Location - Carrier KC Series Owner's Manual

KC
SERIES I
LOCATION
The room air conditioner is designed to fit easily into a
single or double hung window However, since window
designs val_-, it may be necessary to make some modi-
fications for saf_ and proper installation
Make sure the window and frame are structurally
sound and free from dl'y or rotted wood Replace wood
if necessalT or relocate the air conditioner
For maximum efficiency, install the air conditioner on
the side of the house or building that has more shade
than sunlight
Provide sufficient clearance fbr the air conditioner to
allow proper air circulation through and around the
unit The rear of the unit must be outdoors (not in a
garage or inside of the building) Provide 20-in of
clearance on each side of the unit Provide 20-in of
clearance fgom the rear of the unit to any obstruction
Provide 12dn of clearance from the top of the unit See
Fig 3
Unit should be at least 30dn above the floor and out-
side ground
Cul_ains and other objects should be moved if the)"
block indoor airflow
Unit must be within reach of a proper electrical wail
outlet Do not use an extension cord
The unit was designed to evaporate condensation
under normal conditions Under extreme humidity
conditions, excess condensation may cause the
basepan to overflow to the outside of the unit The unit
should be installed where condensation drip cannot
cause damage
WINDOW INSTALLATION
To install the room air conditioner in a window, per-
form the following procedure
1 Check contents of installation hardware package
provided with air conditioner See Table 2 Make
sure all the items are included
2
3
Determine which window will be used for installa-
tion. See Location section on page _5
Check that the window opening dimensions are
suitable for installation For KC 101P units, the
window must be between 24 andSg-in wide and
the window must open at least 15dn high For
KC 121P units, the window must be between 27
and 41-in wide and the window must open at
least 16-in high It is recommended that the win-
dow sill be at least _/_-in thick to suppol_ the
weight of the air conditioner See Table 3 fbr unit
dimensions
FENCE
30,,M]N WALLO£
SIDE OTHER
OBSTRUCTION _ OBSTACLE
GROUND
HGURE
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