MetalorWoodCasementWindow Installation
■Handle air conditioner with care.
■Be sure your air conditioner does not fall out of the opening during installation or removal.
■Do not block the louvers on the front panel.
■Do not block air movement on the outside of the air conditioner.
■The window frame assembly and side of structure must be adequate to support weight of air conditioner.
Metal Casement Window Installation
This air conditioner is designed to fit into most
Closed or stationary window
Install air conditioner in stationary sash to avoid crank handles or window latches. If air conditioner is to be installed in or next to a movable sash, it may be necessary to remove catch, handle or both.
■Remove crank handle and secure window in closed position. Remove glass panes and separating strips to a height sufficient to mount air conditioner.
Open window frame
1.Remove crank mechanism and catch handles.
2.Fold window sash back against exterior wall of building and secure, or remove completely where possible.
Wood Casement Window Installation
1.Construct a frame, using at least 1" (2.5 cm) thick wood panel with a 15¹⁄₂" (39.4 cm) wide opening.
2.Paint frame and fasten it securely, sealing it into window opening.
If window opening width is greater than 15¹⁄₂" (39.4 cm):
1.Measure from side of window opening 15¹⁄₂" (39.4 cm). From this point, measure to opposite side of window opening to find width of filler panel. Measure height of window. Cut a ³⁄₄" (19 mm) thick wood filler panel this width and the full height of the window opening.
2.Attach securely to side of opening.
15 1/2" (39.4 cm)
15¹⁄₂" (39.4 cm) from side of window to wood filler panel
3.Paint desired color.
Install Support Platform
1.Loosely attach support angle to bottom of support platform using two ⁷⁄₁₆" machine screws, flat washers and nuts.
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A. ⁷⁄₁₆" machine screws | D. Nut |
B. Support platform | E. Support angle |
C. Flat washer | F. Leveling bolt and locknut |
2.Place support platform against lower window track and firmly against vertical edge of window frame.
3.Attach support platform to windowsill using two 1" wood screws.
If required, overcome interference of support platform with window track or storm windows by securely attaching a shim strip to the windowsill. Shim strip should be as long as width of support platform and flush with back edge of sill. Thickness of shim strip should be controlled by amount of interference.
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A. 1" wood screws | D. Windowsill |
B. Support platform | E. Shim strip |
C. Lower window track |
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4.Pull support angle against outside of structure. Tighten two ⁷⁄₁₆" machine screws on top of support platform.
5.Adjust leveling bolt to position support angle in a level plane. This will allow for proper angle. Tighten leveling bolt nut.
NOTE: Air conditioner must be level or tilted back slightly to facilitate proper condensate disposal.
6.Cut two pieces of seal to height of window opening. Remove backing and apply to window frame on both sides.
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