Frigidaire Home ComfortFRA08EHT1 User manual

READ BEFORE INSTALLING UNIT
For Through-the-Wall Air Conditioners
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Installation Instructions
To avoid risk of personal injury, property damage, or product damage due to the weight of this device and sharp
edges that may be exposed:
Air conditioners covered in this manual pose an excessive weight hazard. Two or more people are needed to
move and install the unit. To prevent injury or strain, use proper lifting and carrying techniques when moving unit.
Carefully inspect location where air conditioner will be installed. Be sure it will support the weight of the unit over
an extended period of time.
Handle air conditioner with care. Wear protective gloves whenever lifting or carrying the unit. AVOID the sharp
metal fins of front and rear coils.
Make sure air conditioner does not fall during installation.
NOTE:
DO NOT USE ANY SCREWS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HERE
Note that the air conditioner dimensions are: 24" wide,14" high, and 19" deep (without front). Install Air Conditioner
according to these installation instructions to achieve the best performance. Save these installation instructions for
future reference.
Do This First (for existing sleeve)
You may not need all parts in the kit. Discard unused parts.
Items in Kit
Hardware
2
2
3
Tapered Spacer Blocks (17” Long)
Plastic Divider ( )
4
Stuffer Seal ( )
4
1
2
3
4
5seal ( )
1
62
73
8
No. Qty.
2
9
Centering/Support Blocks ( ”)
4”x 3 ”x 1
121212
”x 4 ”x 14 ”
181212
1”x 1 ”x 84”
12
1”x 1 ”x 25”
12
seal ( )
1”x 1 ”x 14”
12
seal ( )
1”x 3/8”x 25”
seal ( )
1”x 3/8”x 14”
seal ( )
1”x 3/4”x 14”2
Hardware
2
1
1
Ground Wire (green)
2
13
10
11
12
14 Grounding Screw
15 1
16 1
17
No. Qty.
4
18
Trim Frame (top & bottom legs)
Grille (plastic)
Grille Aluminum
Nuts (plastic)
Screw w/washer 4
Trim Frame (side legs)
2020215A0330
Toothed washer for grounding screw 2

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Installation Instructions
IMPORTANT
All wall sleeves used to mount the new Air Conditioner must be in sound structural condition and have a rear
grille that securely attaches to sleeve, or rear flange that serves as a stop for the Air Conditioner.
How to Install
1. Identify the wall-sleeve brand for your installation, from the chart below.
Brand Wall Sleeve Dimensions
Width Height Depth
General Electric/Hotpoint 26 15581578
Sears/Kenmore 253416781858
Carrier (51S Series) 1858
1678 2534
Friedrich 1634
1634
27
Emerson/Fedders 15
1534
2634
Whirlpool 257816121718or 23
Fedders/Emerson 27 163416341934
or
White-Westinghouse 2512151416, 17 or 22
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Frigidaire 2512151416, 17 or 22
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Carrier (52F Series) 2512151416, 17 or 22
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CAUTION:
When installation is complete, replacement unit MUST have a rearward slope as shown in Fig.1.
2. Remove old Air Conditioner from wall sleeve and prepare wall sleeve as follows:
Clean interior (do not disturb seals).
Wall sleeve must be securely fastened in wall before installing Air Conditioner. Drive more nails or screws through
sleeve, into wall, if needed.
Retouch wall sleeve painted surface if needed.
Wall
sleeve
REAR
1/4" to 5/16"
FRONT
LEVEL
UNIT
Fig.1
3. If not existing, drill a 3/16" clearance hole for grounding screw through left side of wall sleeve, in a clear area about
3 inches maximum back from front edge of sleeve, using grounding screw and toothed washer. Pull loose end
of ground wire out front of sleeve, and temporarily bend it down and around lower edge of sleeve (Fig.2). This
ground wire will later be attached to frame of air conditioner once it is installed.
Wall sleeve to unit
sleeve grounding
Max.
Hole
Fig.2

