GE AJCM Series and Operating instructions

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Safety Instructions ......... 2,]
Operating Instructions ..... 4-9
Care and Cleaning
Air Filter .......................... 11
Front Grille ........................ 10
Grille and Case ................... 10
Outdoor Coils .................... 10
Installation Instructions
Before You Begin .............. 12, 13
Installing a J-Hodel in
an Existing Wall Case ............. 14
Through-the-Wall
Installation ....................... 15
Window Installation
(Optional) ...................... 16-21
Troubleshooting Tips ....... 22
Normal Operating Sounds ....... 22
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ...... Back Cover
Warranty ......................... 23
*ENERGY STAR@labeled product
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ENERGYSTAR
As an ENERGY STARe partner, GEhas
determined that this product meets the
ENERGYSTAR@guidelines for energy efficiency.
Write the model end serial
numbers here:
Model #
Seria! #
Find these numbers on a label on the front of
the base pan behind the front grille.
Cool Only:
Heat/Cool:
AJCM 08, i0 ACD*
AJCM i0, 12 DCD*
AJCQ 06 LCD*
AJCQ 08, 20, 12 ACD*
AJCQ 09, 20, 22 DCD*
AJEM 22 DCD
AJEQ 06 LCD
AJEQ 08 ACD
AJEQ 09, 20, 22 DCD
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
WARNING!Riskofelectricshock
Can cause injury or death. Foryour safety,
the information in this manual must be followed
to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock or
personal injury.
Use this appliance only for its intended
purpose as described in this Owner's
Manual.
This air conditioner must be properly
installed in accordance with the
Installation Instructions before it is used.
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Never unplug your air conditioner by
pulling on the power cord. Always grip
plug firmly and pull straight out from the
receptacle.
Replace immediately all electric service
cords that have become frayed or
otherwise damaged. A damaged power
supply cord must be replaced with a
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new power supply cord obtained from
the manufacturer and not repaired. Do
not use a cord that shows cracks or
abrasion damage along its length or at
either the plug or connector end.
Turn OFFand unplug your air conditioner
before making any repairs or cleaning.
NOTE: We strongly recommend that any
servicing be performed by a qualified
individual.
For your safety...do not store or use
combustible materials, gasoline or other
flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
All air conditioners contain refrigerants,
which under federal law must be removed
prior to product disposal. If you are getting
rid of an old product with refrigerants,
check with the company handling disposal
about what to do.
HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY
AWARNING! niskofelectricshock.
Can cause injury or death. This appliance
must be properly grounded Do not, under any
circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground)
prong from the power cord. For personal safety,
this appliance must be properly grounded
The power cord of this appliance is
equipped with a 3-prong (grounding) plug
which mates with a standard 3-prong
(grounding) wall outlet to minimize the
possibility of electric shock hazard from
this appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked
by a qualified electrician to make sure
the outlet is properly grounded.
Power cord may include a current
interrupter device. A test and reset button
is provided on the plug case. The device
should be tested on a periodic basis by
first pressing the TEST button and then
the RESETbutton. If the TEST button does
not trip or if the RESETbutton will not
stay engaged, discontinue use of the air
conditioner and contact a qualified service
technician.
Where a 2-prong wall outlet is
encountered, it is your personal
responsibility and obligation to have it
replaced with a
properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
,AWARNING! niskofelectricshock.
Can cause injury or death.
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The air conditioner should always be
plugged into its own individual electrical
outlet which has a voltage rating that
matches the rating plate. This provides
the best performance and also prevents
overloading house wiring circuits which
could cause a fire hazard from overheated
wires.
See the Installation Instructions, Electrical
Requirements section for specific electrical
connection requirements.
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USE OF EXTENSION CORDS--115-volt models onl
_i,WARNING! nisko_e/ectricshock.
Can cause injury or death.
We strongly recommend against the use
of an extension cord.
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If you must use an extension cord,
it isabsolutely necessary that it be a
UL-listed, 14-gauge, S-wire grounding-
type appliance extension cord having a
grounding-type plug and outlet and that
the electrical rating of the cord be 15
amperes (minimum) and 125 volts.
DO NOT use an extension cord with any
of the 2SO/208-volt models.
USEOFADAPTER PLUGS-115-volt modelsonl,
WARNING! Riskorelectricshock.
Can cause injury or death.
We strongly recommend against the use
of an adapter plug.
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If you must use an adapter, where local
codes permit, a temporary connection
may be made to a properly grounded
2-prong wall outlet by use of a UL-listed
adapter available at most local hardware
stores.
