Frigidaire CRA086HT10 User manual

READ BEFORE INSTALLING UNIT
For Through-the-Wall Air Conditioners
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 of front and rear coils.
Make sure air conditioner does not fall during installation.
Do This First (for existing sleeve)
Note that the air conditioner dimensions are: 24" wide,14" high, and 19" deep (without front). Install Air Conditioner
according to these installation instructions to achieve the best performance. Save these installation instructions for
future reference.
• DO NOT USE ANY SCREWS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HERE
Items in Kit
You may not need all parts in the kit. Discard unused parts.
No. Hardware
1 Tapered Spacer Blocks (17" Long)
2 Centering/Support Blocks ( 4_" x 3_" x 1_" )
3 PlasticDivider(_'x4_'x14_')
4 Stuffer Seat (1" x 1 _ "x 84" )
5 seal ( 1" x 1_ "x 25" )
6 seal( l"x 1Y2"x 14")
7 seal ( 1" x 3/8" x 25" )
8 seal(1"x3/8"x14" )
9 seal(1"x3/4"x14" )
Qty.
2
4
2
1
3
2
3
2
2
No.
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Hardware
Trim Frame (side legs)
Trim Frame (top & bottom legs)
Ground Wire (green)
Toothed washer for grounding screw
Grounding Screw
Grille (plastic)
Grille Aluminum
Nuts (plastic)
Screw w/washer
Qty.
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
4
4
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How to Install
1. Identify the wall-sleeve brand for your installation, from the chart below.
Wall Sleeve Dimensions
Brand
White-Westinghouse
Frigidaire
Carrier (52F Series)
Width Height
251/2 151/4
251/2 151/4
25½ 151/4
General Electric/Hotpoint 26 15_8 157/8
Whirlpool 257/'8 161/2 17Y8 or 23
Fedders/Emerson 27 163/'4 163/'4or 193/4
Sears/Kenmore 253/4 167/'8 18%
Emerson/Fedders 263/4 153/'4 15
Carrier (51S Series) 253/4 167/8 18%
Friedrich 27 163/'4 163/'4
Depth
16, 171/2 or22
16, 17Y2 or22
16, 171/2 or22
o All wall sleeves used to mount the newAir Conditioner must be in sound structural condition and have a rear
grille that securely attaches to sleeve, or rear flange that serves as a stop for the Air Conditioner.
o When installation is complete, replacement unit MUST have a rearward slope as shown in Fig.1.
2. Remove old Air Conditioner from wall sleeve and prepare wall sleeve as follows:
* Clean interior (do not disturb seals).
* Wall sleeve must be securely fastened in wall before installing Air Conditioner. Drive more nails or screws through
sleeve, into wall, if needed.
* Retouch wall sleeve painted surface if needed.
.If not existing, drill a 3/16" clearance hole for grounding screw through left side of wall sleeve, in a clear area about
3 inches maximum back from front edge of sleeve, using grounding screw and toothed washer. Pull loose end
of ground wire out front of sleeve, and temporarily bend it down and around lower edge of sleeve (Fig.2). This
ground wire will later be attached to frame of air conditioner once it is installed.
REAR
1/4" to 5/16"
Wall _ II
sleeve _I_--
_XLEVEL
II
Wallsleeve to unit t 3/16"
sleeve grounding / - Hole
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4. Prepare the wall sleeve for installation of the new unit per the following Brand instructions.
#1 Emerson 15" Deep
#2 Fedders 193/4"Deep
#3 Fedders or Friedrich 163/4"Deep
#4 General Electric/Hotpoint 167/?'Deep
#5 Sears or Carrier(51S Series) 18%" Deep
#6 Whirlpool 17W' Deep
#7 Whirlpool 23" Deep
#8 White-Westinghouse/Frigidaire/ 16" + 17YY'Deep
Carrier(52F Series)
#9 White-Westinghouse/Frigidaire 22" Deep
5. Identify your wall sleeve type and follow the instructions for that type in the following pages.
• This unit's increased performance characteristics result from having two rear air intakes.
• It is very important that these installation instructions are followed so your unit can operate at maximum
efficiency.
• If there is an existing sleeve, and there is an existing rear grille, it needs to be replaced by one that has been
shipped with the unit in the accessory kit.
FOR iNCREASED EFFiCiENCY, UTiLiZE THE PROVIDED LOUVERED REAR PANEL
Installation of new grille provided with unit
1. Remove the existing grille.
2. Place the grille included with the new air conditioner towards the rear of the sleeve.
3. Mark through the hole positions.
4. Drill through the sleeve flanges with a 1/8" drill bit.
5. Attach the new grille with self-threading screws and washers(not included).
6. It is VERY IMPORTANT that the grille is placed exactly as shown.
7. Most decorative exterior grilles may be left in place as long as the proper interior air direction grille is installed.

