Frigidaire CRA084KT710, CRA084KT711, CRA103KT110, CRA103KT111 Installation Guide

READ BEFORE iNSTALLiNG UNiT

For Slider Casement Air Conditioners

Carefully read the installation manual before beginning.
Follow each step as shown.

Observe all local, state, and national electrical codesand by qualified, licensed, authorized personnel only.
Pay attention to danger and safety notices.

Toavoid risk of personal injury, propertydamage, or product damage due to the weight of this device and sharp edges that may
be exposed:

Air conditioners covered in this manual posean excessive weight hazard. Two or more people are needed to move and install
the unit. Wear protective gloves whenever lifting or carrying the unit.AVOID the sharp metal fins of front and rear coils. To
prevent injury or strain, use proper lifting and carrying techniques when moving unit.
Carefully inspect location where air conditioner wilt be installed. Be sure itwill support the weight of the unitoveran extended

period of time.
Handle air conditioner with care.

Make sure air conditioner does not fall during installation.

® These instructions describe installation in a typical wood framed window with a wood SLIDE-BY sash, or

installation in a metal CASEMENT window. Modification may be necessary when installing in windows made
differently than those shown in these instructions.

A high window accessory kit is available for window heights up to 62" (1575 mm). Part # EA103W.

Meeting Electrical Requirements

Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard

• Electrical ground is required on this appliance.
o DO NOT ground to a gas line.

o If cold water pipe is interrupted by plastic, non-metallic gaskets, or other insulating materials, DO NOT use for

grounding.

• Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

• DO NOT modify power supply cord plug. If it does not fit outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.

o DO NOT have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit. Afuse in the neutral, or grounding circuit could result in

an electrical shock.

® DO NOT use an extension cord with this appliance.

Failure to follow these instructions could result in electrical shock, serious injury, or death.

OBSERVE ALL LOCAL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES. DO NOT, UNDERANY CIRCUMSTANCES,
REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG.

• If codes permit, and a separate grounding wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine
that the grounding path is adequate and not interrupted by plastic, non-metallic gaskets, or other insulating

materials.

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ReceptacleWiring:
Receptaclewiringshouldbeaminimumof14gauge.Usecopperwireonly.Itisyourresponsibilitytoprovideproper
andadequatereceptaclewiring,installedbyaqualifiedelectrician.

ElectricalRequirements:

A115volt(103.5minimum,126.5maximum),60Hertz,AConly,15amperefusedelectricalsupplyisrequired.Atime

delayfuseortimedelaycircuitbreakerisalsorequired.Aseparatecircuit,servingthisapplianceonly,MUSTbe

)rovided.

ElectricalConnection:
Electricalgroundingisrequiredonthisappliance.

3-ProngGrounding
TypeWallRece

Recommendedgroundingmethod:
Foryourpersonalsafety,thisappliancemustbegrounded.
Thisairconditionerincludesapowersupplycordwitha

3-Prong
Groundingplug

3-pronggroundingplug.Tominimizepossibleelectricalshock
hazard:

cordmustbepluggedintoamatching3-pronggroundingtype
wallreceptacle.

mustbegroundedinaccordancewithNationalElectrical
Code(ANSI/NFPA70-latestversion)andalllocalcodesand

Groundingprong

ordinances.

Ifa matching3-pronggroundingtypewallreceptacleisnotavailable,
itistheresponsibilityoftheconsumertohavea properlygrounded
3-prongwallreceptacleinstalledbyaqualifiedelectrician.

Power Supply Cord
(6 feet long)

FIG. 1

Preparing for installation

Installation Tips
For wood=frame casement windows:

It may be necessary to construct a frame, using at least

1"thick wood, with a 15-1/2" wide opening.

For brick or cement building construction:
It may be necessary to put a wood stool strip under air
conditioner, for mounting purposes as shown FIG. 2.

Failure to adhere to the following precautions could result in personal injury and product damage.
® Because this unit weighs about 60 to 80 pounds, it is recommended that you have someone help you when

installing your new unit, and that you both use proper lifting techniques. Inspect the condition of the window
where unit will be installed. Be sure it will support the weight of the unit.

• This appliance must be installed according to all applicable codes and ordinances.
Handle air conditioner with care. AVOID sharp metal fins on front and rear coils.
Make sure your air conditioner does not fall during installation.
Do not use water collected in the unit for drinking purposes. It is not sanitary.

