Frigidaire FAM156R1A 15,100 User manual

Installation Instructions
For Heavy Duty (FAS Models) and
Median (FAM Models) Air Conditioners
Please read ALL instructions before installing.Two people are
recommended to install this product.If a new electrical outlet
is required,have the outlet installed by a qualified electrician
before installing unit. See#5 in Preliminary Instructions
following.
Preliminary instructions
Do the following before starting to install unit.See illustrations
below.
with this air conditioner are made to install in a wooden
Check dimensions of your unit to determine model type:
1.
Check window opening size
-the mounting parts furnished
sill double-hung window.The standard parts are for
window dimensions listed above.Open sash to a minimum
of 19"(483mm). (FIG. 1)
2.
Check condition of window - all wood parts of window
must be in good shape and able to firmly hold the needed
screws.If not, make repairs before installing unit.
3.
Check your storm windows - if your storm window
frame does not allow the clearance required, correct by
adding a piece of wood as shown in FIG.2, or by removing
storm window while room air conditioner is being installed.
(continued)
Unit Height:
Unit Width:
Min. Window Opening:
Min. Window Width:
Max. Window Width:
Heavy duty (FAS) Median (FAM)
18.5/8" 17.5/8"
26 1/2"23 1/2"
18 1/2"
26 1/2"
40 1/2"
19"
31"
43"
FIG. 1 FIG. 2
SASH
19" MIN
1/2" MIN
STORM WINDOW FRAME OR
OTHER OBSTRUCTION
SASH
1/2" MIN
19" MIN
STORM WINDOW FRAME OR
OTHER OBSTRUCTION
1 1/2" MIN
BOARD THICKNESS AS
REQUIRED, ALONG
ENTIRE STOOL, FASTEN
WITH TWO NAILS OR
SCREWS.
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SEAL-BOTTOM RAIL TO UNIT
SIDE RETAINER
FRAME
ASSEMBLY
(LEFT)
WASHER HEAD
LOCKING SCREW
FOAM GASKET
TOP ANGLE
FRAME
ASSEMBLY
(LEFT)
SAFETY LOCK AND
3/4" LONG HEX HEAD
SCREW
1/2" LONG
SCREWS AND
LOCKNUTS
LOCKNUT
3/4" LONG
FLAT HEAD
BOLT
WINDOW SUPPORT
BRACKET
WINDOW SASH SEAL
SILLANGLE
BRACKET
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4. CHECK FOR ANYTHING THAT COULD BLOCK
AIRFLOW - check area outside of window for things
such as shrubs, trees, or awnings. Inside, be sure
furniture, drapes, or blinds will not stop proper air flow.
5. Check the available electrical service - power supply must
be the same as that shown on the unit serial nameplate.
(See Owner's Guide for serial plate location.)Power cord
is 48"long. Be sure you have an outlet near.
All models have a 3-prong service plug to provide proper
service and safe positive grouding. 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 needed change.
a large flat blade screwdriver
tape measure
adjustable wrench or pliers
pencil
Level
Socket wrenches
Phillips screwdriver
Tools Required
Hardware (in plastic bag)
6. Carefully unpack air conditioner - remove all packing
material. Protect floor or carpet from damage. Two
people should be used to move and install unit.
Avoid fire hazard or electric
shock. Do not use an extension cord or an
adaptor plug. Do not remove any prong from
the power cord.
WARNING
Grounding type wall
receptacle
Do not, under any
circumustances, cut,
remove, or bypass the
grounding prong.
Power supply cord
with 3-prong grounding
plug and current
detection device
Washer Head
Locking Screw
For window panels
3/4" Long Hex-
Head Screw 3
2
Qty.
Safety Lock
1/2" Long Screw
and locknut
3/4" Long Flat
Head Bolt and
Locknut
Sill Angle Bracket
1
4 ea.
2 ea.
2
10
Long hex-head
locking screw for
top angle, side
retainer 5/16"
Long
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(See FIG.9)
screws
(See FIG.2)
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3. Insert top and bottom legs of window filler panel frame
into channel in the to angle and bottom rail. Do both
sides.
4. Insert washer head locking screws (2) into holes in
top leg of filler panel frame (see Step 6). Do not totally
tighten. Allow leg to slide freely. Screws will be
tightened after Section 6.
Install Support
5Bracket
1. Hold each support bracket flush against outside of sill,
and tight to bottom of cabinet as shown below. Mark
brackets at top level of sill, and remove.
Place Cabinet in
4Window
1. Open window and mark
center of window stool.
2. Place cabinet in window with bottom stool angle firmly
scated over window stool as shown. Bring window
down temporarily behind top angle to hold cabinet in
place.
STOOL
STOOL
ANGLE
LEFT
LOCKNUT
SILL ANGLE
BRACKET
FLAT HEAD BOLT
2 EACH REQ'D FOR EACH
SUPPORT BRACKET
MARK
1/2" LONG SCREWS
AND LOCKNUTS
RIGHT
3. Shift cabinet left or right as needed to line up center of
cabinet on center line marked on stool.
4. Fasten cabinet to window stool with 2 screws into
holes.(You may wish to pre-drill pilot holes.)
5. Add bottom rail seal over screws to window stool.
2. Asscmble sill angle bracket to support brackets at the
marked position, as shown. Hand tighten, but allow
for any changes later.
3. Install support brackets (with sill angle brackets
attached) to correct hole in bottom of cabinet as shown.
4. Tighten all 6 bolts securely.
1/2" long screws
and locknuts
Bottom
Rail Seal
3/4" long HEX-
HEAD SCREW
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Extend Window Filler
Panels
1. Carefully raise window to expose filler panel locking
1. Lift air conditioner and carefully slide into cabinet
3. Be sure chassis is firmly seated towards rear of cabinet.
4. Installation of front is the reverse of removal outlined
2.
leaving 6" protruding.
in Section 1.