Wall Sleeve Brands:
#1 Emerson 15" Deep
1. Remove existing rear grille as shown on Page 3 of this manual and
replace with provided Iouvered rear panel. Install as shown here.
NOTE: You may need to drill holes in flange of existing sleeve to match
new rear grille
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2. Attach(I)1" x 3/8" x 25" long seal in the center at the top of the sleeve.
Remove the backing paper and press into position.
3. Attach(2)1" x 3/8" x 14" seals to the left and right sides of the sleeve.
4. Cut(2)1" x 3/8" x 25" long seals to 14" long each and attach to the
vertical sections of the grille as shown.
5. Attach (2) 4 Y," x 3 Y," x 1Y,"centering/support blocks one on each
side wall. Place in center of side wall with the tapered end facing the
opening.
6. Gently slide unit into sleeve.
7. Before sliding all-the-way back, remove 2nd screw from fron on left
side of unit.
8. Remove the plastic washer from the screw.
9. Screw and attach the other end of the ground wire from sleeve to the
unit as shown in picture. Make sure that the toothed washer is against
the cabinet.
10. Slide the unit completely to the rear to ensure a good seal, making
sure the ground wire does not become tangled.
11. Seal & Frame the unit as described on the last page of these
instructions.
12. If you have difficulty with mounting the grill to the sleeve, follow the
instructions for direct mounting on Page 13.

Wall Sleeve Brands:
#2 Fedders 19=3/4" Deep
1. Remove existing rear grille as shown on Page 3 of this manual and
replace with provided Iouvered rear panel. Install as shown here.
NOTE: You may need to drill holes in flange of existing sleeve to match
new rear grille
2. Attach (2) 4 Y," x 3 Y," x 1Y,"centering/support blocks one on each
side wall. Place in center of side wall with the tapered end facing the
opening.
3. Cut (2) 17" Tapered Spacer Blocks as shown below into two pieces.
_: 17"
_ock __
3/4"
4,,_X
Cut Here _ \ "- _
1"
t
protection Paper Backing
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4. The 4" section is placed in front of the rib on base with the tapered
end facing the back of the sleeve. The remaining portion will be placed
behind the rib again sloping toward the rear of the sleeve. This helps
induce a rearward slope on the unit.
5. Attach (1) 1" x 3/8" x 25" long seal in the center at the top of the sleeve.
Remove the backing paper and press into position.
6. Attach (2) l"x 3/8" x 14" seals to the left and right sides of the sleeve.
7. Cut (2) 1" x 3/8" x 25" long seals to 14" long each and attach to the
vertical sections of the grille as shown.
8. Gently slide unit into sleeve.
9. Before sliding all-the-way back, remove 2nd screw from front on left
side of unit.
10. Remove the plastic washer from the screw.
11. Screw and attach the other end of the ground wire from sleeve to the unit
as shown in picture. Make sure that the toothed washer is against the
cabinet.
12. Slide the unit completely to the rear to ensure a good seal, making sure
the ground wire does not become tangled.
13. Seal & Frame the unit as described on the last page of these instructions.
14. If you have difficulty with mounting the grill to the sleeve, follow the
instructions for direct mounting on Page 13.

