Frigidaire GAM155Q1A - GIBSON 15100BTU 115V 12.5A 10.3 SPD 4 WAY AIR... User manual

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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.
Do the following before starting to install unit. See illustrations
below.
1. Check window opening size - the mounting parts furnished
with this air conditioner are made to install in a wooden
sill double-hung window. The standard parts are for
window dimensions listed above. Open sash to a minimum
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)
STORM WINDOW FRAME OR
OTHER OBSTRUCTION
BOARD THICKNESS AS
REQUIRED, ALONG
ENTIRE STOOL. FASTEN
WITH TWO NAILS OR
SCREWS.
FIG. 1
STORM WINDOW FRAME OR
OTHER OBSTRUCTION
P/N 220219A032
SAFETY LOCK AND
3/4'' LONG HEX HEAD
SCREW
Installation Instructions
For Heavy Duty (FAS Models) and
Median (FAM Models) Air Conditioners
Preliminary Instructions
of 19''(483mm). (FIG. 1)
Check dimensions of your unit to determine model type:
Heavy duty (FAS) Median (FAM)
Unit Height: 18 5/8” 17 5/8”
Unit Width: 26 ½” 23 ½”
Min. Window Opening: 19” 18 ½”
Min. Window Width: 31” 26 ½”
Max. Window Width: 43” 40 ½”

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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 airflow.
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.
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.
Tools Required
a large flat blade screwdriver
tape measure
adjustable wrench or pliers
pencil
Level
Socket wrenches
Phillips screwdriver
Hardware (in plastic bag)
Qty.
2
3
1
4ea.
2ea.
2
10
Washer Head
Locking Screw
For window panels
3/4'' Long Hex-
Head Screw
Safety Lock
1/2'' Long Screw
and Locknut
3/4'' Long Flat
Head Bolt and
Locknut
Sill Angle Bracket
Long hex-head
locking screw for
top angle, side
retainer 5/16''
Long
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.
Grounding type wall
receptacle
Do not, under any
circumstances, cut,
remove, or bypass the
grounding prong.
Power supply cord
with 3-prong grounding
plug and current
detection device

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2. Install top
angle and
side retainers
to cabinet as
shown in FIG. 6.
1. Place cabinet on floor, a bench, or a table.
2. Slide ''I'' section of window filler panel into side retainer
on the side of the cabinet (see Figures 7-8). Do both
sides.
FIG. 6
5/16'' Long
HEX HEAD
PLASTIC
FRAME
WINDOW FILLER
PA NE L
SIDE
RETAINER
FIG. 7
FIG. 8
TOP
VIEW
AIR CONDITIONER
CABINET PLASTIC
FRAME
LOCKING
SCREW
HOLE
WINDOW
FILLER
PANEL
''I'' SECTION
Window Mounting
Remove Chassis
1
Assemble Window
Filler Panels
3
1. Attach foam gasket to top angle above holes as
shown in FIG. 6.
2Install Top Angle
and Side Bracket
1. Pull down front panel and remove filter. (See FIG. 1).
2. Lift front upwards and place to one side.
3. Locate the four front screws and remove. These screws will
be needed to re-install the front later. (See FIG. 2).
4. Pry away front from cabinet sides as per photo (See FIG. 3).
5. Gently lift front off unit and place to one side (See FIG. 4).
6. Remove shipping crews from top of unit and also on the side
by the base if installed.
7. Hold the cabinet while pulling on the base handle, and care-
fully remove the unit.
8. Add two foam inserts to holes in top of cabinet where
shipping screws were removed from.
9. Your unit may come with internal packaging. THIS
PACKAGING MUST BE REMOVED PRIOR TO
INSTALLING THE AIR CONDITIONER BACK
INTO THE CABINET. (See FIG. 5).
FIG. 1
FIG. 3 FIG. 4
FIG. 5
Internal Packaging
FIG. 2

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Place Cabinet in
Window
1. Open window and mark
center of window stool.
2. Place cabinet in window with bottom stool angle firmly
seated over window stool as shown. Bring window
down temporarily behind top angle to hold cabinet in
place.
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.
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
Bottom
Rail Seal
3/4''LONG HEX-
HEAD SCREW
STOOL
STOOL
ANGLE
Install Support
Bracket
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.
2. Assemble 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.
MARK
LEFT
LOCKNUT
SILL ANGLE
BRACKET
FLAT HEAD BOLT
2 EACH REQ’D FOR EACH
SUPPORT BRACKET
RIGHT
1/2'' LONG SCREWS
AND LOCKNUTS
1/2''long screws
and locknuts
3. Insert top and bottom legs of window filler panel frame
into channel in the top angle and bottom rail. Do both
sides.
4. Insert washer head locking screws (2) into holes in
top leg of f iller panel frame (see Step 6). Do not totally
tighten. Allow leg to slide freely. Screws will be
tightened after Section 6.

