GE AJCS08ACBW1 Owner's manual

Brand: GE

Model: AJCS08ACBW1

Type: Owner's manual

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Safely Instructions ......... 2, 3

Operating Instructions

Controls_Control I{mobs .... 8, 9

Controls---Touch Pads ....... 4-6

Care and Cleaning

Air Filter ................... 11

Front Grille ................. 10

Grille and Case .............. 10

Outdoor Coils ............... l 0

Installation Instructions

Before You Begin .......... 19, 13

Installing a J-Model in

an Existing Wall Case ......... 14

Through-the-_'all

Installation--Optional ........ 15

Window Installation--

Optional on models

so equipped .............. 16--91

Troubleshooting Tips ........ 22

Nomml Operating Sounds .... 22

Consumer Support

Consumer Support ... Back Coxer

_A'atTantv ................... 93

Writethemodelandserial

numbershere:

Model #

Serial #

Find these mmfl)ers on a label on

the fl'ont ot the base pan behind

the Kont grille.

Cool O_ly:

H_,at/Cooh

H_,at Pump:

4/CH O&ZO ACB

4/CH m, 12 DCl3

41c:q06 LCB

4/cq o< zo ACB

41cq m, _2 t)c/3

A/(:S 06 LCB

4lOS o_,',m acB

A/(;S 09, lO, 12 DCB

A/EH 12 DCB

41/_s06 I_SB

4//_:sos asv

4//_:s 09, m, z2 t)cg

41tcszo t)sv

A,IHS' 08 ASB

41HX O& 10 t)d/3

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TINSEA470JBRZ 49-7535 12-05Jfl

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.

READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING'!

For your safe_ the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric

shock or personal injury.

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

Use this appliance only %r its intended

puq)ose as described in this Owner's

Manua].

This air conditioner must be properly

installed in accordance with the

Installation Instructions before it is used.

Ne_er unplug your air conditioner 1)y

pulling on tim power cord. Always g_iI)

plug firefly and pull straight Otlt 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 flom 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 the mode control OR=and unplug

your air conditioner before making any

repairs or cleaning.

NOTE:Westronglyrecommendthat anyservicing

beperformedbya qualifiedindividual.

_{:;For your safety...do not store or use

combustible materials, gasoline or oflmr

flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity

of this or any other appliance.

;_?:,:All air conditioners contain refi-igerants,

which under federal law must be remoxed

prior to product disposal. If you are getting

rid of an old product with refcigerants,

check with the company handling disposal

about what to do.

HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY

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

mares with a standard 3-prong (grounding)

wall outlet m minimize the possibility of

electric shock hazard flom this appliance.

Power cord may include a ctliTent

inte[wupter device. A test and reset button is

provided on the plug case. The device should

be tesmd on a periodic basis by first pressing

the TESTbutton and then the RESETbutton.

If file TESTbutton does not trip or if die

RESETbutmn will not stay engaged,

discontinue use of rite air conditioner

and contact a qualified se_Mce technician.

Haxe the wall outlet and circuit checked

1)ya qualified electrician to make sure the

outlet is properly grounded.

Where a 2-prong wall outlet is encountered,

it is your personal req)onsibilitv and

obligation to have it replaced with a i)roperly

grounded 3-prong wall outlet.

The air conditioner should always be plugged

into its own individual electrical outlet which

has a x_ltag> rating that matches the rating

plate.

This provides the best perfommnce and also

prexents oxerloading house wiring circuits

which could cause a fire hazard flom

oxerheated wires.

See the Installation Instructions, Electrical

Requirements section for specific electrical

connection requirements.

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WARNING!

USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS--115-Voltmodelsonly

Because of potential safety hazards under

certain conditions, we strongly recommend

against the use of an extension cord.

Howe_; ifvo/l Ill/lSt use all extension cord,

it is absolutely necessal T that it be a UL-listed,

14 gauge, 3-wire grounding type appliance

extension cord having a grounding type plug

and outlet and that file electrical radng of

tile cord be 15 ampeies (minimum) and

125 x_lts.

