GE AKT05 Manuel D'utilisation Et Instructions D'installation page 8

WINDOW REQUIREMENTS
1
• These instructions are for a standard double-
hung window.You will need to modify them
for other types of windows.
• The air conditioner can be installed without
the accordion panels if needed to fit in a
narrow window. See the window opening
dimensions.
• All supporting parts must be secured
to firm wood, masonry or metal.
• The electrical outlet must be within reach of
the power cord.
• Follow the dimensions in the table and
illustration for your model.
Models
AKT05, AKZ05 13" min.
(With accordion panels)
STORM WINDOW REQUIREMENTS
2
A storm window frame will not allow the air
conditioner to tilt toward the outside, and will
keep it from draining properly.
To adjust for this, attach a piece of wood to
the sill.
WOOD PIECES
WIDTH: 2"
LENGTH: Long enough to fit inside the
window frame.
THICKNESS: To determine the thickness, place
a piece of wood on the sill to make it 1/2"
higher than the top of the storm window
frame or the vinyl frame.
Attach securely with nails or screws provided
by the installer.
1/2" higher
than storm
window
frame
Storm window
frame
Installation Instructions
A B
24 1/2"–38"
A
B
1/2" higher
than vinyl frame
(on some windows)
Wood
Sill
Vinyl frame
3 PREPARE THE AIR CONDITIONER
If not already attached, install the top
A
mounting rail with 4 Type A screws from
the outside of the case.
Top mounting rail
Bottom
mounting rail
Hold the accordion
B
panel in one hand and
gently pull back to free
the open end.
C
Slide the free end of the accordion panel
into the side panel rails. 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: There is a right and a left accordion
panel. Be sure to use the proper panel for
each side.
D
Slide the left and right accordion panels
into the top and bottom mounting rails.
Top left
Bottom mounting rail
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Top right
Top mounting rail