GE AJCQ08AC User manual

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Safety Instructions .......... 2,s
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-Model 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
Warrantg ......................... 23
*ENERGY STAR® labeled product
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As an ENERGYSTAR®partner, GEhas
determined that this product meets the
ENERGYSTAR®guidelines for energg efliciencg.
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Seria! #
Find these numbers on a label on
the front of the basepan behind the
front grille.
Cool Onlb_:
Heat/Cod:
AJCPI 08, 10 ACD*
AJCPI 10, 12 DCD*
AJCO 06 LCD*
AJCO 08, 10, 12 ACD*
AJCQ 09, 10, 12 DCD*
AJEM 12 DCD
AJEO 06 LCD
AJEO 08 ACD
AJEO 09, 10, 12 DCD
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING! Riskofelectricshock.
Can cause injury or death. For gout 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 new
power supply cord obtained from the
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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 OFF and unplug your air conditioner
before making any repairs or cleaning.
NOTE: We strongly recommend that any
servicing be performed bg 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 TOCONNECT ELECTRICITY
WARNING! Riskofelectricshock
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 S-prong (grounding) plug which mates
with a standard S-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 TESTbutton and then the RESETbutton.
If the TESTbutton 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 S-prong wall outlet.
WARNING! Riskofelectricshock
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 CORDSillS-Volt models
WARNING! Risko_e/ectricshock
Can cause injury or death.
We strongly recommend against the use
of an extension cord.
If you must use an extension cord,
it isabsolutely necessary that it be a UL-
listed, 14-gauge, 3-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 2:30/208-volt models.
USEOFADAPTER PLUGS--llS-Volt models
,&WARNING! Risko_e/ectricshock
Can cause injury or death.
We strongly recommend against the use
of an adapter plug.
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-Iisted
adapter available at most local hardware
stores.
_:,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.
_:,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 USE the 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
isproperly grounded.
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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About the controlsonthe air conditioner-CoolOnlgModels
Appearancemay vary.
ON
OFF
TIMER
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FAN
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• MED
® Low
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Air Conditioner Controls
Lights besidethe touch pads on the airconditioner
control panel indicate the selected settings.
Controls
Remote Control
OON/OFF
Turns air conditioner on and off.
O isplag
Displaysthe temperature setting. Displays
hours when setting the timer.
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MODE
On the remote control, useto set the air
conditioner to COOLor FANmode.
On the air conditioner controls, useto set
COOLor FANmode at HIGH,MEDor LOW
fan speed.Indicator lights on the air
conditioner controls will show the mode
and fan speed selected.
TEMP Increase +/Decrease -Pads
Useto set temperature when in COOL
mode.
Fan Speeds (Remote control only)
Useto set the fan speedat LOW,MED
or HIGH.
TIMER
ON-When the air conditioner isoff, itcan
be set to automatically turn on in half an
hour to 24 hours at its previous setting.
Eachtouch will set the time in half hours up
to 10 and then in hours up to 24.
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O
Tocancel the OnTimer,pressthe ONpad
until the display time disappears.
OFF--Whenthe 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.
SLEEP
Pressto setthe air conditioner to runfor
8 hours before itautomatically returns to
the previoussetting.
When the sleeptimer isset,the set
temperature will automatically increase
2°Fafter the second hour then I°F each
hour overthe next two hours.
To cancel the sleep mode, press the MODE
pad or the SLEEPpad a second time.
Remote Control Signal Receiver
NOTE:When the air conditioner isturned on,
it will automatically start in the setting last used.
Remote Control
Toensure proper operation, aim the remote
control at the signal receiveron the air
conditioner.
E Theremote control signal has a range
of up to 21feet.
E Makesure nothing isbetween the air
conditioner and the remote control that could
block the signal.
E Makesure batteries are fresh and installed
correctly-see the Careand Cleaningsection.

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COOL MODE
RemoteControl
1.PressCOOLpad.
2.PressLOW,t4EDor HIGHpadstosetdesiredfan
speed.