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Installation Instructions
1. Remove the existing grille.
2. Place the grille included with the new air conditioner towards the rear of the sleeve.
3. Mark through the hole positions.
4. Drill through the sleeve flanges with a 1/8" drill bit.
5. Attach the new grille with self-threading screws and washers(not included).
6. It is VERY IMPORTANT that the grille is placed exactly as shown.
7. Most decorative exterior grilles may be left in place as long as the proper interior air direction grille is installed.
FOR INCREASED EFFICIENCY, UTILIZE THE PROVIDED LOUVERED REAR PANEL
4. Prepare the wall sleeve for installation of the new unit per the following Brand instructions.
#1 Emerson
#2 Fedders
#3 Fedders or Friedrich
#4 General Electric/Hotpoint
#5 Sears or Carrier(51S Series)
15Ǝ Deep
19 ƎDeep
16 ƎDeep
16 ƎDeep
18 ƎDeep
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34
78
58
#6 Whirlpool
#7 Whirlpool
#8 White-Westinghouse/Frigidaire/
Carrier(52F Series)
#9 White-Westinghouse/Frigidaire
17 ƎDeep
23ƎDeep
16Ǝ+ 17 ƎDeep
22ƎDeep
18
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IMPORTANT
This unit's increased performance characteristics result from having two rear air intakes.
It is very important that these installation instructions are followed so your unit can operate at maximum
efficiency.
If there is an existing sleeve, and there is an existing rear grille, it needs to be replaced by one that has been
shipped with the unit in the accessory kit.
5. Identify your wall sleeve type and follow the instructions for that type in the following pages.
Installation of new grille provided with unit

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Installation Instructions
#1 Emerson
Wall Sleeve Brands:
1. Remove existing
NOTE: You may need to drill holes in flange of existing sleeve to match
new rear grille
rear grille as shown on Page 3 of this manual and
replace with provided louvered rear panel. Install as shown here.
2. Attach(1)1" x 3/8" x 25" long seal in the center at the top of the sleeve.
Remove the backing paper and press into position.
3. Attach(2)1" x 3/8" x 14" seals to the left and right sides of the sleeve.
6. Gently slide unit into sleeve.
8. Remove the plastic washer from the screw.
9. Screw and attach the other end of the ground wire from sleeve to the
unit as shown in picture. Make sure that the toothed washer is against
the cabinet.
10. Slide the unit completely to the rear to ensure a good seal, making
sure the ground wire does not become tangled.
7. Before sliding all-the-way back, remove 2nd screw from fron on left
side of unit.
4. Cut(2)1" x 3/8" x 25" long seals to 14" long each and attach to the
vertical sections of the grille as shown.
5. Attach (2) 4 " x 3 " x 1 " centering/support blocks one on each
side wall. Place in center of side wall with the tapered end facing the
opening.
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80º 50º 50º
Rear Louvers
80º
Top View
15"Deep
11. Seal & Frame the unit as described on the last page of these
instructions.
12. If you have difficulty with mounting the grill to the sleeve, follow the
instructions for direct mounting on Page 13.

Installation Instructions
#2 Fedders
Wall Sleeve Brands:
1. Remove existing rear grille as shown on Page 3 of this manual and
replace with provided louvered rear panel. Install as shown here.
80º 50º 50º
Rear Louvers
80º
Top View
3. Cut (2) 17" Tapered Spacer Blocks as shown below into two pieces.
4. The 4" section is placed in front of the rib on base with the tapered
end facing the back of the sleeve. The remaining portion will be placed
behind the rib again sloping toward the rear of the sleeve. This helps
induce a rearward slope on the unit.
5. Attach (1) 1" x 3/8" x 25" long seal in the center at the top of the sleeve.
Remove the backing paper and press into position.
6. Attach (2) 1" x 3/8" x 14" seals to the left and right sides of the sleeve.
7. Cut (2) 1" x 3/8" x 25" long seals to 14" long each and attach to the
vertical sections of the grille as shown.
8. Gently slide unit into sleeve.
9. Before sliding all-the-way back, remove 2nd screw from front on left
side of unit.
10. Remove the plastic washer from the screw.
11. Screw and attach the other end of the ground wire from sleeve to the unit
as shown in picture. Make sure that the toothed washer is against the
cabinet.
12. Slide the unit completely to the rear to ensure a good seal, making sure
the ground wire does not become tangled.
13. Seal & Frame the unit as described on the last page of these instructions.
2. Attach (2) 4 " x 3 " x 1 " centering/support blocks one on each
side wall. Place in center of side wall with the tapered end facing the
opening.
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17"
1"
Tapered Spacer Block
3/4"
Cut Here 4"
protection Paper Backing
5
19-3/4"Deep
NOTE: You may need to drill holes in flange of existing sleeve to match
new rear grille
14. If you have difficulty with mounting the grill to the sleeve, follow the
instructions for direct mounting on Page 13.

