Location Requirements
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Check the location where air conditioner will be installed. Proper installation is your responsibility. Make sure you have everything necessary for correct installation.
The location should provide:
■Grounded electrical outlet within 4 ft (122 cm) of where the power cord exits the air conditioner.
NOTE: Do not use an extension cord.
■Free movement of air in room to be cooled.
■A large enough opening for the air conditioner.
■Adequate wall support for weight of air conditioner. Air conditioner weighs between :
CWH12A | 5 and 115 lbs (43.1 to 52.2kg) |
CWH18A | 110 and 130 lbs (49.9 to 59 kg) |
CWH24A | 145 and 200 lbs (65 to 96 kg) |
NOTE: Cabinet louvers must not be obstructed. Air must be able to pass freely through the cabinet louvers.
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The wall opening measurements should be:
CWH12A
■Width:23" (58.4 cm) plus twice thickness of wood used to build frame.
■Height: 16" (40.6 cm) plus twice thickness of wood used to build frame.
■Depth: Dimension for depth depends on the wall thickness and the type of molding.
CWH18A
■Width:26¹⁄4 " (66.7 cm) plus twice thickness of wood used to build frame.
■Height: 18 3⁄4 " (47.6 cm) plus twice thickness of wood used to build frame.
■Depth: Dimension for depth depends on the wall thickness and the type of molding.
CWH24A
■Width:263⁄4" (67.9 cm) plus twice thickness of wood used to build frame.
■Height: 18 3⁄4 " (47.6 cm) plus twice thickness of wood used to build frame.
■Depth: Dimension for depth depends on the wall thickness and the type of molding.
A. Cabinet louvers
Window Installation
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Window opening measurements: |
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Model | CWH12A | CWH18A | CWH24A | A.16" (40.6 cm) | C. Wood thickness | |
B. 23"(58.4 cm) | D. Depth | |||||
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Opening width | 28¹⁄2 " to 40" | 28 " to 42" | 30" to 43" | CWH18A : |
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(72.4 to 101.6 cm) | (71 to 106.7 cm) | (76.2 to 109.2 cm) | 3 | C. Wood thickness | ||
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| A.18 ⁄4 " (47.6 cm) | ||
Opening height | 17¹⁄4" (43.8 cm) | 19" (48.3 cm) | 19¹⁄8" (48.6 cm) | B. 26 1⁄4 "(66.7 cm) | D. Depth | |
A (minimum) | 28¹⁄2 " (72.4 cm) | 28 " (71 cm) |
B (minimum) | 17¹⁄4 " (43.8 cm) | 19 " (43.8 cm) |
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30 " (76.2 cm) | CWH24A : |
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A.16 3⁄4 " (47.6 cm) | C. Wood thickness | ||
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19¹⁄8 " (48.6 cm) | B. 233⁄4"(67.9 cm) | D. Depth |
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