Frigidaire FAS226R2A - Heavy Duty Room 22, 000 BTU Air Conditioner FAS226, FAS Series, FAM Series Installation Instructions Manual

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.

Preliminary instructions

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

with this air conditioner are made to install in a wooden

Check dimensions of your unit to determine model type:

1. Check window opening size - the mounting parts furnished

sill double-hung window.The standard parts are for
window dimensions listed above.Open sash to a minimum

of 19"(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.

3. Check your storm windows - if your 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)

Unit Height:
Unit Width:
Min. Window Opening:
Min. Window Width:
Max. Window Width:

Heavy duty (FAS)

Median (FAM)

18.5/8"

17.5/8"

26 1/2"

23 1/2"
18 1/2"
26 1/2"
40 1/2"

19"

31"
43"

FIG. 1

FIG. 2

SASH

19" MIN

1/2" MIN

STORM WINDOW FRAME OR
OTHER OBSTRUCTION

SASH

1/2" MIN

19" MIN

STORM WINDOW FRAME OR
OTHER OBSTRUCTION

1 1/2" MIN

BOARD THICKNESS AS
REQUIRED, ALONG
ENTIRE STOOL, FASTEN

WITH TWO NAILS OR

SCREWS.

1

SEAL-BOTTOM RAIL TO UNIT

SIDE RETAINER

FRAME

ASSEMBLY

(LEFT)

WASHER HEAD
LOCKING SCREW

FOAM GASKET

TOP ANGLE

FRAME
ASSEMBLY
(LEFT)

SAFETY LOCK AND
3/4" LONG HEX HEAD

SCREW

1/2" LONG
SCREWS AND

LOCKNUTS

LOCKNUT

3/4" LONG
FLAT HEAD
BOLT

WINDOW SUPPORT
BRACKET

WINDOW SASH SEAL

SILLANGLE
BRACKET

P/N 66121625

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 location.)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.

a large flat blade screwdriver

tape measure
adjustable wrench or pliers

pencil
Level
Socket wrenches

Phillips screwdriver

Tools Required

Hardware (in plastic bag)

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.

Avoid fire hazard or electric

shock. Do not use an extension cord or an
adaptor plug. Do not remove any prong from
the power cord.

WARNING

Grounding type wall
receptacle

Do not, under any
circumustances, cut,

remove, or bypass the

grounding prong.

Power supply cord

with 3-prong grounding

plug and current
detection device

Washer Head
Locking Screw

For window panels

3/4" Long Hex-

Head Screw

3

2

Qty.

Safety Lock

1/2" Long Screw

and locknut

3/4" Long Flat
Head Bolt and

Locknut

Sill Angle Bracket

1

4 ea.

2 ea.

2

10

Long hex-head

locking screw for

top angle, side

retainer 5/16"

Long

2

Remove Chassis

Install Top Angle

and Side Bracket

1

2

Window Mounting

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

2. Lift front upwards and place to one side.

1. Attach foam gasket to top angle above holes as
shown in FIG. 6.

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).

2. Install top
angle and

side retainers
to cabinet as
shown in FIG. 6.

FIG. 6

6. Remove shipping crews from top of unit and also on the side
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.

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 7-8). Do both
sides.

FIG. 7

3

PLASTIC

FRAME

WINDOW FILLER

PANEL

SIDE

RETAINER

FIG. 8

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)..

AIR CONDITIONER

CABINET

TOP

VIEW

PLASTIC

FRAME

"I" SECTION

WINDOW

FILLER

PANEL

LOCKING

SCREW

HOLE

3

FIG. 3

FIG. 4

FIG. 1

FIG. 5

Internal Packaging

FIG. 2

3. Insert top and bottom legs of window filler panel frame
into channel in the to angle and bottom rail. Do both

sides.

4. Insert washer head locking screws (2) into holes in

top leg of filler panel frame (see Step 6). Do not totally

tighten. Allow leg to slide freely. Screws will be

tightened after Section 6.

Install Support

5

Bracket

1. Hold each support bracket flush against outside of sill,
and tight to bottom of cabinet as shown below. Mark
brackets at top level of sill, and remove.

Place Cabinet in

4

Window

1. Open window and mark
center of window stool.

2. Place cabinet in window with bottom stool angle firmly
scated over window stool as shown. Bring window
down temporarily behind top angle to hold cabinet in

place.

STOOL

STOOL
ANGLE

LEFT

LOCKNUT

SILL ANGLE

BRACKET

FLAT HEAD BOLT

2 EACH REQ'D FOR EACH
SUPPORT BRACKET

MARK

1/2" LONG SCREWS

AND LOCKNUTS

RIGHT

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 holes.)

