Keystone KSTAW12BE 12,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner Installation instructions

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

IMPORTANT-

Save these instructions for local inspector s use.

IMPORTANT-

Observe all governing codes and ordianaces.

Note to Installer

-

Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer.

Note to Consumer

-

Keep these instructions for futrue reference.

Skill level

-

Installatio 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.

You MUST use all supplied parts and use proper installation procedures as described in these instructions when installing this air conditioner.

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 the air conditioner.

Aluminum house wiring may present special problems- consult a qualified electircian.

When handling unit, be careful to avoid cuts from sharp metal edges and aluminum fins on front and rear coils.

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

Screwdriver

Level

TOOLS YOU MAY USE

WINDOW REQUIREMENTS

Your air conditioner is designed to install in standard double hung windows with opening widths of 23 to 36 inches(584mm to 914mm) .

Screwdriver

Pencil

H

Ruler or tape measure

Scissors or knife

H

Model 6000~8000Btu/h 10000~12000Btu/h

14 (356mm )

Table 1

15-1/2 (394mm)

NOTE:

Save Carton and these Installation Instructions for future reference. The carton is the best way to store unit during winter, or when not in use.

4

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

PREPARE THE WINDOW

Lower sas h must open sufficiently to allow a clear vertical opening (H) of following size (see Table 1).

Side louvers and the rear of the AC must have c lear air space to allow enough airflow through the condenser,for heat removal. The rear of the unit must be outdoors, not inside a building or garage.

Mounting Hardware

C: Align the hole in the top rail with those in the top of the unit as shown in Fig.B

Fi g.B

3/ 4 (or 1/ 2 ) Lock Frame

Screws (2)

(7)

Sash Lock

(1)

Window sash sea l foam

(1)

D: Secure the top rail to the unit with the 3/8 Screws as s hown in Fig.C.

Fig .C

PREPARE AIR CONDITIONER

A: Remove the air conditioner from the carton and place on a flat surface.

B: Remove top rail from the packaging material as shown in Fig. A.

Top Rail Hardware

3/8 Screws

(4)

Top R ail

(1)

Fig.A

NOTE: For safety reasons, all four(4) s crews MUST be securely fastened.

NOTE: The top rail hardware and the Fig.A,

Fig.B and Fig.C are not applicable t o the units more t han 10000Btu/h.Before installing unit, the top rail must be assembled on the unit (For

<10000Btu/h models only).

INSTALL THE ACCORDION PANELS

NOTE: Top rail and Sliding Panels at each side are offset to provide the proper pitch to the rear of (5/16 ).

This is n ecessary for proper condensed water utilization and drainage. If you are not using the Side

Pan els for any reason, this pitch to the rea r must be maintained.

A.Pla ce unit on floo r, a bench o r a ta ble. Hold the Acco rd ion

Panel in one ha nd and gently p ull back the center to fr ee the o pe n end. See Fig.1

Packaging

Top Rail

Fig.1

5

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

B. Slide the free end " Ⅰ " section of the panel directly into the cabinet as shown in Fig. 2. Slide the panel down. Be sure to leave enough space to slip the top and bottom of the frame into the rails on the cabinet.

" Ⅰ "section

Fig.2

C. Once the panel has been installed on the side of the cabinet, make s ure it sits securely inside the frame channel by making slight adjustments .

Slide the top and bottom ends of the fr ame into the top and bottom rails of the cabinet. Fig.3.

SECURE THE ACCORDION PANE LS

A.Keep a firm grip on the air conditioner, carefully place the unit into the window opening so the bottom of the air conditioner frame is against the window sill (Fig.5). Carefully close the window behind the top rail of the unit.

Measure from the cabinet edge

H

H:A bout 3 /4 to 1 （ for 5 to 8K );

3

H:Abo ut 1 to 1 /

8

（ for 10 to12K );

INSIDE

Wooden Windows

OUTSIDE

Fig.5

N OT E: Check that air conditioner is tilted back about

O O H (Fig.5)(tilted about 3 to 4 downward to the outside).

After proper installation, condensate should not drain from the overflow drain hole duringnormal use,correct the slope otherwise.

B.Extend the side panels out against the window frame (Fig.6).

Top Rail

Bottom Rail

Fig.3

D. Slide the panel all the way in and repeat on the other side.

Fig.4

Top Rail

Top right

Top left window frame

Fig.6

INSTALL SUPPORT BRACKET

A.Place the frame lock between the frame extensions and the window sill as shown(Fig.7).

/ 2 "(12.7mm) locking screws through the frame lock and into the sill .

NOTE : To prevent window sill from splitting,drill

1 / 8" (3mm) pilot holes before driving screws .

Bottom Rail

NOTE: If storm window blocks AC, see Fig. 11.

Fig.7

6

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

B.Drive

3/4" (19mm) or 1/2" (12.7mm) locking screws through frame holes into window sash (Fig.8).

Fig.8

C.To secure lower sash in place, attach right angle sash lock with 3/4" (19mm) or 1 /2" (12.7mm) screw as shown(Fig.9).

If AC is Blocked by Stor m W indow

Add wood as shown in Fig.11, or remove storm window before air c onditioner is installed.

If Storm Window Fr ame must remain, be sure the drain holes or slots are not caulked or painted shut.

Accumulated Rain Water or Condensation m ust be allowed to drain out.

Removing AC Fr om W indow

Turn AC off, and disconnect power cord.

Remove sash seal from between windows, and unscrew safety sash lock.

Remove screws installed through frame and framelock.

Close (slide) side panels into frame.

Keeping a firm grip on air conditioner, raise sash and carefully remove.

Be carefully not to spill any remaining water while lifting unit from window. Store parts WITH air conditioner.

Fig.9

D.Cut

Window sash seal foam and insert it in the space between the upper and lower sashes (Fig.10).

FOAM SEAL

SASH

Storm window frame or other obstruction.

1-1/2"min

(38 mm)

Bo ard th ickne ss as requ ired, fo r prop er pi tch to rear, al ong e ntire si ll. Fasten wi th na ils or sc rews .

Fig.11

Fig.10

7