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For Medium (15-18.5K) + Heavy duty (22-28.5K) Air Conditioner
To avoid risk of personal injury, property damage, or product damage due to the weight of this device and sharp
edges that may be exposed:
Air conditioners covered in this manual pose an excessive weight hazard. Two or more people are needed to
move and install the unit. To prevent injury or strain, use proper lifting and carrying techniques when moving unit.
Carefully inspect location where air conditioner will be installed. Be sure it will support the weight of the unit over
an extended period of time.
Handle air conditioner with care. Wear protective gloves whenever lifting or carrying the unit. AVOID the sharp
metal fins of front and rear coils.
Make sure air conditioner does not fall during installation.
If a new electrical outlet is required, have the outlet installed by a qualified electrician before installing unit.
NOTE: DO NOT USE ANY SCREWS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HERE.
Preliminary instructions:
Do the following before starting to install unit. See illustrations below.
Check dimensions of your unit to determine model type:
Capacity:
Unit Height:
Unit Width:
Min. Window Opening:
Min. Window Width:
Max. Window Width:
1. Check window opening size: the mounting parts
furnished with this air conditioner are made to install in
a wooden sill double-hung window. The standard parts
are for window dimensions listed above. Open sash to
2. Check condition of window: all wood parts of window
must be in good shape and able to firmly hold the needed
screws. If not, make repairs before installing unit.
3. Check your storm windows: If your storm window
frame does not allow the clearance required, correct by
storm window while room air conditioner is being installed.
FIG.1
sash
inner sill
outer sill
storm window frame or
other obstruction
Installation Instructions
READ BEFORE INSTALLING UNIT
Heavy duty
Medium
window sash seal
safety lock and
long hex
head screw
top angle
foam gasket
washer head
locking screw
frame
assembly
(left)
side retainer
long
screws and
locknuts
bottom rail
seal to unit
long flat
head bolt
sill angle
bracket
FIG.2
sash
outer sill
storm window frame or
other obstruction
window
support bracket
inner sill
board thickness as
required, along entire inner
window sill; fasten to inner
sill with two nails or screws.
frame
assembly
(right)
1
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Page 1: Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions For Medium (15-18.5K) + Heavy duty (22-28.5K) Air Conditioner READ BEFORE INSTALLING UNIT To avoid risk of personal injury, property damage, or product damage due to the weight of this device and sharp edges that may be exposed: Air conditioners covered in this manual pose an excessive weight hazard. - Page 2 Installation Instructions 4. Check for anything that could block airflow will not stop proper air flow. 5. Check the available electrical service WARNING Power supply must be the same as that shown on the unit serial nameplate. (See Use & Care Guide for serial plate location.) Power from the power cord.
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Page 3: Window Mounting
Installation Instructions Window Mounting Remove Air Conditioner from Cabinet NOTE: Remove any packaging material from cabinet exterior. 1. Pull down on front grille from upper edge. Lift front grille upwards and place to one side. (See FIG.1) 2. Remove filter. To remove, grasp in the middle on each side. Bow filter out to detach top edge from tabs. Once top is free, lift filter up and out. - Page 4 Installation Instructions “I WINDOW TAINER Place Cabinet in Window FIG.11 For wooden window: For Vinyl-Clad window: FIG.13A FIG.13B FIG.12 HEX-HEAD SCREW Install Support Bracket FIG.14 FIG.15B SCREWS FIG.15A...
- Page 5 Installation Instructions Extend Window Filler Panels and attach to top angle rail: 1. Carefully raise window to expose filler panel locking screws on top angle rail. Loosen screws so filler panels slide easily. 2. Extend panels to fill window opening completely. Tighten locking screws on top (FIG. 16). 3.
- Page 6 Installation Instructions Thru-The-Wall Installation NOTE: Select Wall Location This air conditioner slides out from its cabinet, so that it can be installed through an outside wall as explained below. NOTE: IMPORTANT: Side louvers must never be blocked. All parts needed for Thru-The-Wall Installation are provided, except a wood frame, shims, and 10 wood screws Prepare Wall 22,000~28,500BTU 15,000~18,500BTU...
- Page 7 Installation Instructions 4. Build a wooden frame with the INSIDE dimensions of your model listed above. (Measure twice remember...) Frame depth should be the same as wall thickness. Fill in the space from the opending to the studs with wood spacers, as shown.
- Page 8 Installation Instructions FIG.7 FIG.8 Support bracket Sill angle bracket Wooden strip 6. Install air conditioner into cabinet by following all steps in Step 9 of Window Mounting. OPTIONAL: Caulking and installation of trim on interior wall may be done. You can buy wood from your local lumber or hardware supply.
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