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The larger slot in the adapter must be
aligned with the larger slot in the wall
outlet to provide proper polarity in the
connection of the power cord.
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When disconnecting the power cord from
the adapter, always hold the adapter in
place with one hand while pulling the
power cord plug with the other hand.
If this is not done, the adapter ground
terminal isvery likely to break with
repeated use.
If the adapter ground terminal breaks,
DO NOT USEthe air conditioner until a
proper ground has been established.
Attaching the adapter ground terminal
to a wall outlet cover screw does not
ground the appliance unless the cover
screw is metal, not insulated, and the wall
outlet is grounded through the house
wiring.
You should have the circuit checked by a
qualified electrician to make sure the outlet
is properly grounded.
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETYINFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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About the controls on the air conditioner-Cool OnlyModels
Appearancemay vary.
ON
• OFF
TIMER 0 TEMP
• HIGH
• MED
® Low
Air Conditioner Controls
Lights besidethe touch pads on the air conditioner
control panel indicate the selected settings.
Controls
Remote Control
ON/OFF
Turnsair conditioner on and off.
Display
Displaysthe temperature setting. Displays
hours when setting the timer.
MODE
On the remote control, useto set the air
conditioner to COOLor FAN mode.
On the air conditioner controls, use to
set COOLor FANmode atHIGH,NED or
LOWfan speed. Indicator lights on the air
conditioner controls will show the mode
and fan speedselected.
TEMP Increase +/Decrease - Pads
Useto set temperature when in COOL
mode.
Fan Speeds (Remote control only)
Useto set the fanspeed atLOW,MED
or HIGH.
TIMER
ON--When the air conditioner is off,it can
be set to automatically turn on in half an
hour to 24 hours at itsprevious setting.
Eachtouch will set the time in half hours up
to !0 and then in hours up to 24.
To cancel the On Timer,pressthe ONpad
until the display time disappears.
OFF--Whenthe air conditioner ison, itcan
be set to automatically turn off in half an
hour to 2/4hours. Eachtouch will set the
time in half hours up to !0 and then in hours
up to 24.
To cancel the Off Timer,pressthe OFFpad
until the display time disappears.
SLEEP
Pressto set the air conditioner to run for
8 hours before it automatically returns to
the previous setting.
When the sleeptimer isset,the set
temperature will automatically increase
2°Fafter the second hour then !°F each
hour over the next two hours.
Tocancel the sleepmode, press the
MODEpad or the SLEEPpada second time.
Remote Control Signal Receiver
NOTE:When the air conditioner isturned on,
it will automatically start inthe setting last used.
Remote Control
Toensure proper operation, aim the remote
control at the signal receiver on the air
conditioner.
The remote control signal hasa range
of up to 21 feet.
Hake sure nothing isbetween the air
conditioner and the remote control that
could block the signal.
Hake sure batteries are fresh and installed
correctly-see the Careand Cleaningsection.

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COOL MODE
RemoteControl
1.PressCOOLpad.
2.PressLOW,MEDor HIGH pads to set desired fan
speed.
3. Pressthe INCREASE+/DECREASE- pads to set
the desired temperature 60°Fto 85°Fin :].°F
increments.
ControlPanel
1.PresstheMODEpaduntiltheCOOLindicatorlightislit
andtheLOW,MEDorHIGHindicatorlightislitforthe
desiredfanspeed.
2.PresstheINCREASE+/DECREASE-padsto setthe
desiredtemperature60°Fto85°Fin:].°Fincrements.
Athermostatisusedto maintaintheroomtemperature.
Thecompressorwillcycleon andoffto keeptheroom
atthesetlevelofcomfort.Setthethermostatat a lower
numberandtheindoorairwillbecomecooler.
Setthethermostatata highernumberandtheindoorair
willbecomewarmer.
NOTE:iftheairconditionerisoff andisthenturnedon
whilesettoCOOL,itwilltakeapproximately3minutes
forthecompressortostartandcoolingto begin.
Cooling Descriptions
ForNormalCooling-SelecttheCOOLmodeandHIGH
or MEDfanwitha middlesettemperature.
For Maximum Cooling-Select the COOLmode
and HIGHfan with a lower set temperature.
ForQuieterand NighttimeCooling-SelecttheCOOL
modeand LOWfanwith a middlesettemperature.
NOTE:Ifyouswitch from aCOOLsettingto OFFor to
afansetting,wait at least3minutesbeforeswitching
backto a COOLsetting.
