Friedrich UCT08A10A User manual

UCT08A10A
UCT10A10A
UCT10A30A
UCT12A10A
UCT12A30A
UCT14A30A
UET08A11A
UET10A33A
UET12A33A
UET14A33A
Through The Wall A/C

INTRODUCTION
IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTION ...........................................................................
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PACKING LIST ............................................................................................................
INSTALLATION &ASSEMBLYINSTRUCTIONS ..............................................................
USING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER................................................................................
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CARE ANDCLEANING ................................................................................................
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
OPERATING YOUR AIRCONDITIONER
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8K/10K/12K-115V
Cooling
8K/10K/12K/14K
Cooling & Heating
10K/12K/14K-230V
Cooling

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1/2" Long Hex-headScrew
Grouding wire withtooth washer
Through-The-Wall AirConditioner
Remote Controll
Trim Frame 1 (Left&Right legs)
Trim Frame 2 (Top&Bottom legs)
Grille Aluminum
Rear plastic net
PAPT QUANTITYIMAGE
PAPT QUANTITYDimension
Seal sponge1’’x3/4’’x14’’ 2
Seal sponge1’’x3/8’’x14’’ 2
Seal sponge1’’x3/8’’x25’’ 3
Seal sponge1’’x1 1/2’’x25’’ 3
Seal sponge1’’x1 1/2’’x14’’ 2
Seal sponge1’’x1 1/2’’x84’’ 1
Seal cotton3 3/4’’x1 1/2’’x4’’ 4
Seal cotton3/4’’x1 1/2’’x17’’ 2
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Battery 2

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Universal Wall-Sleeve Dimensions
1. Identify thewall-sleeve brand foryour preparing, from the below chart.
Type Wall-sleeve Dimensions
Height Width Depth
Standard Dimension ’’ ’’ ’’
NOTE
•All wall sleeves usedto mount the newair conditioner must bein sound structural condition andhave a rear
grille that securely attached tothe sleeve, or rearflange that serves asa stop for theair conditioner.
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CAUTION
When installation is complete, replacement unitmust have rearwardslope as shown in Fig 1.
2. Remove old Air Conditionerfrom wall sleeve and prepare as followings:
--- Clean interior (Do not disturbseals).
--- Check thewall sleeve besecurely fastened in wall before installing. Add more nails or screwsif needed.
--- Repair painted surface if needed.
3. If theground wire holedoes not exist, drill a 3/16'' pilot hole forthe grounding screwthrough the left hand
side of the sleeve, in aclear area about 3 inches max. back from thefront edge asbelow. Pull the loose
end of the ground wire outof the front of the sleeve and bend itaway from theopening. This will be
attached to the air conditioner onceinstalled.
4. Install new unit into wallsleeve.
5. To attach groundwire to the new unit, removethe screw fromthe left side front.
6. Assembleand install theTrim Frame.

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NOTE
• This unit´s increased performancecharacteristics is theresult of havingtwo rear intakes.
• It is veryimportant that theseinstallation instructions are followed so yourunit can operate at maximum
efficiency.
• If there isan existing sleeveand rear grille, please check whetherthe dimension is suitable or not, otherwise
replace them.
Existing Frigidaire sleevesmay have oldersingle-sided intake grilles, as below picturesshow.
1. These grillesshould be replaced with the dualintake grille type,as shown in the pictures below.
• Remove theexisting grille andsave the mountingscrews.
• Place thegrille included withyour new airconditioner
towards the insiderear of thesleeve.
• Attachthe new grilleby aligning thefour mounting holes.
• Re-insert theself-tapping screws intothe nylon retainers.
2. Grille Removal
Important: Single intakegrille must beremoved when used with dual intakeTTW unit.
Warning: When removing grille, protect it fromfalling by securing witha leash. Thiscan be fastenedfrom cord
or strapping loopedthrough the grilleand secured with a knot.
While holding thegrille by theleash with one hand, the retainingscrews can be removed and the grille can be
brought inside throughthe front ofthe sleeve.

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Direct Unit Mounting
In case wherethe dual intakegrille cannot be mounted directly tothe sleeve itis desirable to attach the grilleto
the back ofthe TTW unitto the holepredrilled in theunit.
1. Attachthe 2 seals(1''x3/8''x14''),as shown in Fig. 1.
2. Position thegrille over therear of the unit making surethat:
a.The doubleset of screwholes are at the bottom.
b.The intakefins on eitherside are pointed away from theunit.
3. Alignthe top ofthe grille with the top ofthe unit. Theoverhang on eachside is equal.
4. If theunit has notbeen predrilled (some models), carefully drill4-1/8'' holes throughthe grille and into the side
flange of theunit approximately 11/2'' to 2'' from the topand bottom, as Fig. 2 and 3 show. (Be careful not to
break the copperpipe)
5. Install 4-#8self-tapping screws toaffix the grilleto the unit.
6. Insert theunit into thesleeve.
Grille to SleeveAttachment
In case wherethe dual intakegrille fits inside the sleeve andthe grille flangeoverlaps the sleeve flange, direct
attachment may bepossible.
IMPORTANT
If the suitablegrille is notused, it may lead to productdamage and possiblefailure.

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Seal Installation
1. 1''x3/8''x25'' longseal in thecenter at the top of thesleeve. Remove theback paper and press into position.
2. 1''x3/8''x14'' sealsto the leftand right sides of the sleeve.
3. Cut 1''x3/8''x25''long seals to14'' long each and attach tothe vertical sectionsof the grille as shown.
4. 1/2''x3 1/2''x11/2'' centering blocksone on each side wall. Placein center ofside wall with the tapered end
facing the opening.
5. Gently slideunit into sleeve.
Ground Wire Installation
1. Install screwend of groundwire into inside of sleeve accordingto preparation instruction.
2. Before slidingunit all theway back remove second screw fromleft side ofunit.
3. Remove plasticwasher from screw.
4. Screw theother end ofthe ground wire into the unitas shown. Makesure the toothed washer is againstthe
cabinet.
5. Slide unitcompletely to therear.
Non-Frigidaire Dual IntakeGrille
In case wherethe existing sleeveis a non-Frigidaire sleeve but isinstalled with adual intake grille, the existing.
grille may beleft in place.Make sure the outer 3 1/2''to 4 1/2''louvers are angled from the leftand right sides of
the sleeve towardthe center,as Fig. 1 shows. This provides properflow of outside air into theunit.
From the installationkit, apply two1''x3/4''x14'' seals along the flat metalflange of thecondenser, as Fig. 2 shows.

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Insert the unitwith the sealinto the sleeve pushing it allthe way to the rear, making sure the seals are against the
rear grille. Theseals are necessary to reduce recirculationof hot air into the intakeswhich would reducesystem
performance.
An option isto purchase 3/4''diamond cut aluminum grille and cutit to fit inside the sleeve.Secure it with screws.
Attach the dualintake grill directlyto the back of the unit.Slide the entire unit into thesleeve and seal with the
stuffing seal suppliedwith the kit.
Trim Kit Installation Instructions
1. Install the1''x1''x84'' long stufferseal between thewall sleeve and the unit.A flat-bladedscrewdriver or putty
knife is needed.
2. Assemblethe trim frameby inserting the top and bottompieces into side pieces and snappinginto place.
3. Pull thecord through thetrim frame and slide the trimover the unit until flush withthe wall.
Energy saving suggestion:In order toreach the maximum energy saving andcomfortability, it is necessary to
use an appropriatelysized cover toprovide additional insulation and air sealingwhen the unit is not inuse
during the off-using-season.