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Installation Instructions

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 115-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.

1

INSTALLING THROUGH THE WALL

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

 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.

2

Trim molding 

(if desired)

Plaster line

Caulking 

(above  

and below 

the flashing)

1/4

 min. extension

inside the wall from 

the trim molding

Room side

Flashing 

(drip rail)

Brick veneer

Caulking  

(on all 4 sides  

on the outside  

and inside  

of the case)

Lintel angle 

(if required)

 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.

3

Caulking

Top of case

Inside

Outside

Undercut 

mortar

Summary of Contents for AJCM08ACD

Page 1: ...ling 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...

Page 2: ...with refrigerants check with the company handling disposal about what to do SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING Risk of electric shock Can cause injury or death This appliance must be properly grounded Do not...

Page 3: ...properly grounded 2 prong wall outlet by use of a UL listed adapter available at most local hardware stores n The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the wall outlet to...

Page 4: ...cally turn off in half an hour to 24 hours Each touch will set the time in half hours up to 10 and then in hours up to 24 To cancel the Off Timer press the OFF pad until the display time disappears SL...

Page 5: ...umber and the indoor air will become warmer NOTE If the air conditioner is off and is then turned on while set to COOL it will take approximately 3 minutes for the compressor to start and cooling to b...

Page 6: ...the On Timer press the ON pad until the display time disappears OFF When the air conditioner is on it can be set to automatically turn off in half an hour to 24 hours Each touch will set the time in...

Page 7: ...circulation and filtering without cooling or heating Since fan only settings do not provide cooling or heating a temperature setting will not be displayed Remote Control Press FAN pad Press LOW or HIG...

Page 8: ...CLOSE position Mesh end toward front Locating hole Screw hole The unit leaves the factory set at the CLOSE position The auxiliary dip switch controls are located behind the room cabinet as shown in t...

Page 9: ...sult from improper connections Special care must be used in connecting the wires No line voltage connections should be made to any circuit Isolate all wires in building from line voltage Terminal Conn...

Page 10: ...Hook the tabs on the front grille even with the tabs on the case and snap into place Replace the screws and filter Front Grille Outdoor Coils The coils on the outdoor side of the air conditioner shou...

Page 11: ...onditioner 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 n Decrease cost of operation n Save energy n Prevent cl...

Page 12: ...pliances com Installation Air Conditioner Instructions 12 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS cont Some models require 230 208 volt a c protected with a time delay fuse or circuit breaker These models should be i...

Page 13: ...apts Whirlpool wall case to a J model chassis Wall Case Fits Whirlpool wall cases 257 8 W x 161 2 H x 231 8 D RAK1102 GE RAB30 Adapts GE wall case to a J model chassis F models Fits the RAB 30 wall ca...

Page 14: ...STALLING A J MODEL IN AN EXISTING WALL CASE Read these instructions completely and carefully Remove shipping pads if present CAREFULLY SLIDE AIR CONDITIONER BACK INTO CASE Make sure that the tubing on...

Page 15: ...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 u...

Page 16: ...d right hand Case side gasket 2 Vinyl window gasket Bottom window gasket Case top gasket Foam top window gasket B Right side A Left side holes are on the left holes are on the right WINDOW REQUIREMENT...

Page 17: ...pressure on the grille until it fits flush with the bottom of the case 17 STORM WINDOW REQUIREMENTS A storm window frame will not allow the air conditioner to tilt towards the outside and will keep it...

Page 18: ...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 PREPAR...

Page 19: ...and attach it to the angle Push a pencil point through the gaskets to locate the holes in the angles Install the panels in the window Place the spring clips 3 from the top and the bottom Squeeze and...

Page 20: ...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 Place...

Page 21: ...e front grille An opening for the power cord is on the bottom of the front grille Fill holes and cracks with caulking provided by the installer INSTALL WINDOW GASKET AND LOCKING BRACKET Cut the foam t...

Page 22: ...of the air conditioner and contact a qualified service technician Air conditioner does Airflow is restricted Make sure there are no curtains blinds or furniture blocking not cool or heat some the fro...

Page 23: ...Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers n Failure due to corrosion on models not corrosion protected n Damage to the product caused by improper power supply voltage accident fire f...

Page 24: ...while your warranty is still in effect You can purchase it on line anytime or call 800 626 2224 during normal business hours GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires...

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