Carrier KC_141P Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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6INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSPERSONAL INJURY/UNIT OPERATION HAZARDFailure to follow this caution may result in personal injuryand/or damage to unit components.It is recommended to have someone assist you during theinstallation of this unit because the compressor is located onthe controls side of the unit (right side) and this side will beheavier and more awkward to manipulate.CAUTION!Step 1 —Select the Best LocationA. Your room air conditioner was designed to fit easily into asingle or double hung window. However, since windowdesigns vary, it may be necessary to make some modificationsfor safe and proper installation.B. Make sure window and frame is structurally sound and freefrom dry and rotted wood.C. For maximum efficiency, install the air conditioner on side ofthe house or building which favors more shade than sunlight.If the unit is in direct sunlight, it is advisable to provide anawning over the unit.D. Provide sufficient clearance around the cabinet to allow forample air circulation through the unit (see Fig. 5). The rear ofthe unit should be outdoors and not in a garage nor inside of abuilding. Keep unit as far away as possible from obstacles andobstructions and at least 30” above the floor or ground.Curtains and other objects within a room should be preventedfrom blocking the air flow.E. Be certain the proper electrical outlet is within reach of theinstallation. Use only a single outlet circuit rated at propercurrent (see table 1 on page 4). All wiring should be inaccordance with local and national electrical codes.F. Your unit was designed to evaporate condensation undernormal conditions. However, under extreme humidityconditions, excess condensation may cause the basepan tooverflow to the outside. The unit should be installed wherecondensation run--off cannot drip on pedestrians orneighboring properties.AwningSideobstructionGroundFence,wall, orotherobstacle.12” Min.30” Min.20”Min.20”Min.A06534Fig. 5 --- Air Conditioner ClearancesWindow Opening RequirementsSIZE MODEL12K 14K---23KCabinet Size(W/H/D) 22.8”/15.7”/24.1” 26.5”/18.5”/26.9”Window OpeningWidth 27” --- 41” 30” --- 44”Window OpeningHeight 16” 18.5”Step 2 —Preparation to Remove the Air ConditionerSlide--Out ChassisA. Remove total of (4) Philips screws securing the chassis to thecabinet. There are (2) screws on each side. The set of screwsclosest to the front of the unit secure the front panel to thecabinet. The set of screw closest to the rear of the unit securethe cabinet to the chassis (see Fig. 6).B. Remove the front panel assembly from the cabinet by gentlypulling it.C. Grasp the pull handle at the front of the slide--out chassis andcarefully slide the air conditioner out of the cabinet (see Fig. 7).NOTE: Screws must be reinstalled upon completion of thewindow installation to secure slide--out chassis.IMPORTANT: Please seek assistance for this procedure.A06535Fig. 6 --- Screw RemovalCoilPull HandleChassisA06536Fig. 7 --- Air Conditioner RemovalStep 3 —Assembly of the upper & lower channels to thecabinetA. ” L” Shaped Top Channel: Stick the double adhering seal tothe ” L” shaped top channel, and then Install the ”L” shapedtop channel to the cabinet as shown in Fig. 8 using (5) 1/4”screws.B. ”n” Shaped Bottom Channel installed as shown in Fig.8 using(4) 1/4” screws.