Wall Sleeve Brands:
#3 Fedders or Friedrich 16=3/4" Deep
1. Remove existing rear grille as shown on Page 3 of this manual and
replace with provided Iouvered rear panel, install as shown here.
NOTE: You may need to drill holes in flange of existing sleeve to match
new rear grille
2. Attach (2) 4 Y," x 3 Y," x 1Y,"centering/support blocks one on each
side wall. Place in center of side wall with the tapered end facing the
opening.
3. Cut (2) 17" Tapered Spacer Blocks as shown below into two pieces.
/
I_ 17" I _ ,_,
i I _ 1"
TaperedSpa
3/4" t
12-1/2" _ p_ootection
Paper Backing
4. The 2Y," section is placed in front of the rib on base with the tapered
end facing the back of the sleeve. Cut the remaining portion to 12Yd'
and place behind the rib again sloping toward the rear of the sleeve.
This helps induce a rearward slope on the unit.
5. Attach (1) 1" x 3/8" x 25" long seal in the center at the top of the sleeve.
Remove the backing paper and press into position.
6. Attach (2) l"x 3/8" x 14" seals to the left and right sides of the sleeve.
7. Cut (2) l"x 3/8" x 25" long seals to 14" long each and attach to the
vertical sections of the grille as shown.
8. Gently slide unit into sleeve.
9. Before sliding all-the-way back, remove 2nd screw from front on left side
of unit.
10. Remove the plastic washer from the screw.
11. Screw and attach the other end of the ground wire from sleeve to the unit
as shown in picture. Make sure that the toothed washer is against the
cabinet.
12. Slide the unit completely to the rear to ensure a good seal, making sure
the ground wire does not become tangled.
13. Seal & Frame the unit as described on the last page of these instructions.
14. If you have difficulty with mounting the grill to the sleeve, follow the
instructions for direct mounting on Page 13.
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Wall Sleeve Brands:
#4 General Electric/Hotpoint 16=7/8" Deep
1. Remove existing rear grille as shown on Page 3 of this manual and
replace with provided Iouvered rear panel. Install as shown here.
NOTE: You may need to drill holes in flange of existing sleeve to match
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2. Cut (2) 17" Tapered Spacer Blocks as shown below into two pieces.
17" t
1
3/4" aperedSpacerBlock_-_
13" =.l
\y'
1" Cut Here
-- _rotection Paper Backing
3. Install as shown with the tapered end 1/2" from the back of the sleeve.
This helps induce a rearward slope on the unit.
4. Attach (1) l"x 3/8" x 25" long seal in the center at the top of the sleeve.
Remove the backing paper and press into position.
5. Attach (2) 1" x 3/8" x 14" seals to the left and right sides of the sleeve.
6. Cut (2) 1" x 3/8" x 25" long seals to 14" long each and attach to the
vertical sections of the grille as shown.
7. Center unit & gently slide unit into sleeve.
8. Before sliding all-the-way back, remove 2nd screw from front on
left side of unit.
9. Remove the plastic washer from the screw.
10. Screw and attach the other end of the ground wire from sleeve to the unit
as shown in picture. Make sure that the toothed washer is against the
cabinet.
11. Slide the unit completely to the rear to ensure a good seal, making sure
the ground wire does not become tangled.
12. Seal & Frame the unit as described on the last page of these instructions.
13. If you have difficulty with mounting the grill to the sleeve, follow the
instructions for direct mounting on Page 13.

Wall Sleeve Brands:
#5 Sears or Carrier 51S Series 18=5/8" Deep
1. Remove existing rear grille as shown on Page 3 of this manual and
replace with provided Iouvered rear panel. Install as shown here.
NOTE: You may need to drill holes in flange of existing sleeve to match
new rear grille
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2. Install (2) tapered spacer blocks to the floor of the sleeve as shown.
This helps induce a rearward slope on the unit.
3. Install as shown with the tapered end 1/2" from the back of the sleeve.
This helps induce a rearward slope on the unit.
4. Attach (1) l"x 3/8" x 25" long seal in the center at the top of the sleeve.
Remove the backing paper and press into position
5. Attach (2) 1" x 3/8" x 14" seals to the left and right sides of the sleeve.
6. Cut (2) 1" x 3/8" x 25" long seals to 14" long each and attach to the
vertical sections of the grille as shown.
7. Center unit & gently slide unit into sleeve.
8. Before sliding all-the-way back, remove 2nd screw from front on left
side of unit.
9. Remove the plastic washer from the screw.
10. Screw and attach the other end of the ground wire from sleeve to the
unit as shown in picture. Make sure that the toothed washer is against
the cabinet.
11. Slide the unit completely to the rear to ensure a good seal, making
sure the ground wire does not become tangled.
12. Seal & Frame the unit as described on the last page of these instructions.
13. If you have difficulty with mounting the grill to the sleeve, follow the
instructions for direct mounting on Page 13.

