How To Install The Unit; Window Requirements; Storm Window Requirements - LG LW1816HR Owner's Manual

10 INSTALLATION

How to Install the Unit

1
To prevent vibration and noise, make sure
the unit is installed securely and firmly.
2
Install the unit out of direct sunlight.
3
There should be no obstacles, such as a
fence or wall, within 20" from the back of the
cabinet because it will prevent heat radiation
of the condenser.
Restriction of outside air will greatly reduce
the cooling efficiency of the air conditioner.
Cooled air
CAUTION
● DO NOT cover or block any of the side and
top louvers. All side louvers of the cabinet
must remain exposed to the outside
of the structure and unobstructed.
4
Install the unit slightly tilted so the back is
slightly lower than the front (about 1/2").
This will force condensed water to flow to
the outside.
5
Install the unit with the bottom between
30" ~60" above the floor level.

Window Requirements

● This unit is designed for installation in standard
double hung windows with actual opening
widths from 29" to 41".
The top and bottom window sashes must open
18" from the bottom of the upper sash to the
inside sill.
29" to 41"
18" min
Fence
Awning
Heat
radiation
NOTE
●
All supporting parts should be secured to firm
wood, masonry, vinyl, fiberglass, or metal
●
This product is a window air conditioner.
As such, a standard single-hung or double-hung
window is required for proper installation.
Non-window installations, including using
sleeves or wall openings, and other installation
methods are not recommended.

Storm Window Requirements

1
Windows that include a storm window frame
may prevent the air conditioner from tilting
down toward the outside to drain properly.
For proper drainage, attach a 2" x 2" piece
of wood to the inner sill, trimmed to a length
which fits inside the window frame. The top
of the wood shim must be at least 1 1/4"
higher than the top of the storm window
frame. Attach the wood securely to the sill
with nails or screws.
2
If necessary, attach another 2" x 2" wood
strip flush against the back of the inner sill.
Wood Strip Mounted
on Top of Inner Sill
Inner Sill
Nail or screw
Indoors
1 1/4" higher than
storm window frame
Storm
Window Frame
Outer Sill
Outdoors