DO not push on controls OR finned coils.
screws. Loosen screws so filler panels slide easily.
2. Extend panels to fill window opening completely.
3. Close window behind top angle.
Tighten locking screws on top.
1. Trim sash seal to fit window width. Insert into space
between upper and lower sashes.
2. Attach right angle safety lock as shown.
LOCKING SCREWS
WINDOW SASH SEAL
SAFETY LOCK
3/4" long hex-
head screw
6Install Chassis into
Cabinet and Install
Front to Unit
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Install Window Lock
and Sash Seal
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Thru-The-Wall Installation
NOTE: Consult local building codes prior to installation,
This air conditioner has a slide-out chassis, so that it can be
installed through an outside wall as specified below:
Max wall thickness
Inside Frame Height:
Inside Frame Width:
18 " (47.9cm) 18" (45.7cm)
7/8
23 " (60.6cm)
7/8
26 " (67.9cm)
3/4
SIde louvers must never be blocked.
IMPORTANT:
All parts needed for Thru-The-Wall Installation are
provided,except a wood frame, shims, and 10 wood screws (#
construction at ends of windows, and under truss-bearing
points, etc.
can be installed,
10-1" long minimum). Select a wall surface that:
NOTE:
Heavy Duty (FAS) Median (FAM)
Heavy Duty (FAS) Median (FAM)
10"8"
or a qualified carpenter.
1Select Wall Location
2Prepare Wall
1. does not support major structural loads such as the frame
stucco veneer). Working from inside the room, find wall
your model listed above.(Measure twice remember...)
Frame depth should be the same as wall thickness. Fill in
the space from the opening to the studs with wood spacers,
as shown.
dry wall.
stud nearest the center of area where air conditioner will
be installed (by sounding wall, or by magnetically finding
nails).
in FIG. 1.
FIG. 1
FIG. 2
1. Prepare wall in frame construction (including brick and
4. Build a wooden frame with the INSIDE dimensions of
5. Nail framd to spacers to spacers with front flush with
Carefully measure and cut an opening with the following
dimensions depending on your model. See FIGS. 1and 2.
of framing material used.
WIDTH "X" = inside model width plus twice the thickness
HEIGHT "Y" = inside model height plus twice the thickness
of framing material used.
2. Cut or knock out a hole on each side of center stud.
3. Measure between inside edges of every other stud as shown
2. does not have plumbing or wiring inside.
3. is near existing electrical outlets, or where another outlet
of installed air conditioner.
5. allows unblocked airflow from rear sides and end (outside)
4. faces, and is not blocked to the area to be cooled.
3-3/8" MIN
(8.6 cm)
NAIL SPACERS TO STUDS
LEVEL
Inside
Frame
Height Inside
Frame
Width
UP TO
8-1/2"
X
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5. Screw or nail cabinet wooden frame using shims if
frame is oversized, to eliminate distortion. Remember
to maintain proper slope as described in Step 3.
6. Install chassis into cabinet by following all steps in
Step 8 of Window Mounting.(continued)
Support brakcet
Wooden strip
Refer to Step 4 of Window Mounting for assembly of
support brackets.A wooden strip nailed to the outside
wall should be used in conjunction with sill support
angle brackets.
FIG.2
1"LONG
WOOD SCREW
4. Secure bottom rail to wood frame with two large wood
screws 1"(2.5 cm)long using the two holes in the bottom
of the channel resting on frame.(See FIG.2 following)
FIG.1
3/4"PLUS
TRIM THICKNESS
5/16" SEE PARA 5
LEVEL
TO
3/8"
2. Place cabinet into opening with bottom rail resting
firmly on bottom board of wooden frame.
3. Position cabinet to achieve proper slope for water removal.
(See FIG.1 below.)
1. Slide chassis from cabinet. Refer back to Step 1 of
Window Mounting.
NOTE: If wall thickness is 8-1/2" or more, add aluminum
flashing over bottom of frame opening to assure no water
can enter area between inner and outer wall.
CAULK AS
ALUMINUM FLASHING
OVER
REQUIRED
OVER BOTTOM OF FRAME
81/2"
Prepare and Install
3Cabinet
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Masonry Construction
1. Cut or build a wall opening in the masonry wall similar
to the frame construction(refer to Step 2 of Thru-the-Wall
Installation for a wall thickness greater than 8-1/2").
2. Secure cabinet in place using masonry nails, or the right
masonry anchor screws.(Another way to do this is to build
an in -between frame of 2X4 's as shown in the Step 2 Prepare
Wall illustrations-but make it double framed on either side,
and install between masonry wall opening and cabinet.
Frame must be securely anchored to masonry wall opening)
This way gives very good louver clearance on either side of cabinet.
3. Install a linted to support masonry wall above cabinet.
Existing holes in cabinet can be used and/or additions holes
can be drilled to fasten cabinet at various positions.Be sure
that side louver clearance is in accordance with Step 1above.
4. Install exterior cabient suppport brackets as shown in
Step 2 of Thru-the-Wall Installation.Caulk or flash if
neede, to provide a wether-tight seal around top and sides
of cabinet.
5. To complete installation, apply wood trim molding
around room side projection of cabinet.
OPTIONAL: Caulking and installation of trim on interior
wall may be done. You can buy wood from your local lumber
or hardware supply. On the outside, caulk openings around top
and sides of cabinet, and all sides of wood sleeve to the opening.
NOTE: See Step 7, Item 3 of Window Mounting Instructions
for bottom rail seal location.
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