CAUTION:

DONOT use an extension cord with any ofthe

230/208 voltmodels.

USEOFADAPTERPLUGS--115-Voltmodelsonly

Because of potential safety hazards under

certain conditions, we strongly recommend

against the use of an adapter plug.

Howex>i; if you must use an adaptei; where

local codes permit, a temporary connection

may be made m a properly grounded

9-prong wall outlet by use of a UiAismd

adaptor available at most local hardware

stores.

When disconnecting die power cord fiom

the adaptex; always hold the adaptor in place

with one hand while pulling the power cord

plug with the other hand. If this is not done,

the adapter ground terminal is x>iy likely to

break with repeated use.

If the adapter ground temfinal breaks,

DO IVOTIISE the air conditioner until a

proper gTound has been established.

The larger slot in file adaptor must be

aligned with the larger slot in dye wall

outlet m provide proper polarity in the

connec6on of the power cord.

Attachingtheadaptergroundterminalto a waft

outlet coverscrewdoesnotgroundtheappliance

unlessthecoverscrewis metal,notinsulated,and

thewaftoutlet isgroundedthroughthehousewiring.

Youshouldhavethe circuitcheckedbya qualified

electriciantomakesuretheoutlet isproperly

grounded.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Aboutthecontrolsontheair conditioner--modelswith touchpads.

Appearance may vary.

Time_ [

On._.

TIMER• ON

Tim_/ • OFF

off/TIMER

• COOL-- c001

_J_ H_oh-•HIGH

ved_•MED

Low-• LOW ............................

TEMP

Air ConditionerControls

Lightsbesidetbetoucbpadsontheairconditioner

controlpanelindicatetheselectedsettings.

RemoteControl

Controls

Whentheairconditioneristurnedon,itwill

automaticallystartin thesettinglastused.

O ON/ITOPo o

Turn,_ air c nditi net on and off.

Display

_1 MODE

VOn tile remote control, use to set tile air

conditioner to COOLor FANmode.

On tile air conditioner controls, use to set

COOLor FANInode at HIGH,MED or LOW

tim speed. Indicator lights on tile air

conditioner controls will show tile mode

and tan speed selected.

O TEMP Increase •/Decrease • Pads

Use to set temperature when in COOL

illode,

O an Speeds (Remote controlonly)

Use to set tile tim speed at LOW,MEDor

HIGH.

O TIMER

ONi\._q/en tile air conditioner is off, it

can be set to automatically turn on in half

an horn" to 24 horn's at its previous setting.

Each touch will set the time in half horns

up to l0 and then in horns up to 24.

To cancel (CI,) tile On Timer press tile

ONpad again.

OFF--_A]Ien tile air conditioner is on, it

can be set to automatically turn off in half

an hour to 94 horns. Each touch will set

tile time in half hom_ up to l 0 and then

in hom_ up to 24.

To cancel (CI,) the OffTimer press the

OEEpadagain.

To cancel tile time_; press tile ONor OFF

pads/mtil tile display time disappears.

O SLEEP

Press to set tile air conditioner to run for

S hom_ before it automatically returns to

the previous setting.

X&]mn the sleep timer is set, the set

temperature will automatically increase

2°F atter tile second hour then l °F each

hotlr over tile next two hotllS.

To cancel tile sleep mode, press tile MODE

pad or tile SLEEPpada second time.

O RemoteControlSignal Receiver

Remote Control

• To ensure proper operation, aim tile

remote control at tile signal receixer

on tile air conditioner

• Tile remote control si,mal has a range of

up t() 21 feet.

• Make sm'e nothing is between tile air

conditioner and tile remote control that

could block the signal.

• Make sm'e batteries are fl'esh and installed

con'ecflx_see tile Care and gleaning section.

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COOLMODE

RemoteControl

l. Px_ss COOLpad.

2. Px_ss LOW.IVIEDor HIpads to set desired fire speed.

3. PI_SS the INCREASEA/DECREASEVpads to set the

desix_d temperature 60°F to 85°F in l °F increments.

