GE AKCQ10ACJ Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 11

Installation Instructions
IMPORTANT - BEFORE YOU BEGIN
having two rear air intakes.
followed so the unit can operate at maximum
efficiency.
rear grille, it may need to be replaced by one that
has been shipped with the unit in the accessory
kit. If the new rear grille is too small for the rear
sleeve opening, use the black plastic grille. Insure
it is secured in place using the included screws,
washers and grommets.
FOR INCREASED EFFICIENCY, UTILIZE THE
PROVIDED LOUVERED REAR PANEL
Installation of new grille provided with unit.
1. Remove the existing grille. (Exception: GE 26".)
2. Place the grille, included with the new air
conditioner, towards the rear of the sleeve.
3. Mark through the hole positions.
4. Drill through the sleeves flanges with a 1/8" drill bit.
5. Attach the new grille with self-threading screws and
washers.
6. It is VERY IMPORTANT that the grille is placed
exactly as shown below.
7. Most decorative exterior grilles may be left in place
as long as the proper interior air direction grille is
installed.
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Emerson (15" Deep)
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1. Remove existing rear grille as shown on page 9
of this manual and replace with provided louvered
rear panel.
NOTE: You may need to drill holes in flange of
existing sleeve to match new rear grille.
2. Attach (1) 1" x 3/8" x 25" long seal in the center at
the top of the sleeve. Remove the backing paper
and press into position.
3. Attach the (2) 1" x 3/8" x 14" long seals to the left
and right sides of the sleeve.
4. Cut (2) 1" x 3/8" x 25" seals to 14" long and attach
them to the vertical sections of the
rear grille.
5. Attach (2) 4-1/2" x 3-1/2" x 1-1/2" centering/support
blocks, one on each side wall. Place in center of
side wall with the tapered end facing the opening.
6. Gently slide unit into sleeve.
7. Before sliding all-the-way back, remove the second
screw from front on the left side of unit.
8. Remove the plastic washer from the screw.
9. Screw and attach the other end of the ground wire
to the unit. Make sure that the toothed washer is
against the cabinet.
10. Slide the unit completely to the rear to ensure a
good seal, making sure the ground wire does not
become tangled.
11. If you have difficulty with mounting the grill to the
sleeve, follow the instructions for direct mounting
on page 15.
12. Seal and frame the unit as described on
page 16.
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