GE RAB-71 Installation Instructions

Installation instructions

for your new

Before you begin—Read these instructions completely and carefully.

IMPORTANT—OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES.

Note to Installer—Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer.

Note to Consumer—Keep these instructions with your Use and Care Book for future reference.

Note:

• Handle the case carefully.

• The cardboard stiffener inside the case, and the rear

protective panel must remain in place until the chassis

is installed to assure case rigidity and squareness.

• If a sub-base is to be used, it may be desirable to

assemble it to the case before securing the case in

the wall.

Critical Dimensions

Outside wall

"C"

Finished floor or top of carpet

Note:

Care should be taken in location of electrical supply

entry in relationship to wall sleeve to assure access

to power once the unit is installed.

Ceiling

"A"

"B"

Roomside

"D"

RAB-71 Standard

or Extended Room

Air Conditioner Case

Case location

As a general rule the air conditioner should be

located in an outside wall to assure proper

distribution of conditioned air. It should be located

in a portion of the wall where there is no electrical

wiring or plumbing, and where there are no

obstructions immediately inside or outside.

Recommended

Dimensions

Installation Clearance

A

Top of case to finished

ceiling – 3" min.

B

Projection of case into

room – 0" min. (no sub-base)

C

Projection of case to

outside – 1/4" min.

D

Height above finished floor or top

of carpet – 0" min. without sub-base

E

Left/Right side of case to

adjacent wall – 2" min.

INSTALL CASE LEVEL IN ALL DIRECTIONS

"E"

1

" min. when

2

3

⁄

8

sub-base is used.

If more than 6" of the case

projects into the room, a

sub-base or other support

is recommended.

3" min. with sub-base

Top of case

Outside wall

"E"

Pub. No. 30-7795-2

04-00 JR