GE ASW08 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 11

Read completely, then follow step-by-step.
1
Window Requirements
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These instructions are for a standard double-
hung window. You will need to modify them for
other types of windows.
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The air conditioner can be installed without
the accordion panels if needed to fit in a narrow
window. See the window opening dimensions
below.
8,000
BTU
models
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.
1/2" higher
than frame
Storm window
frame
3
Remove the Front Grille, if attached
Remove shipping tape if present. On models
A
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
B
inlet grille, lift it (see the
Care and Cleaning section)
and remove the screw
behind it (if present) that
holds the grille in place.
" min.
14 3 ⁄
4
" to 37"
25 ⁄
1
2
(With accordion panels)
" min.
20 1 ⁄
2
(Without accordion panels)
Wood
Stool
OR
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All supporting parts must be secured to firm
wood, masonry or metal.
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The electrical outlet must be within reach of
the power cord.
10,000
and
12,000
" to 41"
27 5 ⁄
BTU 8
(With accordion panels)
models
" min.
23 5 ⁄
8
(Without accordion panels)
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.
On some
B
models, open
the inlet grille
from the sides
and remove it.
Remove the
screws from the bottom
or lower right corner
if present.
Pull the bottom grille
B
corners out to release the
lower tabs on each side.
NOTE: Do not pull the bottom
B
edge toward you more than 3"
or you may damage the tabs of the grille.
Lift the grille up and off the top tabs.
C
" min.
16 1 ⁄
8
OR
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