Frigidaire FAL125M1A1 Installation Guide

Installation Instructions

For A-Kit 22"

Please read ALL instructions before installing. Two
people are recommended to install this product. If
a new electrical outlet is required, have the outlet
installed by a qualified electrician before installing
unit. See #5 in Preliminary Instructions following.

Preliminary Instructions

Do the following before starting to install unit.
See illustrations below.

1. Check window opening size - the mounting
parts furnished with this air conditioner are
made to install in a wooden sill double-hung

window.The standard parts are for a window
opening of 30" (711 mm) minimum to 42"

(1067 mm) maximum width. Open sash to a
minimum of 19" (483 mm). (FIG. 1)

2. Check condition of window - all wood parts
of window must be in good shape and able to
firmly hold the needed screws. If not, make
repairs before installing unit.

3. Check your storm windows - you will need
1/2" (13 mm) clearance below window stool.

If storm window frame does not allow the
clearance required, correct by adding a piece

of wood as shown in FIG. 2, or by removing
storm window while room air conditioner is

being installed. (continued)

FIG. I _SASH

19" MIN,

1/2",_MIN. 1

FIG. 2

SASH

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4. CHECK FOR ANYTHING THAT COULD

BLOCK AIRFLOW - check area outside
of window for things such as shrubs,

trees, or awnings. Inside, be sure
furniture, drapes, or blinds will not
stop proper airflow.

5. Check the available electrical service -
power supply must be the same as that

shown on the unit serial nameplate. (See
Owner's Guide for serial plate location.)
Power cord is 48" long. Be sure you have an

outlet near. It is best to not use extension
cords!

All models have a 3-prong service plug to
provide proper service and safe positive
grounding. Do not change plug in any way.
Do not use an adapter plug. If your present
wall outlet does not match your plug, call a
qualified electrician to make the needed
change.

Tools Required

t/ a large flat blade screwdriver
t/ #2 Phillips screwdriver
t/ tape measure

t/ pliers

t/ sharp utility knife

t/ pencil

Avoid fire hazard or

electric shock. Do not use an extension
cord or an adapter plug. Do not remove

any prong from the power cord.

Grouding type
wall receptacle

under

6. Carefully unpack air conditioner - remove
all packing material. Protect floor or carpet
from damage.Two people should be used to

move and install unit.

Hardware (in plastic bag)

Qt¢

Frame to Sash

3/4" Long Hex-

Head Screw

Safety Lock

Speed Nuts

Screws Top

Angle, Side
Retainer

2

3

1

4

12

Screw Front

Retaining

2

2

Window Mounting

Remove Chassis

1. To slide chassis from cabinet, hold cabinet
with left hand, while pulling on strap provided

at the front of the unit.

2. Do not remove formed foam at the front of
the unit.

STRAP NOTE: Do not use strap for lifting unit. It

is for sliding chassis WITHIN cabinet only (to aid
in cleaning, maintenance, etc.). Be CAREFUL of
sharp edges on coil fins.

Assemble Window

Filler Panels

1. Place cabinet on floor, a bench, or a table.

2. Slide "I" section of window filler panel into
side retainer on the side of the cabinet (see

Figures 3-4). Do both sides.

Install Top Angle

and Side Retainers

1. Attach foam gasket to _lbp Rail and Side

Retainers as shown in FIG. 1.

2. Install Top Rail Support Brace, and Side

Retainers to cabinet as shown using screws
and (4) speed nuts to secure

3. Insert top and bottom legs of window filler

panel frame into the channel of the Top Rail
and Bottom Rail. Repeat on other side.

(continued)

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Place Cabinet in

Install Window Lock

Sash Seal

1.

Open window. Mark
center of window stool.

2. Place cabinet in window with bottom stool
angle firmly seated over window stool as

shown. Bring window down behind top angle
to hold cabinet in place.

STOOL

1. Trim sash seal to fit window width. Insert
into space between upper and lower sashes.

2. Holding the sash down behind the back of
the Ibp Rail (as shown) attach the safety lock.
(You may wish to pre-drill a pilot hole using a

1/8" diameter drill.)

ANGLE

3. Shift cabinet left or right as needed to line up
center of cabinet on center line marked on

stool.

4. Fasten cabinet to window stool with 2 screws
into holes. (You may wish to pre-drill pilot hole

using 1/8" diameter drill.)

5. Add bottom rail seal over screws to window

stool.

3/4" LONG HEX-
HEAD SCREW

4

Extend Window

Install Chassis into

Panels

1.

Extend panels to fill window opening
completely: Install the (2) Frame to Sash screws

as shown.

and Install

Front to Unit

1.

Lift chassis and carefully slide it into installed
cabinet.

2. _ Do not push on controls OR

finned coils.You could damage unit, or cut
hands.

