Window Requirements - GE AHV05LR 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
side curtain 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.
23 1/4"- 36"
side curtain
(With
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
12" 3/8"
)
1/2" higher
than vinyl frame
(on some windows)
Wood
Sill
Vinyl frame
PREPARE THE AIR CONDITIONER
3
Install the top mounting rail with 3 Type A
A
screws from the outside of the case.
Top mounting rail
B Slide curtain panel into side rails.
C Slide left and right side curtain frames into top
and bottom mounting rail. Make sure curtain
snaps into place.
Top left
Bottom mounting rail
8
Top right
Top mounting rail