Wall Sleeve Brands:
#6 Whirlpool 17=1/8" Deep
1. Remove existing rear grille as shown on Page 3 of this manual and
replace with provided Iouvered rear panel. Install as shown here.
NOTE: You may need to drill holes in flange of existing sleeve to match
new rear grille
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2. Cut (2) 17" Tapered Spacer Blocks as shown below into two pieces.
/
17
¥
3/4"
Cut Here _ \ _
' -- protection Paper Backing
3. Install to the floor of the sleeve as shown. This helps induce a rearward
slope on the unit.
4. Attach (1) l"x 3/8" x 25" long seal in the center at the top of the sleeve.
Remove the backing paper and press into position.
5. Attach (2) l"x 3/8" x 14" seals to the left and right sides of the sleeve.
6. Cut (2) 1" x 3/8" x 25" long seals to 14" long each and attach to the
vertical sections of the grille as shown.
7. Center unit & gently slide unit into sleeve.
8. Before sliding all-the-way back, remove 2nd screw from front on left
side of unit.
9. Remove the plastic washer from the screw.
10. Screw and attach the other end of the ground wire from sleeve to the unit
as shown in picture. Make sure that the toothed washer is against the
cabinet.
11. Slide the unit completely to the rear to ensure a good seal, making sure
the ground wire does not become tangled.
12. Seal & Frame the unit as described on the last page of these instructions.
13. If you have difficulty with mounting the grill to the sleeve, follow the
instructions for direct mounting on Page 13.

Wall Sleeve Brands:
#7 Whirlpool 23" Deep
1. Remove existing rear grille as shown on Page 3 of this manual and
replace with provided Iouvered rear panel. Install as shown here.
NOTE: You may need to drill holes in flange of existing sleeve to match
new rear grille
Because of the increased unit depth, first try dry fitting using
the method described below:
2. Place (2) 1" x lY," x 14" seals against each side.
3. Gently slide unit in and check if amount extending from the sleeve is
sufficient once the trim frame is attached.
4. If position is okay, remove unit and Proceed to the next step.If not go
to step 9.
5. Attach (1) 1" x 1Y,"x 25" long seal in the center at the top of the
sleeve. Remove the backing paper and press into position.
6. Attach (2) l"x 1Yd'x 14" seals to the left and right sides of the sleeve.
7. Cut (2) 1" x 3/8" x 25" long seal to 14" long each and attach to the
vertical sections of the grille as shown.
8. Attach the tapered spacer blocks to the floor of the sleeve. Now go to
step 15.
Use these next steps if the unit requires extra extension into
the room.
9. Attach 1" x 3/4"x 14" long seal over the solid vertical portion of the rear
grille.
10. Attach (2) 43/4"x 33/4"x 1¾" foam blocks with the slot overlapping the
seal above.
11. Install the divider into the slots of the foam blocks. You may need to
trim the length to size.
12. Repeat steps 9-11 for the other vertical shown portion of the grille as
shown in the picture.
13. Attach (2) l"x lb"x 14" seals along the sides of the sleeve again
making sure all seals are flush.
14. Cut the 1" x 1Y," x 25" seal to fit the top of the sleeve. The pieces must
be fitted flush to the edge of the divider.
15. Center unit & gently slide unit into sleeve.
16. Before sliding all-the-way back, remove 2nd screw from front on left
side of unit.
17. Remove the plastic washer from the screw.
18. Screw and attach the other end of the ground wire from sleeve to the
unit as shown in picture. Make sure that the toothed washer is against
the cabinet.
19. Slide the unit completely to the rear to ensure a good seal, making
sure the ground wire does not become tangled.
20. Seal & Frame the unit as described on the last page of these instructions.
21. If you have difficulty with mounting the grill to the sleeve, follow the
instructions for direct mounting on Page 13.
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Wall Sleeve Brands:
#8 White Westinghouse/Frigidaire/
Carrier 52F Series 16"+ 17=1/2" Deep
1. Remove existing rear grille as shown on Page 3 of this manual and
replace with provided Iouvered rear panel. Install as shown here.
NOTE: You may need to drill holes in flange of existing sleeve to match
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2. Attach (1) l"x 3/8" x 25" long seal in the center at the top of the sleeve.
Remove the backing paper and press into position.
3. Attach (2) l"x 3/8" x 14" seals to the left and right sides of the sleeve.
4. Attach (1) l"x 3/4"x 14" long seal vertically 3.5" from the left side of the
sleeve. Attach the other 1" x 3/4"x 14" long seal 3" from the right side of
the sleeve.
5. Center unit & gently slide unit into sleeve.
6. Before sliding all-the-way back, remove 2nd screw from front on left
side of unit.
7. Remove the plastic washer from the screw.
8. Screw and attach the other end of the ground wire from sleeve to the
unit as shown in picture. Make sure that the toothed washer is against
the cabinet.
9. Slide the unit completely to the rear to ensure a good seal, making sure
the ground wire does not become tangled.
10. Seal & Frame the unit as described on the last page of these
instructions.
11. If you have difficulty with mounting the grill to the sleeve, follow the
instructions for direct mounting on Page 13.

