Crosley CAE15ESR1 User manual

Installation instructions
For Heavy Duty {FAS Mode|s) and
Median {FAM Mode|s) Air Conditioners
Please read ALL instructions before installing.Two people are
recmnmended to install this product.If a new electrical outlet
is required,have the outlet installed by a qualified electrician
before installing unit. See#5 in Preliminary Instructions
following.
Preliminary instructions
Do the following belbre starting to install unit.See illustrations
below.
Check dimensions of your unit to determine model type:
Heavy du_ (FAS) Median (FAM)
Unit Height: 18.5/8" 17.5/8"
Unit Width: 26 1/2" 23 1/2"
Min. Window Opening: 19" 18 1/,,
Min. Window Width: 31" 26 i/2"
Max. Window Width: 43" 40 i/_,,
1. Check window opening size - the mounting parts furnished
with this air conditioner are made to install in a wooden
sill double-hung window.The standard parts are i\_r
window dimensions listed above.Open sash to a minimum
of 19"(483mm). (FIG. 1)
2. Check condition of window -all wood parts of window
must be in good shape and able to firmly hold the needed
scre_ s.][fnot, make repairs be_\_re installing unit.
FIG. 1
1/2" MIN
4.
T
19" MIN
1
STORM WINDOW FRAME OR
OTHER OBSTRUCTION
SIDE RETAFNER J
.Check your storm windows - if your storm window
frame does not allow the clearance required, correct by
adding a piece of wood as shown in FIG.2, or by removing
storm window while room air conditioner is being installed.
(continued)
FIG. 2_ASH t
i 19" MIN
1/2" MIN i 1/2" MIN
I _ ENTIRE ST;OL, FASTEN
STORM WINDOW FRAME OR WITH TWO NAILS OR
OTHER OBSTRUCTION SCREWS.
P/N 66121625

4.CHECK FOR ANYTHING THAT COULD BLOCK
AIRFLOW - check area outside of window for things
such as shrubs, trees, or awnings. Inside, be sure
furniture, &apes, or blinds will not stop proper air flow.
5. Check the available electrical service - power suppF must
be the same as that shown on the unit serial nameplate.
(See Owner's Guide for serial plate location.)Power cord
is 48"long. Be sure you have an outlet near.
Too|s Required
%/ a large flat blade screwdriver
%/ tape measure
%/ adjustable wrench or pliers
%/ pencil
%/ Level
%/ Socket wrenches
%/ Phillips screwdriver
All models have a 3-prong service plug to provide proper
service and sate positive grouding. Do not change plug m
any way. Do not use an adapter plug. If your present wall
outlet does not match your plug, call a qualified electrician
to make the needed change.
Aw_idfhehazaacdorelectric
shock.Donotu_ anextenskmcordoran
adaptorplug.IX_notrelnoveanypro_ from
the power cord.
Grounding type wall
receptacle
not, under anii"_
drcumustances, cut,
remove, or bypass the
, grounding prong.
plug and current
detection device
6. Carefully unpack air conditioner - remove all packing
material. Protect floor or carpet from damage. Two
people should be used to move and install unit.
Hardware (in plastic bag)
_ Washer Head
Locking Screw
For window panels
3 "
/4 Long Hex-
Head Screw
Safety Lock
@_ 1/2"LongScrew
and locknut
__ /4" Long Flat
Head Bolt and
Locknut
Sill Angle Bracket
Long hex-head
locking screw for
top angle, side
retainer 5/16"
Long
Qty.
2
4 ea.
2 ea.
10