3. Be sure chassis is firmly seated towards rear of
cabinet.

4. Refer to Owner's Guide for front installation.

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Thru-The-Wall Installation

NOTE: Consult local building codes prior to
installation, or a qualified carpenter.

Location

This air conditioner has a slide-out chassis, so it
can be installed through an outside wall up to
7" (178 mm) thick. IMPORTANT: Side louvers

must never be blocked.

NOTE: All parts needed for Thru-The-WaU
Installation are provided, except a wood frame,
shims, and 10 wood screws (#10-1" long minimum
(25 mm)). Select a wall surface that:

1. does not support major structural loads such
as the frame construction at ends of windows,
and under truss-bearing points, etc.

2. does not have plumbing or wiring inside.

3. is near existing electrical outlets, or where
another outlet can be installed.

4. faces, and is not blocked to the area to be
cooled.

5. allows unblocked airflow from rear sides and
end (outside) of installed air conditioner.

pare Wall

1. Prepare wall in frame construction (including
brick and stucco veneer).Working from inside
the room, find wall stud nearest the center of
area where air conditioner will be installed (by
sounding wall, or by magnetically finding
nails).

2. Cut or knock out a hole on each side of center
stud.

3. Measure between inside edges of every other
stud as shown in FIG. 1.

Carefully measure and cut an opening with the
following dimensions. See FIGS. 1 and 2.

WIDTH "X" = 24-1/4" plus twice the
thickness of framing material used.

HEIGHT "Y" = 15-1/4" plus twice the
thickness of framing material used.

FIG. 2

Y

X

UPTO

7"

4. Build a wooden sleeve with the INSIDE

dimensions of 24-1/4" in width and 15-1/4" in
height. Frame depth should be the same as

wall thickness. Fill in the space from the
opening to the studs with wood spacers,

as shown.

5. Nail frame to spacers with front flush with
drywall.

FIG. I

3-3/8"
(8.6 cm)

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NOTE: If wall thickness is 7" (178 mm) or more,
add aluminum flashing over bottom of frame

opening to assure no water can enter area
between inner and outer wall.

ALUMINUM FLASHING

OVER BOTTOM OF FRAME

/'_ OVER

7" (178 mm)

and Install

1"LONG

OPTIONAL: Support brackets may be used.
Installation brackets are recommended for walls

under 5" thick.

Refer to Step 4 of Window Mounting for assembly
of support brackets.A wooden strip nailed to the
outside wall should be used in conjunction with
sill support angle brackets.

FIG. 2

1. Slide chassis from cabinet. Refer back to Step 1
of Window Mounting.

2. Place cabinet into opening with bottom rail

resting firmly on bottom board of wooden
frame.

3. Position cabinet to achieve proper slope for
water removal. (See FIG. 1 below.)

FIG. I

3/4" PLUS

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LEVEL

port bracket

Wooden strip

.

Screw or nail cabinet to wooden frame using
shims if frame is oversized, to eliminate
distortion. Remember to maintain proper
slope as described in Step 3.

.

Secure bottom rail to wood frame with two
large wood screws 1" (2.5 cm) long using the

two holes in the bottom of the channel resting
on frame. (See FIG. 2 following.)

6. Install chassis into cabinet by following all

steps in Step 8 of Window Mounting.
(continued)

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OPTIONAL:Caulkingandinstallationof trim on
interior wall maybe done.Youcanbuywood
from your local lumber or hardware supply. On

the outside, caulk openings around top and sides
of cabinet, and all sides of wood sleeve to the
opening.

NOTE: See Step 7, Item 3 of Window Mounting
Instructions for bottom rail seal location.

Masonry Construction

1. Cut or build a wall opening in the masonry
wall similar to the frame construction (refer to
Step 2 of Thru-the-WaU Installation for a wall
thickness greater than 8-1/2").

.

Secure cabinet in place using masonry nails, or
the right masonry anchor screws. (Another
way to do this is to build an in-between frame

of 2x4's (51 mm x 102 mm) as shown in the
Step 2 Prepare Wall illustrations-- but make it

double framed on either side, and install
between masonry wall opening and cabinet.
Frame must be securely anchored to masonry
wall opening.)This way gives very good

louver clearance on either side of cabinet.

3. Install a lintel to support masonry wall above
cabinet. Existing holes in cabinet can be used

and/or additional holes can be drilled to fasten
cabinet at various positions. Be sure that side

louver clearance is in accordance with Step 1
above.

4. Install exterior cabinet support brackets as

shown in Step 2 of Thru-the-Wall Installation.
Caulk or flash if needed, to provide a weather-
tight seal around top and sides of cabinet.

5. To complete installation, apply wood trim
molding around room side projection of

cabinet.

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