Frigidaire FAH12ER2T, GAH126R2T, FAH08ER1T, GAH12ER2T Installation Instructions Manual

Installation Instructions:
8,000-12,000 BTU TTW

Do This First
(for existing sleeve)

Note that the air conditioner dimensions are: 24"wide,

1

⁄2"high, and 181⁄2"deep (without front). Install Air

14
Conditioner according to these installation instructions
to achieve the best performance. Save these installation
instructions for future reference.

Items in Kit

You may not need all parts in the kit. Discard unused
parts.

Qty.

Tapered Spacer Blocks 17"Long 2
Centering/Support Blocks 4
Plastic Divider 1/8” x 4
Stuffer Seal 1"x 1
Seal 1
Seal 1
Seal 1
Seal 1
Seal 1” x 3/4"x 14" 1
Trim Frame (side legs) 2
Trim Frame (top & bottom legs) 2
Ground Wire (green) 1
Nut for grounding screw 1
Grounding Screw 1
Grille (plastic) 1
Nuts (plastic) 4
Screw w/washer 4

1

⁄2"x 31⁄2"x 11⁄2" 2

1

⁄2"x 141⁄2" 1

1

2

⁄

1

⁄2"x 11⁄2"x 261⁄2" 2

1

⁄2"x 11⁄2"x 14" 2

1

⁄2"x 3/8"x 261⁄2" 2

1

⁄2"x 3/8"x 14" 2

"x 84" 1

CAUTION: When installation is complete, replacement
unit MUSThave a rearward
slope as shown.

REAR

Wall

Sleeve

1/4” to 5/16”

UNIT

FRONT

LEVEL

2. Remove old Air Conditioner from wall sleeve and
prepare wall sleeve as follows:
— Clean interior (do not disturb seals).
— Wall sleeve must be securely fastened in wall before

installing Air Conditioner. Drive more nails or screws
through sleeve, into wall, if needed.

— Repair paint if needed.

3. If not existing, drill a 3/16"clearance hole for ground­ing screw through left side of wall sleeve, in a clear area
about 3 inches maximum (to suit) back from front edge
of sleeve as shown below. Next attach ground wire
inside sleeve, using grounding screw and nut. Pull loose
end of ground wire out front of sleeve, and temporarily
bend it down and around lower edge of sleeve.

3"

Max.

Wall sleeve to unit
sleeve grounding

3

/

16

Hole

"

1"

How to Install

1. Identify the wall-sleeve brand for your installation,
from the chart below.

Brand

White-Westinghouse
Frigidaire 25
Carrier (52F Series)
General Electric/

Hotpoint 26 15

Whirlpool 257⁄
Fedders/Emerson 27 16
Sears/Kenmore 253⁄

Emerson/Fedders 263⁄
Carrier (51S Series) 25
Friedrich 27 163⁄
NOTE:All wall sleeves used to mount the new Air
Conditioner must be in sound structural condition and
have a rear grille that securely attaches to sleeve, or
rear flange that serves as a stop for the Air Conditioner.

Wall Sleeve Dimensions

(inches)

idth Height Depth

W

1

}

2

⁄

8

4
4

3

4

⁄

4

151⁄

5

8

⁄

2

161⁄

3

4

⁄

8

167⁄

4

153⁄

8

167⁄

4

16, 171⁄

or 22

8

167⁄

8

171⁄

or 23

4

163⁄

or 193⁄

8

185⁄

15

8

185⁄

4

163⁄

4. Prepare the wall sleeve for installation of the new unit
per the following Brand instructions.
#1 Emerson 15"Deep

3

#2 Fedders 19
#3 Fedders or Friedrich 16
#4 General Electric/Hotpoint 16

2

#5 Sears or Carrier (51S Series) 18
#6 Whirlpool 17

⁄4"Deep

3

⁄4"Deep

7

⁄8"Deep

5

⁄8"Deep

1

⁄8"Deep
#7 Whirlpool 23"Deep
#8 White-Westinghouse/Frigidaire/ 16"+ 17

Carrier (52F Series)

#9 White-Westinghouse/Frigidaire 22"Deep

4

5. Install new unit into wall sleeve.

6. To attach ground wire to the new unit, remove the
screw from the left side front.

7. Assemble and install the
Trim Frame (see instruction).

P/N 66121627

1

⁄2"Deep

1

Wall Sleeve Brands:

#1 Emerson 15"Deep

60°

3

Rear Louvers

Top View

10-1/4"

←101⁄4"‹→

4

60°

1. Redirect the louvers at the back of the wall sleeve as shown in the
illustration. The use of pliers is recommended.

1

2. Attach (1) 1

3. Attach the (2) 1

⁄2"x 3/8"x 261⁄2"long seal as shown in the illustration.

1

⁄2"x 3/8"x 14"long seals, to the inside of the

louvered pane. Install the seals as shown in the illustration.

