GE Appliances AEE18 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 9

Installation Instructions
D WINDOW REQUIREMENTS
• These instructions are for a standard double-hung
window. You will need to modify them for other types
of windows.
• 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.
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18.5"
26"-41"
(With accordion panels)
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[] STORMWINDOW REQUIREMENTS
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
1/2" higher
than
vinyl
frame
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D PREPARETHE AIR CONDITIONER
[] Remove the two control knobs.
r_ Pull down the front panel and remove the filter.
Remove the front panel by lifting up at an
angle.
[-C-]Remove the four front screws. Save them
for reinstalling the front housing.
[] Grasp the lower corners of the grille while
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.
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