READ BEFORE iNSTALLiNG UNiT
For Slider Casement Air Conditioners
Carefully read the installation manual before beginning.
Follow each step as shown.
Observe all local, state, and national electrical codesand by qualified, licensed, authorized personnel only.
Pay attention to danger and safety notices.
Toavoid risk of personal injury, propertydamage, or product damage due to the weight of this device and sharp edges that may
be exposed:
Air conditioners covered in this manual posean 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 wilt be installed. Be sure itwill support the weight of the unitoveran extended
period of time.
Handle air conditioner with care.
Make sure air conditioner does not fall during installation.
® These instructions describe installation in a typical wood framed window with a wood SLIDE-BY sash, or
installation in a metal CASEMENT window. Modification may be necessary when installing in windows made
differently than those shown in these instructions.
A high window accessory kit is available for window heights up to 62" (1575 mm). Part # EA103W.
Meeting Electrical Requirements
Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard
• Electrical ground is required on this appliance.
o DO NOT ground to a gas line.
o If cold water pipe is interrupted by plastic, non-metallic gaskets, or other insulating materials, DO NOT use for
grounding.
• Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
• DO NOT modify power supply cord plug. If it does not fit outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.
o DO NOT have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit. Afuse in the neutral, or grounding circuit could result in
an electrical shock.
® DO NOT use an extension cord with this appliance.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in electrical shock, serious injury, or death.
OBSERVE ALL LOCAL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES. DO NOT, UNDERANY CIRCUMSTANCES,
REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG.
• If codes permit, and a separate grounding wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine
that the grounding path is adequate and not interrupted by plastic, non-metallic gaskets, or other insulating
materials.
2020213A0931
ReceptacleWiring:
Receptaclewiringshouldbeaminimumof14gauge.Usecopperwireonly.Itisyourresponsibilitytoprovideproper
andadequatereceptaclewiring,installedbyaqualifiedelectrician.
ElectricalRequirements:
A115volt(103.5minimum,126.5maximum),60Hertz,AConly,15amperefusedelectricalsupplyisrequired.Atime
delayfuseortimedelaycircuitbreakerisalsorequired.Aseparatecircuit,servingthisapplianceonly,MUSTbe
)rovided.
ElectricalConnection:
Electricalgroundingisrequiredonthisappliance.
3-ProngGrounding
TypeWallRece
Recommendedgroundingmethod:
Foryourpersonalsafety,thisappliancemustbegrounded.
Thisairconditionerincludesapowersupplycordwitha
3-Prong
Groundingplug
3-pronggroundingplug.Tominimizepossibleelectricalshock
hazard:
cordmustbepluggedintoamatching3-pronggroundingtype
wallreceptacle.
mustbegroundedinaccordancewithNationalElectrical
Code(ANSI/NFPA70-latestversion)andalllocalcodesand
Groundingprong
ordinances.
Ifa matching3-pronggroundingtypewallreceptacleisnotavailable,
itistheresponsibilityoftheconsumertohavea properlygrounded
3-prongwallreceptacleinstalledbyaqualifiedelectrician.
Power Supply Cord
(6 feet long)
FIG. 1
Preparing for installation
Installation Tips
For wood=frame casement windows:
It may be necessary to construct a frame, using at least
1"thick wood, with a 15-1/2" wide opening.
For brick or cement building construction:
It may be necessary to put a wood stool strip under air
conditioner, for mounting purposes as shown FIG. 2.
Failure to adhere to the following precautions could result in personal injury and product damage.
® Because this unit weighs about 60 to 80 pounds, it is recommended that you have someone help you when
installing your new unit, and that you both use proper lifting techniques. Inspect the condition of the window
where unit will be installed. Be sure it will support the weight of the unit.
• This appliance must be installed according to all applicable codes and ordinances.
Handle air conditioner with care. AVOID sharp metal fins on front and rear coils.
Make sure your air conditioner does not fall during installation.
Do not use water collected in the unit for drinking purposes. It is not sanitary.
Tools Required
wood strip Bottom Rail of
mounted on air conditioner
top of inner silt
inner st
;r silt
INDOOR
OUTDOOR FIG. 2
• Flat-head screwdriver • Carpenter's level • Fine tooth saw _ Knife and scissors
Phillips-head screwdriver • Tape measure _ Electric or hand drill • Pencil
DO NOT USE ANY SCREWS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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II!1 Make sure you have all the necessary parts.
Installation kit contents (FIG.3):
FIG.3
9 or 10or 11
No.
1
Platform 1 10
2
Support brace 1 11
3
Adjustment bolt 1 12
4
Hex flange nut- 1/4 1 13
5
Track seal 1 14
6
Side channel seal 1 15
7
Window sash seat 1 16
8
Safety bracket 1 17
9
Screw #1 0 x 2-1/2" flat-head 2 18
Hardware Qty. No.
Hardware Qty.
Screw #10 x 1-3/4" flat-head 2
Screw #10 x 1" pan-head 2
Screw #8 x 314" pan-head 6
Screw #8 x 314" self-threading 7
Window locking bracket 1
Plastic window panel 1
Side channel 2
Screw-#8 x 318" truss head 6
Panel frame/seal assembly 1
• Use scale below to measure length of your screws. The scale will come in handy
when separating screws for installation.
(13mm) (25mm) (44mm) (63mm)
IDENTIFY SCREWS
1/2" 1" 1-3/4" 2-1/2"
BY LENGTH
ZIZI-
3/8" 3/4" 1-1/2" 2"
(10mm) (19mm) (38mm) (50mm)
I_ Choose a proper sized window, as shown (FIG.4).
15-1/2" minimum width
16-1/4" maximum width (for casement windows)
21-1/2" minimum height (with window panel retainer)
20-5/16" minimum height (window panel retainer removed)
40" maximum height
16-1/4"
maximum
width
(casement
windows)
FIG.4
15-1/2"
_-- minimum --
width
21-1/2"
minimum
height
maximum
height
40"
q
J
• Height measurement must be of a clear opening above mounting platform. In some cases, due to a variety of
stop and track arrangements, the above dimensions may vary slightly. If necessary, installation can be made by
alternating window jambs. (See Alternate Window Jamb Applications.)