3.Pressthe INCREASE+/ DECREASE-pads to set
the desired temperature 60°Fto 85°Fin I°F
increments.
ControlPanel
1.Pressthet4OOEpad untilthe COOLindicatorlightislit
andtheLOW,t4EDor HIGHindicatorlightislitforthe
desiredfanspeed.
2.Pressthe INCREASE+/ DECREASE- pads to setthe
desired temperature 60°Fto 85°Fin I°F increments.
Athermostatisusedto maintaintheroomtemperature.
Thecompressorwillcycleonand offto keepthe room
atthesetlevelofcomfort.Setthethermostatata lower
numberandtheindoorairwillbecomecooler.
Setthethermostatata highernumberandtheindoorair
willbecomewarmer.
NOTE:If theairconditionerisoffondisthenturnedon
whilesetto COOL,itwilltakeapproximately3minutes
forthecompressortostartandcoolingto begin.
CoolingDescriptions
ForNormalCooling-SelecttheCOOLmodeand HIGH
or triEDfanwitha middlesettemperature.
ForMaximumCooling-SelecttheCOOLmode
andHIGHfan witha lowersettemperature.
ForQuieterandNighttime Cooling-SelecttheCOOL
modeandLOWfanwitha middlesettemperature.
NOTE:If youswitch from aCOOLsettingtoOFFor to
afansetting,wait at least3minutesbeforeswitching
backto a COOLsetting.
FAN MODE
UsetheFANmodeto provideaircirculationandfiltering
withoutcooling.Sincefan-onlysettingsdonotprovide
cooling,atemperaturesettingwillnotbedisplayed.
RemoteControl
PressFANpad.PressLOW,t4EOorHIGHpadsto set
desiredfanspeed.
ControlPanel
PresstheHODEpaduntiltheFANindicatorlightislit
andtheLOW,t4EDorHIGHindicatorlightislitforthe
desiredfanspeed.
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About the controls onthe air conditioner-Heat/Coo! Modds
Appearancemay vary.
ON
® OFF
TIMER
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® COOL
Q FAN
® HEAT
TEMP
Q HiGH
• Low
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Air Conditioner Controls
Lightsbeside the touch pads on the airconditioner
control panel indicate the selected settings.
ON/OFF
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Remote Control
Controls
OONIOFF
Turns air conditioner on and off.
Oisplag
Displagsthe temperature setting. Displags
hourswhen setting the timer.
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MODE
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 speedat LOW or HIGH.
Indicator lights will show the speedselected.
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TIMER
ON--When the air conditioner isoff,it can
be setto automaticallg turn on in half an
hour to 24 hours at its previous setting.
Eachtouch will set the time in half hours
up to 10and then in hours up to 24.
Tocancel the On Timer,pressthe ON pad
until the displagtime disappears.
OFF--When the air conditioner ison,it can
be set to automaticallg 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 displagtime disappears.
Remote Control Signal Receiver
NOTE:When the air conditioner isturned on,
it will automaticallg start in the setting last used.
Remote Control
Toensure proper operation, aim the
remote control at the signal receiver
on the air conditioner.
E Theremote control signal has a range
of up to 21feet.
E Makesure nothing isbetween the air
conditioner and the remote control that could
block the signal.
E Makesure batteries are fresh and installed
correctly-see the Careand Cleaningsection.
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COOL MODE
RemoteControl
1.PressCOOLpad.
2.PressLOWorHIGHpadsto setdesiredfanspeed.
3.PresstheINCREASE+/ DECREASE- padsto setthe
desiredtemperature60°Fto85°Fin I°F increments.
ControlPanel
1.PresstheMODEpad untilthe COOLindicatorlightislit.
2.PresstheFANpaduntilHIGHor LOWindicatorlight
islitfordesiredfan speed.
3.PresstheINCREASE+/ DECREASE- padstosetthe
desiredtemperature60°Fto85°FinI°F increments.
Athermostatisusedto maintaintheroomtemperature.
