Keystone YSTN1017 Installation & Assembly

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely
and carefully.

IMPORTANT- Save these

instructions for local inspector s use.

IMPORTANT- Observe all

governing codes and ordianaces.

Note to Installer- Be sure to leave these

instructions with the Consumer.

Note to Consumer- Keep these

instructions for futrue reference.

Skill level- Installatio of this appliance

requires basic mechanical skills.

Completion time- Approximately 1 hour.

We recommend that two people install
this product.
Proper installation is the responsibility
of the installer.
Product failure due to improper installation
is not covered under the Warranty.
You MUST use all supplied parts and use
proper installation procedures as described
in these instructions when installing this air
conditioner.

CAUTION

Do not, under any circumstances, cut or
remove the third (ground) prong from the
power cord.

Do not change the plug on the power cord
of the air conditioner.

Aluminum house wiring may present special
problems- consult a qualified electircian.

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

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

Screwdriver

Level

TOOLS YOU MAY USE

WIN DOW REQUI REMENTS

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

H

1000 0~12000Btu/h

H

Model

600 0 ~800 0Btu/ h

14 (356mm ) 15-1/2 (394 mm)

Table 1

Screwdriver

Pencil

Ruler or tape measure

Scissors or knife

NOTE:

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.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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PREPARE THE WINDOW

Lower sash must open sufficiently to allow a clear
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 be outdoors, not
inside a building or garage.

Mounting Hardware

3/4 (or 1/ )
Screws
(7)

2

Lock Frame
(2)

Sash Lock
(1)

Window sash
seal foam
(1)

NOET: Weather stripping is only for Energy star
models.

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PREPARE AIR CONDITIONER

A: Remove the air conditioner from the carton and
place on a flat surface.

B: Remove top rail and R1 hardware (R1 hardware

only for Energy star models) from the rear of the
packaging material as shown in Fig. A.

Weather
stripping

(10 *3/4 *1/12 )

(5)

C: Align the hole in the top rail with those in the top
of the unit as shown in Fig.B

Fig.B

D: Secure the top rail to the unit with the 3/8 Screws
as shown in Fig.C.

Fig.C

NOTE: For safety reasons, all four(4) screws MUST

be securely fastened.

Top Rail and R1 Hardware

or

or

Top Rail

3/8 Screws

3/8 Screws
(4)

(4)

Packaging

Top Rail
(1)

(1)

Fig.

A

Top Rail

R1 hardware

R1 hardware
(2)

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INSTALL THE ACCORDION PANELS

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.

A.Place unit on floor, a bench or
a table. Hold the Accordion
Panel in one hand and gently
pull back the center to free the
open end. See Fig.1

Fig.1

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B. Slid e the free end " " section of the panel directly

Ⅰ

into the cabinet as shown in Fig. 2. Slide t he panel
down . Be sure to leave enough space to slip the
top and b ottom of the frame in to the rails on the
cabinet.

" "sectio nⅠ

Fig.2

C. Once t he p anel has been installed on the sid e of

the cab inet , make sure it sits se curely inside the
frame c hannel by making slight adjus t ments .
Slide the top and bo ttom ends of the frame into th e
top and b ottom rails of the cabinet. Fig.3.

SECURE THE ACCORDION PANE LS

A.Keep a firm grip on th e a ir condi tion e r, carefully
place the unit into th e win dow opening s o the bottom
of the air cond itioner frame is aga inst th e win dow
sill (Fig.5). Carefully cl ose the window behind the top
ra il of th e unit.

INSIDE

NOTE: Che ck that air condi tioner is til ted back abo ut
H (Fig.5)( tilte d about 3 to 4 downward to the outs ide).

After proper i nstallation, condensate shoul d not dr ain
fr om the o verflow drain h ole dur ingnormaluse ,co rrect
th e slope othe rwise .

B.Exten d th e sid e p anels out aga inst the window
fr ame ( Fig.6).

Measure from the ca binet edge

OUTSIDE

Wooden Windows

Fig.5

H

H:A b out 3 /4 to 1 fo r 5 t o 8K);（
H:A bo ut 1 to 1 / for 10 to1 2K );

O O

3

（

8

Top Rail

Bottom Rail

Fig.3

D. Slide the panel all the way in and repeat o n the

other side.

Fig.4

Top left

Bottom Rail

Top Rail

Top right

window
frame

Fig.6

IN STALL S UPPORT BRACKET

A.Place the fra me l o ck between the frame
exte nsi ons and the window sil l a s sh own(F ig. 7).
Drive 3 / 4 (19mm)or 1 lo cking screws
th rough the fra me lo ck and into the sill .

NOTE

1 / 8" ( 3mm) pilot ho les before d r iving s crews .

"

/ 2 "(12.7 mm)

: To p revent windo w sil l from spl i tting,d rill

If sto rm window blocks AC, see Fig. 11.NOTE:

Fig.7

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B.Drive 1/2" (12.7mm) locking

3/4" (19mm) or

screws through frame holes into window sash (Fig.8).

Fig.8

C.To secure lower sash in place, attach right angle
sash lock with 3/4" (19mm) or 1 screw as
shown(Fig.9).

/2" (12.7mm)

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

6

12

13

14

15

16

17

Measure the inner width

of the side curtain

Fig.11

Fig.9

D.Cut and insert it in the
space between the upper and lower sashes (Fig.10).

Window sash seal foam

FOAM SEAL

Fig.10

INSTALL R1 HARDWARE (only be

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applicable to Energy star models )

In order to minimize air leaks and ensure optimal
insulation, it is necessary to install the included R1
hardware to the side curtain. Follow the instructions
below.

Step 1. After the unit is installed to the window,
measure the inner width of the side curtain as shown
(Fig.11).

Step 2. Remark a line on the provide R1 insulation
panel according to a length 1/8 (3mm) less than the
measured width in step 1, then cut the R1 insulation
panel along the line (Fig.12).

or

Fig.12

Step 3. Slide the R1 insulation panel into the side
curtain, the side with pattern should facing the indoor
side.(Fig.13).

Fig.13

Step 4. Repeat on the other side.

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INSTALL WEATHER STRIPPING (only

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be applicable to Energy star models )

Add wood as shown in Fig.15, or remove storm
In order to minimize air leaks between the room air
conditoner and the window opening, trim the weather
sttipping with a proper length, peel off the protective
backing and plug any gaps if needed (Fig.14).

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.

Turn AC off, and disconnect power cord.
Remove sash seal from between windows, and
unscrew safety sash lock.
Remove screws installed through frame and frame­ lock.
Remove the R1 Panel and close (slide) side panels
into frame.
Keeping a firm grip on air conditioner, raise sash
and carefully remove.
Be carefully not to spill any remaining water while
lifting unit from window. Store parts WITH air
conditioner.

If AC is Blocked by Storm Window

Removing AC From Window

SASH

Fig.14

Storm window
frame or other
obstruction.

1-1/2"min

(38 mm)

Fig.15

Board
thickness
as required,
for proper
pitch to rear,
along entire
sill. Fasten
with nails or
screws.

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