Frigidaire FAC127P1A, GAC102P1A - GIBSON 10000BTU 115V 9.2A 9.8E3 SPD 8 WAY AIR DIRECTION1 Installation Instructions Manual

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Installation Instructions

READ BEFORE INSTALLING UNIT

Compact II Window Mounting

Your air conditioner is designed to install 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 14-1/2 inches (368 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.

TOOLS NEEDED:

Phillips Screw Driver
Drill (If pilot holes are needed)

Qty.

3/4"screws 7

lock frame 2

sash lock 1

Mounting Hardware

When handling unit, be careful to avoid cuts
from sharp metal edges and aluminum fins on
front and rear coils.

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.

CAUTION

Fig. A

Fig. B

Fig. C

Fig. E

Fig . F

Fig . G

Fig . D

Before installing the unit, the Left-Hand
Louver must be assembled to the unit:

A. Carefully remove power supply

cord from air discharge area
(Fig. A).

B. Carefully remove the Left-Hand

Louver Assembly from the
discharge area, and then remove
it from the plastic bag(Fig. B).

C. With care, pry apart the auger

wheel shaft from the horizontal
louver casing, as shown in Fig.
C, D & E.

D. Now locate the auger wheel

shaft into the vertical center
post (Fig. F).

E. Clip the other end into the

locating slot.

F. Now place the horizontal louver

casing onto the auger wheel
shaft, and snap in place (Fig.
G).

G. Check the operation by moving

the horizontal louver up and
down, and then turn the auger wheel so the vertical
louvers rotate.

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How to Install

NOTE: Top 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.

B. Slide the free end (“I”section) of the panel 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.

C. 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.

NOTE: If storm window blocks AC, see FIG. 12.

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.

Extend the side panels out against the window
frame (FIG. 7).

1

2

3

FIG. 2

FIG. 3A

FIG. 3B

FIG. 7

FIG. 5

FIG. 4

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FIG. 6

FIG. 6A