Thecompressorwillcgcleon andoffto keepthe room
atthesetlevelofcomfort.Setthethermostatata lower
numberandtheindoorairwillbecomecooler.
Setthethermostatata highernumberandtheindoorair
willbecomewarmer.
NOTE:If theairconditionerisoffandisthenturnedon
whilesettoCOOL,itwilltakeapproximotelbt3minutes
forthecompressortostartandcoolingto begin.
CoolingDescriptions
ForNormalCooling-SelecttheCOOLmodeand HIGH
fanwitha middlesettemperature.
ForMaximumCooling-SelecttheCOOLmode
andHIGHfan witha lowersettemperature.
ForQuieterandNighttime Cooling-SelecttheCOOL
modeandLOWfanwitha middlesettemperature.
NOTE:Therewill bea3-minutedelaybetweensetting
changessuchas COOLtoOFFand backto COOL.
HEAT NODE
RemoteControl
1.PressHEATpad.
2.PressLOWorHIGHpadsto setdesiredfan speed.
3.PresstheINCREASE+/DECREASE-padstosetthe
desiredtemperature60°Fto85°Fin I°Fincrements.
ControlPanel
1.PresstheMODEpaduntiltheHEATindicatorlightislit.
2.PresstheFANpaduntilHIGHorLOWindicatorlight
islitfordesiredfanspeed.
3.PresstheINCREASE+/DECREASE- padstosetthe
desiredtemperature60°Fto85°Fin I°Fincrements.
Athermostatisusedto maintainthe roomtemperature.
Thecompressorwillcgcleonandoffto keeptheroom
atthesetlevelofcomfort.Setthethermostatat a higher
numberandtheindoorairwillbecomewarmer.
Setthethermostatata lowernumberandtheindoorair
willbecomecooler.
NOTE:Iftheair conditionerisoff andisthenturnedon
whilesettoHEAT,itwilltakeopproximotelbt3minutes
forthecompressortostartandheatingtobegin.
HeatingDescriptions
ForNormalHeating-SelecttheHeatmodeandHIGH
fanwith a middlesettemperature.
ForMaximumHeating-SelecttheHEATmode
and HIGHfanwitha highersettemperature.
ForQuieterand NighttimeHeating-SelecttheHEAT
modeandLOWfanwith a middlesettemperature.
NOTE:Therewillbea 3-minutedelaybetweensetting
changessuchasHEATto OFFand back"to HEAT.
FAN
UsetheFANto provideaircirculationandfilteringwithout
coolingor heating.Sincefanonlgsettingsdo notprovide
coolingor heating,atemperaturesettingwillnotbe
displaged.
RemoteControl
PressFANpad.PressLOWorHIGHpadsto setdesired
fanspeed.
ControlPanel
PresstheMODEpaduntiltheFANindicatorlightislit
andtheLOWor HIGHindicatorlightislitforthedesired
fanspeed.

About the controls onthe air conditioner
Vent Control
Theventcontrolislocatedbehindthefrontgrilleonthe
rightsideoftheairdischargearea.WhenCLOSED,onlg
theairinsidetheroomwillbecirculatedandconditioned.
WhenOPEN,theventallowsoutdoorfreshairexchange.
Toopenorclosethevent:
1.Removethefrontgrille.
2. Removetheventcordscrew.
5. Removeventcard,turnitoverandreplaceit bg
locatingrearholeincardoverlocatingpininsideair
dischargeand reattachingscrewatfront.
Theunitleavesthefactoryset attheCLOSEposition.
ocatinghole
OPENposition
(Meshendtowardback)
hole
Screwhal
CLOSEposition
(Meshendtowardfront)
Air Direction
Horizontallouvers
onthefront grillelet
goucontroltheair
directionupanddown.
Removethefront grille
toadjustthevertical
louversside-to-side
todirecttheairleft
or right.
Auxiliary Controls -Dip Switches (location varies bg model)
The auxiliarg dip switch controls are located
behind the room cabinet-as shown in this figure.
