Window Requirements; Storm Window Requirements - GE AEM08LQ Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

WiNDOW REQUiREMENTS

1
• 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 .
Models
AEV05, AEQ05 12 1/2" min .
AEM05
AEQ06, AEM06 13 1/2" min .
AEQ08, AEM08
(With accordion panels)

STORM WiNDOW REQUiREMENTS

2
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
A B
23"–38"
22 1/2"–38"
A
B
1/2" higher
than vinyl frame
(on some windows)
Wood
Sill
Vinyl frame
ATTACH THE TOP MOUNTiNg RAiL
3
SEAL STRiP
(Some models may have the seal strip already
attached to the top mounting rail . If applicable,
skip this step . )
Remove the backing from the top mounting rail
seal strip and attach the seal strip to the bottom
of the top mounting rail, along the front edge .
fRONT ViEW
PREPARE THE AiR CONDiTiONER
4
Install the top mounting rail with 4 Type A
A
screws from the outside of the case .
Top mounting rail
Bottom mounting rail
Hold the accordion panel in one hand and
B
gently pull back to free the open end .
10
Top mounting rail
Remove
backing
from seal
strip
Top mounting rail
Seal strip