlet must be within reach of the power cord.

16.4” min.

25.25to 38

(With accordion panels)

Manual background REMOVE THE AIR CONDITIONER FROM THE CASE

ARemove and save the 2 screws from the lower sides of the front grille.

FRONT

BGrasp the lower corners of the grille while pressing in on the case sides with your finger tips. Pull out to release and lift it up.

NOTE: Do not pull the bottom edge toward you more than 3or you may damage the tabs of the grille.

FRONT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remove the ground screw from each side of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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the case. Keep them in a safe location.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STORM WINDOW REQUIREMENTS

 

 

 

 

NOTE: Be sure to save these screws. You will

 

2

 

 

 

need them later in the installation.

 

A storm window frame will not allow the air

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

conditioner to tilt toward the outside, and will keep

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

it from draining properly. To adjust for this, attach

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a piece of wood to the sill.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WOOD PIECES –

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WIDTH: 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LENGTH: Long enough to fit inside the window

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

frame.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FRONT

 

THICKNESS: To determine the thickness, place a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

piece of wood on the sill to make it 1/2higher

 

 

 

 

Slide the air conditioner from the case by

 

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than the top of the storm window frame or the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

gripping the base pan handle and pulling

 

 

 

 

 

vinyl frame.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

forward while bracing the case. Do not pull or

 

Attach securely with nails or screws provided

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

lift on the styrofoam discharge area.

 

by the installer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do not

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1/2higher

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

pull or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

than vinyl frame

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

in this

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(on some windows)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

area—

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

damage

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wood

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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to the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

than storm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

unit may

 

 

 

window

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Storm window

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FRONT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vinyl frame

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

frame

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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GE 880 Storm Window Requirements, Remove The Air Conditioner From The Case, Installation Instructions

FAQ

What type of window is required for the installation?

The instructions are for a standard double-hung window, but modifications may be necessary for other types of windows.

Can the air conditioner be installed without accordion panels?

Yes, the air conditioner can be installed without the accordion panels if needed to fit in a narrow window.

Where can I order accessory kit RAK87?

You can order accessory kit RAK87 by calling 800.626.2002 or visiting GEAppliances.com.