Tools Required

wood strip Bottom Rail of

mounted on air conditioner

top of inner silt

inner st

;r silt

INDOOR

OUTDOOR FIG. 2

• Flat-head screwdriver • Carpenter's level • Fine tooth saw _ Knife and scissors

Phillips-head screwdriver • Tape measure _ Electric or hand drill • Pencil

DO NOT USE ANY SCREWS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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II!1 Make sure you have all the necessary parts.

Installation kit contents (FIG.3):

FIG.3

9 or 10or 11

No.

1

Platform 1 10

2

Support brace 1 11

3

Adjustment bolt 1 12

4

Hex flange nut- 1/4 1 13

5

Track seal 1 14

6

Side channel seal 1 15

7

Window sash seat 1 16

8

Safety bracket 1 17

9

Screw #1 0 x 2-1/2" flat-head 2 18

Hardware Qty. No.

Hardware Qty.

Screw #10 x 1-3/4" flat-head 2

Screw #10 x 1" pan-head 2

Screw #8 x 314" pan-head 6

Screw #8 x 314" self-threading 7

Window locking bracket 1

Plastic window panel 1

Side channel 2

Screw-#8 x 318" truss head 6

Panel frame/seal assembly 1

• Use scale below to measure length of your screws. The scale will come in handy
when separating screws for installation.

(13mm) (25mm) (44mm) (63mm)

IDENTIFY SCREWS

1/2" 1" 1-3/4" 2-1/2"

BY LENGTH

ZIZI-

3/8" 3/4" 1-1/2" 2"

(10mm) (19mm) (38mm) (50mm)

I_ Choose a proper sized window, as shown (FIG.4).

15-1/2" minimum width
16-1/4" maximum width (for casement windows)

21-1/2" minimum height (with window panel retainer)
20-5/16" minimum height (window panel retainer removed)

40" maximum height

16-1/4"

maximum

width

(casement

windows)

FIG.4

15-1/2"

_-- minimum --

width

21-1/2"

minimum

height

maximum

height

40"

q

J

• Height measurement must be of a clear opening above mounting platform. In some cases, due to a variety of
stop and track arrangements, the above dimensions may vary slightly. If necessary, installation can be made by
alternating window jambs. (See Alternate Window Jamb Applications.)

B Choose the proper window location.

Choose a window that allows the cooled air to flow freely and directly
into room(s) you wish to cool. Remember, it is difficult to move air

around corners. Also, choose a window that is within 6 feet of an
electrical outlet as shown (FIG.5). (See Meeting Electrical

Requirements/Receptacle wiring needs.) Do not use an extension cord.

Installing Unit in a Sliding Window:

_ Attach support brace to p_atform as shown (FIG.6). Use adjustment

bolt and hex flange nut to complete assembly. Choose slot and adjustment
bolt hole locations that will create a 45 degree angle between platform and

support brace. Try assembly in the window to determine if platform will rest

properly, and allow proper slope (3/16" lower on out side).

FIG.5

Platform Assembly

o If you are planning to use a siding-protection board (see Step 8)

on the outside of your house hold board in place when testing
assembly in window.

_ Measure, and lightly mark a line 8-11/16" from window jamb:

If any sash stop protrudes more than 1"from the side window

jambs, the 8-11/16" measurement must be increased

require adjustments to the measurement.

accordingly (FIG.7). Screen and storm window frames may also

_ Center platform assembly on the line with inside platform tab

pressed against inside edge of window track as shown (FIG.8A, FIG.8B).
Using the holes in the platform as a guide, mark and drill two 9/64" diameter

holes. Drill holes in either track or stool.

_Peel off protective backing from track seal. Apply seal to room side
of window track (FIG.9). Center of seal strip should coincide with the line

marked in Step 5. The two screw holes drilled in Step 6 should be directly

above seal strip in the inner track.

_ Securely attach a siding-protection board to side of house (FIG.10).

NOTE: Siding-protection board should be long enough to span 2 wall studs.

1/4"(6mm) HEX

FLANGE NUT

8-11/16" inches FI6.7

FIG.8A

Center platform

assembly on the line

with platform tab pressed
against window track

Alternate screw location

(depending on the inner sill depth)

Platform tab FIG.8B

window track window seal

FIG.10

FIG.9

Apply track seal

to window side

of track. _

_hde_'w_ n

D Place platform assembly, with platform tab against inside of window

track, and attach it to window jamb (FIG. 11). Use appropriate length screws

mAs9-11 in preparing For Installation).

djust platform assembly so that outside edge is 3/16" lower than

inside edge, as shown (FIG.11). This ensures proper water drainage from

the air conditioner.
_ Level platform assembly from side-to-side. Also, make sure window

track is level. Use leveling shims as necessary to ensure unit is level from

side-to-side.

