Frigidaire L0806995 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 aqualified electrician
before installing unit, See#5 in Preliminary Instructions
following.
Prelimi nary instru ctions
Do the following before starting to install unit. See illustrations
below.
Check dimenstions of your unit to determine model type:
Heavy duty (FAS) Median (FAM)
Unit Height: 18,5/8" 17.5/8"
Unit Width: 261/2" 231/2"
Min. Window Opening: 19" 181/2"
Min. Window Width: 31" 26 Vj'
Max. Window Width: 43" 40 V2"
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
of 1g"(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.
FIG. 1
_1SASH
19" MIN
1/2" MIN
STORM WINDOW FRAME OR
OTHER OBSTRUCTION
FOAM GASKET
WASHERHEAD
LOCKENG SCREW_._._ X
ASSEMBLY
(LEFT)
SIDE RETAENER J
BRACKET
3. Check your storm windows= if you 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)
FIG. 2
// SASH
f
19"MIN
1112
STORM WINDOW FRAME OR WITH TWO NAILS OR
OTHER OBSTRUCTION SCREWS.
P/N 6612990 1162
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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 Iocation.)Power cord
is 48"long. Be sure you have an outlet near.
Tools Required
a large flat blade screwdriver
tape measure
adjustable wrench or pliers
pencil
_/ Level
_/ Socket wrenches
_/ Phillips screwdriver
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.
::_i Avoid fire hazard or electric
shock, Do not use an extensioncord or an
adaptor plug. Do not remove any prong
from the power cord.
Grounding type wall
receptacle
Power supply core
NIth3-prong groundi
plug and current
detection device
6. Carefully unpack air conditioner -remove a!l packing
material. Protect floor or carpet from damage. Two
people should be used to move and install unit.
Hardware (in plastic bag)
Washer Head
Locking Screw
For window panels
3/4" Long Hex-
Head Screw
[_ Safety Lock
_ 1/2" Long Screw
and Iocknut
3/4" Long Flat
Head Bolt and
Locknut
Sill Angle Bracket
Long hex-head
locking screw for
top angle, side
retainer 5116"
Long
LJty.
2
4 ea.
2 ea.
2
10
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"ndow Mounting
g Remove Chassis
1. Pull down front panel and remove filter. (See FIG. 1).
2. Lil_front upwards and place to one side.
DInstall Top Angle
and Side Bracket
1. Attach foam gasket to top angle above holes as
shown in FIG. 6.
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).
2. Install top
angle and
side retainers
to cabinet as
shown in FIG. 6.
FIG. 6
6. Removeshi ppingcrewsfrom top dunit and_tso on theside
by the base if installed.
7. Hold the cabinet while pulling on the base handle, and
carefully remove the unit.
8. Add two foam inserts to holes in top of cabinet where
shipping screws were removed from.
Assemble Window
aFiller Panels
1. Place cabinet on floor, a bench, or a table.
2. Slide 'T' section of window filler panel into side retainer
on the side of the cabinet (see Figures 7-8). Do both
sides.
FIG. 7
PLASTIC WINDOW FILLER
FRAME PANEL
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. 8
TOP
VIEW
SIDE
RETAINER
PLASTIC
FRAME
LOCKING
'T'SECTION WINDOW SCREW
HOLE
FILLER
PANEL
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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 dfiller panel frame (see Step 6). Do not
totally tighten. Allow leg to slide freely. Screws will
be tightened after Section 6.
Place Cabinet in
Window
1. Open window and mark
center of window stool.
M 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.
MARK
.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.
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.
Bottom
Rail Seal
-- o N /o --
_' tong HEX+
HEAD SCREW
L=ET _.1/2" LONG SCREWS
'- r'_:_/i_N D LOC _N UTS
LODKNUT !/
BRACKET---_ _)'_ I11//
/
FLAT HEAD BOLT _ <:_ _L/
2 EACH REQ'D FOR EACH
SUPPORT BRACKET
2. Asscmble sil! 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.
Z_ I/2" long screws
and Iocknuts
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Extend Window Filler
...........Panels
1. Carefully raise window to expose filler panel locking
screws. Loosen screws so filler panels slide easily.
install Chassis into
Cabinet and install
Front to Unit
1, Lift air conditioner and carefully slide into cabinet
leaving 6" protruding,
2. _DO not push on controls OR finned coils.
3, Be sure chassis is firmly seated towards rear of cabinet.
4. Installation of front is the reverse of removal outlined
in Section 1.
2. Extend panels to fill window opening completely.
Tighten locking screws on top,
3. Close window behind top angle.
Install Window Lock
and Sash Seal
1, Trim sash seal to fit window width. Insert into space
between upper and lower sashes.
OW SASH SEAL
2. Attach right angle safety lock as shown,
SAFJTY LOCK
3/4" }orlg hex-
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Thru-The-Wall installation
NOTE: Consult local building codes prior to installation,
or a qualified carpenter.
Select Wall Location
This air conditioner has a slide-out chassis, so that it can
be installed through an outside wall as specified below:
Heavy Duty(FAS) Median (FAM)
Max wall thickness 10" 8"
IMPORTANT: Side louvers must never be blocked.
NOTE: All parts needed 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.
Prepare Wall
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.
FIG. 1
3-3/8" MIN
(8.8 cm)
Carefully measure and cut an opening with the following
dimensions depending on your model. See FIGS, land 2.
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.
Heavy Duty (FAS)
inside Frame Height: 18-_8"(47.9cm)
Inside Frame Width: 2@4" (67.9cm)
Median (FAM)
18" (45.7cm)
231J8"(60.6cm)
FIG. 2
8-1/2"
4. Build a wooden frame with the INSIDE dimensions of
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.
5, Nail framd to spacers to spacers with front flush with
dry wall.
'-NAIL SPACERS TO STUDS

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"LONG
SCREW
FIG.2
ALUMINUM FLASHING
OVER BOTTOM OF FRAME
IPrepare and Install
Cabinet
Refer to Step 4 dWindow Mounting for assembly of
support brackets.A wooden strip nailed to the outside
wall should be used in conjunction with sill support
angle brackets.
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 dwooden frame.
3. Position cabinet to achieve proper slope for water removal.
(See FIG.1 below.)
FIG. 1
5/16"
TO
3/8"
3/4"PLUS
THICKNESS
SEE PARA 5
brakcet
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.
LEVEL '_
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) 6. Install chassis into cabinet by following all steps in
Step 8 of Window Mounting.(continued)
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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 dThru-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 of2x4 '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 wal! opening)
This way gives very good louver clearance on either side of cabinet.
3. Install a linted to support masonry wal! 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 dThru-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 dcabinet.
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