1

4. Cut the 1

2

3

inside of the louvered panel as shown in the illustration. Attach the
(2) 4

⁄2"x 3/8"x 261⁄2"long seal to 14"long, and attach it to the

1

⁄2"x 31⁄2"x 11⁄2"Centering/Support Blocks, one on each side wall,
to the inside of the sleeve with the Tappered End facing the opening.
These (2) blocks should be locaed approximately in the center of the
side walls. To attach the blocks remove the backing paper from the
blocks. Do not touch adhesive on the blocks. Press the blocks firmly
in place.

5. Install the new unit into the wall sleeve.

6

6. Attach the ground wire to the unit as shown.

1

7. Install the 1"x 1

⁄2"x 84"long stuffer seal between the wall sleeve

and the unit. Aflat bladed screwdriver or putty knife is recommended.

7

7

2

8. Assemble and install the Trim Frame. (see Trim Frame)

Wall Sleeve Brands:

#2 Fedders 193⁄4"Deep

Rear Louvers

60°

Top View

10-1/2"

60°

←101⁄2"‹→

2

←61⁄2"‹→ ←61⁄2"‹→

3

1. Redirect the louvers at the back of the wall sleeve as shown in the
illustration. The use of pliers is recommended.

1

2. Attach the (2) 4

⁄2"x 31⁄2"x 11⁄2"Centering/Support Blocks to the inside
of the walls of the wall sleeve as illustrate with tapered end facing
the opening of sleeve. These (2) blocks should be located

2

approximately in the center of the side walls. To attach the blocks
remove the backing paper from the blocks. Do not touch adhesive on
the blocks. Press the blocks firmly in place.

3. Cut (2) 17"Tapered Spacer Blocks and install as shown in the
illustration. The 4"portion to be placed in front of the rib on base and
tapered end facing the back of the sleeve. The remaining portion to

17"

be placed behind the rib.

3/4"

Tapered Spacer Block

1"

4

1

4. Attach (1) 1

⁄2"x 11⁄2"x 261⁄2"long seals and the (2) 11⁄2"x 11⁄2"x 14"

Cut Here

4"

Protection Paper Backing

long seals as shown in the illustration.

1

5. Cut (1) 1

⁄2'x 11⁄2"x 261⁄2"long seal to 14"and attach to inside of the

louvered panel as shown in the illustration.

6. Install the new unit into the wall sleeve.

5

7. Attach the ground wire to the unit as
shown.

7

1

8. Install the 1"x 1

⁄2"x 84"long stuffer seal between the wall sleeve

and the unit. Aflat bladed screwdriver or putty knife is recommended.

8

8

9. Assemble and install the Trim Frame.
(see Trim Frame)

3

Wall Sleeve Brands:

#3 Fedders or Friedrich 163⁄4"Deep

Rear Louvers

60°

Top View

10-1/2"

2

←61⁄2"‹→ ←61⁄2"‹→

3

←101⁄2"‹→

60°

1. Redirect the louvers at the back of the wall sleeve as shown in the
illustration. The use of pliers is recommended.

1

2. Attach (2) 4

⁄2"x 31⁄2"x 11⁄2"Centering/Support Blocks to the inside of
the walls of the wall sleeve as illustrated with tapered end facing the
opening of the Sleeve. These (2) blocks should be located
approximately in the center of the side walls. To attach the blocks

2

remove the backing paper from the blocks. Do not touch adhesive on
the blocks. Press the blocks firmly in place.

3. Cut (2) 17"Tapered Spacer Blocks and install as shown in the
illustration. The 4"portion to be placed in front of the rib on base and
tapered end facing the back of the sleeve. The remaining portion to

1

be placed behind the rib. The 2

⁄2"portion to be placed in front of the

rib on the base with the tapered end facing the back of the sleeve.

1

Cut the remaining portion to 12

⁄2"and place behind the rib with the

tapered end facing the back of the sleeve.

17"

4

4

5

4

4. Attach (1) 1
(2) 1

5. Cut (1) 1

1

1

⁄2"x 11⁄2"x 14"long seals as shown in the illustration.

⁄2"x 11⁄2"x 261⁄2"long seals and the

1

⁄2"x 11⁄2"x 261⁄2"long seal to 14"and attach inside of the

3/4"

Cut Here

Tapered Spacer Block

12-1/2"12-1/2"

1"

2-1/2"

Protection Paper Backing

louvered panel as shown in the illustration.

6. Install the new unit into the wall sleeve.
Attach the ground wire to the unit as shown.

6

1

7. Install the 1"x 1

⁄2"x 84"long stuffer seal between the wall sleeve and the unit.

Aflat bladed screwdriver or putty knife is recommended.

7

7

4

8. Assemble and install the Trim Frame.
(see Trim Frame)