GE AKV05 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 9

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.
• Follow the dimensions in the table and
illustration for your model.
(With accordion panels)
2. STORM WINDOW REQUIREMENTS
A storm window frame will not allow the air
conditioner to tilt toward the outside, and will
attach a piece of wood to the sill.
WOOD PIECES
LENGTH: Long enough to fit inside the window
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
49-5000436 Rev. 0
13" min
23" - 36"
than vinyl frame
(on some windows)
Sill
Vinyl frame
3. PREPARE THE
AIR CONDITIONER
A.
Install the top mounting rail with 4 Type A
screws from the outside of the case.
Top mounting
rail
B.
Hold the accordion panel in one hand and
gently pull back to free the open end.
C.
Slide the free end of the accordion panel into
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.
Top mounting
rail
Wood
D.
Slide the left and right accordion panels into the
top and bottom mounting rails.
Bottom
mounting rail
Bottom
mounting rail
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