Installation Instructions
WINDOW REQUIREMENTS
•These instructions are for a standard
•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 .
•Follow the dimensions in the table and illustration for your model .
Models | A | B |
AEL05 | 12 1/2″ min . | |
AEL06 | 13 1/2″ min . | 22 |
AEL08 |
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A
B
(With accordion panels)
STORM WINDOW REQUIREMENTS
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 .
THICKNESS: To determine the thickness, place a piece of wood on the sill to make it 1/2″ higher than the top of the storm window frame or the vinyl frame .
Attach securely with nails or screws provided by the installer .
ATTACH THE TOP MOUNTING RAIL SEAL STRIP
(Some models may have the seal strip already attached to the top mounting rail. If applicable, skip this step.)
Remove the backing from the top mounting rail seal strip and attach the seal strip to the bottom of the top mounting rail, along the front edge.
Top mounting rail
Remove backing from seal strip
FRONT VIEW | Top mounting rail |
Seal strip
PREPARE THE AIR CONDITIONER
AInstall the top mounting rail with 4 Type A screws from the outside of the case .
Top mounting rail
Bottom mounting rail
B Hold the accordion panel in one hand and |
gently pull back to free the open end . |
1/2″ higher than storm window frame
Storm window frame
1/2″ higher than vinyl frame (on some windows)
Wood
Sill
Vinyl frame
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