The owner isresponsiblefor checking switches
and ensuringtheg are in the desiredposition.
FanCycle/Continuous- Cool
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FanCycle/Continuous- Heat(onsomemodels)
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Fan Cycle/Continuous - Cool
When this switch isenabled (UP),it allows the indoor
fan to cgcle on/off with the compressor.When this
switch isdisabled (DOWN),it allows the indoor fan to run
continuously. Thedefault setting isdown (continuous).
v FanCycle/Continuous-Cool
DOWN
Fan Cgcle/Continuous -Heat (onsome models)
When this switch isenabled (UP),it allows the indoor fan
to run continuously with the heater operation. When this
switch isdisabled (DOWN),it allows the indoorfan to
cgcle on/off. Thedefault setting isdown (cgclic).
anCycle/Continuous-Heat(onsomemodels)
Class 2 -Remote Thermostat (onsome models)
When this switch isenabled (UP),it allows the unit
to operate with a Class2 RemoteControl Wall
Thermostat. The unit controls are disabled.
The default setting isdown (disabled).
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Terminal Connections Remote Thermostat - Class 2 (on some models)
Thecontrols are located under a plastic cover
behind the front grille.
E_] Removethe front grille.Seethe FrontGrille
section of Coreand Cleaning.
r_ Removethe screws securing the plasticcover
over the wiring connections.Setasidescrews
and plastic cover.
I-j] Tomake wiring connections, insert the wires
into the bottom of the terminals and tighten
screws securelg.
[] After all desired connections have been made,
replace the plastic cover and front grille.
Theowner isresponsiblefor making all
connections and setting the appropriate dip
switches.
When connected, the unit will be controlled
by a remote thermostat.
NOTE:Thenumber 3 dip switch must be in
the enabled (UPJposition to activate the remote
thermostat. (Seethe installation instructions
suppliedwith the remote thermostat.)
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onnectlons
location
nderfront
grille
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IMPORTANT:
Thethermostat connections provide 24 V AConly.
Ifusing a digital/electronic wall thermostat,
ensure it iscompatible with 2/4VACsignal. See
the Installation Instructions for the wall thermostat.
NOTICE:
Damage to a wall thermostat or to the electronics
can result from improper connections. Specialcare
must be used in connecting the wires. Noline
voltage connections should be made to any circuit.
Isolateall wires in building from line voltage.
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Red-24 V AConly •
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, usewater and a mild detergent.
from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use bleach or abrasives.
Outdoor Coils
The coilson the outdoor sideof the air conditioner
should be checked regularlg.
If theg are clogged with dirt or soot theg mag be
professionallg steam cleaned,a serviceavailable
through gour GEserviceoutlet.
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Front Grille
The front grille can be removed for more thorough
cleaning and to locate the model and serial
numbers on the front of the basepan.
Toremove:
1. Pullthe filter out.
2. Removethe two grille screws.
Onsomemodels t
Onsomemodels
5.Pullthe grille out from the bottom and lift up
from the tabs on the top of the case.
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To replace:
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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Tomaintain optimum performance,cleanthe filter at leastevery30 days.
Air Filter
To remove the air filter, on other models:
Pullit down.
Dirtyfilter--Needs cleaning Cloggedfilte_Greatly
reducescoating,heating
andairflow.
Turn the air conditioner off before cleaning.
The most important thing gou can do to maintain
the air conditioner is to clean the filter at least
everg 30 dags.A clogged filter reduces cooling,
heating and air flow.
Keeping the air filter clean will:
II Decreasecost of operation.
m Saveenergg.
II Preventclogged heat exchanger coils.
II Reducethe riskof premature component failure.
To clean the air filters:
Vacuum off the heavg soil.
II Runwater through the filters.
m Drgthoroughlg beforereplacing.
To remove the air filter, on some models:
Carefullg pullthe tab forward, up and out.
To replace the air filter:
Replacethe cleanfilter bg pushing it back
into place.
NOTICE:oonotoperatetheair
conditioner without the filter in place. If a filter
becomes torn or damaged it should be replaced
immediatel U.
