Crosley CAE5M0 User Manual

READ BEFORE INSTALLING UNIT
OPP Window Mounting (5K- 6.5K BTU)
To avoid risk of personal injury, property damage, or product damage due to the weight of this device and sharp
edges that may be exposed:
Air conditioners covered in this manual pose an excessive weight hazard. Two or more people are needed to
move and install the unit. To prevent injury or strain, use proper lifting and carrying techniques when moving unit.
Carefully inspect location where air conditioner will be installed. Be sure it will support the weight of the unit over
an extended period of time.
Handle air conditioner with care. Wear protective gloves whenever lifting or carrying the unit. AVOID the sharp
metal fins on front and rear coils.
Make sure air conditioner does not fall during installation.
• 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.
• DO NOT USE ANY SCREWS OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIED HERE.
• FOR SAFETY REASONS, THE TOP RAIL MUST BE
SECURELY FASTENED WITH ALL FOUR (4)
SCREWS.
Some assembly is required. Please read these instructions
carefully.
Top Rail Hardware Qty.
3/8" Screw 4
Top Rail 1
f
Qty.Mounting Hardware
3/4" screws
lock frame
(For Wooden windows)
lock frame
(For Vinyl-Clad windows)
sashlock
weather seals
(6"X3/4"X 1/12")
window sash seal foam
7
2
TOOLS NEEDED
• Philips Screwdriver
• Drill (If pilot holes are needed)
Before installing, the top rail must be assembled on the unit.
A. Remove the air conditioner from the carton and place on a flat surface.
B. Remove top rail from the rear of the packaging material as shown in Fig. A
C. Align the hole in the top rail with those on the top of the unit as shown in Fig. B
D. Secure the top rail to the unit with the 3/8°'Screws as shown in Fig. C
Top Rail Fig. A _ Fig. B
Packaging _.
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Crosley CAE5M0 Specifications

General

Brand	Crosley
Model	CAE5M0
Category	Air Conditioner
Language	English

Summary

READ BEFORE INSTALLING UNIT

CAUTION

Important safety warnings to prevent injury, property damage, or product damage during installation.

A NOTE

Key installation notes, including saving packaging, using specified hardware, and safety fasteners.

Top Rail Assembly

Assembly Steps

Procedure for assembling the top rail onto the air conditioner unit using provided hardware.

FILLER PANEL ASSEMBLY

LEFT + RIGHT FILLER PANEL ASSEMBLY

Instructions for attaching the left and right filler panels to the air conditioner unit.

Window Compatibility

Information on window opening sizes and requirements for installing the air conditioner.

Storm Window Considerations

Guidance on installing the unit with storm windows, including pitch adjustments.

Installation Steps

Placing Unit in Window

Steps for carefully placing the air conditioner unit into the window opening.

Extending Side Panels

Instructions for extending the side panels against the window frame.

Securing Frame Lock

Details on placing and securing the frame lock between extensions and window sill.

Driving Locking Screws

Guidance on driving screws to secure the frame lock and unit into the window.

Final Installation Adjustments

Securing Lower Sash

Attaching the sash lock to secure the lower sash of the window.

Window Seal Installation

Inserting foam window seal between upper and lower sashes for gap filling.

Checking Unit Lean

Verifying the unit's lean for proper condensed water utilization and drainage.

Trimming Weather Seal

Trimming and applying weather seal to plug any remaining gaps.

Removing Air Conditioner

Instructions for safely removing the air conditioner from the window.