GE AEW05 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 11

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
accordion 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.
(With accordion 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.
the sill.
WOOD PIECES
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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than vinyl frame
(on some windows)
Wood
Sill
Vinyl frame
3. ATTACH THE TOP MOUNTING
RAIL SEAL STRIP
(Some models may have the seal strip already
attached to the top mounting rail. If applicable,
skip this step.)
Remove the backing from the top mounting rail
seal strip and attach the seal strip to the bottom of
the top mounting rail, along the front edge.
FRONT VIEW
Seal strip
4. PREPARE THE AIR
CONDITIONER
A. Install the top mounting rail with 4 Type A
screws from the outside of the case.
Top mounting rail
Bottom
mounting rail
B. Hold the accordion
panel in one hand
and gently pull
back to free the
open end.
Top mounting rail
Remove
backing
from seal
strip
Top mounting rail
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