Installation Instructions
#3 Fedders or Friedrich
Wall Sleeve Brands:
1. Remove existing rear grille as shown on Page 3 of this manual and
replace with provided louvered rear panel. Install as shown here.
80º 50º 50º
Rear Louvers
80º
Top View
3. Cut (2) 17" Tapered Spacer Blocks as shown below into two pieces.
13. Seal & Frame the unit as described on the last page of these instructions.
2. Attach (2) 4 " x 3 " x 1 " centering/support blocks one on each
side wall. Place in center of side wall with the tapered end facing the
opening.
121212
16-3/4"Deep
5. Attach (1) 1" x 3/8" x 25" long seal in the center at the top of the sleeve.
Remove the backing paper and press into position.
6. Attach (2) 1" x 3/8" x 14" seals to the left and right sides of the sleeve.
7. Cut (2) 1" x 3/8" x 25" long seals to 14" long each and attach to the
vertical sections of the grille as shown.
8. Gently slide unit into sleeve.
9. Before sliding all-the-way back, remove 2nd screw from front on left side
of unit.
10. Remove the plastic washer from the screw.
11. Screw and attach the other end of the ground wire from sleeve to the unit
as shown in picture. Make sure that the toothed washer is against the
cabinet.
12. Slide the unit completely to the rear to ensure a good seal, making sure
the ground wire does not become tangled.
17"
1"
protection Paper Backing
3/4"
Tapered Spacer Block
12-1/2"
2-1/2"
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4. The 2 " section is placed in front of the rib on base with the tapered
end facing the back of the sleeve. Cut the remaining portion to 12 "
and place behind the rib again sloping toward the rear of the sleeve.
This helps induce a rearward slope on the unit.
12
6
Cut Here
NOTE: You may need to drill holes in flange of existing sleeve to match
new rear grille
14. If you have difficulty with mounting the grill to the sleeve, follow the
instructions for direct mounting on Page 13.

Installation Instructions
#4 General Electric/Hotpoint
Wall Sleeve Brands:
1. Remove existing rear grille as shown on Page 3 of this manual and
replace with provided louvered rear panel. Install as shown here.
80º 50º 50º
Rear Louvers
80º
Top View
2. Cut (2) 17" Tapered Spacer Blocks as shown below into two pieces.
16-7/8" Deep
3. Install as shown with the tapered end 1/2" from the back of the sleeve.
This helps induce a rearward slope on the unit.
5. Attach (2) 1" x 3/8" x 14" seals to the left and right sides of the sleeve.
6. Cut (2) 1" x 3/8" x 25" long seals to 14" long each and attach to the
vertical sections of the grille as shown.
7. Center unit & gently slide unit into sleeve.
8. Before sliding all-the-way back, remove 2nd screw from front on
left side of unit.
9. Remove the plastic washer from the screw.
10. Screw and attach the other end of the ground wire from sleeve to the unit
as shown in picture. Make sure that the toothed washer is against the
cabinet.
11. Slide the unit completely to the rear to ensure a good seal, making sure
the ground wire does not become tangled.
12. Seal & Frame the unit as described on the last page of these instructions.
4. Attach (1) 1" x 3/8" x 25" long seal in the center at the top of the sleeve.
Remove the backing paper and press into position.
17"
1"
protection Paper Backing
3/4"
Tapered Spacer Block
13"
Cut Here
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NOTE: You may need to drill holes in flange of existing sleeve to match
new rear grille
13. If you have difficulty with mounting the grill to the sleeve, follow the
instructions for direct mounting on Page 13.

Installation Instructions
#5 Sears or Carrier 51S Series
Wall Sleeve Brands:
1. Remove existing rear grille as shown on Page 3 of this manual and
replace with provided louvered rear panel. Install as shown here.
80º 50º 50º
Rear Louvers
80º
Top View
18-5/8" Deep
2. Install (2) tapered spacer blocks to the floor of the sleeve as shown.
This helps induce a rearward slope on the unit.
3. Install as shown with the tapered end 1/2" from the back of the sleeve.
This helps induce a rearward slope on the unit.
4. Attach (1) 1" x 3/8" x 25" long seal in the center at the top of the sleeve.
Remove the backing paper and press into position
5. Attach (2) 1" x 3/8" x 14" seals to the left and right sides of the sleeve.
6. Cut (2) 1" x 3/8" x 25" long seals to 14" long each and attach to the
vertical sections of the grille as shown.
7. Center unit & gently slide unit into sleeve.
8. Before sliding all-the-way back, remove 2nd screw from front on left
side of unit.
9. Remove the plastic washer from the screw.
11. Slide the unit completely to the rear to ensure a good seal, making
sure the ground wire does not become tangled.
12. Seal & Frame the unit as described on the last page of these instructions.
10. Screw and attach the other end of the ground wire from sleeve to the
unit as shown in picture. Make sure that the toothed washer is against
the cabinet.
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NOTE: You may need to drill holes in flange of existing sleeve to match
new rear grille
13. If you have difficulty with mounting the grill to the sleeve, follow the
instructions for direct mounting on Page 13.

