Gibson GAC102P1A1, GAC105P1A1, GAC122P1A1, GAC124P1A1, GAC125P1A1 Installation Guide

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READ BEFORE iNSTALLiNG UNiT
Compact ii 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.
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NOTE: SAVE CARTON and these ][NSTALLATI()N
INSTRUCTIONS for furore reference. The carton is the
best way to store unit during winter, or when not in use.
When handling unit, be careful to avoid cuts from sharp metal edges and aluminum fins on
front and rear coils.
Before installing the unit, the Left-Hand Louver must be assembled to the unit:
A. Carefully remove power supply
coM from air discharge area (Fig. A).
B. Carefully remove the Left-Hired
Louver Assembly from the discharge area, and then remove it from the plastic bag(Fig. B).
C. With care, pry apart the auger
wheel shaft from the horizontal louver casing, as shown in Fig.
C,D&E.
Some assembly is required. Please read these instructions carefully.
Mounting Hardware
Qty.
3/4"screws
lock flame
sash lock
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TOOLS NEEDED:
, Phillips Screw Driver * Drill (If pilot holes am needed)
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D. Now locate the auger wheel
shaft into the vertical center post (Fig. F).
E. Clip the other end into the
locating slot.
E Now place the horizontal louver
casing onto the auger wheel shaft, and snap in place (Fig. G).
Check the operation by moving the horizontal louver up and down, and then turn the auger wheel so the vertical
louvers rotate.
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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 Windnw Filler Ptmel - 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.
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C.
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.
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B. Slide the flee end ("F'section) 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.
D. Slide the panel all the way in and repeat on the other
side.
NOTE: If storm window blocks AC, see FIG. 12.
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.
Extend the side panels out against the window frame (FIG. 7).
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Place the frame lock between tile fi°ame extensions and the window sill as shown
(Fig. 8). Drive 3/4" (19 ram) locking screws through tile frame lock and into the sill (FIG. 9). NOTE: To prevent window sill from splitting, drill 1/8" (3 ram) pilot holes before driving screws.
Drive 1/2" (13 mm) locking screws
through frame holes into window sash
(FIG. 10/11).
Cut foam seal and insert in the space between tile upper and lower sashes (FIG. 13).
IfAC is Blocked by Storm
Window
Add wood as shown in FIG. 14, or remove storm
window before air conditioner is installed.
FIG. 14 _SASH
STORM WINDOW
FRAME
OR OTHER 1 1/2" MIN OBSTRUCTION (38 mm) ,
BOARD THICKNESS
AS REQUIRED, FOR PROPER
PITCH TO REAR, ALONG
ENTIRE SILL. FASTEN WITH
NAILS OR SCREWS.
To secure lower sash in place, attach right
angle sash lock with 3/4" (19 mm) screw
as shown (FIG. 12).
If Storm Window Frame must remain, be sure tile drain holes or slots arc not caulked or painted
shut.Accumulated Rain Water or Condensation must be allowed to drain out.
Removing AC From
Window
* TurnAC off, and disconnect power cord. * Remove sash seal from between windows,
and unscrew safer T lock.
* Remove screws installed through frame and
fi'ame lock.
* Close (slide) side panels into frame. * Keeping a firm grip on air conditioner, raise
sash and carefully "rock" air conditioner backward to drain any condensate water in base of unit. Be careful not to spill a W remaining water while lifting unit from window. Store parts WITH air conditioner.
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