Installation (continued)
4
Securing the Accordion Panels
□ Keep a rm grip on the air conditioner, carefully place
the unit into the window opening so the bottom of the air
conditioner frame is against the window sill. Carefully
close the window behind the top rail of the unit.
Measure from the cabinet edge
INSIDE
OUTSIDE
Wooden Windows
Measure from the cabinet edge
INSIDE
OUTSIDE
Vinyl-Clad Windows
NOTE: Check that air conditioner is tilted back about H,
(tilted about 3° to 4° downward to the outside).
After proper installation, condensate should not drain from
the over ow drain hole during normal use. Correct the slope
otherwise.
□ Extend the side panels out against the window frame (1).
H
H: About 3/4 in. to 1 in. (for 5 to 8K);
H: About 1 in. to 1-3/8 in. for 10 to 12K);
H
H: About 3/4 in. to 1 in. (for 5 to 8K);
H: About 1 in. to 1-3/8 in. for 10 to 12K);
1
5
Installing the Support Bracket
□ Place the frame lock (BB or CC) between the frame
extensions and the window sill as shown.
BB
6
Installing Drive Locking Screws
For wooden windows:
□ Drive 1/2 in. (12.7 mm) locking screws (AA) through the
frame lock (BB or CC) and into the sill.
NOTE: To prevent window sill from splitting, drill 1/8 in. (3 mm)
pilot holes before driving screws. Drive 1/2 in. (12.7 mm) locking
screws (AA) through frame holes into window sash.
□ For Vinyl-Clad windows: Drive 1/2 in. (12.7 mm) locking
screws (AA) through the frame lock (BB or CC) and into the
window sash. window sash.
NOTE: Before driving the screws, use a drill to drill 5 holes
through the holes in the frame lock (BB or CC) and frame
extensions into the windows sash as shown.
□ To secure lower sash in place, attach right angle sash
lock (DD) with 3/4 in. (19 mm) or 1/2 in. (12.7 mm) screws
screw as shown.
□ Cut window sash seal foam (EE) and insert it in the space
between the upper and lower sashes.
14
CC
EE