GE AEE08 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 9

Installation Instructions
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
side curtain 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 illustration for your
model.
(With accordion panels)
2. 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
than the top of the storm window frame or the vinyl
frame.
Attach securely with nails or screws provided by the
installer.
higher
than storm
window
frame
Storm window
frame
49-5000550 Rev. 0
higher
than vinyl frame
(on some windows)
Wood
Sill
Vinyl frame
3. REMOVE THE AIR
CONDITIONER FROM THE
CASE
A. Remove and save the 2 screws from the lower
sides of the front grille.
B. Grasp 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
grille.
C. When the front grille is removed the control panel
will still be attached by a harness.
D. Slide the air conditioner from the case by
gripping the base pan handle and pulling forward
while bracing the case. Do not pull or lift on the
styrofoam discharge area.
FRONT
FRONT
Do not
pull or
lift in this
area—
damage
to the
unit may
result
FRONT
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