FAN MODE
UsetheFANmodeto provideaircirculationandfiltering
withoutcooling.Sincefan-onlysettingsdonotprovide
cooling,a temperaturesettingwillnot bedisplayed.
RemoteControl
PressFANpad.PressLOW,NEDor HIGHpadstoset
desiredfanspeed.
ControlPanel
PresstheMODEpaduntiltheFANindicatorlightislit
andtheLOW,MEDor HIGHindicatorlightislitforthe
desiredfanspeed.

About the controls on the air conditioner-Heat/Cool Models
Appearance mayvary.
ON
• OFF
TIMER
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• COOL
Q FAN
0HIGH •HEAT
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Air Conditioner Controls
Lights besidethe touch pads on the air conditioner
control panel indicate the selected settings.
Remote Control
Controls
ON/OFF
Turnsair conditioner on and off.
Display
Displaysthe temperature setting. Displays
hourswhen setting the timer.
HODE
On the air conditioner controls, useto set
COOL,HEATor FANmode. Indicator lights
on the air conditioner controls will show the
mode selected.
TEMP Increase +/Decrease - Pads
Useto set temperature when in COOL
or HEATmode.
FAN Speeds
Useto set the fan speed at LOW or HIGH.
Indicator lights will show the speed selected.
TItfER
ON-When the air conditioner isoff, it can
be set to automatically turn on in half an
hour to 24 hours at its previous setting.
Eachtouch will setthe time in half hours
up to 10 and then in hours up to 24.
Tocancel the OnTimer,press the ON pad
until the display time disappears.
OFF--When the air conditioner ison, it can
be set to automatically turn off in half an
hour to 24 hours. Eachtouch will set the
time in half hours up to 10 and then in hours
up to 24.
Tocancel the Off Timer,pressthe OFFpad
until the display time disappears.
Remote Control Signal Receiver
NOTE:When the air conditioner isturned on,
it will automatically start inthe setting last used.
Remote Control
Toensure proper operation, aim the
remote control at the signal receiver
on the air conditioner.
The remote control signal hasa range
of up to 21 feet.
Hake sure nothing isbetween the air
conditioner and the remote control that
could block the signal.
Hake sure batteries are fresh and installed
correctly-see the Careand Cleaningsection.

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COOL MODE
RemoteControl
1.PressCOOLpad.
2.PressLOWor HIGHpadstosetdesiredfanspeed.
3.PresstheINCREASE+/DECREASE- padsto setthe
desiredtemperature60°Fto85°FinI°F increments.
ControlPanel
1.PresstheMODEpaduntiltheCOOLindicatorlightislit.
2.PresstheFANpaduntilHIGHor LOWindicatorlight
islitfordesiredfanspeed.
3.PresstheINCREASE+/DECREASE- padsto setthe
desiredtemperature60°Fto85°FinI°F increments.
Athermostatisusedto maintaintheraomtemperature.
Thecampressorwillcycleon andoffto keeptheraom
atthesetlevelofcamfart.Setthethermostatat a lawer
numberandtheindaorairwillbecamecaoler.
Setthethermastatata highernumberandtheindoorair
willbecomewarmer.
NOTE:Iftheairconditionerisoffandisthenturnedon
whilesettoCOOL,it willtakeapproximately3minutes
forthecompressortostartandcoolingtobegin.
CoolingDescriptions
ForNormalCooling-SelecttheCOOLmodeandHIGH
fanwith a middlesettemperature.
ForMaximumCooling-SelecttheCOOLmode
and HIGHfanwitha lowersettemperature.
ForQuieterand NighttimeCooling-SelecttheCOOL
modeand LOWfanwith a middlesettemperature.
NOTE:Therewillbea 3-minutedelaybetweensetting
changessuchas COOLto OFFand backtoCOOL.
HEAT MODE
RemoteControl
1.PressHEATpad.
2.PressLOWorHIGHpadsto setdesiredfanspeed.
3.PresstheINCREASE+/DECREASE- padstosetthe
desiredtemperature60°Fto85°Fin I°Fincrements.
ControlPanel
1.PresstheMODEpad untiltheHEATindicatorlightislit.
2.PresstheFANpaduntilHIGHor LOWindicatorlight
islitfor desiredfanspeed.
3.Pressthe INCREASE+/DECREASE- padstosetthe
desiredtemperature60°Fto85°Fin I°Fincrements.
Athermostatisusedto maintaintheroomtemperature.
