Whirlpool ACS052XH1, Installation, Use And Care Manual

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Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and
install air conditioner.

Failure to do so can result in back or
other injury.

Support platform

Window channel frame

Bottom

bar

Drilled holes

Screw

10.

 Slide the air conditioner onto the support

platform. Be sure the unit side channel
butts against the vertical edge of the
window frame. Watch out for the sharp
metal fins on the front and rear coils.

NOTE:

 If unit side channel does not fit

securely, remove air conditioner and
readjust leveling bolt.

11. 

Using the existing clearance holes in the

air conditioner’s bottom bar as guides,
drill two 

1

⁄

8

" holes through the window

channel frame. Install two self-threading
screws through the clearance holes and
into these holes. Tighten the screws
securely. The air conditioner should be
firmly anchored to the window channel
frame. Be sure your air conditioner does
not fall out during installation.

12.

 Slide the inside window sash closed.

Make sure the vertical edge of the inside
window sash is pressed firmly against the
side of the unit cabinet. Cut remaining
adhesive back foam seal equal to the
width of the window opening. Remove the
backing and apply to the top inside edge
of the window frame.

13.

 Install the speed clips on the top and

bottom inside edges of the window to
provide locking.

14.

 Insert the appropriate plastic foam seal

between the inside window sash and the
outside window.

15.

 Place the top retainer on the top edge

of the filler panel. Then place the bottom
edge of the filler panel into the groove of
the bottom retainer which is mounted on
the air conditioner. The filler panel may
be trimmed with a knife or scissors to fit
the window height.

16.

 Slide the sliders upward making sure the

filler panel aligns in the sliders.

17. 

With the sliders up against the top re-

tainer, drill 

1

⁄

8

" hole through the window

frame using the existing clearance hole
in the slider as a guide. Install the self-
threading screw in the hole and tighten
securely. Repeat for the other slider.

18.

 Check all seals and plug all air leaks

around the air conditioner with a suitable
weather-proof sealing compound.

Foam seal

Channel

Speed clip

WARNING