Frigidaire FAC127S1A11, FAC127S1A12, FAC127S1A13, FAC127S1A14, FAC127S1A15 Installation Guide

Installation Instructions

READ BEFORE INSTALLING UNIT

DESIGNER SERIES Compact II Window Mounting

"fOurair conditioner is designed to install in standard
double hung windows with opening widths of 23 to 36
inches (584 mm to 914 ram) (FIG. 1)

Lower sash must open sufficiently to allow a clear vertical
opening of 14-1/2 incbes (368 ram). Side louvers and the
rear of the AC nlnst 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. I

When handling unit, be careful to avoid cuts
fronl sharp metal edges and ahlminum fins on

front and rear coils.

NOTE: SAVECARTON _xl these INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS for future reference. The carton is tile

best way to store unit during winter, or when not in use.

Some asse nbl} s eql ed. Please ead these nst let ols
carefully.

Mounting Hardware

Qty.

3/4"screws

lock frame

sasb lock

7

TOOLS NEEDED:

• Phillips Screw Driver

• Drill (If pilot holes are needed/

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P/N 66129901129

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 tile rear must be maintained!

Place unit on flooL\ 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 tile room.

A. Hold the

Accordion
Panel m one

hand and
gently pull

back the
center to free

tile open end.
See Figure 2.

C.

Once tile panel
has been

installed on tile
side of tile

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 tile cabinet. Figure 5.

D. Slide the panel all tile way in and repeat on the other

side.

B. Slide the fl'ee end ('T'section/of the panel into tile

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 storm window blocks AC, see FIG. 14.

Keep a filial grip on the air conditioner, carefully
place the unit into the windo_ opening so the

bottom of the air conditiouer frame is against the

window sill (FIG. 6 & FIG. 6A). Carefnlly close the
window behind the top rail of the unit.

WINDOWSILL

Extend the side panels out a_ainst the window

frame (FIG. 7).

Place the frame lock between the frame
extensions and the window sill as shown

(Fig. 8). Drive 3/4" (19 nun) locking

screws through the frame lock and into the sill

(FIG. 9). NOTE: To prevent window sill from
splitting, drill 1/8" (3 mm) pilot holes before
driving screws.

Drive 1/2" (13 mm) locking screws
through frame holes into window sash

(FIG, lO/1 I),

Cut foam seal and insert in the space
between the ut)per and lower sashes

(FIG, 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 _j SASH

STORM WINDOW THICKNESS
FRAME AS REQUIRED,

OR OTHER 1 1/2" MIN FOR PROPER

OBSTRUCTON (38ram) .

_1 I" _ PITCHTO

@/_ ENTIRE SiLL

BOARD

REAR. ALONG

FASTEN WITH

NAILS OR

SCREWS.

To secure lower sash in place, attach right
angle sash lock with 3/4" (19 mm) 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 carefld not to spill any
remaining water while lifting unit from
window. Store parts WITH air conditioner.