Frigidaire FAA065M7A1 User manual

Y our air conditioner will install into standard
double hung windows with actual clear opening
widths of 22 to 36 inches (559 mm to 914 mm)
(FIG. 1)
Lower sash must open sufficiently to allow a
clear vertical opening of 14-1/4 inches (337 mm).
Side louvers and the rear of the AC 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.
Electrical Service
Check your available electrical service. The
power supply available must be the same as that
shown on the unit nameplate (found on right side
of AC cabinet). Be sure you have an outlet
nearby.
All models are equipped with appropriate 3-
prong service plug to provide proper service and
safe positive grounding. Do not change plug in
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 necessary
corrections. SAV E C A R T ON and these
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for future
reference. The carton is the best way to store
unit during winter , or when not in use. 1
Installation Instructions
READ BEFORE INSTALLING UNIT
Compact Window Mounting
Hardware (in plastic bag)
Qty.
3/4 screws 2
frame/stool
3/4 screw 1
safety lock
Safety lock 1
1/2 screws 2
frame/sash
CAUTION
When handling unit, be careful to avoid
cuts from sharp metal edges and
aluminum fins on front and rear coils.
How to Install
NOTE: Top ail and Sliding 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. 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 W indow Filler
Panel - 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.
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Avoid fire hazard or
electric shock. Do not use an extension
cord or an adapter plug. Do not remove
any prong from the power cord.
Power supply
cord with 3-prong
grouding plug
Do not under
any circumstances
cut, remove,
or bypass
the grouding prong
from this plug.
Grouding type
wall receptacle

C. Once the panel has been
installed on the side of
the cabinet pull the frame
back around the
accordian so it fits into
the frame channel, then
slide the top and bottom
of the frame into the rails
of the cabinet. Figure 5.
D. Slide the panel all the
way in and repeat on the
other side.
NOTE: If storm window
blocks AC, see FIG. 12.
Keeping a firm
grip on the air
conditioner ,
carefully place unit into
window opening so
bottom of air conditioner
frame is against window
sill (FIG. 6). Carefully
close window behind top
rail on unit
Extend sliding side panels out from
sides of unit and against window frame
(FIG. 7).
2
A. Holding
W indow Filler
Panel in one
hand gently
pull the
accordian
center back
to free the
open end.
See Figure 2.
B. W ith the free end
slide the I
section of the
panel into the
cabinet as shown
in Figures
3A, 3B & 4. Slide
panel all the way
down leaving
enough space at
the bottom to slip
the frame top and
bottom into the
rails on the
cabinet.
3
2
FIG. 7
FIG. 4
FIG. 5
FIG. 3A
FIG. 6
FIG. 3B
FIG. 2

Drive 3/4 (19 mm) locking screws
through frame holes and into sill
(FIG. 8). NOTE: To prevent window
sill from possible splitting, drill 1/8 (3 mm)
pilot holes before driving screws.
Drive 1/2
(13 mm)
locking
screws
through frame holes
into window sash
(FIG. 9).
To secure lower sash in place, attach
right
angle safety lock onto side frame of top
window
with 3/4 (19 mm)
screw as shown
(FIG. 10).
Cut foam sash seal to window width and
place into space between upper and
lower sashes to seal out air infiltration
(FIG. 11).
3
4
5
FIG. 10
FIG. 8 FIG. 11
If AC is Blocked by Storm
Window
Add wood as shown in FIG. 12, or remove storm
window before air conditioner is installed.
If Storm W indow 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.
Removing AC From
Window
*T urn AC of f, and disconnect power cord.
*Remove sash seal from between windows,
and unscrew safety locks.
*Remove screws installed through AC frame.
*Close (slide) side panels into frame.
*Keeping a firm grip on air conditioner , raise
sash and carefully rock air conditioner
backward to drain any condensate water in
base of unit. Be careful not to spill any
remaining water while lifting unit from
window. Store parts WITH air conditioner .
FIG. 9
6
7
SASH
1 1/2” MIN
(38 mm)
STORM WINDOW
FRAME
OR OTHER
OBSTRUCTION
BOARD
THICKNESS
AS REQUIRED,
FOR PROPER
PITCH TO
REAR, ALONG
ENTIRE SILL.
FASTEN WITH
TWO NAILS OR
SCREWS.
FIG. 12