Thecompressorwillcycleonandoff tokeepthe room
atthesetlevelofcomfort.Setthethermostatat a higher
numberandtheindoorairwillbecomewarmer.
Setthethermostatata lowernumberandtheindoorair
will becomecooler.
NOTE:Iftheairconditionerisoffandisthenturnedon
whilesettoHEAT,it willtakeapproximately3 minutes
forthecompressortostartandheatingtobegin.
HeatingDescriptions
ForNormalHeating-SelecttheHeatmodeand HIGH
fanwith a middlesettemperature.
ForMaximumHeating-SelecttheHEATmode
andHIGHfanwith a highersettemperature.
ForQuieterand NighttimeHeating-SelecttheHEAT
modeandLOWfanwitha middlesettemperature.
NOTE:Therewill bea 3-minutedelaybetweensetting
changessuchasHEATto OFFand backtoHEAT.
FAN
UsetheFANto provideaircirculationandfiltering
withoutcoolingor heating.Sincefanonlysettingsdonot
providecoolingorheating,a temperaturesettingwillnot
bedisplayed.
Remote Control
PressFANpad.PressLOWor HIGHpadstosetdesired
fanspeed.
ControlPanel
PresstheMODEpaduntiltheFANindicatorlightislit
andtheLOWor HIGHindicatorlightislitforthedesired
fanspeed.

About the controls on the air conditioner
Vent Control
Theventcontrolislocatedbehindthefrontgrilleonthe
rightsideoftheair dischargearea.WhenCLOSED,only
theair insidetheroomwillbecirculatedand conditioned.
WhenOPEN,theventallowsoutdoorfreshairexchange.
Toopenor closethevent:
1.Removethefront grille.
2. Removetheventcardscrew.
3. Removeventcard,turn itoverandreplaceitby
locatingrearholein cardoverlocatingpininsideair
dischargeandreattachingscrewatfront.
TheunitleavesthefactorysetattheCLOSEposition.
__>_.,_ocating hole
OPENposition
(Meshend toward back)
Locatinghole
C
CLOSEposition
(Mesh endtoward front)
Air Direction
Horizontallouvers
onthefront grille
letyoucontrolthe
airdirectionupand
down.
front grille
tjustthevertical
louversside-to-side
todirecttheairleft
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Auxiliary Controls -Dip Switches (location varies by model)
Theauxiliary dip switch controls are located
behind the room cabinet-as shown in this figure.
Theowner isresponsiblefor checking switches
and ensuring they are in the desired position. FanCycle/Continuous- Cool
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FanCycle/Continuous-Heat(onsomemodels)
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Fan Cycle/Continuous - Coo/
When this switch isenabled (UP),it allows the indoor
fan to cycleon/off with the compressor. When this
switch isdisabled (DOWN),itallows the indoor fan to run
continuously.The default setting is down (continuous).
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Fan Cycle/Continuous -Heat (on some models)
When this switch isenabled (UP),it allows the indoor
fan to cycleon/off with the heater operation. When this
switch isdisabled (DOWN),itallows the indoor fan to run
continuously.The default setting is UP(cyclic).
e/Continuous- Heat (on some models)
Class 2 -Remote Thermostat (on some models)
When this switch isenabled (UP),it allows the unit
to operate with a Class2 RemoteControl Wall
Thermostat. Theunit controls are disabled.
Thedefault setting isdown (disabled).
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Terminal Connections Remote Thermostat - Class 2 (on some models)
Thecontrols (]re Ioc(]ted under (]pl(]stic cover
behind the front grille.
rl] emove the front grille.Seethe Front Grille
section of C(]re(]nd Cle(]ning.
_] Removethe screws securing the pl(]stic cover
over the wiring connections. Set(]side screws
(]nd pl(]stic cover.
-3] Tom(]kewiring connections, insert the wires
into the bottom of the termin(]ls (]nd tighten
screws securely.
After (]11desired connections h(]ve been m(]de,
repl(]ce the pl(]stic cover (]ndfront grille.
Theowner isresponsiblefor m(]king (]11
connections (]nd setting the (]ppropri(]te dip
switches.
When connected, the unit will be controlled
by (] remote thermost(]t.
NOTE:Thenumber 3 dip switch must be in
the en(]bled (UPJposition to (]ctiv(]te the remote
thermost(]t. (Seethe inst(]ll(]tioninstructions
supplied with the remote thermost(]t.)
Terminal
onnectlons
location
nderfront
grille
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IMPORTANT:
Thethermost(]t connections provide 24 V AConly.
