Frigidaire FAH14ER2T Installation Instructions Manual

Do This First
(for

existing sleeve)

Note that the air conditioner dimensions are: 24"wide,
14

1

⁄2"high, and 22" deep (without front). Install Air

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.

Qt

y.

Tapered Spacer Blocks 17"Long 2
Centering/Support

Blocks 4

1

⁄2"x 31⁄2"x 11⁄2" 2

Plastic

Divider 1/8” x 4

1

⁄2"x 141⁄2" 1

Stu

ffer Seal 1"x 1

1

⁄2"x 84" 1

Seal

1

1

⁄2"x 11⁄2"x 25" 2

Seal

1

1

⁄2"x 11⁄2"x 14" 2

Seal

1

1

⁄2"x 3/8"x 25" 2

Seal

1

1

⁄2"x 3/8"x 14" 2

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

How to Install

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

the chart below.

Brand

Wall Sleeve Dimensions

(inches)

W

idth Height Depth
White-Westinghouse
Frigidaire 25

1

⁄

2

151⁄

4

16, 171⁄

2

Carrier (52F Series)

}

or 22

General

Electric/

Hotpoint 26 15

5

⁄

8

167⁄

8

Whirlpool 257⁄

8

161⁄

2

171⁄

8

or 23

Fedders/Emerson 27 16

3

⁄

4

163⁄

4

or 193⁄

4

Sears/Kenmore 253⁄

4

167⁄

8

185⁄

8

Emerson/Fedders 263⁄

4

153⁄

4

15

Carrier

(51S Series) 25

3

⁄

4

167⁄

8

185⁄

8

Friedrich 27 163⁄

4

163⁄

4

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.

CAUTION

:When installation is complete, replacement

unit

MUSThave a rearward

slope

as shown.

2.

Remove oldAir 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

installin

g 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 ground-

ing

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, nut washer pull loose

end

of ground wire out front of sleeve, and temporarily

bend

it down and around lower edge of sleeve.

Wall sleeve to unit
sleeve

grounding

4.

Prepare the wall sleeve for installation of the new unit

per

the following Brand instructions.

#1

Emerson 15"Deep

#2

Fedders 19

3

⁄4"Deep

#3

Fedders or Friedrich 16

3

⁄4"Deep

#4

General Electric/Hotpoint 16

7

⁄8"Deep

#5

Sears or Carrier (51S Series) 18

5

⁄8"Deep

#6

Whirlpool 17

1

⁄8"Deep

#7

Whirlpool 23"Deep

#8

White-Westinghouse/Frigidaire/ 16"+ 17

1

⁄2"Deep

Carrier

(52F Series)

#9

White-Westinghouse/Frigidaire 22"Deep

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 66121624

REAR

UNIT

FRONT

LEVEL

1/4”

to 5/16”

Wa ll

Sl ee ve

3"

Max.

3

/

16

"

Hole

1"

Grille Aluminum 1
Nuts

(plastic) 4

Screw

w/washer 4

1

Installation Instructions

14,000 BTU TTW

This units increased performance characteristics meant;

1. The rear air intake moved to the opposite side.

2. The depth had to be increased.

It is very important that these installation instructions are followed so your unit can operate at maximum
efficiency.

If this is an existing sleeve, and there is an existing rear grille, the louvers will have to be bent as per the
instructions at the beginning of each section.
If this proves too difficult to accomplish;

EITHER

1. Remove the existing grille.

2. Place the included aluminum grille towards the rear of the unit.

3. Mark through the hole positions.

4. Drill through the sleeves flanges with a 1/8” drill bit.

5. Attached the new grille with self-threading screws and washers (not included).

6. It is VERY IMPORTANT that the partition be placed on the left side of the sleeve as shown below.

OR

1. Remove the existing grille.

2. Use Plastic grille and secure to sleeves flanges using existing screws and washers.

2

Wall Sleeve Brands:

Rear Louvers

60

°

7"

60°

Top View

#1 Emerson 15"Deep

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

2. Attach (1) 1 ½” x 3/8” x 25” long seal in the center at the
top of the sleeve. Remove the backing paper and press
into position.

3. Attach (2) 1 ½” x 3/8” x 14” seals to the left and right sides
of the sleeve.

4. Cut the 1 ½” x 3/8” x 25” long seal to 14” long and attach
it to the vertical section of the rear grille as shown.

5. Attach (2) 4 ½” x 3 ½” x 1 ½” centering/support blocks
one on each side wall. Place in center of side wall with
the tapered end facing the opening.

6. Gently slide unit into sleeve.

7. Before sliding all-the-way back, remove 2nd screw from
front on left side of unit.

8. Remove the plastic washer from the screw.

9. Screw and attach the other end of the ground wire to
the unit as shown in picture. Make sure that the toothed
washer is against the cabinet.

10. Slide the unit completely to the rear to ensure a good
seal, making sure the ground wire does not become
tangled.

11. Seal & Frame the unit as described on the last page of
these instructions.

3

←←

7"

→→

3

5

4

2

Wall Sleeve Brands:

Rear Louvers

60

°

7"

60°

Top View

#2 Fedders 19 ¾" Deep

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

2. Attach (2) 4 ½” x 3 ½” x 1 ½” centering/support blocks one
on each side wall. Place in center of side wall with the
tapered end facing the opening.

3. Cut (2) 17” Tapered Spacer Blocks as shown below into
two pieces.

4. The 4” section is placed in front of the rib on base with the
tapered end facing the back of the sleeve. The remaining
portion will be placed behind the rib again sloping toward
the rear of the sleeve. This helps induce a rearward slope
on the unit.

5. Attach (1) 1 ½” x 3/8” x 25” long seal in the center at the
top of the sleeve. Remove the backing paper and press
into position.

6. Attach (2) 1 ½” x 3/8” x 14” seals to the left and right sides
of the sleeve.

7. Cut the 1 ½” x 3/8” x 25” long seal to 14” long and attach it
to the vertical section of the rear grille as shown.

8. Gently slide unit into sleeve.

9. Before sliding all-the-way back, remove 2nd screw from
front on left side of unit.

10. Remove the plastic washer from the screw.

11. Screw and attach the other end of the ground wire to
the unit as shown in picture. Make sure that the toothed
washer is against the cabinet.

12. Slide the unit completely to the rear to ensure a good seal,
making sure the ground wire does not become tangled.

13. Seal & Frame the unit as described on the last page of
these instructions.

4

←←

7"

→→

6

3

7

5

.

Cut Here

3/4"

17"

4"

1"

Pr

otection Paper Backing

Tapered Spacer Block

2

2