Frigidaire FAR105S1A11 User manual

INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS
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Gathertherequiredtoolsand partsbeforeste_ng installation.
Readand Iollowtheinstructionsprovidedwithanytools listed
here.
Tools Needed
• Flat-bladeandPhillips • Tapemeasure
screwdrivers •Drmlland_a="orsmaller bit
•Level
Through-the,Wall Installation:
In addition to the tools listed above, the Iollowing tools are
needed Ior through-the-wall installation.
•,Saw •1"(2,5 cm)orthicker
lumber
•Wood preservative
•Caulk •#10 x 1"wood screws(7)
Parts Supplied (on some models)
Checkthatall partsareincludedinpartspackage.
C O E F
A. Foam window sash seal
B. t&qndowlock brecke(s (2)
C. #10x (_'pan-head Ph#/tps
screws (6)
O. 110 x _" pan-head
Philflps screws (3)
E.#lO x _/4"round-head screws (6)
F, llOx tla" pan-head Phil#ps
SCreWS(3)
G. Topchannel
H. SMe curtains (2)
I.Foam seal
IMPORTANT:Observeall governingcodesand ordinances.
Checkthe locationwhereair condiUonerwillbeinstalled.Proper
installationisyourresponsibility. Makesureyou ha_eeverything
necessaryfor correctinstallation.
Thelocationshouldprovide:
•Groundedelec_'icaloutle(within 4 It(122 cm)ol wherethe
powercordexitsthe airconditioner.
NOTE:Do not useanextensioncord,
•Freemovementofair inroomtobe cooled.
•A largeenoughopeningforthe airconditionen
•Adequatewallsupportforweightof airconditioner.Air
conditionerweighsbetween99 and 95 Ibs(36to 44kg).
NOTE: Cabinetlouversmustnot beobstructed.Air mustbe able
passIreelythrough the cabinetlouvers,
A. Cabinet louvers
NOTE: Installation partsaresuppliedfor double-hungwindows
upto40" (101.6cm)wide.Aspecial WideWindowKitisavailable
Immyourdealeror servicecenter.See "Accessories."
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A.27" (68.6cm) minimum
B.16114"(41.3 cm)minimum
• Height: 16" (40,6 cm) plus twice thickness ofwood used to
build frame.
•Depth: 21tz"(6,4 cm) minimum to 6"(15,2cm) maximum,
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A._6"(4o.ecm)
B. 22sis"(57. 5 cm) C. Wood thickness
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D. 2 h" (6.4) minimum to
6"(15.2cm) maximum.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
E]messlveWeight Hazard
Uee two or more poopleto move end Install
air conditioner,
Failure to do so can rneult In beck or othor Injury.
4. Removethewindowlock bracketand screwfromthe air
condil_onerandset aside,(onsomemodels)
Remove packaging materials
• Removeand disposeoflmcycle packagingmatarials,
Removetape andglueresiduefrom surfacesbeforeturning
on theairconditioner,Ruba smallamountof liquiddishsoap
overtheadhesivewithyourfingers,Wipewithwarmwater
and dry,
•Do notuse sharpinstruments,rubbing alcohol,flammable
fluids, or abrasivecleanersto removetape orglue,These
productscandamage thesudace ofyourairconditioner
•Handlethe aircondidonergently,
1, Removethe aircondil_onerlromthe cartonandplace iron
cardboard,
2. Removeshippingscrews frombothsidesofthe cabinet.
A, WYndowlock breckez screw
B, Mflndow lock breckez
5. Remove the ground screw and ground wire from the front
ol the air condiUoner base,Save the ground screw,
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A, Shipping screw
Remove front panel by removln 9 2 phillips screws,one from
ettherstde of front
3A: Remove four screws of control panel from front.panel,
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A, Green ground wiro
B, Ground screw
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Pullon the handlesIx)slidethe airconditionerout.ofthe
cabinet.Placethe airconditioneroncardboard,
A. Handles
NOTE: Do not.lift, push,pullor removeanyexpanded
polystyrene(foam)frominsidethe aircondil_onerIt isno_
packingmaterial,
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NOTES:
• Handlethe air conditionergently, Bottom view
•Be sure your air conditioner cabinet does notfall outof the
opening during installation or removal.