ControlPanel

l. Pxess fl_e MODEpad until tile COOLindicator lig]lt is

lit and the LOW.MEDor Hlin(ficator light is lit tbr

die (lesix_(1t_mspeed.

2. Px>ss the INCREASEA/DECRFAISET pads to set the

(Iesix_d temperature 60°F to 85°F in l °F increments.

A them_osmt is used to maint_fin the room

tempenmtre. Tile compressor will wcle on and off

to keep tile room at the set level of comtbrt. Set die

thermostat at a lower number and die indoor air will

become coolex; Set tile thermostat at a higher nmnber

and the indoor air will become _mnex:

NOTE:fftheairconditionerisoffandisthenturnedon

whilesettoCOOL,it willtakeapproximately3minutesfor

thecompressortostartandcoolingtobegin.

CoolingDescriptions

ForNormalCooling--Select the COOLmode and

HIGHor MEDtim with a middle set temperature.

ForMaximum Cooling--Select tile COOLmode

and HIGHtim with a lower set tempemtm>.

ForQuieter&NighttimeCooling--Selectthe COOLmode

and LOWfimwidi a middle set temperature.

NOTE:If youswitchfroma COOLsettingtoOFFor to

afansetting,waitatleast3minutesbeforeswitchingback

toaCOOLsetting.

Fan Switch

The tim switch is located behind the ti'()nt grille on the

control box. Access through a hole in control box.

_,_]mn set at CYCLE(do_n) the tbn e',cles on and ottl

When set at CONT(confimtous, tip) the tim runs all the

time providing a mi/x_ balanced mmperau/x_. The unit

is shipped in the CONrsetting.

FAN MODE

Use the FANmode to provide _dr circulation and

filtering without cooling. Since fire only settings do not

provkle cooling, a temperature setting will not be

displa}ed.

RemoteControl

Px>ss FAN pad. Press LOW,MEDor HI pads to set

(lesix_(1 fire speed.

ControlPanel

Pxess die MODEpad until the FANindicator light is lit

and the LOW, MEDor HIin(ficator light is lit for the

(lesix_(1 f_mspeed.

Vent Control

The vent control is located behind the ti'ont grille on

the right side of the air (fischarge area. "_\lmn set at

CLOSE,only tile air inside fl_eroom will be circulated

and conditioned. When set at OPEN,some inside air is

exhausted outside.

To opeil or close tile vent:

1. Remove the ti'ont grille.

2. Remo\ e the vent card scx_.

3. Remove vent card, turn it over and replace it b}

locating rear hole in card over locating pin inside air

discharge and reattaching scre_ at fi'ont.

Theunitleavesthefactoryset attheCLOSEposition.

._Locating hole

Screwhole "_.

OPENposition

(Meshendtowardback)

Screwho

CLOSEposition

(Meshendtowardfront)

A# Direction

Hofizont_fl lomers

on fl_e Ii'ont grille let

you control the air

(lirection up and

douvI/.

Remove tile fi'ont

grille to a@/st the

vertical lou\'ers

side-to_ide to

dixect the air

left or fight.

Aboutthecontrolsontheair conditionermmodels with touchpads.

Auxiliary Controls- TemperatureLimiting

To reach the auxiliary controls remove the fl'ont

g_ille. Access them through the small rectangular

opening above the control panel.

Temperature limiting can reduce energy

costs b)' limiting the lowest temperattu'e that

can be set fin" cooling, Temperattu'e limiting is

controlled by switches 1-3 of au_lia_a' controls.

TL1(C){Temp.Limit1 Cool)

TL2(C){Temp.Limit2 Cool)

TL3(C/(Temp.Limit3 Cool/

-- Nofunctioll(reserved

for futureuse)

DOWN

Temperaturelimiting during COOLmode

(all temperatures shown in °F)

UP DOWN Minimum Maximum

NONE 1,2,3 60° 85°

1 2,3 64° 85°

1,2 3 66° 85°

2 1,3 68° 85°

2,3 1 70° 85°

1,2,3 NONE 72° 85°

1,3 2 74° 85°

3 1,2 76° 85°

Aboutthecontrolsontheair conditioner--modelswith controlknobs.

