Crosley CAHE25ERR410A13, CAHE25ERR410A12, CAHE25ERR410A11, CAHE25ERR410A10, CAHE18ERR410A17 Installation Guide

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For Medium (15,000-18,500BTU)+ Heavy duty (22,000-28,500BTU)Air Conditioner

READ BEFORE INSTALLING UNIT

Carefully read the installation manual before beginning. Follow each step as shown.

Observe all local, state, and national electrical codes and by qualified, licensed, authorized personnel only.

Pay attention to danger and safety notices. To avoid risk of personal injury, property damage, or product damage due to the weight of this device and sharp edges that may be exposed:

Air conditioners covered in this manual pose an excessive weight hazard. Two or more people are needed to move and install the unit. Wear protective gloves whenever lifting or carrying the unit. AVOID the sharp metal fins of front and rear coils. To

prevent injury or strain, use proper lifting and carrying techniques when moving unit.

Carefully inspect location where air conditioner will be installed. Be sure it will support the weight of the unit overan extended

period of time.

Handle air conditioner with care.

Make sure air conditioner does not fall during installation.

If a new electrical outlet is required, have the outlet installed by a qualified electrician before installing unit.

NOTE: DO NOT USE ANY SCREWS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HERE.

Preliminary instructions: window sash seal

Do the following before starting to install unit. See illustrations below. Check dimensions of your unit to determine model type:

Heavy duty Medium

Capacity: 22,000-28,500 BTU 15,000-18,500 BTU Unit Height: 18-5/8" 17-5/8"

Unit Width: 26-1/2" 23-5/8" Min. Window Opening: 19-1/2" 18-1/2"

Min. Window Width: 31" 26-1/2" Max. Window Width: 42" 40-1/2"

1. Check window opening size: the mounting parts furnished with this air conditioner are made to install in

a wooden sill double-hung window. The standard parts are for window dimensions listed above. Open sash to a minimum of 19" (483mm). (FIG.l)

2. Check condition of window: all wood parts of window must be in good shape and able to firmly hold the needed

screws. If not, make repairs before installing unit.

3. Check your storm windows: If your storm window frame does not allow the clearance required, correct by adding a piece of wood as shown (FIG.2), or by removing storm window while room air conditioner is being installed.

washer head

locking

frame

(left)

side retainer

bottom rail Iocknuts -_

seat to unit %

/ Iocknut 3/4"\ [_ window

"_ bracket

FIG.2

safety lock and

1/2" long hex head screw

foam gasket

long flat ,,_,,"j support bracket head bolt X

top angle

1/2" tong

screws and

sill angle

frame

assembly

(right)

FIG.1 _ _sash

19" min

1/2" min inner sill |

storm window frame or

other obstruction

--sash

1/2" min

::1-1/2" min t

T---- M _nner stll

I _ required, along entire inner

storm window frame or sill with two nails or screws.

other obstruction 2020218A0886

19" min

card thickness as

window sill; fasten to inner

4. Check for anything that could block airflow Check area outside of window for things such as shrubs, trees, or awnings. Inside, be sure furniture, drapes, or blinds will not stop proper air flow.

5. Check the available electrical service Power supply must be the same as that shown on the unit serial

nameplate. (See Use & Care Guide for serial plate location.) Power

cord is 48" long. Be sure you have an outlet near.

All models have a 3-prong service plug to provide proper service and

safe positive grouding. Do not change plug in any way. Do not use an adapter plug. If your present wall outlet does not match your plug, call a qualified electrician to make the needed change.

6. Carefully unpack air conditioner Remove all packing material. Protect floor or other stable flat surface

with covering to prevent scratches from unit. With the aid of an assistant, remove unit from styrofoam base and rest on protected

surface. Move and install unit with the aid of an assistant. Save

packing and shipping box for future unit storage.

Accessory Kit includes

o Hardware bag(shipped inside • Foam gasket

window support brackets)

shock. Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug. Do not remove any prong

from the power cord.