The place where the power cord exits the air conditioner
should be no more than 4 ft(122 cm) from agrounded
3 prong outlet
•Do not blockthe louversonthefrontpanel, A
•Do not block the louvers on the out.sideof the airconditioner, B
Attach T_ Channel A. Curtain housing
B. Curtain bottom channel on air conditioner
NOTE: Attachthe top channelandsidecurtainstothe air
conditionercabinetbeforeplacingthe cabinetinthewindow.
1, Locate providedbagofscrews.
2, Place thetop channelontop of theairconditionercabinet.
liningupthe3 holesinthe Lopchannelwiththe3 holesontop
ofthe airconditionercabinet
3, Using3 - #10 x %" pan-headPhillips thread-cutting
screws,attachthe top channeltothe airconditionercabinet
3. Extend right-hand curtain outward so you may insert the
first screw through the middle hole of the curtain. Using
#10 x _A"pan-head Phillips screw, screw the curtain to the
middle hole in the air conditioner cabinet.
NOTE: Thisscrewisrequiredto correctlyattachthecurtain
(topto bottom)to theair conditionercabinet.
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A. Top channel
B. #lO x _" pan-head Phillips thread-cutting screws
Attach Side Curtains
1, LocaLe provided bag of screws.
2, Insert the top and then the bottom of the right-hand curtain
housing in the top and bottom curtain channels on the air
conditioner,
Topview
B
A. Curtain housing
B. Curtain top channel on air conditioner
.Whilethe right-handcurtainisstillextended,insert#10 x _A"
pan-headPhillipsscrewsintothe top and bottomslotsof
curtain,Screwthecurtainto the Lopand bottomholesinthe
airconditionercabinet
5. Slide the curtainhousingintothecurtainguidesas faras it
willgo.
6. Repeatthe abovestepsforthe left-handcurtain,
Attach foam adhesive seal
Attachfoamadhesivesealalongthe bottomofthe curtain
bottomchannel,
B
A. Curtain housing
B. Foam adhesive seal
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Install Cabin_ _to Wi_d_
• Handletheair conditionergently.
•Besureyourair conditionercabinetdoesnot{alloutof the
openingduringinstallationor removal.
•The placewherethepowercordexitstheairconditioner
shouldbe nomore than 4ft(122 cm)from a grounded
3 prongoutlet
Do notblockthe louverson thefrontpanel.
Do notblockthe louverson theoutsideoftheair conditioner.
1.
2,
3,
Centeremptycabinetinwindow.Checkthat lowerrailofair
conditionercabinetisbehindand againstbacksideof
windowsill.Maintaina firmholdonthe airconditioner
cabinet.Lower windowsashto holdthecabinetinplace.
Measurethe distancebetweenthe right-handsideofthe
cabinetandtheinsideof the windowchannel.
Repeatfor the leftside.Adjustthe cabinetuntilthe distance
on eachsideisthesame.
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A, Window sash
B. Empty cabinet
C. Window channel
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5.
Usea 3/lS"drillbitto drill3 starterholes_" deepthrough the
3 holesin thecabinetand intothe windowsill,
Attachcabinetto windowsillwith3 -#10 x 1/2"pan-head
Phillipsscrews,
Attach Side Curtains to Window Frame
1. Pulltheleft-handcurtainout untilitfits intothewindow
channel.Usea s/=z"drillbitto drilla starterholethrough the
holeinthecurtainhousingand intothe lowerwindowsash.
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Top '_ew
2,
A. Window channel
B. Left-hand curtain
C. #1o x _/_round-head screw
Insertone ofthe #10 x sA"round-headscrews throughthe
threaded holeinthe top ofthe curtain.
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A. #10 x_" pan-head Phillips screws
B. Windowsill
Checkthatair conditionercabinetistilted tothe outside so
thatwater willrunto the outside.
A, #10 x¾" round-head screw
B, Slotted hole in the bottom of the curtain
3. Repeatfor the right-handcurtain,
Attach S_ort Brackets
Attach the supportbracketto the cabinetbyaligningthe
holesinthe bracketwith the holesinthecabinet.
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Co_ta Installation
1. Insert seal behind the top of the lower window sash and
againstthe glass of the upperwindow.
2. Place one window-lock bracket on Lopof lower window
and against upper window sash on each side of the window.
