Frigidaire FAC102P1A4 User manual

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READ BEFORE iNSTALLiNG UNIT
Compact niWindow Mounting
Your ah"conditioner is designed to install in skmdard
double llm_g windows with opening widths of 22 to 36
inches (559 mm to 914 ram) (FIG. l)
Lower sash must open sufficiently 1oallow a clear velltical
opeuing of 14-1/2 inches (368 rnm). Side loovers and the
rear of the AC most have clear air space to allow
enoogh airflow throogh the condensel; for heat removal.
The rear of' the onit most be ootdoors, not inside a
boilding or garage.
NOTE: SAVE CARTON aud these INSTALLA-
TION INSTRUCTIONS tbr furore reference. The caJlon is
the best way to store unit during winter, or when not hi use,
When handling unit, be careful to avoid cuts
from sharp metal edges and aluminum fins on
front and rear coils.
Befbre installing the unit, the Left-Hand
Louver must be assembled to the unit:
A. Carefully remove power supply
cord flx)m air discharge area
(Fig. A).
B. Carefully remove dte Left-Hand
Louver Assembly from the
discharge area, and theu remove
it fl:om the plastic bag(Fig. B).
C. With care, pry apaJl tile auger
wheel shaft fl:om tile horizontal
k)uver casing, as shown hi Fig.
C,D&E.
Some assemNy is required. Please read these instructions
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Mounting Hardware
3/4 'screws
lock frame
sash lock
TOOLS NEEDED:
* Drill (If pilot hales are needed)
Qty.
7
D. Now locate tile auger wheel
shaft into tile vertical ceuter
post (Fig. F).
E. Clip the oilier end hllo tile
locating slot.
E Now place the horizontal louver
casing onto the auger wheel
shaft, and snap in place (Fig.
G).
G, Check tile operation by moving
tile horizontal louver up and
down, and theu turn file auger wheel so file vertical
kmvers rotate.
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How to Install
NOTE: Top Rail and Sliding Panels a_teach side are
offset to provide the proper pi_.eh 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 _.othe rear must be main_.ained!
Place unit on floor, a bench or a taNe, There is a
Left and Right Window Filler Pane] - be sure to
use the proper panel _br each side,When installed
tile flange Rtr secarhlg tile panel in place to the whldow sill
wilJ be [hchlg hlto the morn.
A. Hold _l_e
Accordion
Pane] in one
hand and
gendy pull
back the
center to }]ee
the open end.
See Figure 2,
C. Once the panel
has been
hlstaHed on the
side of tlle
cabinet, make
sure it sits
file }tame
making slight
adjustments. Slide the top and bottom ends of the frame
into the top and bottom rails o[ the cabinet. Figure 5.
D. SJide the paneJ aHthe way in and repeat on the other
side,
NOTE: If storm window Nocks AC, see FIG. 12.
Keep a firm grip on d_eair conditioner, carefully
pk_cethe unit into the whldow opening so the
bottom of the ah7c<mditkmer fi:ame is against the
window sill (FIG,
6), Care ftlH y CJose
the whldow bellh_d
the top rail of the
tuni t,
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B. Slide the flee end (F'section) of the panel hlto tlle
cabinet as shown in Figures 3A, 3B & 4_SHde the
pand down. Be sure to leave el_ough space to sJip the
top and bottom of the fl'ame hlto the mils on the cabhlet. Extend the side pands out against the window
{rame (FIG. 7).
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Place the frame lock between the fi°ame
extensions and the window sill as shown
(Fig. 8). Drive 3/4" (19 nmO k)cking
screws through the frame k_ck and into the sit1
(FIG. 9). NOTE: '[b prevent wh_dow sill from
splitting, drill 1/8" (3 mm) pilot holes before
driving screws.
FIG. 8
Cut _bam seal and insert in the space
between the upper and lower sashes
(FIG. 13).
IfAC is Blocked by Storm
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Drive 1/2" (13 ram) ]ocMng screws
through fi°ame holes into window sash
(FIG. 10/11).
"Ib secure lower sash in place, attach right
angle sash lock with 3/4" (19 mm) screw
as shown (FIG. 12).
Add wood as shown in FIG. 14, or remove storm
window before air conditioner is installed.
FIG. 14 I_SASH
BOARD
STORM WINDOW THICKNESS
FRAME AS REQUIRED,
OR OTHER I 1/2" MIN FOR PROPER
OBSTRUCTION (38 ram) , PITCH TO
ENTIRE SILL.
FASTEN WITH
NAILS OR
SCREWS,
If Storm Window Frame must remain, be sm:e the
drain holes or slots arc not caulked or painted
shut.Accumulated Rain Water or Condensation
must be allowed to drain out.
Removing AC From
* 2i_rn AC off, and disconnect power cord.
* Remove sash seal from between windows,
and unscrew safcD_ lock.
* Remove screws installed through flame and
frame tock.
* Close (slide) side panels into frame.
* Keeping a firm gaip on air conditioner, raise
sash and carefully "rock" air conditioner
backward to drain any condensate water in
base of unit. Be careful not to spitl aW
remaining water while lifting unit from
window: Store parts WITH air conditioner.