Crosley CAHE8ER11 User manual

INSTALLA]]ONINSTRUC]]ONS
Gatherthe requiredtoolsand partsbe|ore starting installation,
Readand followtheInstTuctlonsprovidedwithany toolslisted
here.
Tools Ele_le_l
m Flat-blade and Phillips [] Tape measure
screwdrivers [] Drillend_/=e"orsrnallerbit
[] Level
Through-the-Wall Installation:
In addition to the toolslistedabove, the [ollowingtoolsare
neededIor through-the-wallinstallation.
[] Saw [] 1"(2,5cm) orthicker
lumber
[] Wood preservative
[] Caulk [] #10x 1" woodscrews (7)
Parts Supplied (on sow==models)
Checkthat all parts ereIncluded Inpartspackage.
C D E F H
A. Foam window sash seal
B. [Mndow /oei_brackets {2)
C. #TOx_" pen-head Phillips
SCreWS(6)
D. #lOx _pen-head
Phillips screws (3)
E.110 x_" round-head screws (6)
F. #TOx_h" pan-head Phillips
SCreWS (3)
G. Topchannel
H.Sidecurtains(2)
LFoamseal
IMPORTANT:Observeallgoverningcodesand ordinances.
Checkthe locationwhereair condltJonerwlllbe Installed.Proper
Installation Isyourresponsibility.Makesureyou haveeverything
necessarylor correctinstallation.
The locationshouldprovide:
[] GroundedelectzicalouLietwiLhin4 ft(122 cm)ofwherethe
powercordexits the airconditioner.
NOTE: Donot usean extensioncord.
[] Freernovementofairinroomtobe cooled.
[] Alargeenoughopeningfor the air conditioner.
[] Adequatewallsupportlorweightol airconditioner.Air
condil_onerweighsbetween94 and 103 Ibs(43to 47 kg),
NOTE: Cabinetlouversmustnot beobstructed. Airmustbeable
topassfreely_reugh _e cabinetlouvers.
A
A. Cabinet louvers
NOTE: Installationpartsare suppliedfor double-hungwindows
upto 40' (101.6crn)wide.AspecialWideWindowKiLlsavailable
fromyourdealeror servicecenter.See "Accessories."
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B
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A.27" (68.6cm) minimum
B.161/4" (41.3 cm)minimum
[] Height: 16" (40.6cm) plustwice thickness o|wood used to
buildframe.
[] Depth: 21/2" (6.4 cm) minimum to 6¼"(15.9cm) maximum.
C
A. 16"(40.6 cm)
B. 22Sl8"(57.5 cm) C, Wood thickness
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D. 2/z" (6.4) minimum to
614"(15.9cm) maximum.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
E_mlw We,|_t Remove_e windowlock bracketandscrewf_omtheair
condltionerand set aside,Io. some modeIs)
[] Removeand disposeolJmc_clepackaging ma1_rlals,
Remove _pe amd glue residue f_m surfaces before _umlng
en the air cendiUoner Rob aareal! aroeunto[ liquid dishsoap
overtheadhesive withyearfinger_,Wipewi_hw_ wa_r
and dry,
[] Do nozuse sharp Ins_umenL% rubbing alcal_ol, flammable
fluids, or abrasive cleaners _remove _pe or glue, These
products can damage the sur_a©eel _oureirconditJonar_
[] HandlethealrcondRionargen_],
I. Removethe air coedlBonerlr_m_e car_n and placei_o_
€_rdboa_d,
2, Remove sl_lppl_g screws lro_n bombsides o! the ceblmeT.
A _ e
B. _nd_w _¢k b_c_t
._ Remove_e groundscrewandgm_ed wire_romthe fmnf.
of the _ir conditionerbese,$a_athe groundscrew,
3_
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_emo_e fron_ panel by removing 2 philiip_ screws o_ boLh
bot_m teft mjht s_es oHmM.
3A: Remo_e [_ur screw_ a! con_! panelfrom ]r_nt pens]. 6_
e,er_eeescrew
Pullon the handles_ slidethe al_condIPJonerou_el _Jhe
cabinet Piecetheelf tend _ner en co.beard,
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NOTES:
[] Handle the air conditioner gently. Bottom view
[] Be sure your air conditioner cabinet does notlalloutol the
opening during installation or removal.
