Window Requirements; Prepare The Air Conditioner - GE AHM15 Owner's Manual

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 table and
illustration for your model.
Models
AHM15
AHM18
AHM24
(With side curtain 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.
than storm
window
frame
Storm window
frame
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A B
A
B
than vinyl frame
(on some windows)
Wood
Sill
3. PREPARE THE AIR
CONDITIONER
A. Remove three screws on each side of the case.
Save the screws for use later.
B. Insert a flat head screw driver between the front
grille and the metal case along the sides. Gently
pry the grille from the case.
NOTE: Cover the flat head screw driver with
tape to prevent scratching the case.
C.
conditioner, pull the air conditioner out of the
case. The air conditioner is very heavy so make
sure that it will be resting on a sturdy surface.
Save these screws
for later use.
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