GE AEW18 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 10

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.
(With accordion panels)
Model
AEW14, AEW18
AEW24
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:
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
A B
than vinyl frame
(on some windows)
Wood
Sill
Vinyl frame
3. PREPARE THE AIR CONDITIONER
Pull down the front panel and remove the
A.
filter. Remove the front panel by lifting up at
an angle.
Remove the four front screws. Save them for
B.
reinstalling the front housing.
Grasp the lower corners of the grille while
C.
pressing in on the case sides with your finger
tips. Pull out to release and lift it up.
NOTE: Do not pull the bottom edge toward
tabs of the grille.
When the front grille is removed the control
D.
panel will still be attached by a harness.
Turn the grille around so you can see the
back side of the grille. Remove the 2 screws
to separate the control panel housing from
screws. You will need them later in the
installation.
Remove Screws
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