GE ASH24 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 11

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Window Requirements
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These instructions are for a standard double-
hung window. You will need to modify them for
other types of windows.
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The air conditioner can be installed without
the accordion panels if needed to fit in a narrow
window. See the window opening dimensions
at right.
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All supporting parts must be secured to firm
wood, masonry or metal.
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The electrical outlet must be within reach of
the power cord.
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Storm Window Requirements
A storm window frame will not allow the air
conditioner to tilt towards the outside and will
keep it from draining properly. To adjust for this,
attach a piece of wood to the stool.
1/2" higher
than frame
Storm window
frame
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Remove the Front Grille, if attached
Remove shipping tape if present. On models
A
with a slide out air filter, remove it (see the
Care and Cleaning section) and the screw(s)
behind it (if present) that holds the grille
in place.
On models with a raise up
inlet grille, lift it (see the Care
and Cleaning section) and
remove the screw behind it
(if present) that holds the
grille in place.
Wood
Stool
OR
30" to 41"
(With accordion panels)
26" min.
(Without accordion panels)
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 stool to make it 1/2" higher
than the top of the storm window frame.
Attach securely with nails or screws provided by
the installer.
On some models, open
B
the inlet grille from the
sides and remove it.
Remove the screws from
the lower right corner
if present.
Pull the bottom grille
B
corners out to release the
lower tabs on each side.
NOTE: Do not pull the
B
bottom edge toward you
more than 3" or you may
damage the tabs of the grille.
Lift the grille up and off
C
the top tabs.
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