Frigidaire CRA103BT13 User manual

READ BEFORE INSTALLING UNIT
Compact Window Mounting (10-12K 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.
• WHERE APPLICABLE, THE TOP RAIL MUST BE
SECURELY FASTENED WITH ALL FOUR (4)
SCREWS FOR SAFETY REASONS.
The top rail on your unit may already be installed. If not,
follow the steps below.
fQty.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
Top Rail Hardware Qty.
3/8" Screw 4
Top Rail 1
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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LEFT + RIGHT FILLER PANEL ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Top Rail and Side Panels at each side are offset to provide the proper pitch to the rear of (5/16").
This is necessary for proper condensed water utilization and drainage, if you are not using the Side Panels
for any reason, this pitch to the rear must be maintained!
Place unit on floor, a bench or a table. There is a Left and Right side Filler Panels - be sure to use the proper
panel for each side. When installed, the flange for securing the panel in place to the window sill will be facing
into the room.
A. Hold the side Panel in one hand and gently pull back the center to free the open end. See FIG. 1.
B. Slide the free end "r' section of the panel directly into the cabinet as shown in FIG. 2. Slide the panel down. Be
sure to leave enough space to slip the top and bottom of the frame into the rails on the cabinet.
C. Once the panel has been installed on the side of the cabinet, make sure it sits securely inside the frame channel by
making slight adjustments. Slide the top and bottom ends of the frame into the top and bottom rails of the cabinet. See
FIG. 3.
D. Slide the panel all the way in and repeat on the other side.
FIG. 1 FIG. 2 'T' section FIG. 3 TopRail
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Your air conditioner is designed to install in standard double hung windows with opening widths of 23 to 36 inches
(584 mm to 914 mm) (FIG. 4A _ FIG. 4B).
Lower sash must open sufficiently to allow a clear vertical opening of 15-1/2 inches (394 mm ). Side louvers and the
rear of the air conditioner must have clear air space to allow enough airflow through the condenser, for heat removal.
The rear of the unit must be outdoors, not inside a building or garage.
Fig. 4A oFI _ Fig. 4B
EXTERIOR
WALL 23"to36"IIII I
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WALL
Wooden Windows
EXTERIOR
Vinyl-Clad Windows
Storm Window:
If the air conditoner is blocked by Storm Window, add wood as
shown in FIG. 5, or remove storm window before air conditioner
is installed.
If Storm Window Frame must remain, be sure the drain holes or
slots are not caulked or painted shut. Accumulated Rain Water
or Condensation must be allowed to drain out.
Storm window
SASH
1-1/2" min
frame or other
obstruction. (38 mm)
FIG. 5
Board
thickness as
required, for
proper pitch to
rear, along
entire sill.
"_ Fasten with
nails or screws.

Keepafirmgripontheairconditioner,carefullyplacetheunitintothewindowopeningsothebottomoftheair
conditionerframeisagainstthewindowsill(FIG.6A&FIG.6B).Carefullyclosethewindowbehindthetoprail
oftheunit.
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OUTSIDE INSIDE 1
Wooden Windows
FIG. 6B
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OUTSIDE
Vinyl-Clad Windows
Extend the side panels out against the window frame (FIG. 7A for wooden windows), (FIG. 7B for Vinyl-Clad
windows).FIG. 7A FIG. 7B
window
frame
Place the frame lock between the frame extensions and the window sill as shown (FIG. 8A for wooden
windows), (FIG. 8B for Vinyl-Clad windows).
FIG. 8A FIG. 8B
wooden windows:
Drive locking screws:
Vinyl-Clad windows:
A: For wooden windows:
Drive 3/4" (19 mm)locking screws through the frame lock and into the sill (FIG. 9A). NOTE:To prevent
window sill from splitting, drill 1/8" (3mm) pilot holes before driving screws. Drive 3/4" (19 mm)locking screws
through frame holes into window sash (FIG. 9B).
B: For Vinyl-Clad windows:
Drive 3/4" (19 mm) locking screws through the frame lock and into the window sash (FIG. 9B). NOTE:Before
driving the screws, use a drill to drill 5 holes through the holes in the frame lock and frame extensions into the
windows sash as shown ( FIG. 9B).
FIG. 9A /_ FIG. 9B

To secure lower sash in place, attach right angle sash lock with 3/4" (19mm) screw as shown (FIG. 10).
NOTE: It is difficult to lock the windows with the sash lock for Vinyl-Clad windows, so you can use lock by
window itself.
Cut foam window seal and insert it into the space between the upper and lower sashes (FIG. 11).
FIG. 10 FIG. 11
After the completion of the installation, please check the machine's lean as shown (FIG. 12A & FIG. 12B). It's
necessary for proper condensed water utilization and drainage.
FIG. 12A
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OUTSIDE
1/4"~1/2" I Rail
Wooden Window
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FIG. 12B
INSIDE
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OUTSIDE
-H2 about 1/4"~1/2 ''
H1_ _ ]___Bottom
Rail
Vinyl-Clad Window
Trim the weather seal (6"X3/4"X1/12") with a proper length,
peel off the protective backing and plug any gaps if needed
as shown FIG.13.
Removing the air conditioner From Window
Turn the air conditioner off, and disconnect power cord.
Remove sash seal from between windows, and unscrew sash lock.
Remove screws installed through frame and framelock, o.....
Close (slide) side panels into frame.
Keeping a firm grip on air conditioner, raise sash and
carefully remove.
Be careful not to spill any condensate water while lifting
unit from window. Store parts WITH air conditioner.
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FIG. 13