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Sliding Window Installation
1.Choose the installation site. It is imperative that window
frame assembly and side of structure are adequate to
support weight of unit. Reinforce if necessary.
2.Slide openone window sashto install supportplatform.
3.Loosely attach support angle to bottom of supportplatform
using two 7/16
g machine screws, flat washers, and
nuts. (See fig.A)
4.Place support platform against lower window track and
firmly against verticaledge of windowframe.
5.Attach support platform to window sill using three1 long
selfqapping screws.To overcome interference of support
platform with windowtrack or stormwindow, securely attach
a 2 wide shim stripto the windowsill. Strip shouldbe as long
as width ofsupport platform and flush with backedge of sill.
Thickness of strip should be controlled by amount of
interference.(See fig. B)
6.Pull support angle against outsideof structure. Tighten two
7/16 long machine screwson top ofsupport platform.
7.Adjust leveling boltto position supportangle in alevel plane.
This will allow for proper unit angle. Tighten leveling bolt
Iocknut.
Important:
Unit must be level or tilted back slightly to
facilitate proper condensatedrainage. (See fig. C)
Caution: Do notdrill a holein bottom pan.Unit is designed
to operate with approximately 1/2 of water in bottom pan.
8.Cut two pieces of adhesive back foam seal toheight of
window opening. Remove backing and apply to vertical
inside edges of window frame andsliding sash that will
rest against unit.(Seefig. D)
9.Slide unit ontosupport platform. Besure unit sidechannel
butts against vertical edge of windowframe.
Note: If unit side channel doesnot fit securely, remove
unit and readjustleveling bolt,
10.Drill two 1/8
holes through window channel frame in
alignment with existing holes in bottom bar. Install two
3/8" long self-tapping screws through
these holes. If
window channel frame is not tallenough to useexisting
holes, drill newholes off to the sideof the existinghotes
to attach the unit bottom barto the supportplatform. Unit
should be firmly anchored to window channel fame or
support platform. (Seefig. E)
11.Slide inside window sashclosed. Be surevertical edge
of inside windowsash is pressed firmly against sideof unit
cabinet. Cut remaining adhesive back foamseal to width
of window opening. Remove backing and apply to top
inside edge ofwindow frame. (Seefig. D)
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Support platform
assembly
track
Outside
edge is 3/16"
lower than inside.
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Foam seal
Topretainer
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Sliders
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