Operating without the filter in place or with a
damaged filter will allow dirt and dust to reach
the indoor coiland reducethe cooling, heating,
airflow and efficiencg of the unit.
Replacementfilters are available from gour
salesperson,GEdealer,GEServiceand PartsCenter
or authorized Customer Care®servicers.
How to Insert the Batteries in the Remote Control
[_] Removethe batterg cover bg sliding it
according to the arrow direction.
r-b]Insert new batteries making sure that the
(+)and (-)of batterg are installedcorrectlg.
I-j] Reattach the cover bg sliding it back
into position.
NOTES:
mlUse2 AAA(!.5 volt) batteries. Do not use
rechargeable batteries.
II Removethe batteries from the remote control
ifthe sgstem isnot going to be usedfor along
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BEFOREYOU BEGIN
Readthese instructions completelg
and carefullg.
• IMPORTANT- Savetheseinstructions
forlocalinspector'suse.
"IMPORTANT-Observe oligoverningcodes
and ordinances.
• NotetoInstaller- Be suretoleavetheseinstructions
withtheConsumer.
• NotetoConsumer - Keep theseinstructions
for future reference.
• Skill level- Installation of this appliance requires basic
mechanical skills.
• Completion time - Approximotelg 1 hour
• We recommend that two people install this product.
• Proper installation is the responsibilitg of the installer.
• Product failure due to improper installation
is not covered under the Worrontg.
(_ ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
-AWARNING! 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 o properlg
grounded 3-prong outlet.
Some models require a 115/120-volt o.c.,
60-Hz grounded outlet protected with a
1S-amp time delag fuse or circuit breaker.
The 3-prong grounding plug minimizes the possibilitg of
electric shock hazard. If the wall outlet gou plan to use is
onlg o 2-prong outlet, it isgour responsibilitg to have it
replaced with o properlg grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
Do not, under ong 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 meg present special
problems-consult a qualified electrician.
ELECTRICALREQUIREMENTS(cont.)
Somemodels require 230/208-volt o.c.,protected
with Utime delogfuse or circuit breaker.These
modelsshouldbe installedon their own single
brunch circuit for best performance and to prevent
overloading houseor apartment wiring circuits,
which could cause o possiblefire hazardfrom
overheating wires.
IMPORTANT!
GEstronglg recommends the removal of the old wall case
and the installation of a new GEWall Case,If gou decideto
keep the existing wall case,gou meg need a kit to ensure
proper performance. If gou DONOTuseo kit, gou run the
risk of poor performance or product failure, This isnot
covered under the terms of the GEworrontg.
J-MODEL QUALIFYING QUESTIONS
J-model air conditioners mog fit in existingwall cases.
However,theg often needu kit to properlg adopt the case
to the GEair conditioner.Answer these questionsand see
the chert on the next page for the proper kit.
r_ What brand air conditioner will gou be replacing?
r_ .Whatare the dimensions of the wall case currentlg
m use?
r_ Whet isthe model number of the chassis
currentlg in use?What isthe model Ior Tgpe}number
of the wall case currentlg in use?
Frequentlg,the J-model adopter kit will opplg to another
brand model "series"or specificvintage. Inthese cases,
gou need the chassis model number and/or the wall
case or "tgpe" number to confirm the useofthe correct
adopter kit.
r_ What tgpe of outdoor grille is usedwith the current
wall case?
Theremay be on architectural grille attached to o wall
caseto enhancethe exterior appearance of the building.
Custom grillesmay be usedwith J-model wall cases
providedo J-model adopter kit isalso usedto ensure
proper airflow.
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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 bg first
pressing the TESTbutton and then the RESETbutton.
If the TESTbutton does not trip or if the RESETbutton
will not stag engaged, discontinue use of the air
conditioner and contact a qualified service technician.
