WALL SLEEVE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FRIGIDAIRE
THRU-THE WALL AIR CONDITIONERS
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Check the contents of the accessories supplied with
To avoid risk of personal injury, property damage, or
product damage duetotheweightofthisdeviceand
sharp edges that may be exposed:
• Air conditioners covered in this manual pose an
excessive weight hazard. Twoormorepeopleare
needed to moveand install theunit.
To prevent injury or strain, use proper lifting and
carrying techniques when moving unit.
• Carefully inspect location where air conditionerwill
be installed. Be sure it will support theweight of the
unit overan extended period of time.
• Handle air conditioner with care. Wearprotectivc
gloves whenever liftingor carrying theunit. AVOID
the sharp metalfins of front and rearcoils.
• Make sure air conditioner does not fall durin(
installation.
our air conditioner as shown below:
For New Construction install Frigidaire Wall Sleeve
(Part EA108T).
Remove old air conditionerand inspect sleeve forthe
following:
Installation-Make sure that sleeve is securely
installed and in sound structural condition.
Dimensions-Measure the size to make sure the air
conditioner will fit.
Slope-There should be a rearward slope for
condensate to drain from the rear of the sleeve.
Check against Fig.A.
1/4" to 5/16"
REAR k FRONT
Wall Sleeve _ _E
UNIT
VEL
Fig. A
Manufacturer-So the method of installation can be
determined.
If the installation and slope are suspect, then removal
and correct installation of a Frigidaire WallSleeve
(Part EA108T), is recommended.
Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Part name
Top/Bottom Trim Frame
Side Trim Frame
Plastic Mesh
Tapered Spacer Block Board
Tapered Spacer Block
Vertical Foam
Horizontal Foam
Vertical Trim Foam
Horizontal Trim Foam
Screw
Washer
QTY.
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
4
4
P/N: 819042236-01
INSTALLATION
HOW TO INSTALL
1. Identify the existing wall sleeve before installing
the unit from thelisted below.
Brand
Wall Sleeve Dimensions(inches)
Width Height Depth
White-Westinghouse 16, 17-1/:.
Frigidaire 25-1/2 15-1/4
Carrier(52F series)
or 22
General Electric
/Hotpoint 26 15-5/8 16-7/8
Whirlpool 25-7/8 16-1/2
FedderstEmerson 27 16-3/4
17-1/8
or23
16-3/4
or 19-3/4
Sears/Kenmore 25-7/8 15-17/32 16-23/32
Carrier(51S series) 25-3/4 16-7/8 18-5/8
EmersontFedders 26-3/4 15-3/4 15
Friedrich 27 16-3/4 16-3/4
NOTE: All wall sleeves used to mount the new Air
Conditioner must be in sound structural condition and
have a reargrille that securelyattaches to sleeve, or
rear flange that serves as a stop for the Air
conditioner.
5. If thewall sleeve already has a reargrille, skip to
step 7. If the wall sleeve does not have arear grille or
Iouvered panel, install the plastic grille from the kit.
Cut the plastic mesh to match the sleeve installed.
Place the plasticgrille to theinside of thewall sleeve
at the rear flange.
Place the plastic grille
Fig. C
6.Use the 4washers and screwsto secure thegrille to
the wall sleeve.
2.Clean the interior of the sleeve (do not disturb
seals).
3. Repaint the sleeve if needed.
4.Redirect the Iouversat the backof the wallsleeve to
60 ° angle as shown in the Fig.B. The use of pliers is
recommended.
_ Rear Louvers
60 °
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TopView
Fig, B
or
Fasten the screws Fig. D
7.Remove the backing from the Vertical Foam and
attachthattotheinsiderightofthesleeve as shown
below.
Remove the backing from theHorizontalFoam and
attachthattotheinsidefront ofthe sleeve as shown
below.
Horizontal Foam Vertical Foam
Fig. E
INSTALLATION
8.If you wish to keep the unit beoperatedathigher
performance state, remove the steel rear grille and
attach the plastic rear grille. The plastic grille will
minimize the recirculation of hot discharge air.
Plastic rear grille
Steel rear grille
Fig. F
9.If thedepth ofyour existingwall sleeve is less than
or equal to 20", skip to step 11. Otherwise, cut the
baffles and the support blocksaccording to length"A"
in thetable below.
Depth "D"of the
existing wall Length "A"
sleeve (inches) (inches)
11.lnstallthe new unit intothe wall sleeve.
12.To assemble trim, snapthe tab ofeach piece into
the slot of the other piece asshown below. Remove
the backing from the trim foamand stick thattothe
inside of the trim as shown below.
Horizontal Vertical
rm oam rm oam
Assemble Trim Attach Trim Foam
Fig. 1
12.Slide trim over thefront ofthe airconditioner until
trim is flush with sleeve as shown below.
20<D_<20%
20%<D..<2 I_ I-_
213/4<D_<24 4
10.Remove the backing from the support blocks and
attach them to the inside of the wall sleeve as shown
FIG 14.Slide the baffle intoslotsofthesupport blocks.
I /" ...................................."_ 7_"
Wall __ i_i' i BPerc_dBtPaaSer
Sleeve " _ ""'_"i" _
W__ ' ----_-Tapered spacer
.-/'/ _ Block
Fig. H
Fig. J
NOTE: Be sure to route the cord through the trim
frame before placing the trim frameon the unit.
• Air conditioners covered in this manual pose an
excessive weight hazard. Two or more people arc
needed to moveand install theunit. To prevent injur_
orstrain, useproperlifting and carrying technique, _
when moving unit.
• When handling the air conditioner, be carefult(
avoid cuts from sharp metal fins onfrontand rear
coils.
• Make sure air conditioner does not fall durin(
removal.
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