Window Requirements; Storm Window Requirements - GE AEQ12AN Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

WINDOW REQUIREMENTS

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• 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 .
• T he electrical outlet must be within reach of the
power cord .
22" to 36"
(With accordion panels)

STORM WINDOW REQUIREMENTS

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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 a
piece of wood on the sill to make it 1/2" higher than
the top of the storm window frame or the vinyl
frame .
Attach securely with nails or screws provided by the
installer .
1/2" higher
than storm
window
frame
Storm window
frame
Installation Instructions
15 ½" min.
1/2" higher
than vinyl frame
(on some windows)
Wood
Sill
Vinyl frame
PREPARE THE AIR CONDITIONER
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Hold the accordion panel in one hand and
A
gently pull back to free the open end .
Slide the free end of the accordion panel into
B
the side panel rails . Slide the panel down . Be
sure to leave enough space to slip the top
and bottom of the frame into the rails on the
cabinet .
NOTE: There is a right and a left accordion
panel . Be sure to use the proper panel for each
side .
Slide the left and right accordion panels into
C
the top and bottom mounting rails .
Top left
Bottom mounting rail
9
Top right
Top mounting rail