Window Mounti
Remove Chassis
1. Pull dewn fiont panel mad remove tilter. (See FIG. 1).
2. Lift fiont upwards and place to one side.
install Top Angle
and Side Bracket
Attach foam gasket to top angle above holes as
shown in FIG. 6.
3. Locate the lbur frontscrews and remove. These screws will
be needed to re-install the front later.(See FIG.2)
4. Pry away front from cabinet sides as per photo (seeFIG.3)
5. Gently lift t}ontoff unit and place to one side (See FIG.4).
2. Install top
angle and
side retainers
to cabinet as
shown in FIG. 6.
FIG. 6
,
2.
6. Remove shipping crews from top of unit and also on the side
by the base if installed.
7. Hold the cabinet whilepulling on thebase handle, and care-
fully remove theunit.
8. Add two Ibam inse_qtstoholes in top of cabinet where
shipping screws were removed from.
Assemble Window
Filler Panels
Place cabinet on floor, a bench, or a table.
Slide 'T' section of window filler panel into side retainer
on the side of the cabinet (see Fimlres 7-8). Do both
sides.
FIG. 7
PLASTIC _\TNDOWFILLER
FRAME PANEL
9. Your unit may come with internal packaging.THIS
PACKAGING MUST BE REMOVED PRIOR TO
INSTALLING THE AIR CONDITIONER BACK
INTO THE CABINET. (See FIG. 5).. FIG. 8
dD
SIDE
RETAINER
i AIR CONDITIONE_
CABINET
TOP
VIEW
'T' SECTION
PLASTIC;
FRAME
WENDOW HOLE
FILLER
PANEL

3. Insert top and bottom legs of window filler panel frame
into channel in the to angle and bottom rail. Do both
sides.
4. Insert washer head locking screws (2) into holes in
top leg of filler panel frame (see Step 6). Do not totally
tighten. Allow leg to slide fieely. Screws will be
tightened after Section 6.
Place Cabinet in
Window
1. Open window and mark
center of window stool.
|nstall Support
Bracket
Hold each support bracket flush against outside of sill,
and tight to bottom of cabinet as shown below. Mark
brackets at top level of sill, and remove.
MARK
,
Place cabinet in window with bottom stool angle lkmly
scared over window stool as shown. Bring window
down temporarily behind top angle to hold cabinet in
place.
STOOL [
_- STOOL
_AN GLE
Shift cabinet left or right as needed to line up center of
cabinet on center line marked on stool.
4. Fasten cabinet to window stool with 2 screws into
holes.(You may wish to pre-drill pilot holes.)
5. Add bottom rail seal over screws to window stool.
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RBa°{tSem'
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LEF
FLAT HEAD BOLT <:_
2 EACH REQ'D FOR EACH
SUPPORT BRACKET
Asscmble sill angle bracket to support brackets at the
marked position, as shown. Hand tighten, but allow
for any changes later.
Install support brackets (with sill angle brackets
attached) to correct hole in bottom of cabinet as shown.
4. Tighten all 6 bolts securely.
v" long screws
and locknuts

Extend Window Filler
Panels
1, Carefully raise window to expose filler panel locking
screws. Loosen screws so filler panels slide easily.
install Chassis into
Cabinet and |nstall
Front to Unit
1. Lift air conditioner and carefully slide into cabinet
leaving 6" protruding.
2, _DO not push on controls OR finned coils,
3. Be sure chassis is firmly seated towards rear of cabinet.
4, Installation of front is the reverse of removal outlined
in Section 1,
2, Extend panels to fill window opening completely,
Tighten locking screws on top.
3. Close window behind top angle,
Instal| Window Lock
and Sash Seal
1, Trim sash seal to fit window width, Insert into space
between upper and lower sashes.
OW SASH SEAL
2. Attach right angle safety lock as shown.
I ,4,,,oo0,ox.

