RCA RACE8002E English Manual - Page 8

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Fig.7A Fig.7B 6 DRIVE LOCKING SCREWS A: For wooden windows: Drive 1/ 2 (12.7 mm) locking screws through the frame lock and into the sill (Fig.8A). NOTE: To prevent window sill from splitting, drill 1/8 (3mm) pilot holes before driving screws. Drive 1/ 2 (12.7mm) locking screws through frame holes into window sash (Fig.8B). B: For Vinyl-Clad windows(on some models): Drive 1/ 2 (12.7 mm) locking screws through the frame lock and into the window sashl (Fig.8B). NOTE: Before driving the screws, use a drill to drill 5 holes through the holes in the frame lock and frame extensions into the windows sash as shown (Fig. 8B). 7 INSTALL R1 HARDWARE (only be applicable to Energy star models ) In order to minimize air leaks and ensure optimal insulation, it is necessary to install the included R1 hardware to the side curtain. Follow the instructions below. Step 1. After the unit is installed to the window, measure the inner width of the side curtain as shown (Fig.11). Step 2. Remark a line on the provide R1 insulation panel according to a length 1/8 (3mm) less than the measured width in step 1, then cut the R1 insulation panel along the line (Fig.12). Fig.8A Fig.8B C.To secure lower sash in place, attach right angle sash lock with 3/4" (19mm) or 1/2" (12.7mm) screw as shown(Fig.9). Fig.9 D.Cut Window sash seal foam and insert it in the space between the upper and lower sashes (Fig.10). FOAM SEAL Fig.10 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Measure the inner width of the side curtain Fig.11 or Fig.12