LOW

FAN

OFF • HIGH

rOI_j_I_ FAN

LOW_ _ I I I _ ALOW

HEAT'II I yCOOL

HIGH_BB I I II_ HIGH

HEAT--_" COOL

OFF

LOWa _ a LOW

FAN_COOL

HIGHm • I I •_ HIGH

FAN w_w COOL

MODECONTROL TEMPCONTROL

o Mode Control

HIGHCOOLand LOWCOOLI)r°_ide cooling

with different tim speeds,

HIGHHEATand LOWHEATprovide heating

with different Lm speeds.

LOWFAN or HIGHFAN provides air

cir(-ulation and filtering without cooling

or heating.

NOTE:If youmovetheswitchfromacoolorheat

settingtoOFFortoafansetting,waitat least

3 minutesbeforeswitchingbacktoa coolorheat

setting. A 3-minute delay is automat/cally provided

on the Heat/Cool and Heat Pumpmodels.

Cooling/Pleating Descriptions

ForNormal CoolingorHeating--Select

HIGHCOOLor HIGHHEATwifl_ the

thermostat at mid point.

ForMaximum Cooling--Select HIGHCOOL

with the thermostat at maximum cool,

o TempControl

The temp control is used to maintnin the

room temperatm'e. The compressor will

cycle on and off to kee I) the room at the

same level of comfiwt. _\]_en you tm'n

the knob to COOLER (blue) the indoor air

will become cooler, Tm'n the knob to

WARMER (red) and the indoor air will

become waxen eI;

Heat PumpModels

When the outdoor temperature is lower

than 25°F., heat is provided by the electric

heater in the air conditioner instead ot bv

the heat I)ump.

NOTE"Theelectricresistanceheaterin the115-volt

heatpumpmodeloperatesduringdefrostwhenthe

outdoorcoiltemperatureisbelow38°£It isnot

intendedtoprovidefullheatcapabilit_

For Maximum Heating_Select HIGH HEAT

with the thermostat at maximmn heat.

For Quieter & Nighttime Cooling--.Select

LOW COOL with the thermostat at mid

point,

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Fan Switch

To reach tile tim switch (es) remove tile

fl'ont grille.

OnHea_/Cooland Heat Pump models, tile tim switch

levex_ are located in holes accessed through tile

control box. Tile top switch is fin _COOLsettings

and tile bottom sMtch is fin" HEATsetfings.

Use a small screwdriver to change the setting.

The trait is shipped fl'om the thctory set in the

CONTsetting tot COOLand in tile cgCtfsetting

fi)r HEAT

Coolonly models have a rocker switch on tile

front of the control box.

_,_]_en set at CYCLE(down) tile tim cycles on and

off when cooling. When set at CONT(continuous,

up) tile tim runs all tile time, providing a more

balanced mmperamre. Tile trait is shipped in

the CONTsetting.

Temperature Limiting

Limiting the maMmum and minimum settings

prevents use_ ti'om turning the control to the

extreme heat or cool positions.

The n(mnal range of the temp control is

approximately 60°F to 85°E The control range

may be narrowed by the use of the temperatm'e

limiting screws located behind the control panel.

• •

® •

Limits@ Limits

heat cool

temp temp

Eachposition equals approximately 3°E

Vent Control

Tile vent control is located behind tile ti'ont

grille on the fight side of the air discharge area.

X_lell set at CLOSE,onl) the air inside the roonl

will be circulated and conditioned. When set at

OPEN,soine inside air is exhausted outside.

To open or close tile vent:

1. Remove the front grille.

2. Remove the vent card screw.

3. Remove vent card, mrn it over and replace

it by locating rear hole in card over locating

pin inside air discharge and reattaching

ScI'eW _lt [i'OIlt.

Ti_eunitleavesthefactorysetatthe CLOSEposition.

_hole

OPENposition

(Meshendtowardhack)

Screwhc

CLOSEposition

(Meshendtowardfront)

A# Direction

Horizontal h)m e_

(m tile fl'ont grille

let you control the

air di*ection up

and down.

