Frigidaire CAE8MA, CAE6MA, CAE6MB, CAE8MB, FAA055P7AA Installation Guide

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READ BEFORE iNSTALLiNG UNiT
MS II Window Mounting
Your air conditioner is designed toinstall in standard double hung windows with opening widths of 23 to 36
inches (584 mm to 914 mm) (FIG. 1) Lower sash must open sufficiently to allow a clear vertical
opening of 14 inches (356 mm). Side louvers and the rear of the AC must have clear air space to allow
enough airflow through the condenser, for heat removal. The rear of the unit must be outdoors, not inside a
building or garage.
Fig. 1
EXTERIOR
When handling unit, be careful to avoid cuts from sharp metal edges and aluminum fins on
front and rear coils.
Before installing unit, the top rail must be assembled on the unit.
Top Rail Hardware Qty.
3/8" Screw 4
Top Rail l
NOTE: SAVE CARTON and these INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS for future reference. The carton is the
best way to store unit during winter, or when not in use.
Some assembly is required. Please read these instructions
carefully.
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Mounting Hardware
3/4" screws
lock flame
sash lock
TOOL NEEDED: , Phillips Screwdriver
A. Remove the air
conditioner from the carton and place on a
fiat surface. Packaging
B. Remove top rail from
the rear of the packaging material as
shown in Fig. A
Align the hole in the
top rail with those in the top of the unit as
shown in Fig. B
D,
Secure the top rail to
the unit with the 3/8"
Screws as shown in
Fig. C
Top Rail
TOOLS NEEDED:
PhillipsScrewDriver , Drill(Ifpilotholesareneeded)
NOTE: DO NOT USE ANY SCREWS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HERE
NOTE: FOR SAFETY REASONS, ALL FOUR (4) SCREWS MUST BE SECURELY
FASTENED.
P/N 2020213A0326
How to Install
NOTE: "Fop Rail and Sliding Panels at each side are
offset to provide the proper pitch to the rear of (5/16"). This is necessary for proper condensed water utilization and drainage. If you are not using the Side Panels for any reason, this pitch to the rear must be maintained!
Place unit on floor, a bench or a table. There is a Left and Right Window Filler Panel - be sure to
use the proper panel for each side.When installed the flange for securing the panel in place to the window sill will be facing into the room.
A. Hold the
Accordion Panel in one
hand and gently pull
back the center to free
the open end.
See Figure 2.
Co
Once the panel has been
installed on the side of the
cabinet, make sure it sits
securely inside the frame
channel by making slight
adjustments. Slide the top and bottom ends of the frame into the top and bottom rails of the cabinet. Figure 5.
D. Slide the panel all the way in and repeat on the other
side.
B. Slide the free end (" I "section) of the pane! into
the cabinet as shown in Figures 3A, 3B & 4. Slide the panel down. Be sure to leave enough space to slip the
top and bottom of the frame into the rails on the cabinet.
NOTE: If stormwindowblocksAC,seeFIG. 14.
Keep a firm grip on the air conditioner, carefully place the unit into the window opening so the
bottom of the air conditioner frame is against the window sill (FIG. 6 & FIG. 6A). Carefully close the window behind the top rail of the unit.
WINDOW SILL
Extend the side panels out against the window frame (FIG. 7).
2
Place the frame lock between the frame extensions and the window sill as shown
(Fig. 8). Drive 3/4" (19 ram) locking
screws through the frame lock and into the sill (FIG. 9). NOTE: To prevent window sill from splitting, drill 1/8" (3 ram) pilot holes before
driving screws.
Drive 1/2" (13 ram) locking screws through frame holes into window sash
(FIG.10/11).
Cut foam seal and insert in the space between the upper and lower sashes
(riG.13).
IfAC is Blocked by Storm
Window
Add wood as shown in FIG. 14, or remove storm window before air conditioner is installed.
FiG. 14
SASH
STORM WINDOW FRAME
OR OTHER 1 1/2" MIN OBSTRUCTION (38 ram) .
BOARD THICKNESS AS REQUIRED,
FOR PROPER PITCHTO REAR,ALONG ENTIRESILL.
FASTENWITH NAILS OR SCREWS.
To secure lower sash in place, attach right angle sash lock with 3/4" (19 ram) screw as shown (FIG. 12).
If Storm Window Frame must remain, be sure the drain holes or slots are not caulked or painted
shut. Accumulated Rain Water or Condensation must be allowed to drain out.
Removing AC From
Window
* Turn AC off, and disconnect power cord. * Remove sash seal from between windows,
and unscrew sash lock.
* Remove screws installed through frame and
frame lock.
* Close (slide) side panels into frame. * Keeping a firm grip on air conditioner, raise
sash and carefully "rock" air conditioner backward to drain any condensate water in
base of unit. Be careful not to spill any remaining water while lifting unit from
window. Store parts WITH air conditioner.
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