GE APHA14 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 11

Installation Instructions
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
1.
• Place the air conditioner on a flat, level surface
in a location that is at least 20" (51 cm) from any
wall.
NOTE: The recommended distance from the
window for optimal performance is 31.5 (80 cm).
• Maintain a minimum 20" (51 cm) clearance
around the air conditioner to not block airflow.
• Keep the air conditioner free of any
obstructions such as drapes, curtains, blinds,
etc.
• The exhaust hose should be free of any
obstructions.
• Do not place the air conditioner on an unstable
or raised surface because it could fall and
cause damage or injury.
• Do not place the air conditioner in direct
sunlight or near a heat source such as
baseboard heaters, stoves, etc.
• The window panel can be installed in a window
with a minimum 20" (51 cm) to a maximum 46"
(117 cm) opening.
UNPACK AIR CONDITIONER
2.
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install air
conditioner.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
• Remove packaging materials. Save the carton
and the foam packaging for storing the air
conditioner when not in use.
NOTE: There are NO packing materials inside
the air conditioner to remove—Do Not open the
cabinet.
• Properly dispose of/recycle all packing
material.
• Handle the air conditioner gently.
• Keep the air conditioner upright and level. Do
not set the air conditioner on its side, front,
back or upside down.
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INSTALL EXHAUST
3.
A. Connect the connectors #2 and #3 to two
sides of exhaust hose #1 to create an
exhaust assembly.
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B. Sliding in one end of hose assembly (with
hose connector #2) to rear panel.
Then push the knob to fix the hose
assembly firmly.
NOTE: Smaller diameter hose to slide in from
right of rear panel, and the larger one from
left side.
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