GE AEL06LP User Manual - Page 11

Installation Instructions 4 PREPARE THE AIR CONDITIONER (cont.) C 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 . 6 INSTALL THE AIR CONDITIONER IN THE WINDOW A Place the air conditioner on the sill with the bottom mounting rail against its back edge . Center it and close the window securely behind the top mounting rail . It should be level or slightly tilted to the outside . Use a level; about a 1/3 bubble will be the correct case slant to the outside . or or D Slide the left and right accordion panels into the top and bottom mounting rails . Top left Top mounting rail Top right Bottom mounting rail 5 PREPARE THE WINDOW Cut the window sash seal to the proper length . Peel off the backing and attach the seal to the underside of the window sash . Type B screws B Extend the left and right accordion panels to the vertical window sashes and attach, through the holes in the panels, with 5 Type B screws, as appropriate . 7 INSTALL SUPPORT BRACKET AND FOAM TOP WINDOW GASKET A CAUTION: To prevent broken glass or damage to windows, on vinyl or other similarly constructed windows, attach the window locking bracket to the window side jamb with one Type B screw . Vinyl Wood B Cut the foam top window gasket to the window width . C Stuff the foam between the glass and the window to prevent air and insects from getting into the room . NOTE: If the gasket supplied does not fit your window, obtain appropriate material locally to provide a proper installation seal . 11