Frigidaire GAC122P1A - GIBSON 12000BTU 115V 9.8EER3 SPD 8 WAY AIR... User manual

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Installation Instructions
READ BEFORE INSTALLING UNIT
Compact II Window Mounting
Your air conditioner is designed to install in standard
double hung windows with opening widths of 23to 36
inches (584 mm to 914 mm) (FIG. 1)
Lower sash must open sufficiently to allow a clear vertical
opening of 14-1/2 inches (368 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.
TOOLS NEEDED:
Phillips Screw Driver
Drill (If pilot holes are needed)
Qty.
3/4"screws 7
lock frame 2
sash lock 1
Mounting Hardware
When handling unit, be careful to avoid cuts
from sharp metal edges and aluminum fins on
front and rear coils.
NOTE: 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.
Some assembly is required. Please read these instructions
carefully.
CAUTION
Fig. A
Fig. B
Fig. C
Fig. E
Fig. F
Fig. G
Fig. D
Before installing the unit, the Left-Hand
Louver must be assembled to the unit:
A. Carefully remove power supply
cord from air discharge area
(Fig. A).
B. Carefully remove the Left-Hand
Louver Assembly from the
discharge area, and then remove
it from the plastic bag(Fig. B).
C. With care, pry apart the auger
wheel shaft from the horizontal
louver casing, as shown in Fig.
C, D & E.
D. Now locate the auger wheel
shaft into the vertical center
post (Fig. F).
E. Clip the other end into the
locating slot.
F. Now place the horizontal louver
casing onto the auger wheel
shaft, and snap in place (Fig.
G).
G. Check the operation by moving
the horizontal louver up and
down, and then turn the auger wheel so the vertical
louvers rotate.
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How to Install
NOTE: Top Rail 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
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 Window 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.
A. Hold the
Accordion
Panel in one
hand and
gently pull
back the
center to free
the open end.
See Figure 2.
B. Slide the free end (“I”section) of the panel into the
cabinet as shown in Figures 3A, 3B & 4. 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. 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.
Keep a firm grip on the air conditioner, carefully
place the unit into the window opening so the
bottom of the air conditioner frame is against the
window sill (FIG. 6 & FIG. 6A). Carefully close the
window behind the top rail of the unit.
Extend the side panels out against the window
frame (FIG. 7).
1
2
3
FIG. 2
FIG. 3A
FIG. 3B FIG. 7
FIG. 5
FIG. 4
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FIG. 6
FIG. 6A

Place the frame lock between the frame
extensions and the window sill as shown
(Fig. 8). Drive 3/4” (19 mm) locking
screws through the frame lock and into the sill
(FIG. 9). NOTE: To prevent window sill from
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. 10/11).
To secure lower sash in place, attach right
angle sash lock with 3/4” (19 mm) screw
as shown (FIG. 12).
Cut foam seal and insert in the space
between the upper and lower sashes
(FIG. 13).
3
4
5
FIG. 12
FIG. 13
If AC is Blocked by Storm
Window
Add wood as shown in FIG. 14, 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.
Removing AC From
Window
*Turn AC off, and disconnect power cord.
*Remove sash seal from between windows,
and unscrew safety lock.
*Remove screws installed through frame and
frame lock.
*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. 10
6
7
SASH
STORM WINDOW
FRAME
OR OTHER
OBSTRUCTION
BOARD
THICKNESS
AS REQUIRED,
FOR PROPER
PITCH TO
REAR, ALONG
ENTIRE SILL.
FASTEN WITH
NAILS OR
SCREWS.
FIG. 14
FIG. 8
FIG. 9
FIG. 11
1 1/2” MIN
(38 mm)