Wall Sleeve Brands:
#9 White Westinghouse or Frigidaire 22" Deep
1. Remove existing rear grille as shown on Page 3 of this manual and
replace with provided Iouvered rear panel. Install as shown here.
NOTE: You may need to drill holes in flange of existing sleeve to match
new rear grille
Because of the increased unit depth, first try dry fitting using
the method described below:
2. Place (2) 1" x lye" x 14" seals against each side.
3. Gently slide unit in and check if amount extending from the sleeve is
sufficient once the trim frame is attached.
4. If position is okay, remove unit and Proceed to the next step.If not go
to step 8.
5. Attach (1) l"x lY," x 15" seal to the left and right sides of the sleeve.
6. Cut (1) l"x lye" x 25" long seal to 14" long and attach it vertically to
the rear grill 3.5" from the left side. Repeat and attach 3" from the
right side.
7. Attach (1) 1" x 1Yd'x 25" long seal in the center at the top of the
sleeve. Remove the backing paper and press into position. Proceed
to step 14.
Use these next steps if the unit requires extra extension into
the room.
8. Attach 1" x ¾" x 14" long seal over the solid vertical portion of the rear
grille.
9. Attach (2) 4 %"x 3Y4"x lY4" foam blocks with the slot overlapping the
seal above.
10. Install the divider into the slots of the foam blocks. You may need to
trim the length to size.
11. Repeat steps 8-10 for the other vertical shown portion of the grille as
shown in the picture.
12. Attach (2) l"x lY," x 14" seals along the sides of the sleeve again
making sure all seals are flush.
13. Cut the 1" x 1Y," x 25" seal to fit the top of the sleeve. The pieces must
be fitted flush to the edge of the divider.
14. Center unit & gently slide unit into sleeve.
15. Before sliding all-the-way back, remove 2nd screw from front on left
side of unit.
16. Remove the plastic washer from the screw.
17. Screw and attach the other end of the ground wire from sleeve to the
unit as shown in picture. Make sure that the toothed washer is against
the cabinet.
18. Slide the unit completely to the rear to ensure a good seal, making
sure the ground wire does not become tangled.
19. Seal & Frame the unit as described on the last page of these instructions.
20. If you have difficulty with mounting the grill to the sleeve, follow the
instructions for direct mounting on Page 13.
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Direct Unit Mounting
The previous directions are the preferable way to mount the new rear grill. The unit's performance is slightly better and
the possibility of draughts is reduced. As a last resort, direct mounting of the grille to the unit can be considered.
Note: The grille must be installed prior to inserting the unit into the sleeve.
1.Attach the 2 seal pieces (1"X3/8"X14") as shown in Fig. 1.
2. Position the grille over the rear of the unit making sure that:
a. The double set of screw holes are at the bottom.
b. The fins of the grill are pointed away from the unit.
3. Align the top of the grille with the top of the unit. The overhang on each side is equal.
4. If the unit has not been pre=drilled (some models), carefully drill 4 - 1/8" holes through the grille and into the side
flange of the unit approximately 1 ½" to 2 " from the top and bottom as in Fig. 2, 3.
(Be careful not to drill into the copper heat exchanger coils.)
5. Install 4 -#8 self tapping screws to affix the grille to the unit.
6. Insert the unit into the sleeve.
seal seal
Fig. 1
Grille Screws
Location
Fig. 2
1/8 Hole
Grille &
Flange
Fig. 3
# 8 Screw

FiNiSHiNG iNSTALLATiON:
1. Install the 1" x lY," x 84" long stuffer seal between the wall=sleeve
and the unit. A flat-bladed screwdriver or putty knife is recommended.
2. Assemble the trim frame by inserting top and bottom pieces into side
pieces and snapping into place.
3. Pull cord through trim frame then slide over unit until flush with wall.
NOTE: For larger sleeves, an accessory trim kit is available(EA120T).