GE AEL12AP User Manual - Page 9

Installation Instructions 1 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 . 15 ½" min. 22″ to 36″ (With accordion panels) 3 PREPARE THE AIR CONDITIONER A Hold the accordion panel in one hand and gently pull back to free the open end . B 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 . 2 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 . 1/2″ higher than vinyl frame (on some windows) 1/2″ higher than storm window frame Storm window frame Wood Sill Vinyl frame C Slide the left and right accordion panels into the top and bottom mounting rails . Top left Top mounting rail Top right Bottom mounting rail 9