GE AEM08LX Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 11

Installation Instructions
PREPARE THE AIR CONDITIONER
4.
(cont.)
C. Remove the backing from the accordion
seal (two short strips). Stick one sealing strip
respectively on the left side and right side of
the accordion panels, as shown.
D. Slide the free end of the accordion panel
into the side panel rails. Slide the panel
the top and bottom of the frame into the rails
on the cabinet.
NOTE: There is a right and a left accordion
each side.
Top mounting rail
E. Slide the left and right accordion panels into
the top and bottom mounting rails.
Top left
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Top mounting rail
Top right
PREPARE THE WINDOW
5.
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.
INSTALL THE AIR CONDITIONER
6.
IN THE WINDOW
A. Place the air conditioner on the sill with the
bottom mounting rail against its back edge.
Center it and close the window securely
behind the top mounting rail. It should be
level or slightly tilted to the outside.
2 Frame locking brackets
to the vertical window sashes and attach
3 screws through the holes in the upper
panels, as appropriate.
C. Install the frame locking brackets between
the bottom of the accordion panel and the
window sill. Attach with 2 screws. NOTE: To
prevent the window sill from splitting, drive
the pilot holes before driving the screws.
Sealing Strip
(with adhesive)
3 Screws
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