If using(]digit(]l/electronic w(]ll thermost(]t,
ensure it iscomp(]tible with 24 VACsign(]l.See
the Inst(]ll(]tion Instructions for the w(]ll thermost(]t.
NOTICE:
D(]m(]geto (] w(]ll thermost(]t or to the electronics
c(]n resultfrom improper connections. Speci(]l
c(]re must be used in connecting the wires. Noline
volt(]ge connections should be m(]de to (]ny circuit.
Isol(]te(]11wires in building from line volt(]ge.
Red-24 VAConly
Green- LowSpeedFan
Green- HighSpeedFan
Yellow- Compressor
White - Heater
Common-Ground
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Care and cleaning of the air conditioner.
Grille and Case
Turn the air conditioner off and remove the plug To clean, use water and a mild detergent.
from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use bleach or abrasives.
Outdoor Coils
Thecoils on the outdoor sideof the air conditioner
should be checked regularly.
If they are clogged with dirt or soot they may be
professionally steam cleaned,a service available
through your GEserviceoutlet.
Front Grille
Thefront grille can be removed for more thorough
cleaning and to locate the model and serial
numbers on the front of the base pan.
Toremove:
1. Pullthe filter out.
2. Removethe two grille screws.
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3.Pullthe grille out from the bottom and lift up
from the tabs on the top of the case.
O Grille
Onsomemodels
Toreplace:
Hook the tabs on the front grille evenwith the tabs
on the case and snap into place.
Replacethe screws and filter.
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To maintain optimum performance, clean the filterat least every 50 days.
Air Filter
Dirtyfilter--Needs cleaning Clogged filter--Greatly
reducescooling,heating
andairflow.
Toremove the air filter, on othermodels:
Pullit down.
Turn the air conditioner off before cleaning.
The most important thing you can do to maintain
the air conditioner is to clean the filter at least
every 30 days. A clogged filter reduces cooling,
heating and air flow.
Keeping the air filter clean will:
[] Decrease cost of operation.
[] Save energy.
[] Prevent clogged heat exchanger coils.
[] Reduce the risk of premature component failure.
To clean the air filters:
[] Vacuum off the heavy soil.
[] Run water through the filters.
[] Drythoroughly before replacing.
To remove the air filter, on some models:
Carefully pull the tab forward, up and out.
To replace the air filter'.
Replace the clean filter by pushing it back
into place.
N07"1CE:00notoperate theair
conditioner without the filter in place. Ifa filter
becomes torn or damaged it should be replaced
immediately.
Operating without the filter in placeor with a
damaged filter will allow dirt and dust to reach
the indoor coiland reduce the cooling, heating,
airflow and efficiency of the unit.
Replacementfilters are available from your
salesperson,GEdealer, GEServiceand PartsCenter
or authorized Customer Care®servicers.
How to Insert the Batteries in the Remote Control
r_ Removethe battery cover by sliding it
according to the arrow direction.
[-2-] Insert new batteries making surethat the
(+)and (-)of battery are installed correctly.
E eattach the cover by slidingit back
into position.
NOTES:
[] Use2 AAA(!.5 volt) batteries. Do not use
rechargeable batteries.
[] Removethe batteriesfrom the remote control
ifthe system isnot going to be usedfor a long
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely
and carefully.
•IMPORTANT -Savetheseinstructions
for local inspector'suse.
"IMPORTANT - Observe all governing codes
and ordinances.
• Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these instructions
with the Consumer.
• Note to Consumer - Keep these instructions
for future reference.
• Skill level - Installation of this appliance requires basic
mechanical skills.
• Completion time - Approximately 1 hour
We recommend that two people install this product.
• Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.
Product failure due to improper installation
is not covered under the Warranty.
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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
WARNING! Riskofelectricshock.Can
cause injury or death. This appliance must be
properly grounded. Where a 2-prong wall outlet
is encountered, it is your responsibility and
obligation to have it replaced with a properly
grounded 3-prong outlet.
Some models require a 115/120-volt a.c.,
60-Hz grounded outlet protected with a
15-amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker.
The 3-prong grounding plug minimizes the possibility of
electric shock hazard. If the wall outlet you plan to use
is only a 2-prong outlet, it isyour responsibility to have it
replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove
the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
Do not change the plug on the power cord of this
air conditioner.
Aluminum house wiring may present special
problems-consult a qualified electrician.