32.vJ circumstances,cut,

/// _lu_'/ remove or bypass the

Avoid fire hazard or electric

Grounding Prong not, under any

• Window support bracket (2) • Window sash seal

• Side retainer (2) • Bottom rail seal

• Window Filler Panel (2) _ Top angle rail MEDIUM models only

HEAVY DUTY top angle rail can be found in carton base packaging (FIG.3)

Tools Required

• a large flat blade screwdriver e tape measure

• adjustable wrench or pliers o pencil

• level • Socket wrenches

e Phillips screwdriver

Hardware ( in plastic bag)

7/16" Locking Screw and Flat Washer for window filler panels

1/2" Long hex head screw

Qty.

2 ea

\O_ grounding prong.

HEAVY DUTY

(22,000-28,500BTU) FIG.3

TOP ANGLE RAIL

Hardware (in plastic bag)

Sill Angle Bracket

Long hex-head locking screw for top angle rail, side retainer 5/16" long

Qty.

Safety Lock

1/2" Long Screw

and Iocknut

3/4" Long Flat Head Bolt and Locknut

foam insert 2

4 ea

2 ea

Locking screw #10 X 1/4" panhead

Phillips screws (for Vinyl-Clad window)

Safety Lock

(for Vinyl-Clad window)

weather seals

(6"x3/4"x1/12")

Window Mounting

Remove Air Conditioner from Cabinet

NOTE: Remove any packaging material from cabinet exterior.

Pull down on front grille from upper edge. Lift front grille upwards and place to one side. (See FIG.l)

Remove filter. To remove, grasp in the middle on each side. Bow filter out to detach top edge from tabs. Once top

is free, lift filter up and out.

FIG.1 _ _.___

F Front Grille

_ /

3. Locate the four Front Panel screws and remove. These screws will be needed to re-install the Front Panel later (See FIG.2).

4. Push metal cabinet side inward to release plastic tabs on each side of Front Panel (see Fig. 3).

5. Rotate Front Panel up until top tabs are free. Pull panel straight out. When pulling out, front panel will also pull free

from vent control lever. Depress latch on electronics plug (on some models) to disconnect.

6. Remove Front Panel from unit (see Fig. 4). FIG.3 __ __

FIG.2

....__'__ II _ _

iii II ,:',I

7. Remove shipping screws from top of unit and also on both sides by the base if installed. (See FIG.5)

8. With the aid of an assistant, hold the cabinet while pulling on the base pan handle (see FIG. 4), and carefully

remove the air conditioner from cabinet.

9. Add two foam inserts to holes in top of cabinet where shipping screws were removed from. (See FIG.6)

10. Except 22,000BTU model, other heavy duty models (24,000~28,500BTU) come with internal shipping packaging.

THIS PACKAGING AND PLASTIC TIES MUST BE REMOVED PRIOR TO INSTALLING THE AIR CONDITIONER BACK INTO THE CABINET. (See FIG.7)

11. Remove plastic wrapping from all points on power cord. FIG.5

Shipping Packaging

FIG.6 Plastic tie

Install Top Angle Rail and Side Retainers

1. Remove adhesive strip coating from foam gasket. Attach adhesive side of gasket to bottom of top angle rail. Insert 4

screws from inside of cabinet and secure to top angle rail. FIG.8 angle rail

2. From inside of cabinet insert 3 screws to attach each side retainer as shown in Fig. 8. Attach side retainers with flat side against cabinet and angled edge toward

rear of cabinet.

__FIG.4

base pan handle

FIG.7

Assemble Window Filler Panels

1. Place cabinet on floor, a bench, or a table.

2. Slide 'T' section at end of window filler panel into side retainer on each side of the cabinet (see FIG. 9 and FIG.10).

3. On each side of cabinet, insert top and bottom legs of window filler panel Foam

frame into channel in the top and bottom angle rails.

4. Insert a 7/16" locking screw and flat washer into hole on top leg of each window filler panel (see section 6). Do not totally tighten. Allow leg to slide freely. Screws will be tightened after Section 6.

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