Remox e tile fl'ont

grille to ac!iust tile

vexlical loux ers

side-to-side to

direct tile air left

(>r fi ,ht

Careand cleaningoftheair conditioner..

Grille and Case

Turn the air conditioner ott and remo_e the To clean, use water and a mild detergent.

plug, ti'()m the wall outlet before cleaning, Do not use bleach or abrasives.

OutdoorCoils

The coils on the outdoor side ()t 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 GE se_Mce outlet.

Front Grille

The ti'ont grille can be removed tot more

thorough cleaning or to make the model and

serial n/llllbeYs accessible.

Toremove:

1. Pull the filter out.

2. Remove the two grille scre_vs.

Onsomemodels

3 Pull the r,rille out fl'om the bottom and lift up

ti'om the tabs on the top of the case.

Grille

Toreplace:

Hook the tabs on the ti'ont grille even with the

tabs on the case and snap into place.

Replace the scre_vs and filte_:

go.corn

Tomaintain optimum performance, clean the filter at least every30 days.

Air Filter

Toremove the a# filter, on uther models:

Pull it down.

Dir:y filte_Needs cleaning Clogged filter Greatly

reduces cooling, heating

and airflow.

Turn the a# 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 filler clean will:

[] Decrease cost of operation.

[] Save energr} '.

[] Prevent clogged heat exchanger coils.

[] ]{educe the risk of l)remature coilll)onent

fifilm'e.

To clean the air filters:

[] Vacumn off the heavv soil.

To replace the air filter."

Replace the clean filter by I)ushing it back

into place.

[] ])-amwater through the filte_3.

[] D_T thoroughly betore replacing.

Toremove the air filter, on somemodels:

Careflflly pull the tab forward, up and out.

CAUTION:oonutoperatetheair

conditioner without the filter in place. If a filter

becomes torn or damaged it should be replaced

immediately.

Operating without the filter in place or with a

damaged filter will allow dirt and dtlst to reach

the indoor coil and reduce the cooling, heating,

ai_low and efficiency ot the trait.

Replacement filtet_ are ax filable from yore',

salesl)e_on, (;E dealer, (;E Service and Pa_ts

Center or authorized Customer Care _ servicers.

How to Insert the Batteries

] Remove the battery cover b) sliding it

according to the arro_ direction.

] ]nsel_ ne_ batteries maldng sure that the

(+) and (-) of battel 3 are installed correctly.

] Reattach the co_er b) sliding it back

into position.

NOTES:

[] Use 2 _ (1.5 volt) batteries. Do not use

rechargeable batteries.

[] Remo\ e the batteries fi'om the remote control

if the s}:stem is not going to be used tot a long

tim e.

Installation

Instructions

Air Conditioner

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and

carefully.

• IMPORTANT - Savetheseinstructions

for local inspector's use.

• IMPORTANT - Observeallgoverning

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.

Q ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

Some models require a 115/120-vok 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 is your responsibility

to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong

wall outlet.

Some models require 230/208-volt a.c.,

protected with a time delay fuse or circuit

breaker. These models should be installed

on their own single branch circuit for best

performance and to prevent overloading

house or apartment wiring circuits, which

could cause a possible fire hazard from

overheating wires.

Z CAUTION:

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.

IMPORTANT!

GE strongly recommends the removal of the old

wall case and the installation of a new GE Wall

Case. If you decide to keep the existing wall case,

you may need a kit to ensure proper performance.

If you DO NOT use a kit, you run the risk of poor

performance or product failure. This is not covered

under the terms of the GE warranty.

J-MODEL QUALIFYING QUESTIONS

J-model air conditioners may fit in existing wall cases.

However, they often need a kit to properly adapt the

case to the GE air conditioner. Answer these questions

and see the chart on the next page for the proper kit.

I-_ What brand air conditioner will you be replacing?

What are the dimensions of the wall case

[] currently in use?

[] What isthe model number of the chassis

currently in use? What isthe model (or Type)

number of the wall case currently in use?