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Somemodels require 230/208-volt a.c.,protected
with a time delayfuse or circuitbreaker.These
modelsshouldbe installedon their own single
branch circuit for best performance and to prevent
overloading houseor apartment wiring circuits,
which could cause a possiblefire hazardfrom
overheating wires.
IMPORTANT!
GEstrongly recommends the removal of the old wall case
and the installation of a new GEWall Case.If you decide to
keep the existing wall case,you may need a kit to ensure
proper performance. If you DO NOTusea kit, you run the
risk of poor performance or product failure. This isnot
covered under the terms of the GEwarranty.
J-MODEL QUALIFYING QUESTIONS
J-model air conditioners may fit in existingwall cases.
However,they often need a kit to properly adapt the case
to the GEair conditioner.Answer these questions and see
the chart on the next page for the proper kit.
r_ What brand air conditioner will you be replacing?
r_ What are the dimensions of the wall case currently
m use?
[_ What is the model number of the chassis
currently in use?What isthe model (orType) number
of the wall case currently in use?
Frequently,the J-model adapter kit will apply to another
brand model "series"or specific vintage. Inthese cases,
you need the chassismodel number and/or the wall
case or "type" number to confirm the useofthe correct
adapter kit.
r_ What type of outdoor grille is usedwith the current
wall case?
Theremaybeanarchitecturalgrilleattachedtoa wall
caseto enhancetheexteriorappearanceofthebuilding.
CustomgrillesmaybeusedwithJ-modelwallcases
providedaJ-modeladapterkitisalsousedtoensure
properairflow.
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Installation Instructions
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Power cord may include a current interrupter device.
A test and reset button is provided on the plug case.
The device should be tested on a periodic basis by first
pressing the TESTbutton and then the RESETbutton.
If the TEST button does not trip or if the RESETbutton
will not stay engaged, discontinue use of the air
conditioner and contact a qualified service technician.
TOOLS YOU MAY NEED
Phillips-head
screwdriver Drill
Pencil
AdjustableWrench
RulerorTapeMeasure
Level
Scissorsorknife
Handor Saber Saw
GE KIT NUMBERS
USE GE
KIT NUMBER: FOR: DESCRIPTION:
RAB46A, 47A Use these kits for all GE Standard wall case for "J" model chassis. RAG13 stamped
& 48A models and other brands aluminum exterior grille included. Remove the existing case
not listed and replace.
RAK65A1 All GE Models Kit for window installation.
RAKS6AlO0 GE RAB13, 14 & 15 Fits all GE wall cases 26"W x 18"H x 24"D.
(ACLB & RCL Chassis)
RAK1072
RAK1082
RAKl102
RAK123A64
Hotpoint ACXBIO & ii
(ACTB Chassis)
Whirlpool Type 23W
Wall Case
GE RAB30
("F" models)
Adapts an older Hotpoint wall case to a "J" model chassis.
Fits Hot_point wall cases 25s/4"W x 167/8"Hx 18s/8"D.
Adapts Whirlpool wall case to a "J" model chassis.
Fits Whirlpool wall cases 2578"W x 16½"H x 23½"D.
Adapts GE wall case to a "J" model chassis.
Fits the RAB 30 wall case 26"W x 18"H x 24"D.
Fedders Wall Case "A" Adapts Fedders wall case to a "J" model chassis.
Fits Fedders wall cases 27"W x 16¾"H x 16sA"D.
RAK126
RAB46,47 &48
RAK690
RAG13
RAG14E
Westinghouse Wall Case
(T£oe 2626D73H01)
Use these kits for all
other brands not listed.
RAB36, 37, 38, 46, 47 or 48
(J-Chassis)
Adapts Westinghouse wall case to a "J" model chassis.
Fits Westinqhouse wall cases 257A"W x 1571d'H x 16"D.
Standard wall case for "J" model chassis. RAG13 stamped
aluminum exterior grille included. Remove the existing case
and replace.
If you attach a custom architectural outdoor grille, use this kit
to ensure _er airflow.
RAB36, 37, 38, 46, 47 or 48 Standard aluminum exterior grille (included with RAB46, 47
(J-Chassis) and 48 wall cases).
RAB36, 37, 38, 46, 47 or 48 Architectural Iouvered exterior grille.
