Crosley CAE08EHQ13, CAE8MR410A21, CAE8MR410A20, CAE08EHQ14, CAE08EHQ10 Installation Instructions Manual

READ BEFORE INSTALLING UNIT

MSII Window Mounting (5,000-8,000 BTU)

The unit is for window mounting only.
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.

• SAVE CARTON and these INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS for future reference. The carton is

the best way to store unit during winter, or when not

in use.

® DO NOT USE ANY SCREWS OTHER THAN

THOSE SPECIFIED HERE.

• FOR SAFETY REASONS, THE TOP RAIL MUST BE
SECURELY FASTENED WITH ALL FOUR (4)

SCREWS.

Some assembly is required. Please read these instructions

carefully.

Top Rail Hardware Qty.

3/8" Screw

4

Top Rail 1

Mounting Hardware

1/2" screws 7

lock frame 2

(For Wooden windows)

lock frame 2

(For Vinyl-Clad windows)

j_ sash lock t

weather seals 5

(6"X3/4"X1112")

window sash seal foam 1

TOOLS NEEDED

® Philips Screwdriver

o Drill (If pilot holes are needed)

Before installing, the top rail must be assembled on the unit.
A. Remove the air conditioner from the carton and place on a flat surface.
B. Remove top rail from the rear of the packaging material as shown in Fig. A

C. Align the hole in the top rail with those on the top of the unit as shown in Fig. B
D. Secure the top rail to the unit with the 318" Screws as shown in Fig. C

Fig. B

Packac _ [1

Rail

t Fig. C

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LEFT + RIGHT FILLER PANEL ASSEMBLY

NOTE: Top Rail and Side Panels at each side are offset to provide the proper pitch to the rear of (5/16"}.
This is necessary for proper condensed water utilization and drainage. If you are not using the Side Panels

for any reason, this pitch to the rear must be maintained!

Place unit on floor, a bench or a table. There is a Left and Right side Filler Panels - be sure to use the proper
panel for each side. When installed, the flange for securing the panel in place to the window sill will be facing

into the room.

A. Hold the side Panel in one hand and gently pull back the center to free the open end. See FIG. 1.
B. Slide the free end "T" section of the panel directly into the cabinet as shown in FIG. 2. 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.
C. Once the panel has been installed on the side of the cabinet, make sure it sits securely inside the frame channel by
making slight adjustments. Slide the top and bottom ends of the frame into the top and bottom rails of the cabinet, See

FIG. 3.

D. Slidethe panelall theway in and repeaton the other side.

FIG. 1 FIG. 2 "T" section

FIG. 3 Top Rail

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Bottom Rail _'

Your air conditioner is designed to install in standard double hung windows with opening widths of 23 to 36 inches
(584 mm to 914 mm) (FIG. 4A, FIG. 4B).

Lower sash must open sufficiently to allow a clear vertical opening of 14 inches (356 mm ). Side louvers and the rear of
the air conditioner must have clear air space to allow enough airflow through the condenser, for heat removal. The rear

of the unit must be outdoors, not inside a building or garage.

Fig. 4A

NNER

NINDOW SILL

INTERIOR

_ WALL

Wooden Windows

Fig. 4B

Vinyl-Clad Windows

Storm Window:

If the air conditoner is blocked by Storm Window, add wood as
shown in FIG. 5, or remove storm window before air conditioner

is installed.
If Storm Window Frame must remain, be sure the drain holes or

slots are not caulked or painted shut. Accumulated Rain Water
or Condensation must be allowed to drain out.

Storm window

frame or other

obstruction.

SASH

t-1/2" min

(38 ram)

FIG. 5

Board
thickness as

required, for
proper pitch to

rear, along
entire sill.

Fasten with
nails or screws.

Keepafirmgripontheairconditioner,carefullyplacetheunitintothewindowopeningsothebottomoftheair
conditionerframeisagainstthewindowsill(FIG.6A&FIG.6B).Carefullyclosethewindowbehindthetoprail

oftheunit.

__FIG. 6A

INsIDL1E _--7 OUTSIDE

Wooden Windows

INSIDE I

Vinyl-Clad Windows

Extend the side panels out against the window frame (FIG. 7Afor wooden windows), (FIG. 7B for Vinyl-Clad
windows).

FIG. 7A FIG. 7B

window

frame

Place the frame lock between the frame extensions and the window sill as shown (FIG. 8Afor wooden

windows), (FIG. 8B for Vinyl-Clad windows).

FIG. 8A FIG. 8B

wooden windows: Vinyl-Clad windows:

Drive locking screws:
A: For wooden windows:

Drive 112" (12.7 mm) locking screws through the frame lock and into the sill (FIG. 9A). NOTE:To prevent
window sill from splitting, drill 118" (3mm) pilot holes before driving screws. Drive 1/2" (12.7 ram) locking
screws through frame holes into window sash (FIG. 9B).

B: For Vinyl-Clad windows:
Drive 112" (12.7 mm) locking screws through the frame lock and into the window sash (FIG. 9B). 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. 9B).

FIG. 9B

Tosecurelowersashinplace,attachrightanglesashlockwith1/2"(12.7mm)screwasshown(FIG.10).

NOTE: It is difficult to lock the windows with the sash lock for Vinyl-Clad windows, so you can use lock by
window itself.

Cut foam window seal and insert it into the space between the upper and lower sashes (FIG. tl).

FIG. 10 FIG. 11

Check that air conditioner is tilted back about 1/4" to 1/2" (tilted about 2° to 4 ° downward to the outside, see
FIG. 12A& FIG. 12B). After proper installation, condensate should not drain from the overflow drain hole during

normal use, correct the slope otherwise.

INSID_ OUTSIDE '

FIG. 12B

H÷

INSIDE ....................q OUTSIDE

__L

H--'T_ .... _"Botto m Rail

about I

1J4" 1J2"I 1

Wooden Window

_H=H1-H2 about 1/4"~1/2 ,'

A .,L

HI-_[__]H2t r_Bottom Rail

Vinyl-Clad Window

Trim the weather seal (6"X3/4"X1/12") with a proper length,
peel off the protective backing and plug any gaps if needed ill/ FIG. 13 /i

as shown FIG.13.

Removing the air conditioner From Window

Turn the air conditioner off, and disconnect power cord.

Remove sash seal from between windows, and unscrew sash lock.

Remove screws installed through frame and framelock. _... -.__ ....

• Close (slide) side panels into frame. (iii I _

Keeping a firm grip on air conditioner, raise sash and

carefully remove.

Be careful not to spill any condensate water while lifting
unit from window. Store parts WITH air conditioner.