GE AEE08AR - Manual (Page 13)

Through-the-Wall Installation Instructíons—Optíonal
The case may be installed through-the-wall in
both existing and new construction.
Read completely, then follow step-by-step.
NOTE: Obtain all materials locally for mounting
the air conditioner through-the-wall.
E IMPORTANT
Through-the-wall installation is not appropriate
if any of the side or top louvers in the case will
be obstructed by the wall.
All side and top louvers in the case must project
on the outdoor side of the wall.
The room side of the case must project into the
room far enough to maximize the balance of the
unit.
The case must be installed level from side-to-
side and with a slight tilt from front to rear. Use
a level; no more than a 1/2 bubble will be the
correct case slant to the outside.
Lintel angle is required to support bricks or
blocks above opening.
Flashing is required and should extend the
length of the opening to ensure no inside cavity
leakage occurs.
0 Remove the air conditioner from the cose.
For specific instruction, refer to the Window
Installation Instructions.
0
Make certain that a wall receptacle is available
close to the hole location or make arrangements
to install a receptacle.
Place the case in the wall opening and place wood
support strips between the case bottom and the
flashing on both sides of the bottom rail. They
should be the same height as the bottom rail and
the same length as the wall opening.
0 IMPORTANT (cont.)
m Secure with 14 wood screws anchored at least an
inch into the wall support structure.
NOTE: Drill pilot holes, if necessary, for proper
installation. If the frame is oversized, use shims to
prevent case distortion.
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0 FINISH THE WALL OPENING
0 Caulk all four sides on the outdoor side of the case
to prevent moisture from getting through to the
interior wall. Use of flashing (drip rail) will further
prevent water from dripping inside the wall and
down the outside of the building.
Place the air conditioner into the case.
Lintel angle
Caulking
OUTSIDE
Air louvers (top
and sides mus'
project on th'
outdoor side of
the wall)
Wood filler and
caulking (above an
below the flashing'"
Flashing
(Drip rai
Plaster line
Trim molding (if
desired)
INSIDE
Bottom rail
Flashing
(Drip rai
Wood support strips
^ For specific instruction, refer to the Window
Installation Instructions.