_ Measure height of window opening from top of platform assembly as

shown (FIG.12). Subtract 20-5/8". Mark this measurement on plastic window
panel, along the longer side.

_ Clamp plastic window panel between a board and a work table, and

cut along cutting line with a fine tooth saw. Remove any burrs with a file.

_ Fasten side channels to the sides of the air conditioner using 3 screws

(Item 17) per channel as shown (FIG.13). Start with first screw at top of
channel. Make sure hook ends of channels face toward back of unit.

_ Slide plastic window panel into panel frame as shown (FIG.14), with
the smooth side to the room. Slide panel frame assembly into side channels

of the AC cabinet. Make sure plastic window panel is firmly enclosed on all
sides by the retainer grooves.

_Cut side channel seal into 2 equal lengths. Remove protective backing

and apply it to the rear side of cabinet side channels, starting just below panel

frame assembly (FIG.15). Pinch off excess length so seal is even with the bottom

of the cabinet side channel.

Fastening Side Channels

J>FFIG.13

FIG.11

Put platform
tab against

inside of track.

FIG.12

FIG.15

Outside edge is 3/16"
lower than inside\

_ame

,ast,

window panel _ _

E To remove front as shown (FIG.16)

1. Remove the two front retaining screws from the front frame.

2. Press firmly on each side of the metal case close to front, approximately 2/3 of the way down.

3. While pressing on the sides of the metal case, gently pull the front out and lift up to release it from the case.

4. Then release the electrical coupler plug.
NOTE: DO NOT push or pull air direction louvers.

_ Place air conditioner in window opening. As shown (FIG.17), it should sit on platform assembly so that

window panel frame and cabinet side channels are against top and side window jambs.

Apply side
channel seal

to side channels

just below edge

of panel frame

FIG.17

J

Slide inner

window sash

Front _//_ _/

Retaining/_ , _
Screw

firmly against

cabinet.

II_ Slideinnerwindowsashfirmlyagainstsideofthecabinet.Makesurenottopeelthesealstripsfromthewindow
trackandcabinetsidechannels.Ifthepanelframedoesnotfitsnuglytotheinnerwindowsash,securethepanelframe
tothesashwith#8x3/4"self-threadingscrews.Usethepartiallypluggedholesinthepanelframe.Drill118"pilot

holesforthescrews.

_Hook thesafetybracketoverthebaseoftheunitandfastenittothefrontoftheplatformassembly(FIG.18).Use

a#8-32x3/4"self-threadingscrew.
NOTE:Thebracketpreventsmovementoftheairconditioner(eitherinorout)aftercompletingtheinstallation.

_Stuff thewindowsashsealbetweentheverticalsashandthewindowglass,asshown(FIG.19).
_Use thewindowlockingbrackettolocktheinnerwindowsashtothebaseoftheouterwindowsash(FIG.19).

Useone#8x 3/4"screw,or#8-32x3/4"self-threadingscrew.(Drill118"pilothole).

_To replacethefrontfirstreconnectthecouplerplugs,maketheexhaustcontrolpositionedthroughthefrontin
theproperlocation.Gentlypushthefrontintopositiononthecabinet.Itshouldclickintoplace.Thenreplacethe

retainingscrewsthatholdsthepanelinplace.DONOTpushorpullthefrontpanellouvers.

Insttallsafetybracket

FIG.18

FIG.19

windowsashseal

Window
locking

safetybracket bracket

Alternate Window Jamb Applications

To install in windows having no flanges or wood stops on the top and side jambs, the channels and panel frame must
fit against a matching flange (or 1/16" max. thick angle) attached to the window jambs. FIG.20A shows this angle

installed. FIG.20B & FIG.20C show alternate treatments. On the sash side of the opening, the leading corner of the inner
sash becomes the flange. You can purchase the angle strip locally.

FIG.20A FIG.20B FIG.20C

Add angle to wood stop Add wood as shown Add 16- or 18- gage angle

Installing the Unit in a Casement Window

Platform Assembly FIG.21

• Open the window the maximum amount to allow for clearance of the cabinet.
The crank handle should be removed to allow the platform to be fastened to

the jamb. If the window cannot open far enough (more than 15-1/2 ) for the
cabinet to clear the window, remove the window entirely by drilling out the

rivets. Bolts can serve as the pivots in the feature.

o To avoid crank handle and window clearance problems, the unit can be

installed in a stationary sash section. However the horizontal mullion and

the 2 glass panels must be removed before installation.