TOOLS YOU MAY NEED
Phillips-head
screwdriver Drill
AdjustableWrench
Ruler or Tape Measure
Pencil Level
Scissorsorknife
Handor SaberSaw
GE KIT NUMBERS
USE GE
KIT NUMBER: FOR: DESCRIPTION:
RAB46A, 47A Use these kits for all GE
& 48A models and other brands
not listed
Standard wall case for 'U" model chassis. RAG13 stamped
aluminum exterior grille included. Remove the existing case
and replace.
RAK65AI All GE Models Kit for window installation.
RAK56AlO0 GE RAB13, 14 & 15 Fits all GE wall cases 26"W x 18"H x 24"D.
(ACLB & RCL Chassis)
RAKI072
RAKI082
RAKII02
RAKI23A64
Hotpoint ACXB10 & ii
(ACTB Chassis)
Whirlpool Tgpe 23W
Wall Case
GE RAB30
('F" models)
Adapts an older Hotpoint wall case to a "J" model chassis.
Fits Hotpoint wall cases 25s/J'W x 16Ys"H x 18%"D.
Adapts Whirlpool wall case to a "J" model chassis.
Fits Whirlpool wall cases 25Ys"W x 16V_"H x 23Vs"D.
Adapts GE wall case to a 'U" 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 163/J'H x 163/J'D.
RAKI26
RAB46, 47 & 48
RAK690
RAG13
RAG14E
Westinghouse Wall Case
(Tglae 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 257/s'_vVx 157,/16"Hx 16"D.
Standard wall case for 'U" model chassis. RAG13 stamped
aluminum exterior grille included. Remove the existing case
and replace.
If LlOUattach a custom architectural outdoor grille, use this kit
to ensure rp_Lo_perairflow.
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
Read these instructions completelg and carefullg.
[f] REMOVE LOCKING PLATEON FRONT
LEFT SIDE
Loc,, 0I1 1
[] REMOVE ALL SHIPPING PADS
{IF PRESENT} INSIDE AIR CONDITIONER
NEXT TO COMPRESSOR
Remove
shipping
pads(if
present)
14]REINSTALL LOCKING PLATEWITH TAB
BEHIND WALL CASE FLANGE. TIGHTEN
SCREW
[] ATTACH POWER CORD TO BASE PAN
WITH CLAMP
pan
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 thot 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.
rl] PREPARE OPENING IN WALL
Make certain a wall receptacle is available 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.
[_SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR
CONDITIONER
The air conditioner wall case mag 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 tgpes 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.
Lintelan
(ifrequired) Plasterline
Caulkinc
(onall4 sides
onthe outside g
andinside (ifdesired)
ofthecase) Caulking
(above
below Roomside
Flashing
(driprail) m
m
i'
1/4"rain.extensionJ
insidethewallfrom
thetrimmolding
[_ SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR
CONDITIONER
Mortar between the case and the brick wall around
the case may be undercut at about 45° for
improved caulking.
Inside
__ Topofcase
Caulking/Outside _ Undercut
mortar
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Installation Instructions
WINDOW INSTALLATION--OPTIONAL
Z_WARNING! Ri_ko_i_j_g.InstoHotionmustcor_n/y_Jththeseguidelines.
Requires optional accessory kits RAK65A1 and Wall Sleeve RAB46A, 47A or 48A
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Sillsupport
bracket(2)",_ _ _ Caseside
les --'1_ _ _
_o¢,_ _" (leftandright
hand)
A " m
i
i" B
Rightside
I©
Leftside
FillerPanels
Cutpanels
anddiscard O3 •
centerpiece £
03
• • _,irconditioner
F Vinylwindowgasket
Foamtop
window gasket
Casetop gasket
windowgasket
Window
_._._ locking
bracket
TypeA (9)
TypeB(2)
TypeC(painted)(6) TypeD(2) 1
TypeE(4)
Supportbrackethardware
Spacer(2)
hock_unut(2)
Adjusti_gbolt(2)
Largewasher(2)
FTIWINDOW REQUIREMENTS
• These instructions are for a standard double-hung window.
You will need to modifg them for other tgpes 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,
masonrg or metal.
