Prepare Air Conditioner; Window/Storm Window Requirements - GE AEL18DP Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

WINDOW REQUIREMENTS
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• T hese instructions are for a standard double-hung
window . You will need to modify them for other types
of windows .
• A ll supporting parts must be secured
to firm wood, masonry or metal .
• T he electrical outlet must be within reach of the
power cord .
• F ollow the dimensions in the table and illustration
for your model .
26"- 41"
(With accordion panels)
STORM WINDOW REQUIREMENTS
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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
18.5"
1/2" higher
than vinyl frame
(on some windows)
Wood
Sill
Vinyl frame
PREPARE THE AIR CONDITIONER
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Pull down the front panel and remove the filter .
A
Remove the front panel by lifting up at an
angle .
B Remove the four front screws. Save them
for reinstalling the front housing.
Grasp the lower corners of the grille while
C
pressing in on the case sides with your
finger tips. Pull out to release and lift it up.
NOTE: Do not pull the bottom edge
toward you more than 3" or you may
damage the tabs of the grille.
When the front grille is removed the
D
control panel will still be attached by
a harness. Turn the grille around so
you can see the back side of the grille.
Remove the 2 screws to separate the
control panel housing from the grille.
NOTE: Be sure to save these screws. You will
need them later in the installation.
Remove Screws
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