Whirlpool 947596 B Use & Care Manual page 11

Wall mounted conditioner
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TYPE
2 Installation Instructions
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To help
avoid
any installation
problems
and to
help
assure
trouble-free
performance
of your
new
air
conditioner,
read
these
installation
instructions,
as well as your
operating
instruc-
tions
and electrical
requirements
before
instal-
ling your unit
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Because
this
air conditioner
weighs
from
ap-
proximately
125 to 200
pounds,
it is recom-
mended
that
you
have
somebody
help
you
install
your
new
unit
and
that
you
both
use
proper
lifting
techniques
to
avoid
personal
injury.
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Inspect
the condition
of the window
where
the
air conditioner
will be installed.
Be sure
it will
support
the weight
of the unit.
CAUTION:
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Be sure
air
conditioner
does
not
fall
out
of
window
during
Installation.
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Handle
the air conditioner
with care. Watch
out
for the sharp
metal
fins
on the front
and
rear
coils.
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Do not use the water
condensate
for drinking
purposes.
It may not be sanitary.
1
. Unpack
accessory
parts
(illustrated
below)
be-
fore
installing
your
air
conditioner.
A normal
installation
can be made
with a screwdriver,
saw,
small
level,
pocket
knife,
tape
measure
and drill
with 3:~z" drill bit.
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THIS APPLIANCE
MUST
BE INSTALLED
ACCORDING
TO ALL APPLICABLE
CODES
AND ORDINANCES
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2
. Pick the right window.
First. decide
what
room(s)
you want to cool.
Then
choose
a window
that will
allow
the air-conditioned
air to flow
freely
and
directly
into
the
room(s)
you
want
cooled.
Re-
member,
it's difficult
to move air around
corners.
Choose
a window
that's
also
near
an electrical
outlet.
(Refer
to ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS
for receptacie
and wiring
needed.)
Do not use an
extension
cord.
The window
in which
you place
your air conditioner
should
have an opening
of at
least 26 inches
in width
and at least
18 inches
in
height.
Standard
installation
parts
are supplied
for
double-hung
windows
up to
40 inches
in
width.
For a wide
installation
up to 54 inches,
a
special
wide-window
kit is available
as a parts
item
3
. Remove
front frame
by pushing
top down
and
pulling
toward
you. This protects
the frame
from
damage
and makes
the air conditioner
easier
to
handle
during
installation.
DO NOT
BLOCK
AIR
ENTRY
INTO
THE
SIDE
LOU-
VERS
OF THE CABINET.
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