Crosley CAE5M13 User manual

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READ BEFORE iNSTALLiNG UNiT
OPP5K 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.
NOTE: SAVE CARTON and these ]INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS fin future reference. The carton is the
best way to store unit during winter, or when not in use.
Some assembly is required, Please read these instructions
carefully.
Mounting Hardware
3/4"screws
lock flame
sash lock
Qty.
7
When handling unit, be careful to avoid cuts
from sharp metal edges and aluminum fins on
front and rear coils.
Before installing unit, the top rail must be
assembled on the unit.
Top Rail Hardware Qty.
3/8" Screw- 4
Top Rail 1
TOOL NEEDED: __ T°'_' aiit
* Phillips Screwdriver
_z
A, Remove the air
conditioner from the Packa
carton and place on a
flat surface, [Zig.A
B. Remove top rail from
the bottom of the
packaging material as
shown in Fig. A
C. Align the hole in the
top rail with those in
the top of the unit as
shown in Fig. B
D, Secure the top rail to
the unit with the 3/8"
Screws as shown in
Fig. C
Fig._
TOOLS NEEDED:
, Phillips Screw Driver
*Drill (If pilot holes are needed)
NOTE: FOR SAFETY REASONS, ALL
FOUR (4) SCREWS MUST BE SECURELY
FASTENED.
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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 Window Filler P_mel - 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.
C.
D.
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.
Slide the panel all the way in and repeat on the other
side.
NOTE: If storm window blocks AC, see FIG. 14.
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.
B. Slide the flee end ("F'sectiou) 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. Extend the side panels out against the window
frame (FIG. 7).

Placetheframelock belweenthe frame
extensionsandthewindow sill asshown
(Fig.8).Drive3/4" (19mm) locking
screwsthroughthe framelock andinto thesill
(FIG.9).NOTE:Topreventwindow sill from
splitting,drill 1/8"(3ram)pilot holesbefore
driving screws.
Cutfoamsealandinsertin thespace
betweentheupperandlowersashes
(FIG.13).
Drive 1/2"(13mm) lockingscrews
throughframeholesinto window sash
(FIG. 10/11).
IfAC is Blocked by Storm
Window
Add wood as shown in FIG. 14, or remove storm
window before air conditioner is installed.
FIG. 14 _i
SASH
BOARD
STORM WINDOW THICKNESS
FRAME AS REQUIRED,
OR OTHER 1 1/2" MIN FOR PROPER
OBSTRUCTION (38 mm) .
_. --'I I_- _, PITCH TO
REAR, ALONG
l_ 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 the
drain holes or slots are not caulked or painted
shut. Accumulated Rain Water or Condensation
must be allowed to drain out.
Removing AC From
Window
*Turn AC off', and disconnect power cord.
* Remove sash seal from between windows,
and unscrew sash lock.
* Remove screws installed through frame and
frame 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 careflfl not to spill any
remaining water while lifting unit from
window. Store parts WITH air conditioner.