GE CLIMATISEUR AEM18* - Manual (Page 11)

Window Installation Instructions
WINDOW REQUIREMENTS
• These instructions are for a standard
double-hung window. You will need to
modify them for other types of windows.
• The air conditioner can be installed
without the accordion panels if needed
to fit in a narrow window. See the
window opening dimensions.
• All supporting parts must be secured
to firm wood, masonry or metal.
• The electrical outlet must be within
reach of the power cord.
1
18 ″ min.
30 ″ to 41″
(With accordion panels)
REMOVE THE AIR CONDITIONER
FROM THE CASE
Remove the locking screw and locking bracket
from the lower frame. Save to reinstall later.
Remove the ground screw and save to reinstall
later.
Slide the air conditioner from the case by
gripping the base pan handle and pulling
forward while bracing the case.
A
C
B
4
Remove the ground screw and save
to reinstall later
STORM WINDOW 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 stool.
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.
2
1/2
″ higher
than storm
window
frame
Storm window
frame
Wood
Sill
1/2
″ higher
than vinyl frame
(on some windows)
Vinyl frame
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ATTACH THE TOP MOUNTING
RAIL SEAL STRIP
Remove the backing from the top mounting
rail seal strip and attach the seal strip to the
bottom of the top mounting rail, along the
front edge.
3
Top mounting rail
Remove
backing
from seal
strip
Top mounting rail
Seal strip
FRONT VIEW