Frequently, the J-model adapter kit will apply to

another brand model "series" or specific vintage.

In these cases, you need the chassis model

number and/or the wall case or "type" number

to confirm the use of the correct adapter kit.

[] What type of outdoor grille isused with the

current wall case?

There may be an architectural grille attached to

a wall case to enhance the exterior appearance

of the building. Custom grilles may be used with

J-model wall cases provided a J-model adapter

kit is also used to ensure proper airflow.

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 TEST button

and then the RESET button. If the TEST button

does not trip or if the RESET button will not stay

engaged, discontinue use of the air conditioner

and contact a qualified service technician.

TOOLS YOU MAY NEED

Phillips head _ __

screwdriver

Drill _ Scissors or knife

r_/_ _-::,.= Hand or Saber Saw

Pencil _a{__t

Adjustable Wrench L_ Level

Ruler or Tape

Measure

GE KIT NUMBERS

USE GE

KIT NUMBER: FOR: DESCRIPTION:

RAK56A100 GERAB13,14 & 15 Fitsall GEwall cases26"W x 18"Hx 24"D

(ACLB& RCLChassis)

RAK1072 Hotpoint ACXB10& 11 Adapts an older Hotpoint wall caseto a "J"

(ACTBChassis) model chassis. Fits Hotpoint wall cases

253A"Wx 167X'Hx 18_"D

RAK1082 Whirlpool Type23W Adapts Whirlpool wall case to a "J"

Wall Case model chassis.FitsWhirlpool wall

cases257X'_/Vx 16W'H x 23W'D

RAK1102 GERAB30 Adapts GEwall case to a "J" model chassis.

("F" models) Fitsthe RAB30 wall case 26"W x 18"H x 24"D

RAK123A64 FeddersWall Case"A" Adapts Fedderswall case to a "J" model chassis.

FitsFedderswall cases27"W x 16sA"Hx 16sA"D

RAK126 Westinghouse Wall Case Adapts Westinghouse wall case to a "J"

(Type2626D73H01) model chassis. FitsWestinghouse wall

cases257X'W x 15746"Hx 16"D

RAB46, 47 & 48 Usethese kits for all Standardwall case for "J" model chassis.

other brands not listed. RAG13stamped aluminum exterior grille

included. Removethe existing case

and replace.

RAK690 RAB36,37, 38, 46, 47 or 48 If you attach a custom architectural outdoor

(J-Chassis) grille, usethis kit to ensureproper airflow.

RAG13 RAB36,37, 38, 46, 47 or 48 Standard aluminum exterior grille (included with RAB46,47,and 48 wall

(J-Chassis) cases)

RAG14E RAB36,37, 38, 46, 47 or 48 Architectural Iouvered exterior grille

(J-Chassis)

Installation Instructions

INSTALLING A J-MODEL IN AN EXISTING WALL CASE

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

[] REMOVE LOCKING PLATE ON

FRONT LEFT SIDE

Locking

plate

Remove

screw

[] REMOVE THREE SHIPPING PADS

INSIDE AIR CONDITIONER NEXT TO

COMPRESSOR

Remove

shipping

pads

[] REINSTALL LOCKING PLATE WITH

TAB BEHIND WALL CASE FLANGE.

TIGHTEN SCREW

[] ATTACH POWER CORD TO BASE

PAN WITH CLAMP

pan

cord

[] WHEN WALL OUTLET IS TO LEFT,

EXTEND CORD UNDER UNIT AND

HOLD IT IN PLACE WITH CLAMP

Power

p cord

[] CAREFULLY 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.

[] ATTACH FRONT GRILLE

An opening for the power cord is on the

bottom of the front grille.

Installation instructions

INSTALLING THROUGH THE WALL

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

[] 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.

[] 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

Lintel angle

(if required) _ Plaster

Caulking _ line

(on all 4_

sides on the Trim

outside of molding

the case) (if desired)

Room side

Flashing

(drip rail)

1/4" min. extension

inside the wall from

the trim molding

[] SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS FOR

AIR CONDITIONER

Mortar between the case and the brick all

around the case may be undercut at about 45°

for improved caulking.

