GE AHV05LR - Manual (Page 9)

9
Installation Instructions
6
A
INSTALL THE AIR CONDITIONER
IN THE WINDOW
Set the air conditioner in the window so that
is centered. Place the air conditioner so that
front edge of the bottom mounting rail is
against the back edge of the sill.
B Bring the window down so that the front
edge of the top mounting is in front of the
window. Make sure that that air conditioner
is level or tilting slightly to the outside.
C Extend the curtain panels until they fill the
window. Mark the location of the holes in
each corner. Use the drill and 1/8” drill bit to
drill pilot holes. Use 4 type B screws to to
secure the side panels in place.
Type B screws
About 1/4”
Bottom guide
Window frame
Top channel
Window lock
bracket
5
A
PREPARING THE WINDOW FOR
INSTALLATION
Measure the width of the window opening and
mark the center line on the inside windowsill.
Width of window opening
Center line
B Install the window lock bracket behind the
inner windowsill, with the short side of window
lock. Use 2 type B screws provided.
The window lock bracket helps hold unit
securely in place. Be sure to place window
lock bracket edge flush against back or inner
sill.
7.5”
7.5”
Window lock
brackets
Center line
Inner sill
Outer sill
Short side
Type B screws
C
Remove backing on bottom seal. Place seal,
adhesive side down, on the bottom of the air
conditioner behind the bottom mounting rail.
Bottom Seal
Bottom
mounting rail
Front