GE AKCQ08ACJ Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 16

Installation Instructions
White-Westinghouse or Frigidaire
(22" Deep)
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1. Remove existing rear grille as shown on page 9
of this manual and replace with provided louvered
rear panel.
NOTE: You may need to drill holes in flange of existing
sleeve to match new rear grille.
Because of the increased unit depth, first try dry
fitting using the method described below:
2.
3. Gently slide unit in and check if amount extending
from the sleeve is sufficient once the trim frame is
attached.
4. If position is correct, remove unit and proceed to the
next step. If not, go to step 8.
5.
and right side of the sleeve.
6.
them vertically to the rear grill 4.5" from the left side
of the sleeve and 4" from the right side of the sleeve.
7.
the top of the sleeve. Remove the backing paper and
press into position. Proceed to step 14.
Use these next steps if the unit requires extra
extension into the room.
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White-Westinghouse or Frigidaire
(22" Deep) (cont)
8.
portion of the rear grille.
9.
the slot overlapping the seal above.
10. Install the divider into the slots of the foam blocks.
You may need to trim the length to size.
11. Repeat steps 8-10 for the other vertical shown
portion of the grille.
12.
the sleeve again making sure all seals are flush.
13.
sleeve. The pieces must be fitted flush to the edge
of the divider.
14. Center unit and gently slide unit into sleeve.
15. Before sliding all-the-way back, remove the first
screw from the front on left side of the unit.
16. Remove the plastic washer from the screw.
17. Screw and attach the other end of the ground wire
to the unit. Make sure that the toothed washer is
against the cabinet.
18. Slide the unit completely to the rear to ensure a
good seal, making sure the ground wire does not
become tangled.
19. If you have difficulty with mounting the grill to the
sleeve, follow the instructions for direct mounting
on page 15.
20. Seal and frame the unit as described on page 16.
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