(J-Chassis)
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Installation Instructions
INSTALLING A J-MODEL IN AN EXISTING WALL CASE
Reod these instructions completely ond corefully.
r_ REMOVE LOCKING PLATE ON FRONT
LEFT SIDE
Locking
plate
Remove
screw I
({
((
II Ill /
12]REMOVE ALL SHIPPING PADS
(IF PRESENT) INSIDE AIR CONDITIONER
NEXT TO COMPRESSOR
Remove
shipping
pads(if
present)
[] REINSTALL LOCKING PLATE WITH TAB
BEHIND WALL CASE FLANGE. TIGHTEN
SCREW
r_ ATTACH POWER CORD TO BASE PAN
WITH CLAMP
pan
F6"]ATTACH FRONT GRILLE
An opening for the power cord is on the bottom
of the front grille.
131CAREFULLY SLIDE AIR CONDITIONER
BACK INTO CASE
Make sure that the tubing on the unit does
not touch the wall case and that the case
installation is secure. "1
%
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Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THROUGH THE WALL
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
r£1PREPARE OPENING IN WALL
Hake certain a wall receptacle isavailable close
to the hole location or make arrangements to install
a receptacle.
The cord length for the ll5-volt models is 72"
to the right and 47" to the left.
For the 230/208-volt models the cord length is 65"
to the right and 39" to the left.
12]SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR
CONDITIONER
The air conditioner wall case may be installed
with 1/4" min. extension out from the inside wall
or with 1/4" min. extension out from the outside wall.
The finished sides of the opening should be structural
wall members.
Lintel - Use a lintel in brick veneer and brick
and block types of wall to support the bricks
or blocks above the opening. Do not allow the wall
case to be used in lieu of a lintel.
Flashing - Install flashing (drip rail) as shown
to prevent water from dripping inside the wall
and down the outside of the building.
Brick
Lintelan
(ifrequired) Plasterline
Caulkinc
(onall4sides
ontheoutside molding
andinside (ifdesired)
ofthecase) Caulking
(above
below Roomside
Flashing
(driprail) m
m
m
1/4"min.extension--J
insidethewallfrom
thetrim molding
r3] SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR
CONDITIONER
Hortar between the case and the brick wall around
the case may be undercut at about 45° for
improved caulking.
Inside
Topofcase __T_r_
Caulkingy Outside _ Undercut
mortar
15

Installation Instructions
WINDOW INSTALLATION--OPTIONAL
WARNING! Riskor injury. Installation must comply with these guidelines.
Requires optional accessory kits RAK65A1 and Wall Sleeve RAB46A, 47A or 48A
Reod these instructions completely ond corefully.
Sillsupport II'_--"- Caseside
gasket(2)
_J 2 angles
_o_!_ V (left and right
hand) l
_m'--- Spring
i" S A ° o1@(4) L Bottom
Rightside
o£o=
CD
FillerPanels
Cutpanels
anddiscard
centerpiece
Leftside
o_ •
o
CD
Airconditioner
F Vinylwindowgasket
Foamtop
windowgasket
Casetopgasket
windowgasket
Window
__ Iocl<ing
bracket
?
TypeA(9)
TypeB(2)
TypeC(painted)(6) TypeD(2) TypeE(4)
Support brackethardware
Spacer(2)
Loci<nut(2)
$
Adjustingbolt (2)
Largewasher (2)
r_ WINDOW REQUIREMENTS
• 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 to the right.
All supporting parts must be secured to firm wood, masonry
or metal.
The electrical outlet must be within reach of the power cord.
' ___=,4] __t
31"to43" 17"min I_ I
(Withfillerp_
C-'-| j_
26_¼'' min.(Withoutfillerpanels)
Windowopeningdimensionsarefor
a standarddouble-hungwindow.
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Installation Instructions
[] STORM WINDOW REQUIREMENTS
A storm window frame will not allow the air
conditioner to tilt towards the outside and will keep
it from draining properly. To adjust for this, attach
a piece of wood to the stool.
/ Wood
J
1/2"higher #
thanframe t
Storm
window
frame
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 stool to make it 1/2" higher than the top
of the storm window frame.
Attach securely with nails or screws provided by
the installer.
131 REMOVE AIR CONDITIONER FROM CASE
[] Remove the front grille. See the Care and Cleaning
section.
r_ Find the locking plate located on the front
left side.
rcl
L°kn!i jate
em°ve]l
screw
Remove the screw and the locking plate to unlock
the air conditioner.
r_ Remove and discard the shipping screw
on the back of the air conditioner to allow
removal of the air conditioner from the case.
