Carrier KC Series Owner's Manual

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KCSERIES ILOCATIONThe room air conditioner is designed to fit easily into asingle or double hung window However, since windowdesigns val_-, it may be necessary to make some modi-fications for saf_ and proper installationMake sure the window and frame are structurallysound and free from dl'y or rotted wood Replace woodif necessalT or relocate the air conditionerFor maximum efficiency, install the air conditioner onthe side of the house or building that has more shadethan sunlightProvide sufficient clearance fbr the air conditioner toallow proper air circulation through and around theunit The rear of the unit must be outdoors (not in agarage or inside of the building) Provide 20-in ofclearance on each side of the unit Provide 20-in ofclearance fgom the rear of the unit to any obstructionProvide 12dn of clearance from the top of the unit SeeFig 3Unit should be at least 30dn above the floor and out-side groundCul_ains and other objects should be moved if the)"block indoor airflowUnit must be within reach of a proper electrical wailoutlet Do not use an extension cordThe unit was designed to evaporate condensationunder normal conditions Under extreme humidityconditions, excess condensation may cause thebasepan to overflow to the outside of the unit The unitshould be installed where condensation drip cannotcause damageWINDOW INSTALLATIONTo install the room air conditioner in a window, per-form the following procedure1 Check contents of installation hardware packageprovided with air conditioner See Table 2 Makesure all the items are included23Determine which window will be used for installa-tion. See Location section on page _5Check that the window opening dimensions aresuitable for installation For KC 101P units, thewindow must be between 24 andSg-in wide andthe window must open at least 15dn high ForKC 121P units, the window must be between 27and 41-in wide and the window must open atleast 16-in high It is recommended that the win-dow sill be at least _/_-in thick to suppol_ theweight of the air conditioner See Table 3 fbr unitdimensionsFENCE30,,M]N WALLO£SIDE OTHEROBSTRUCTION _ OBSTACLEGROUNDHGURE 3 -- AIR CONDITIONER CLEARANCES