Crosley CAE5M14, CAE5M16, OPP5K, CAE5M12, CAE5M15 Installation Instructions Manual

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READ BEFORE iNSTALLiNG UNiT

OPP5K Window Mounting

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, 1)

Lower sash must open sufficiently to allow-a clear vertical
opening of 14-1/2 inches (368 ram). Side louvers and the
rear of the AC must have clear air space to allow
enough airflow through the condensel; for heat removal.
The rear of the unit must be outdoors, not inside a
building or garage.

NOTE: SAVE CARTON and these ]INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS fin future reference. The carton is the

best way to store unit during winter, or when not in use.

Some assembly is required, Please read these instructions
carefully.

Mounting Hardware

3/4"screws

lock flame

sash lock

Qty.

7

When handling unit, be careful to avoid cuts
from sharp metal edges and aluminum fins on

front and rear coils.

Before installing unit, the top rail must be
assembled on the unit.

Top Rail Hardware Qty.

3/8" Screw- 4

Top Rail 1

TOOL NEEDED: __ T°'_' aiit

* Phillips Screwdriver

_z

A, Remove the air

conditioner from the Packa
carton and place on a

flat surface, [Zig.A

B. Remove top rail from

the bottom of the
packaging material as

shown in Fig. A

C. Align the hole in the

top rail with those in
the top of the unit as
shown in Fig. B

D, Secure the top rail to

the unit with the 3/8"
Screws as shown in

Fig. C

Fig._

TOOLS NEEDED:

, Phillips Screw Driver
* Drill (If pilot holes are needed)

NOTE: FOR SAFETY REASONS, ALL
FOUR (4) SCREWS MUST BE SECURELY

FASTENED.

1 P/N 66129901121

How to Install

NOTE: Top Rail and Sliding 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 Window Filler P_mel - 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

Accordion
Pmlel in one

hand _md

gently pull
back the
center to free

the open end.
See Figure 2.

C.

D.

Once fl_epanel
has been

installed on the
side of the
cabinet, make
sum 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. Figure 5.

Slide the panel all the way in and repeat on the other
side.

NOTE: If storm window blocks AC, see FIG. 14.

Keep a firm 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 (FIG. 6 & FIG. 6A). Carefully close the
window behind the top rail of the unit.

B. Slide the flee end ("F'sectiou) of the panel into the

cabinet as shown in Figures 3A, 3B & 4. 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.

Extend the side panels out against the window
frame (FIG. 7).