3. Use a3/_. drill bitto drill a starter holes through the holes in
each bracket into the window sash.
4. Attach both the window-lock brackets to the window sash
with #10 x¾" round-head screws to secure window in place.
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A, Window lock brackets
B. Upper window glass
C,Foam window sash seal
NOTES:
• Handle airconditionergentiy,
•Be sure your air conditioner cabinet does notfall outof the
opening during installation or removal.
•The place where the power cord exits the air conditioner
should be no more than 4 ft(122 cm)from a grounded
3 prong outlet.
•Do not block the louvers on r.hefront panel.
•Do not block the louvers on the outside of the air conditioner.
•ILls the customer's responsibility and obligation to have this
product installed by a qualified technician familiar with
through-the-wall room air conditioner installations.
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OpUon 2_PlasWmd wall with no molding
If the plastered wall is to be flush with the cabinetand no molding
is used, the wood frame must be set 1,_"(13 ram) into the inside
wall.
Option 1--Wood, metal or plastic molding
When using a wood, metal or plastic molding, the wood frame
should line up with the inside wall as shown.
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A. Molding C. Wood frame
B. Inside wall D. Louvers
AB C
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A.Plasteredwaft Woodframe
B.Insidewatl D. Louvers
Install Wood Ftame
1. Constructthe wood frame. See "Location Requirements °for
dimensions.
2. Measure the outside width and heightof frame to
determine wall opening dimensions.
3. Cutthe opening through 1hewall. Remove and save insulation.
NOTE S:
• Dimension for depth depends on wall thickness and
type of molding.
• Do not block louvers in air conditioner cabinet.
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• Use1"(2.5cm) orthickerlumberIor woodIrame.
A. Outside width
8. Outside height
C. Depth
4. ApplythewoodpreservaUvetothe outsideexposedsurlace.
5. InserttheIreme Inthe wallopening.Squareand levelIrame.
6. AttachIrame securelyto the wall.
Install Cabin_ _ _od Franm
1. Removetop channeland bothsidechannelsusinga114nut
driveror socketwrench.Discardtop channeland both side
channels.
2, Insertcabinet into the Iremed wall opening.The top of the
cabinetshuuld extend zf4(19.1 ram) into the room.If there is
trim,the cabinet should extend _/4 (19.1 mm) past the trim.
B
A.3/4(19.1mm)extendingint_room
B. Ttfm
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5.
6.
LJsea levelto checkthatcabinetislevelsidetoside.
A. Level
Check that airconditJonercabinet istilted to the outside so
that water will run to the outside.The cabinet should slope
at least half-a-bubble towards the rear,
Reusetheinsulationto sealopeningbetweencabinetand
hame.
Useexistingholesinsidesand top of cabinetand 7 -#10 x
1"woodscrews(notprovided )to attachcabinetto frame.
NOTE: Do notovertJghtonscrewsorthe cabinetwilldistort
andprovideapoorairsealbetweencabinetandair condiUoner.
7. Caulkalloutsidewallopeningsaroundcabinet.
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NOTE: Handlethe airconditionergently.
1. Make surethe freeendof the groundwireIsoutside ofthe
cabinet
_meulve Weight Hszsrd
Uee two or more people to move end Install
sir conditioner.
Failure to do so can result In beck or other Injury.
2. Insert air conditioner Into cabinet
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A. Make sure the line end of the ground wire Is ou_sMe o! the ceb/ne[

!Electrical Shock Hazard !
Connect green ground wire to ground screw,
Failure to do so can result In death or electrical shock.
3. Connectgreengroundwireto cabinetbasewithgroundscrew,
Position groundwire pointingstraightup,Putexcess ground
wire betweencoilandair conditionercabinet,
A. Green ground wire
B. Ground screw
4.Installcontrolpanelbackto thefrontpanelandpushfront
panelstraight on and then lower itslightlyto lock it into place.
5. Insertfronttabs of frontpanel intotop of cabinetandswing
frontintoplace,
6. AttachbottomIrontofpanelwithfrontpanelscrews,Replace
controlknobs{onsomemodels),
NOTE: Forthrough-the-wallinstallations,itneeded,install
moldingaroundthe roomsideofcabinet
7, Pluginto a grounded3 prongoutlet.
8, Press RESETon the powersupplycord,
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