The place where the power cord exits the air conditioner
should be no more than 4 It(122 cm) from a grounded
3 prong outlet.
[] Do not block the louvers on the front panel. A
[] Do not block the louvers on the outside oi the air conditioner.
Attach Top Channel
B
A. Curtain housing
B. Curtain bottom channel on air conditioner
NOTE: Attachthe top channeland sidecurtains tothe air
conditionercabinetbefore placingthe cabinetinthe window.
1. Locateprovidedbagol screws.
2. Place the top channelontop ol the air conditionercabinet,
liningupthe 3 holesinthe top channelwiththe 3 holeson top
ol the airconditionercabinet.
3. Using3 - #10 x_/s"pan-headPhillips thread-cutting
screws,attach the top channelto the airconditionercabinet.
3, Extend right-hand curtain outward so you may insert the
first screw through the middle hole of the curtain. Using
#10 x V_"pan-head Phillips screw, screw the curtain to the
middle hole in the air conditioner cabinet.
NOTE: This screw is required to correctly attach the curtain
(top to bottom) to the air conditioner cabinet.
_ _ A
,_ _ B
A, Top channel
B, #10 x _" pan-head Phillips thread-cutting screws
Attach Side Curtains
1. Locate provided bag of screws.
2. insert the top and then the bottom ol the right-hand curtain
housing in the top and bottom curtain channels on the air
conditioner.
Top view
A B
4. While the right-hand curtain is still extended, insert #10 xV,"
pan-head Phillips screws into the top and bottom slots of
curtain. Screw the curtain to the top and bottom holes in the
air conditioner cabineL
5. Slide the curtain housing into the curtain guides as faras it
will go.
6. Repeat the above steps lor the lelt-hand curtain.
Attach foam adhesive seal
Attach foam adhesive seal along the bottom of the curtain
bottom channel.
A
A. Curtain housing
B. Curtain top channel on air conditioner
B
A. Curtain housing
B. Foam adhesive seal
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Install Cabinet into Window
[] Handlethe air conditionergently.
[] Besureyour airconditionercabinetdoesnotfalloutofthe
openingduringinstallationor removal.
[] The placewherethepowercordexitsthe airconditioner
shouldbe no morethan 4 ft (122 cm)from a grounded
3 prongoutlet.
[] Do notblockthe louversonthe frontpanel.
[] Do notblockthe louversonthe outsideofthe air conditioner.
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2.
3.
Centaremptycabinetinwindow.Checkthat lowerrailofair
conditionercabinetisbehindand againstbacksideof
windowsill.Maintaina firmholdon the air conditioner
cabinet.Lower windowsashto holdthe cabinetinplace.
Measurethe distancebetweenthe right-handside ofthe
cabinetandthe insideofthewindowchannel.
Repeatfor the leftside.Adjustthe cabinetuntilthedistance
on eachsideisthe same.
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JA
IB
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A. Window sash
B. Empty cabinet
C. Window channel
4.
5.
Use a Zh6" drill bitto drill 3 starter holes 3/8"deep through the
3 holes in the cabinetand into the windowsill.
Attachcabinetto windowsillwith3 -#10 x1,_,,pan-head
Phillips screws.
A
6.
A. #10 x ½" pan-head Phillips screws
B. Windowsill
Check that air conditioner cabinet istilted to the outside so
that water will run to the outside.
Attach Side Curtains to Window Frame
9. Pullthe left-hand curtainout untilitfits intothe window
channel.Usea 3/=,,drillbit to drilla starter holethroughthe
holeinthecurtainhousingand intothe lower windowsash.
Frant View
Top View
2=
A. Window channel
B. Left-hand curtain
C. #10 x¾" round-head screw
Insert one of the #10 x3/4"round-head screws through the
threaded hole in the top of the curtain.
A
B
A. #10 x¾" round-head screw
B. Slotted hole in the bottom of the curtain
3. Repeatforthe right-hand curtain.
Attach Support Brackets
Attachthe supportbracketto the cabinetby aligning the
holes inthe bracket with the holes inthe cabinet.
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Complete Installation
1. Inser_seal behind the top of the lower window sash and
againstthe glassofthe upperwindow.
2. Place onewindow-lockbracketon top of Iowerwindow
and against upperwindowsash on eachside ol the window.
