GE AKLK08 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 11

Installation Instructions
4. PREPARE THE WINDOW
Cut the window seal (2 long strips) to the proper
length. Peel off the backing and attach the seal to the
underside of the window sash.
5. INSTALL THE AIR
CONDITIONER IN THE WINDOW
A. Mark the center of the window. Set the air
conditioner in the window so that is it centered.
Place the air conditioner so that front edge of the
bottom mounting rail is against the back edge of the
sill.
B. Bring the window down so that the front edge of
the top rail is in front of the window. Make sure that
the air conditioner is level or tilting slightly to the
outside.
C. Extend the curtain panels until they fill the
window.
D. Place the Frame lock between the frame
extensions and the window sill as shown.
For wooden windows
49-5000524 Rev. 0
Sealing Strip
(with adhesive)
About 3.5º
For vinyl-clad windows
5. INSTALL THE AIR
CONDITIONER IN THE WINDOW
E. For Vinyl-Clad windows:
Frame lock and into the window sash.
NOTE: Before driving the screws, use a drill to
drill 5 holes through the holes in the Frame lock
and frame extensions into the windows sash.
F. For wooden windows:
frame lock and into the sill.
NOTE: To prevent window sill from splitting,
Frame holes into window sash.
Weather
Seals
G. Place weather seals to prevent draft and provide
insulation.
6. INSTALL SASH LOCK AND FOAM
TOP WINDOW GASKET
A. To prevent broken glass
or damage to windows,
on vinyl or other similarly
constructed windows,
attach the sash lock to the
window side jamb with one
Type B screw.
B. Cut the foam top window
gasket to the window width.
C. Stuff the foam between the
glass and the window
to prevent air and
insects from getting
into the room.
NOTE: If the gasket
supplied does not fit
your window, obtain appropriate material locally
to provide a proper installation seal.
Locking
Screws
(5x)
Vinyl
Wood
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