GE AST12 Installation Instructions, Support, Troubleshooting Tips Consumer, Window Requirements

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1	Window Requirements
	■These instructions are for a standard double-
	hung window. You will need to modify them for

other types of windows.

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

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

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

173⁄8″ min.

30″ to 41″

(With accordion panels)

26″ min.

(Without accordion panels)

Instructions Operating Instructions

2	Storm Window Requirements
	A storm window frame will not allow the air
	conditioner to tilt towards the outside and will keep
	it from draining properly. To adjust for this, attach
	a piece of wood to the stool.
					Wood
		1/2″ higher
		than frame
				Stool
			Storm window
			frame

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 stool to make it 1/2″ higher than the top of the storm window frame.

Attach securely with nails or screws provided by the installer.

Installation Instructions

3	Remove the Front Grille, if attached
	To remove the grille:

ARemove shipping tape if present.

On models with a slide out air filter, remove it (see the Care and Cleaning section) and the screw behind it (if present) that holds the grille in place.

On models with a raise up inlet grille, lift it (see the Care and Cleaning section) and remove the screw behind it (if present) that holds the grille in place.

BPull the bottom grille corners out to release the lower tabs on each side.

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Lift the grille up and off the top tabs.

Troubleshooting Tips Consumer

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

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