Caulking

Inside

Top of case

Outside

_ Undercut

mortar

Installation instructions

WINDOW INSTALLATION--OPTIONAL

FOR MODELS AJES06LSB, AJES08ASB, AJES10DSB and AJHS08ASB

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

Sill support

bracket (2) X_k

2 angles----_-

(left and

right hand)

• B

Right

side

I A •

'_Left side

Filler _"

Panels

Cut panels c_

and _ "

discard o

center _-

piece

I i •

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B I

Case side

gasket (2)

F inyl window

gasket

Foam top

_' _ window gasket

_'-- SlPri_4_ \ Case top gasket

P _ Bottom window gasket

Window

_ locking

bracket

Air conditioner

Type A (9)

Type B (2)

Type C (painted) (6)

Type D (2)

Type E (4)

Support bracket hardware

Spacer 12)

Lock nut (2)

Adjusting bolt (2)

Large washer (2)

[] 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,

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[Y===8

17" min.

31" to 43"

(With filler panels)

261/4"min.

(Without filler panels)

Window opening dimensions are for a

standard double-hung window.

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.

1/2"higher _ ,_/- Wood

than A

frome

Storm" I] II

window /I II

frame /_ I[

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.

r_REMOVE AIR CONDITIONER FROM CASE

[] Remove the front grille. See the Care and

Cleaning section,

[] Find the locking plate located on the front

left side,

[] Remove the screw and the locking plate to

Locking

plate

screw

unlock the air conditioner.

[]

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

Pull the bottom corners of the air

conditioner and slide it out of the case.

[] Remove the three shipping pads inside the air

conditioner next to the compressor.

Remove

shipping

pads

[] 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

from the outside of

the case use the 2

long screws.

If attaching the grille

on the inside of the

case use the 2 short

screws.

Clips

Insert the 2 long screws on

the outside

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Insert the 2 short screws

on the inside

Installation instructions

WINDOW INSTALLATION--OPTIONAL (cont.)

[] PREPAREWINDOW

[] Mark the centerline of the stool, Measure

from the centerline 13%" on both sides for

the panel cuts.

[] Measure 12%" from the centerline on both sides

for the sill support brackets.

Centerline

_-_ 13%" -_

Sill

Centerline

[] INSTALL SILL SUPPORTS

[] Assemble the sill supports. Do not fully

tighten the spacer mounting screws at this

time.

Type B

Type E

support

Spacer mounting

screws Type (A)

Adjusting bolt -_

Large washer_

(For use with wood

sills)

[] 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.

Screws are in position

Sill

support

"V" notch

[] 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 12%" marks.

Drill pilot holes and attach the sill supports.

Average sill

/_ Spacer

Sill support

Narrow sill

Offset sill (such as brick or stone)

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.

Installation instructions

[] MEASURE, 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)

Sill

/ Wind°w track_,_k

4, _-_'/- 13%" i 133X" ":"" ___

' A '_'_ Width ofthe air "_'_ B _

conditioner

Left side (panel marks) Right side

[] 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 A =

Right Left

side side

--_ Filler

Panels _ •

= Cut

o panels o

,_ and =

discard -_

--_ center _..

o _, piece , _ •

a u v

[] 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-_ _j¢/_ Angle

Angle

Gasket___anel

Tab._/4

Type C

(painted

screws)

[] 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.

Hook the tab into

the sill support

Installation Instructions

WINDOW INSTALLATION--OPTIONAL (cont.)

[] 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.

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Bottom window gasket

[] Carefully slide the empty case into the

window until the holes in the case line up

with the holes in the panel angles.

Case holes

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.

[] 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.

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Case

screws

[] With the window closed, mark where the

window sash meets the case.

[] Peel offthe backing from the case top gasket.

[] Hold on to the case, open the window, and

place the gasket along the mark on the case.

Put the gasket

on top of the

case where

the window

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.

[]

tab

_ndow

Close 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 on

each side with a type

D screw.

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GE AJCS08ACBW1 Owner's manual

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