GE AJCH08ACC Owners Manual - Page 15
Through-the-Wall Installation—Optional, PREPARE OPENING IN WALL, SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS
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Installation Instructions INSTALLING THROUGH THE WALL Read these instructions completely and carefully. 1 PREPARE OPENING IN WALL Make certain a wall receptacle is available close to the hole location or make arrangements to install a receptacle. The cord length for the 115-volt models is 72″ to the right and 47″ to the left. For the 230/208-volt models the cord length is 65″ to the right and 39″ to the left. 2 SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR CONDITIONER The air conditioner wall case may be installed with 1/4″ min. extension out from the inside wall or with 1/4″ min. extension out from the outside wall. The finished sides of the opening should be structural wall members. Lintel - Use a lintel in brick veneer and brick and block types of wall to support the bricks or blocks above the opening. Do not allow the wall case to be used in lieu of a lintel. Flashing - Install flashing (drip rail) as shown to prevent water from dripping inside the wall and down the outside of the building. Brick veneer Lintel angle (if required) Caulking (on all 4 sides on the outside of the case) Caulking (above & below the flashing) Plaster line Trim molding (if desired) Room side Flashing (drip rail) 3 SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR CONDITIONER Mortar between the case and the brick all around the case may be undercut at about 45° for improved caulking. Inside Top of case Caulking Outside Undercut mortar 1/4″ min. extension inside the wall from the trim molding 15