Owner's Manual - RG/RADS Series
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS(for 15000 to 18000Btu/h)
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and
Read these instructions completely
carefully.
and carefully.
IMPORTANT-
IMPORTANT
- Save these instructions for
instructions for local inspector s use.
local inspector's use.
IMPORTANT-
IMPORTANT
- Observe all governing
codes and ordi• • a nces.
codes and ordinances.
Note to Installer
Note to Installer-
instructions with the Consumer.
Note to Consumer
instructions with the Consumer.
instructions for fut• ••• e reference.
Note to Consumer-
-
Skill level
Installatio• • of this appliance••
instructions for future reference.
requires basic mechanical skills.
Skill level-
Installation of this appliance
Completion time
requires basic mechanical skills.
We recommend that two people install••
Completion time-
this product.
Proper installation is the responsibility
We recommend that two people install
of the installer.
this product. Proper installation is the
Product failure due to improper installation••
responsibility of the installer. Product failure
is not covered under the Warranty.
due to improper installation is not covered
You MUST use all supplied parts and use••
under the Warranty. You MUST use all
proper installation procedures as described••
in these instructions when installing this air••
supplied parts and use proper installation
conditioner.
procedures as described in these instructions
when installing this air conditioner.
CAUTION
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or••
remove the third (ground) prong from the
remove the third (ground) prong from the••
power cord.
power cord.
Do not change the plug on the power cord of
Do not change the plug on the power cord••
the air conditioner.
of the air conditioner.
Aluminum house wiring may present special
Aluminum house wiring may present special••
problems- consult a qualified electrician.
problems- consult a qualified elect•••• cian.
When handling unit, be careful to avoid cuts from
When handling unit, be careful to avoid cuts from••
sharp metal edges and aluminum fins on front and rear
sharp metal edges and aluminum fins on front and••
coils.
rear coils.
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.
Save these••
Observe all•• g overning
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Be sure to leave these••
Be sure to leave these
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Keep these••
Keep these
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Approximately 1 hour.••
Approximately 1 hour.
Preliminary Instructions
Window Sash Seal
Safety Lock and
3 /4 (or1
/2
) Long
Hex Head Screw
Top Angle
Foam Gasket
Washer Head
Locking screw
Frame
Assembly
(Left)
Side Retainer
Bottom rail
seal to Unit
3 /4 Long
Flat Head
Bolt
Do the following before starting to install unit.
See illustrations below.
Check dimensions of your unit to determine
model type:
Unit Height:
Unit Width:
Min. Window Opening:
Min. Window Width:
Max. Window Width:
Fig.D
SASH
19 MIN.
1
/2 MIN.
Storm Window Frame or
Other Obstruction
1. Check window opening size-- the mounting
parts furnished with this air conditioner are
made to install in a wooden sill double-hung
window. The standard parts are for window
dimensions listed above. Open sash to a mini-
mum of 19 inches(483mm). See Fig.D.
2.Check condition of window-- all wood parts of
window must be in good shape and able to firmly
hold the needed screws. If not, make repairs
before installing unit.
15
1 /2 Long
Screw and
Frame
Locknuts
Assembly
(Right)
Locknut
Window Support
Bracket
Sill Angle
Bracket
18 5/8
17 5/8
/
/
5
26
1
23
8
2
/
1
1
/
19
18
2
2
31
28
/
1
42
40
2
Fig.E
SASH
19 MIN.
1
/2 MIN.
1
/2 MIN.
Board
Thickness
As Required,
Along Entire
Storm Window
Stool. Fasten
Frame or Other
With Two Nails
Obstruction
Or Screws.