Frigidaire FAX051P7A1, FAX051P7A2, FAX051P7A3, FAX051P7A4, FAX051P7A5 Installation Guide

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READ BEFORE INSTALLING UNIT

OPP5K Window Mounting

Your ah"conditioner is desigl_ed to install in skmdard

double lluug windows with opening widths ol 25 to 36
inches (635 mm to 914 ram) (FIG. l)

Lower sash must open suificiently to allow a clear vertical
opeuing of 14-1/2 inches (368 rnm). Side louvers and the
rear of the AC must have clear air space to allow
enough airflow through the condensel; for heat removal.

The rear of' the unit must be outdoors, not inside a
building or garage°

When handling unit, be careful to avoid cuts
from sharp metal edges and aluminum fins on

front and rear coils.

Beibre installing unit, the top rail must be
assembled on the uuR.

_l[bp Rail Hardware Qty.

3/8" Screw 4

Top Rai_ 1

NOTE: SAVE CARTON and these INSTALLATION

iNSTRUCTiONS for furore reiereJlce. The carton is the

best way to store unit during winter, or when not in use.

Some assemNy is required. Please read these instructions

Mounting Hardware

Qty.

3/4 *screws

k)ck frame

sash lock

TOOL NEEDED:

* Phillips Screwdriver

A. Remove the air

conditiouer flTom tile
carton and place on a

fiat surface.

B. Remove top rail from

tile bottom of tile
packaging material as

7

shown in Fig. A

C. Align the hole hi the

Fig. A

Top Rail

/

tile top of tile unit as
shown in Fig. B

D. Secure tile top rail to

rite unit with the 3/8"
Screws as shown in

Fig. C

TOOLS NEEDED:

* Drill (if pilot holes are needed)

NOTE: FOR SAFETY REASONS, ALL
FOUR (4) SCREWS MUST BE SECURELY

FASTENED.

How to Install

NOTE: Top Rail and Sliding Panels a_teach side are
offset to provide the proper pi_.eh to the rear of (5/16").
This is necessary for proper condensed water utilization
and drainage. If you are not using the Side Panels for
any reason, this pitch _.othe rear must be main_.ained!

Place unit on floor, a bench or a taNe, There is a

Left and Right Window Filler Pane] - be sure to
use the proper panel _br each side,When installed

tile flange [or secarhlg tile panel hi place to the whldow sill

wilJ be [hchlg hlto the morn.

A. Hold _lle

Accordion
Pane] in one

hand and

gently pull
back the

center to }]ee
the open end.

See Figure 2,

C. Once the panel

has been
hlstaHed on the
side of tlle

cabinet, make
sure it sits

Hie }tame

making slight
adjustments. Slide the top and bottom eJ_dsof the frame
into the top and bottom rails o[ the cabinet. Figure 5.

B. Slide the flee end (F'section) of the panel hlto tlle

cabinet as shown in Figures 3A, 3B & 4_SHde the
pand down. Be sure to leave el_ough space to sJip the
top and bottom of the fl'ame hlto the mils on the cabhlet.

D. SJide the paneJ aHthe way hi and repeat on the other

side,

NOTE: If storm window Nocks AC, see FIG. 12.

Keep a firm grip on the air conditioner, carefully
pk_cethe unit into the whldow opening so the
bottom of the ah7c<mditkmer fi:ame is against the

window sill (FIG,

6), Care ftlH y CJose

the whldow bellh_d
the top rail of the

tuni t,

Extend the side pands out against the window
{rame (FIG. 7).

Place the frame lock between the fi°ame
extensions and the window sill as shown

(Fig. 8). Drive 3/4" (19 nmO k)cking
screws through the frame k_ck and into the sit1
(FIG. 9). NOTE: '[b prevent wh_dow sill from
splitting, drill 1/8" (3 mm) pilot holes before
driving screws.

FIG. 8

Drive 1/2" (13 ram) ]ocMng screws

through fi°ame holes into window sash

(FIG. 10/11).

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Cut _bam seal and insert in the space
between the upper and lower sashes
(FIG. 13).

IfAC is Blocked by Storm

Add wood as shown in FIG. 14, or remove storm
window before air conditioner is installed.

FIG. 14 I_SASH

STORM WINDOW THICKNESS

FRAME AS REQUIRED,

OR OTHER I 1/2" MIN FOR PROPER
OBSTRUCTION (38 ram) , PITCH TO

BOARD

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"Ib secure lower sash in place, attach right

angle sash lock with 3/4" (19 mm) screw

as shown (FIG. 12).

ENTIRE SILL.

FASTEN WITH
NAILS OR

SCREWS,

If Storm Window Frame must remain, be sm:e the
drain holes or slots arc not caulked or painted

shut.Accumulated Rain Water or Condensation
must be allowed to drain out.

Removing AC From

* 2i_rn AC off, and disconnect power cord.
* Remove sash seal from between windows,

and unscrew safcD_ lock.

* Remove screws installed through flame and

frame tock.

* Close (slide) side panels into frame.
* Keeping a firm gaip on air conditioner, raise

sash and carefully "rock" air conditioner
backward to drain any condensate water in
base of unit. Be careful not to spitl aW
remaining water while lifting unit from
window: Store parts WITH air conditioner.