_ Attach support brace to platform as shown (FIG.21). Use the adjustment bolt

and hex flange nut to complete the assembly. Choose the slot and adjustment bolt
hole location that will create a 45 degree angle between the platform and support
brace. Try the assembly in the window to determine if the platform will rest properly,
and allow the proper slope (3/16" lower on outside).

1/4" (6mm) HEX
FLANGE NUT

• Ifyou are planning to use a siding-protection board (see Step 29) on the outside of your house, hold the board in
place when testing the assembly in the window.

_ Drill a 9/64" diameter pilot hole in the window jamb an equal distance from each side of the jamb (FIG.22),

and 3/16" up from the window sill. If the hole coincides with the window lever slot in the jamb bottom, an additional hole

will have to be drilled through the platform edge and the window jamb to miss this slot.

_Peel off the protective backing from the track seal, and stick the seal to the window sill on the outside of the

bottom jamb as shown (FIG.23).

_ Screw the platform assembly to the window jamb through the pilot hole you drilled in Step 25. Use a #8 x 3/4"

self-threading screw (FIG.24).

Equal distance from both sides Apply track seal to the outside Track seat

edge of the bottom window jamb. Screw /

_[_9/" ._._. Windowjam__b _
Y/_/F/_ pilot hole

FIG.22 _ FIG,24

_ Adjust the platform assembly so that the rear of the air conditioner will be 3/16" lower than the front. This

ensures proper water drainage from the air conditioner.

• A projection below the base of the air conditioner will require the rear of the platform to be 7/16" lower than the
front to create the 3/16" slant from front to rear (FIG.25).

_ Securely attach a siding-protection board to the side of the house where the platform assembly hit the house

as shown (FIG.26). The siding-protection board should be long enough to span 2 wall studs.

64 diameter

Rear is at least
7/16" lower than

front

FIG.25

Fasten siding
protection board to

the house siding.

FIG,26

FIG.27

_ Measure the height of the window opening from the top of the platform

assembly as shown (FIG.27). Subtract 20-5/8". Mark this measurement on the
plastic window panel, along the longer side.

W Clamp the plastic window panel between a board and a work table, and

cut along the cutting line with a fine tooth saw. Remove any burrs with a file.

_ Fasten the side channels to the sides of the unit using three screws

(Item 17) per channel. Make sure hook ends of channels face toward the back
of unit.

_ Slide the plastic window panel into the panel frame with the smooth

side to the room. Slide the panel frame assembly into the side channels of
the air conditioner cabinet. Make sure the plastic window panel is firmly
enclosed on all sides by the retainer grooves (FIG.28).

F_anel frame

Plastic window panel

_Cut side channel seal into 2 equal lengths. Remove the protective backing and apply it to the rear side of the

cabinet side channels, starting just below the panel frame assembly. Pinch off excess length so the seal is even with

the bottom of the cabinet side channel (FIG.29).

_To remove front as shown (FIG.30)

1. Remove the two front retaining screws from the front frame.

2. Press firmly on each side of the metal case close to the front, approximately 2/3 of the way down.

3. While pressing on the sides of the metal case, gently pull the front out and lift up to release it from the case.

4. Then release the electrical coupler plug.
NOTE: DO NOT push or pull air direction louvers.

_ Place the air conditioner in the window opening as shown (FIG.31). It should sit on the platform assembly

so that the window panel frame and the cabinet side channels are against the top and side window jambs. Side
channels should overlap side window jambs equally.

FIG.29

FIG.30

FIG.31

J

J

¢,

Apply side

channel
seal to side

channels
below edge of

panel frame.

Front

Retaining/_, /_--_.,-_J

Screw_

J

_ Drill two 9/64" diameter pilot holes in the top window jamb in line with the partially plugged holes in the panel

frame. Secure the panel frame to the window jamb with two #8-32 x 3/4" self-threading screws. If additional holding is

necessary, two screws may be used on the sides of the panel frame as well.

_ Drill two screw-clearance holes the cabinet side channels (near bottom) and two 9/64" diameter pilot holes

in

in the side window jambs. Secure the cabinet side channels to the window jambs with two #8-32 x 3/4" self-threading
screws. When doing this, be careful not to twist the side channel seals with the screws.

NOTE: Inserting screws will prevent the air conditioner from being pushed into the room.

_To replace the front first reconnect the coupler plugs, make the exhaust control positioned through the front

in the proper location. Gently push the front into position on the cabinet. It should click into place. Then replace the
retaining screws that holds the panel in place.

Do not push against or pull upon the front panel louvers.