Frigidaire FAM157S1A11, FAM157S1A12, FAM157S1A13, FAM157S1A14, FAM157S1A15 Installation Guide

installation instructions

For Heavy Duty (FAS Models) and

Median (FAM Models) Air Conditioners

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.

Prelimi nary instru ctions

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

Check dimenstions of your unit to determine model type:

Heavy duty (FAS) Median (FAM)
Unit Height: 18,5/8" 17.5/8"
Unit Width: 261/2" 231/2"

Min. Window Opening: 19" 181/2"
Min. Window Width: 31" 26 Vj'

Max. Window Width: 43" 40 V2"

WASHERHEAD

LOCKENG SCREW_._._ X

ASSEMBLY

SIDE RETAENER J

FOAM GASKET

(LEFT)

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
window dimensions listed above.Open sash to a minimum

of 1g"(483mm). (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.

FIG. 1

_1SASH

19" MIN

1/2" MIN

BRACKET

3. Check your storm windows= if you 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. 2

// SASH

f

19"MIN

1112

STORM WINDOW FRAME OR
OTHER OBSTRUCTION

STORM WINDOW FRAME OR WITH TWO NAILS OR

OTHER OBSTRUCTION SCREWS.

P/N 6612990 1162

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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 air flow.

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 Iocation.)Power cord

is 48"long. Be sure you have an outlet near.

All models have a 3-prong service plug to provide proper

service and safe positive grouding. 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.

::_i Avoid fire hazard or electric

shock, Do not use an extensioncord or an
adaptor plug. Do not remove any prong

from the power cord.

Tools Required

a large flat blade screwdriver

tape measure
adjustable wrench or pliers

pencil

_/ Level
_/ Socket wrenches

_/ Phillips screwdriver

Hardware (in plastic bag)

LJty.

Locking Screw
Washer Head

For window panels

Head Screw

3/4" Long Hex-

2

Grounding type wall
receptacle

Power supply core
NIth3-prong groundi

plug and current
detection device

6. Carefully unpack air conditioner - remove a!l packing

material. Protect floor or carpet from damage. Two
people should be used to move and install unit.

[_ Safety Lock

_ 1/2" Long Screw

and Iocknut

3/4" Long Flat

Head Bolt and

Locknut

Sill Angle Bracket

locking screw for

top angle, side

Long hex-head

retainer 5116"

Long

4 ea.

2 ea.

2

10

2

"ndow Mounting

g Remove Chassis

1. Pull down front panel and remove filter. (See FIG. 1).

2. Lil_front upwards and place to one side.

3. Locate the four front screws and remove. These screws
will be needed to re-install the front later. (See FIG.2)

4. Pry away front from cabinet sides as per photo (see FIG .3)

5. Gently lift front off unit and place to one side (See FIG.4).

6. Removeshi ppingcrewsfrom top d unit and_tso on theside
by the base if installed.

7. Hold the cabinet while pulling on the base handle, and

carefully remove the unit.

8. Add two foam inserts to holes in top of cabinet where
shipping screws were removed from.

D Install Top Angle

1. Attach foam gasket to top angle above holes as

2. Install top

and Side Bracket

shown in FIG. 6.

FIG. 6

angle and

side retainers
to cabinet as
shown in FIG. 6.

Assemble Window

a Filler Panels

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

2. Slide 'T' section of window filler panel into side retainer
on the side of the cabinet (see Figures 7-8). Do both

sides.

FIG. 7

PLASTIC WINDOW FILLER

FRAME PANEL

9. Your unit may come with internal packaging.THIS
PACKAGING MUST BE REMOVED PRIOR TO

INSTALLING THE AIR CONDITIONER BACK
INTO THE CABINET. (See FIG. 5).

SIDE

RETAINER

FIG. 8

PLASTIC

FILLER

PANEL

FRAME

LOCKING

HOLE

TOP

VIEW

'T'SECTION WINDOW SCREW

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