3. Usea 3/32"drillbitto drilla starter holesthroughthe holesin
each bracketintothe windowsash.
4. Attach both the window-lock brackets to the window sash
with#10 x3A"round-headscrews to securewindowin place.
C
A
A. Window lock brackets
B. Upper window glass
C, Foam window sash seal
NOTES:
[] Handle air conditionergently.
[] Besure yourairconditionercabinetdoes notfall outofthe
openingduringinstallationor removal.
[] Theplacewherethe powercord exitsthe air conditioner
should be no morethan 4ft(122 cm)froma grounded
3prong outlet
[] Do not blockthe louverson the [rent panel.
[] Do notblock the louverson the outside of the airconditioner.
[] It isthe customer'sresponsibility and obligationto havethis
productinstalledbya qualifiedtechnician familiarwith
through-the-wall roomairconditionerinstallations.
Option ImWood, metal or plastic molding
Whenusingawood,metal or plasticmolding,the woodIrame
shouldlineupwiththe insidewailas shown.
ABC
: o ''0
A. Molding
B.Inside wall C. Wood frame D. Louvers
Option 2mPlastered wall with no molding
Ifthe plastered wailisto be Ilush withthe cabinetand no molding
isused,the woodIrame must be set 1/2" (13mm) intothe inside
wall.
AB C
D
A. Plastered waft Wood frame
B. Inside wall D. Louvers
Instail Wood Ftame
1.
2.
3.
Construct the wood frame. See "Location Requirements" for
dimensions.
Measure the outside width and height of Irame to
determine wail opening dimensions.
Cut the opening through the wall. Remove and save insulation.
NOTES:
[] Dimension for depth depends on wall thickness and
type of molding.
[] Do notblock louvers in air conditioner cabinet
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mUse 1" (2.5 cm) or thicker lumber lot wood |reme.
I' A-,I
A, Outside width
B. Outside height
C, Depth
4, Applythewoodpreservativeto the outsideexposedsurface.
5. Insertthe frameinthe wallopening.Squareand levellrame.
6. Attach|reme securelyto the wall.
install Cabinet _ _od Frarne
1. Removetop channeland bothsidechannelsusinga 1/4nut
driveror socketwrench.Discardtop channeland both side
channels.
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21 Insertcabinetint_ the[reinedwallopening.Thetop ofthe
cabinetshould extend z/4(19.1 ram) intothe room.if there is
trim,the cabinetshouldextend 3/4(19.1 ram) pastthe trim.
B
A. 3/4 (19.1 rnm) exEending in_ room
B. Trim
3.
4.
5.
6.
7=
Useelevelto checkthatcabinetislevelsidet_ side.
A. Level
CheckthatairconditJonercabinetistilted totheoutsideso
thatwater willrunto the outside.Thecabinetshouldslope
at least hall-a-bubble towards the rear.
ReusetheInsulationto sealopeningbetweencablnetand
frame.
Useexistingholesinsidesand _opofcabinetand 7 -#10 x
1"woodscrews(notprovided) to a_ch cabinettoframe.
NOTE. Do notove_ghLenscrewsorthe cabinetwilldistort
and providea poorairsealbetweencabinetandair conditioner.
Caulkall outsidewallopeningsaround cabinet.
A _i_ ¸_ _ _w_
NOTE: Handle the air conditioner gently.
1. Make sure the free end of the ground wire Is outside of the
cabinet.
2. Insert air conditioner Into cabinet
_emlw Weight Hazard
Ueo two or more I_oplo to move and inedall
air conditioner.
Failure to do eo can reeult In back or other Injury.
A
A. Make sure the free end of the ground wire Is outside of the cabinet

iEl_l_l Sth_k _ |
Co.nwt grmm gmu_ _m to gmu.d s=_w.
FMllura W do sa a_ _ult in da_ or al_'.tr_l a_k
2, Connectgroengroundwireto csbineLbesewi_ grounds¢rew,
Posi_ongroundwire poinUngstraightup, Put=excessground
wire between¢oil aad =ircondiUoner cabineL
A
A. Gxeee9mead _
B, Gmuedserew NOTE:Forl;h_,gh,_e.w=!] in:_t=lia_ns,il needed,ins=li
molding aroundtheroomside or cabinet.
7, P!ugInto_ grounded3p_n9 outer
8, Pres_RESETon the powsrsepply cord,
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