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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 aclear vertical
opening of 13 inches (330mm). Side louvers and the
rear of the AC must have clear air space to allow
enough airflow through the condenser, for heat removal.
The rear of the unit must beoutdoors, not inside a
building or garage.
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.
Fig. 1
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NOTE: SAVECARTON and these INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS for 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.
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Mounting Hardware
Qty.
3/4" screws
lock frame
sash lock
7
Top Rail Hardware Qty.
_ 3/8" Screw 4
TOOL NEEDED:
• Phillips Screwdriver
A.
Remove the air
conditioner from the
carton and place on a
fiat surface.
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
Top Rail 1
Top
ging Fig.A
TOOLS NEEDED:
• PhillipsScrewDriver
. Drill(Ifpilotholesareneeded)
NOTE: DO NOT USE ANY SCREWS OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIED HERE
NOTE: FOR SAFETY REASONS, ALL
FOUR (4) SCREWS MUST BE SECURELY
FASTENED.
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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 Panel - 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
Panel in one
hand and
gently pull
back the
center to free
the open end.
See Figure 2.
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. Figure 5.
D. Slide the panel all the way in and repeat on the other
side.
B. Slide tl_eflee end ("T"section) of the panel directly 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.
NOTE: If stormwindowblocksAC, seeFIG.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.
WINDOW SILL OUTSIDE
Extend the side panels out against the window
frame (FIG. 7).
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