• The electrical outlet must be within reach of the power
cord.
IB===4]
17"min.
31"to43"
(Withfillerpanels)
26V4"min.(Withoutfillerpanels)
Windowopeningdimensionsarefor
astandarddouble-hungwindow.
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Installation Instructions
[2]STORM WINDOW REQUIREMENTS
A storm window frame will not allow the air
conditioner to tilt towards the outside and will keep
it from draining properlg. To adjust for this, attach
a piece of wood to the stool.
1/2"higher _ F/W°°d
thanframe fs\\\
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 securelg with nails or screws provided bg
the installer.
r3] REMOVE AIR CONDITIONER FROM CASE
[] Remove the front grille. See the Care and Cleaning
section.
rB] Find the locking plate located on the front
left side.
r_ Remove the screw and the locking plate to unlock
the air conditioner.
IIJ Jt /I
Re2°Vw
[] 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
rE] Pull the bottom corners of the air conditioner
and slide it out of the case.
r_ Remove all shipping pads (if present)inside the air
conditioner next to the compressor.
@
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
Insert the 2 long screws
ontheoutside
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Insertthe 2shortscrews
ontheinside
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Installation Instructions
WINDOW INSTALLATION--OPTIONAL (cont.)
[_] PREPAREWINDOW
[] Mark the centerline of the stool. IVleasure from the []_] Measure 12_s" from the centerline on both sides
centerline 133/s" on both sides for the panel cuts. for the sill support brackets.
Centerline
Sill
_ _ _ Outside_4 /
Inside
Stool
Sill Centerline
Outside i
12:_" _,_12
Stool
[] INSTALL SILL SUPPORTS
Assemble the sillsupports. Do not fully tighten
the spacer mounting screws at this time.
TypeB ..... --e_ _t
Type[___
Spacermounting
Sillsuppo screwsType(A)
Spacer
Locknut _ t_
Adjusting bolt -----._
Largewasher.---...}_ _)
(for usewith wood sills) i
r_ Before ottoching 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.
Screws are in position
Sill support
"V" notch
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 123/s"marks. Drill pilot holes
and attach the sill supports.
Averagesill
Narrowsill
--Spacer
Offsetsill(suchasbrickorstone)
NOTES:
• On norrow sills,there moy not be enough room to use
the lock nut.
• A deep offset sill moy require o longer odjusting bolt
thon the stondord hex-heod bolt provided.
• On wood sills use the Iorge wosher between the bolt
heod ond the sill. This prevents the bolt from digging
into the wood.
Sill Bolt
utside
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Installation Instructions
r6] MEASURE, CUT AND INSTALL FILLER
PAN ELS
r_ 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).
Sill Windowtrack
Outside
Inside conditioner
Leftside (panelmarks) Rightside
r_ 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.
Gasket
Angle-]
Gas
_,/-- Angle
TypeC
(painted
screws)
r_ Install thepanels in thewindow. Place thespring 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.
B
Right
side
g
OD
FillerPanels
Cutpanels
anddiscard
centerpiece
A i
'Leftside
m
£
G)
[] 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.
Hookthetabinto
thesill support
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Installation Instructions
WINDOW INSTALLATION--OPTIONAL (cont.)
[2] INSTALL CASE IN WINDOW
Peel off the backing from the bottom window
gasket.
Place the gasket on the stool and over the
brackets, even with the rear edge, sticky
side down.
I1 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
_ix, [
NOTES:
• The case should have a 1/8" minimum tilt toward
the outside.
• Besurethe sealgasket and panel gasketsremain
in position and do not rollwith the case.
r_ Lower 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.
I
r
•. [-
_Case
r_ With the window closed, mark where the window
sash meets the case.
r_ Peel off the backing from the case top gasket.
r_ 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
[T1Close the window tightly on the vinyl gasket.
Bend the gasket forward to expose the panel tabs.
Drill pilot holes into the window sash.
__ Attachthepaneltab
tothewindowoneachside
w_i_eD screw.
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