Installation Instructions
#6 Whirlpool
Wall Sleeve Brands:
1. Remove existing rear grille as shown on Page 3 of this manual and
replace with provided louvered rear panel. Install as shown here.
80º 50º 50º
Rear Louvers
80º
Top View
2. Cut (2) 17" Tapered Spacer Blocks as shown below into two pieces.
17-1/8" Deep
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17"
1"
protection Paper Backing
3/4"
Tapered Spacer Block
13"
Cut Here
5. Attach (2) 1" x 3/8" x 14" seals to the left and right sides of the sleeve.
6. Cut (2) 1" x 3/8" x 25" long seals to 14" long each and attach to the
vertical sections of the grille as shown.
7. Center unit & gently slide unit into sleeve.
8. Before sliding all-the-way back, remove 2nd screw from front on left
side of unit.
9. Remove the plastic washer from the screw.
11. Slide the unit completely to the rear to ensure a good seal, making sure
the ground wire does not become tangled.
12. Seal & Frame the unit as described on the last page of these instructions.
3. Install to the floor of the sleeve as shown. This helps induce a rearward
slope on the unit.
4. Attach (1) 1" x 3/8" x 25" long seal in the center at the top of the sleeve.
Remove the backing paper and press into position.
NOTE: You may need to drill holes in flange of existing sleeve to match
new rear grille
13. If you have difficulty with mounting the grill to the sleeve, follow the
instructions for direct mounting on Page 13.
10. Screw and attach the other end of the ground wire from sleeve to the unit
as shown in picture. Make sure that the toothed washer is against the
cabinet.

Installation Instructions
#7 Whirlpool
Wall Sleeve Brands:
1. Remove existing rear grille as shown on Page 3 of this manual and
replace with provided louvered rear panel. Install as shown here.
80º 50º 50º
Rear Louvers
80º
Top View
23” Deep
Because of the increased unit depth, first try dry fitting using
the method described below:
Use these next steps if the unit requires extra extension into
the room.
2. Place (2) 1" x 1 " x 14" seals against each side.
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11. Install the divider into the slots of the foam blocks. You may need to
trim the length to size.
12. Repeat steps 9-11 for the other vertical shown portion of the grille as
shown in the picture.
9. Attach 1" x " x 14" long seal over the solid vertical portion of the rear
grille.
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10. Attach (2) 4 " x 3 " x 1 " foam blocks with the slot overlapping the
seal above.
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13. Attach (2) 1" x 1 " x 14" seals along the sides of the sleeve again
making sure all seals are flush.
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15. Center unit & gently slide unit into sleeve.
16. Before sliding all-the-way back, remove 2nd screw from front on left
side of unit.
17. Remove the plastic washer from the screw.
19. Slide the unit completely to the rear to ensure a good seal, making
sure the ground wire does not become tangled.
20. Seal & Frame the unit as described on the last page of these instructions.
14. Cut the 1" x 1 " x 25" seal to fit the top of the sleeve. The pieces must
be fitted flush to the edge of the divider.
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4. If position is okay, remove unit and Proceed to the next step.If not go
to step 9.
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5. Attach (1) 1" x 1 " x 25" long seal in the center at the top of the
sleeve. Remove the backing paper and press into position.
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6. Attach (2) 1" x 1 " x 14" seals to the left and right sides of the sleeve.
7. Cut (2) 1" x 3/8" x 25" long seal to 14" long each and attach to the
vertical sections of the grille as shown.
8. Attach the tapered spacer blocks to the floor of the sleeve. Now go to
step 15.
3. Gently slide unit in and check if amount extending from the sleeve is
sufficient once the trim frame is attached.
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NOTE: You may need to drill holes in flange of existing sleeve to match
new rear grille
21. If you have difficulty with mounting the grill to the sleeve, follow the
instructions for direct mounting on Page 13.
18. Screw and attach the other end of the ground wire from sleeve to the
unit as shown in picture. Make sure that the toothed washer is against
the cabinet.