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1. Carefully raise window to expose filler panel locking
screws. Loosen screws so filler panels slide easily.
2. Extend panels to fill window opening completely.
Tighten locking screws on top.
3. Close window behind top angle.
1. Trim sash seal to fit window width. Insert into space
between upper and lower sashes.
2. Attach right angle safety lock as shown.
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LOCKING SCREWS
WINDOW SASH SEAL
SAFETY LOCK
3/4''long hex-
head screw
8
Extend Window Filler
6Panels
and Sash Seal
Install Window Lock
Install Chassis into
Cabinet and Install
Front to Unit
3. Be sure chassis is firmly seated towards rear of cabinet.
Installation of front is the reverse of removal outlined
in Section 1.
2. DO not push on controls OR finned coils.
!CAUTION
Lift air conditioner and carefully slide into cabinet
leaving 6” protruding.
1.
4.

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Carefully measure and cut an opening with the following
dimensions depending on your model. See FIGS. 1 and 2.
4. Build a wooden frame with the INSIDE dimensions of
Frame depth should be the same as wall thickness. Fill in
the space from the opening to the studs with wood spacers,
as shown.
5. Nail frame to spacers to spacers with front flush with
drywall.
NAIL SPACERS TO STUDS
LEVEL
NOTE: Consult local building codes prior to installation,
or a qualified carpenter.
This air conditioner has a slide-out chassis, so that it can be
NOTE: All parts need for Thru-The-Wall Installation are
provided, except a wood frame, shims, and 10 wood screws (#
10-1'' long minimum). Select a wall surface that:
1. does not support major structural loads such as the frame
construction at ends of windows, and under truss-bearing
points, etc.
2. does not have plumbing or wiring inside.
3. is near existing electrical outlets, or where another outlet
can be installed.
4. faces, and is not blocked to the area to be cooled.
5. allows unblocked airflow from rear sides and end (outside)
of installed air conditioner.
1. Prepare wall in frame construction (including brick and
stucco veneer). Working from inside the room, find wall
stud nearest the center of area where air conditioner will
be installed (by sounding wall, or by magnetically finding
nails).
2. Cut or knock out a hole on each side of center stud.
3. Measure between inside edges of every other stud as shown
in FIG. 1.
2
1
FIG. 1
3-3/8'' MIN
(8.6 cm)
Y
FIG. 2
Inside
Frame
Height
X
UP TO
8-1/2''
Y
ed
Thru-The-Wall Installation
Select Wall Location
Prepare Wall
Heavy Duty (FAS) Median (FAM)
Max wall thickness 12'' 10''
IMPORTANT: Side louvers must never be blocked.
installed through an outside wall as specified below: Heavy Duty (FAS) Median (FAM)
Inside Frame Height: 187/8'' (47.9cm) 18'' (45.7cm)
Inside Frame Width: 263/4'' (67.9cm) 237/8'' (60.6cm)
your model listed above.(Measure twice remember...)
Inside
Frame
Width
WIDTH “X” = inside model width plus twice the thickness
of framing material used.
HEIGHT “Y” = inside model height plus twice the thickness
of framing material used.

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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.
1. Slide chassis from cabinet. Refer back to Step 1 of
Window Mounting.
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.)
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)
3
1'' LONG
WOOD SCREW
FIG. 2
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.
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
CAULK AS
REQUIRED
ALUMINUM FLASHING
OVER BOTTOM OF FRAME
OVER
81/2''
3/4'' PLUS
TRIM THICKNESS
SEE PARA 5
5/16''
TO
3/8''
LEVEL
FIG. 1
Prepare and Install
Cabinet

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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.
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 lintel to support masonry wall above cabinet.
Existing holes in cabinet can be used and/or additional
holes can be drilled to fasten cabinet at various positions.
Be sure that side louver clearance is in accordance with
Step1above.
4. Install exterior cabient support 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.