Installation instructions, Storm window requirements, Window requirements – GE AEQ12DQ User Manual

Page 9: Prepare the air conditioner

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installation instructions

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 sill .
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 .

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

PRePARe THe AiR ConDiTioneR

Hold the accordion panel in one hand and

gently pull back to free the open end .

Slide the free end of the accordion panel into

the side panel rails . Slide the panel down . Be

sure to leave enough space to slip the top

and bottom of the frame into the rails on the

cabinet .
noTe: There is a right and a left accordion

panel . Be sure to use the proper panel for each

side .

Slide the left and right accordion panels into

the top and bottom mounting rails .

3

A

C

Top left

Top right

2

1/2″ higher

than storm

window

frame

Storm window

frame

Wood

Sill

1/2″ higher

than vinyl frame

(on some windows)

Vinyl frame

Top mounting rail

B

9

15 ½” min.

22″ to 36″

(With accordion panels)

Bottom mounting rail

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