Window requirements, Unit & window size, Attach filler panels – Heat Controller Comfort Air User Manual

Page 3: Installation in normal width window, Tools needed, Installation

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WINDOW INSTALLATON

INSTALLATION

Window Requirements

1.

Air conditioner is factory prepared for installation in standard double hung window (air
conditioner cannot be installed in other types of windows without modification, consult
with a qualified installation serviceman).

2.

Install the air conditioner in a window where there will be enough clearance around the
cabinet to allow ample circulation of air through the unit.

3.

All supporting parts should be secured to firm wood, masonry or metal.

Unit & Window Size

1.

If your air conditioner cabinet is 20” wide, it will fit window openings 23 7/8” to 39” in
width. Minimum opening height is 12 3/4” from bottom of sash to sill. Removal of both
filler panels permits installation in windows with a minimum opening width of 20 1/4”.
This size unit requires one leveling bracket (Fig. 1).

2.

If your air conditioner cabinet is 23 3/4” wide, it will fit window openings 27 5/8” to
39” in width. Minimum opening height is 16” from bottom of sash to sill. Removal of
both filler panels permits installation in windows with a minimum opening width of 24”.
This size unit requires two leveling brackets (Fig. 2).

Attach Filler Panels

On some models...

1.

Attach filler panels to the existing holes in the cabinet using the supplied screws (Fig. 3).

Installation in Normal Width Window

1.

Open and mark center line of window. Depending on the size of your unit, attach one
leveling bracket on the center line of the window or one 8” to the right and one 8” to
the left of the center line. Brackets may be attached to window sill in either direction for
maximum support, depending on the depth of the window sill.

2.

Mark line 1 1/4” from edge of window sill and fasten leveling bracket with 1” long
wood screws at mark through larger holes in bracket (Fig. 4).

3.

Screw leveling bolt in 3/8” threaded hole of leveling bracket and adjust so bolt is 1/4”
below top of window sill (Fig. 5).

4.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 for second leveling bracket, if required.

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Bottom bar

Cabinet

Screws

Top bar

1

2

Filler panel

23

7

8

” to 39”

12

3

4

min.

27

5

8

” to 39”

16”

min.

4

Leveling bolt

Leveling bracket

3/8” threaded hole

1” long

wood screw

OUTSIDE VIEW

1 1/4”

space

Sill

edge

5

1/4”

SIDE VIEW

1 1/4”

space

Sill edge

Screw

Tools Needed

p

Screwdrivers

p

Ruler or
tape measure

p

Level

p

Pencil

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