5. Add bottom rail seal over screws to window stool.

2. Asscmble sill angle bracket to support brackets at the
marked position, as shown. Hand tighten, but allow

for any changes later.

3. Install support brackets (with sill angle brackets

attached) to correct hole in bottom of cabinet as shown.

4. Tighten all 6 bolts securely.

1/2" long screws

and locknuts

Bottom

Rail Seal

3/4" long HEX-

HEAD SCREW

4

Extend Window Filler
Panels

1. Carefully raise window to expose filler panel locking

1. Lift air conditioner and carefully slide into cabinet

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

4. Installation of front is the reverse of removal outlined

2.

leaving 6" protruding.

in Section 1.

DO not push on controls OR finned coils.

screws. Loosen screws so filler panels slide easily.

2. Extend panels to fill window opening completely.

3. Close window behind top angle.

Tighten locking screws on top.

1. Trim sash seal to fit window width. Insert into space

between upper and lower sashes.

2. Attach right angle safety lock as shown.

LOCKING SCREWS

WINDOW SASH SEAL

SAFETY LOCK

3/4" long hex-

head screw

6

Install Chassis into
Cabinet and Install
Front to Unit

8

Install Window Lock
and Sash Seal

7

5

Thru-The-Wall Installation

NOTE: Consult local building codes prior to installation,

This air conditioner has a slide-out chassis, so that it can be

installed through an outside wall as specified below:

Max wall thickness

Inside Frame Height:

Inside Frame Width:

18 " (47.9cm) 18" (45.7cm)

7/8

23 " (60.6cm)

7/8

26 " (67.9cm)

3/4

SIde louvers must never be blocked.

IMPORTANT:

All parts needed for Thru-The-Wall Installation are

provided,except a wood frame, shims, and 10 wood screws (#

construction at ends of windows, and under truss-bearing

points, etc.

can be installed,

10-1" long minimum). Select a wall surface that:

NOTE:

Heavy Duty (FAS) Median (FAM)

Heavy Duty (FAS) Median (FAM)

12" 10"

or a qualified carpenter.

1

Select Wall Location

2

Prepare Wall

1. does not support major structural loads such as the frame

stucco veneer). Working from inside the room, find wall

your model listed above.(Measure twice remember...)

Frame depth should be the same as wall thickness. Fill in

the space from the opening to the studs with wood spacers,

as shown.

dry wall.

stud nearest the center of area where air conditioner will

be installed (by sounding wall, or by magnetically finding

nails).

in FIG. 1.

FIG. 1

FIG. 2

1. Prepare wall in frame construction (including brick and

4. Build a wooden frame with the INSIDE dimensions of

5. Nail framd to spacers to spacers with front flush with

Carefully measure and cut an opening with the following

dimensions depending on your model. See FIGS. 1and 2.

of framing material used.

WIDTH "X" = inside model width plus twice the thickness

HEIGHT "Y" = inside model height plus twice the thickness
of framing material used.

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

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

2. does not have plumbing or wiring inside.

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

of installed air conditioner.

5. allows unblocked airflow from rear sides and end (outside)

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

3-3/8" MIN
(8.6 cm)

NAIL SPACERS TO STUDS

LEVEL

Inside
Frame
Height

Inside
Frame
Width

UP TO
8-1/2"

X

6

5. Screw or nail cabinet wooden frame using shims if

frame is oversized, to eliminate distortion. Remember
to maintain proper slope as described in Step 3.

6. Install chassis into cabinet by following all steps in

Step 8 of Window Mounting.(continued)

Support brakcet

Wooden strip

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"LONG

WOOD SCREW

4. 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)

FIG.1

3/4"PLUS
TRIM THICKNESS

5/16"

SEE PARA 5

LEVEL

TO

3/8"

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.)

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

NOTE: If wall thickness is 8-1/2" or more, add aluminum
flashing over bottom of frame opening to assure no water
can enter area between inner and outer wall.

CAULK AS

ALUMINUM FLASHING

OVER

REQUIRED

OVER BOTTOM OF FRAME

81/2"

7

Prepare and Install

3

Cabinet

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-Wall

Installation for a wall thickness greater than 8-1/2").

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 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 linted to support masonry wall above cabinet.

Existing holes in cabinet can be used and/or additions holes

can be drilled to fasten cabinet at various positions.Be sure
that side louver clearance is in accordance with Step 1above.

4. Install exterior cabient suppport brackets as shown in
Step 2 of Thru-the-Wall Installation.Caulk or flash if
neede, to provide a wether-tight seal around top and sides
of cabinet.

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

OPTIONAL: Caulking and installation of trim on interior

wall may be done. You can buy wood 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.

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