COMFORT-AIRE Room Air Conditioners Installation & Operation Manual page 4

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Window Requirements
1. Air conditioner is factory prepared for installation in standard double
hung window (air conditioner cannot be installed in other types of
windows without modification, consult with a qualified installation
serviceman).
2. Install the air conditioner in a window where there will be enough
clearance around the cabinet to allow ample circulation of air through
the unit.
3. All supporting parts should be secured to firm wood, masonry or metal.
Unit & Window Size
1. If your air conditioner cabinet is 24 3/4" wide, it will fit window
openings 26" to 39" in width. Minimum opening height is 16" from
bottom of sash to sill. Removal of both filler panels permits installation
in windows with a minimum opening width of 24 5/8". Use foam seal
to fill any openings between the sides of the cabinet and the window
stop molding. This size unit requires two leveling brackets (Fig. 3a).
2. If your air conditioner cabinet is 26 1/2" wide, it will fit window
openings 27 7/8" to 40" in width. Minimum opening height is 18" from
bottom of sash to sill. Removal of both filler panels permits installation
in windows with a minimum opening width of 26 3/4". Use foam seal to
fill any openings between the sides of the cabinet and the window
stopmolding. This size unit requires two leveling brackets (Fig. 3b).
Decorative Front Removal
1. Remove the phillips screws on both sides of the cabinet (Fig. 4).
3. Gently pull forward while grasping both sides of the decorative front.
Removing the Chassis
Remove the two (2) antitheft screws from the side of the cabinet. RETAIN
THESE SCREWS, they will be replaced later in the installation (Fig. 4).
Slide the chassis out of the cabinet by grasping the front flange of the
evaporator cover and pulling forward while bracing the cabinet (Fig. 5).
Use caution when working around exposed sharp edges of the
cabinet and sharp coils to avoid injury or torn clothing.
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