Remove
screw
r_ Pull the bottom corners of the air conditioner
and slide it out of the case.
r_ Removeall shipping pads (ifpresent)inside the air
conditioner next to the compressor.
re]
Removeshippingpads
(ifpresent)
Remove the rear grille that is taped to the back
of the case. Remove the packet of screws taped
to the back of the grille. While holding the grille at a
45° angle, insert it into the clips at the top of the case
and push the bottom in. Keep slight upward pressure
on the grille until it fits flush with the bottom of the
case.
If attaching the grille If attaching the grille
from the outside of the from the inside of the case,
case, use the 2 long screws, use the 2 short screws.
Clips
Insertthe2longscrews
ontheoutside
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Insert the 2 short screws
ontheinside
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Installation Instructions
WINDOW INSTALLATION--OPTIONAL (cont.)
141PREPARE WINDOW
[_ Hark the centerline of the stool. Heasure from the [_ Heasure 12_" from the centerline on both sides
centerline 13_" on both sides for the panel cuts. for the sill support brackets.
Centerline
_1 Sill /£
_ Outside ,/
,'_13_" _13_" _,
Inside
Stool Stool
Sill Centerline
Inside
[] INSTALL SILL SUPPORTS
[_ Assemble the sill supports. Do not fully tighten
the spacer mounting screws at this time.
Spacermounting
screwsType(A)
Spacer
Loci<nut-------_
Adjustingbolt--------_
Largewasher-------_ _(_
(forusewithwoodsills) t
r_ Turn the bolts and tighten the lock nuts to make
the sill supports level or tilt down 1/8" to the outside.
Line up the "V" notch with 123A'' marks. Drill pilot holes
and attach the sill supports.
Averagesill
Sillsupport_iT
-- Spacer
Narrowsill
Offsetsill(suchasbrickorstone)
FB1 Before attaching the sill supports, place them on
the window stool. Select the spacer position that
will place the spacer near the outermost point
on the sill.Tighten the spacer mounting screws.
S0rewsarenpos
Outside
NOTES:
,,On narrow sills,there may not be enough room to use
the lock nut.
,,A deep offset sill may require a longer adjusting bolt
than the standard hex-head bolt provided.
,,On wood sills use the large washer between the bolt
head and the sill. This prevents the bolt from digging
into the wood.
18

Installation Instructions
[-6IMEASURE, CUT AND INSTALL FILLER
PANELS
[] Measure from the edge of the panel marks
(see Prepare the Window)to the inside of the
window track on each side (A and B).
' A '_ Widthoftheair "----'_' B
Inside conditioner
Leftside (panelmarl<s) Rightside
rB] Mark the A and B measurements on each side
of the filler panel board. Cut the panels and discard
the center piece. Note position of the notches.
B
Right
side
dz)
FillerPanels
Cutpanels
anddiscard
',centerpiece
i A ,
ILeftside
,,
i
03
o
03
e
[] Put together the panel assemblies. Remove
the paper backing from the case-side gasket
and attach it to the angle. Push a pencil point
through the gaskets to locate the holes in
the angles.
Gasket
Tab--
s Angle
TypeC
(painted
screws)
rD] Install the panels in the window. Place the spring clips
3" from the top and the bottom. Squeeze and push
the clips to fit in the window track and the tab into
the sill support.
Hookthetabinto
thesill support
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Installation Instructions
WINDOW INSTALLATION--OPTIONAL (cont.)
[Z] INSTALL CASE IN WINDOW IEI
FA1Peel off the backing from the bottom window
gasket. FF1
[] Place the gasket on the stool and over the r@l
brackets, even with the rear edge, sticky
side down.
I 1
I
Bottomwindowgasket
re] carefully slide the empty case into the window
until the holes in the case line up with the holes
in the panel angles.
Caseholes
NOTES:
,,The case should have a 1/8" minimum tilt toward
the outside.
,, Be sure the seal gasket and panel gaskets remain
in position and do not roll with the case.
FD1Lower the window so it fits behind the panel tabs.
Insert the 4 type A screws through the holes in the
case and into the panel angles, 2 on each side.
tabs
Case
screws
With the window closed, mark where the window
sash meets the case.
Peel off the backing from the case top gasket.
Hold on to the case, open the window and place
the gasket along the mark on the case.
Putthegasketon
topofthecase
wherethewindow
will close.
Place the vinyl window gasket over the case top
gasket. Insert the panel tabs through the slits in
the gasket. Cut the gasket on each side to the width
of the window.
Panel
Vinylwindowgasket
mClose the window tightly on the vinyl gasket.
Bend the gasket forward to expose the panel tabs.
Drill pilot holes into the window sash.
Attach the panel tab
to the window oneach side
with atype Dscrew.
2O