Thru-The-Wall Installation
NOTE: Consult local building codes prior to installation,
or a qualified carpenter.
HSelect Wall Location
This air conditioner has a slide-out chassis, so that it can be
installed through an outside wall as specified below:
Heavy Duty (FAS) Median (FAM)
Max wall thickness 12" 10"
IMPORTANT: Side louvers must never be blocked.
NOTE: All parts needed for Thru-The-Wall Installation are
provided,except a wood *¥ame, shims, and 10 wood screws (#
10-1" long minimum). Select a wall surf:ace that:
1. does not support major structural loads such as the l¥ame
construction at ends of windows, and under truss-bearing
points, etc.
2. does not have plumbing or wiring inside.
3. is near existing electrical outlets, or where another outlet
can be installed,
4. faces, and is not blocked to the area to be cooled.
5. allows unblocked airflow from rear sides and end (outside)
of installed air conditioner.
Prepare Wall
1. Prepare wall in frame construction (including brick and
stucco veneer). Working l¥om inside the room, find wall
stud nearest the center of area where air conditioner will
be installed (by sounding wall, or by magnetically finding
nails).
2. Cut or knock out a hole on each side of center stud.
3. Measure between inside edges of every other stud as shown
in FIG. 1.
FIG. 1
3-3/8" MIN
(8.6 era) ,Q
Carefully measure and cut an opening with the following
dimensions depending on your model. See FIGS. land 2.
WIDTH "X" - inside model width plus twice the thickness
of lYaming material used.
HEIGHT "Y" - inside model height plus twice the thickness
of *Yarning material used.
Heavy Duty (FAS)
Inside Frame Height: 187/2' (47.9cm)
Inside Frame Width: 263_" (67.9cm)
Median (FAM)
18" (45.7cm)
237/s" (60.6cm)
FIG. 2
4. Build a wooden flame with the INSIDE dimensions of
your model listed above.(Measure twice remember...)
Frame depth should be the same as wall thickness. Fill in
the space l¥om the opening to the studs with wood spacers,
as shown.
5. Nail framd to spacers to spacers with front flush with
dry wall.

NOTE: If wall thickness is 8-1/2" or more, add aluminum
flashing over bottom of flame opening to assure no water
can enter area between inner and outer wall.
1"LONG
WOOD SCREW
FIG.2
ALUMINUM FLASHING
OVER BOTTOM OF FRAME
_OVER
81/2"
Prepare and |nsta||
Cabinet
Refer to Step 4 of Window Mounting for assembly of
support brackets.A wooden strip nailed to the outside
wall should be used in col!iunction with sill support
angle brackets.
1. Slide chassis from cabinet. Refer back to Step 1 of
Window Mounting.
2. Place cabinet into opening with bottom rail resting
firmly on bottom board of wooden frmne.
3. Position cabinet to achieve proper slope for water removal.
(See FIG. 1 below.)
FIG.I
5/16"
TO
3/8"
3/4"PLUS
THICKNESS
SEE PARA 5
brakeet
Wooden strip
5. Screw or nail cabinet wooden flame using shims if
frame is oversized, to elinfinate distortion. Remember
to maintain proper slope as described in Step 3.
LEVEL I
4. Secure bottom rail to wood frame with two large wood
screws 1"(2.5 cm)long using the two holes in the bottom
of the chalmel resting on frame.(See FIG.2 following) 6. Install chassis into cabinet by following all steps in
Step 8 of Window Mounting.(continued)

OPTIONAL:Caulkingaudinstallationof trimoninterior
wallmaybedone.Youcanbuywoodfromyourlocallumber
orhardwaresupply.Ontheoutside,caulkopeningsaroundtop
andsidesof cabinet,andallsidesof woodsleevetotheopening.
NOTE:SeeStep7,Item3of WindowMountingInstructions
forbottomrailseallocation.
Masonry Construction
1. Cut or build a wall opening in the masol_y wall similar
to the frame construction(refer to Step 2 of Thin-the-Wall
Installation for a wall thickness greater than 8-1/2").
2. Secure cabinet in place using masonry nails, or the right
masonry anchor screws.(Another way to do this is to build
an m -between frame of 2x4 's as shown in the Step 2Prepare
Wall illustrations-but make it double frmned on either side,
and install between masonry wall opening and cabinet.
Frame must be securely anchored to masomT wall opening)
This way gives very good louver dearance on either side of cabinet.
3.Install a linted to support lnasonry wall above cabinet.
Existing holes in cabinet can be used and/or additions holes
can be drilled to fasten cabinet at various positions.Be sure
that side louver clearance is m accordance with Step labove.
4. Install exterior cabient suppport brackets as shown in
Step 2 of Thru-the-Wall Installation.Cau|k or flash if
nee&, to provide a wether-tight seal around top and sides
of cabinet.
5. To complete installation, apply wood trim molding
around room side projection o f cabinet.