Frigidaire FFRA051ZA1, FFRA052ZA1 Installation Manual

Installation Instructions

READ BEFORE INSTALLING UNIT

BT Window Mounting (5,000 BTU)

INSTALLATION WARNINGS AND CAUTION

Carefully read the installation manual before beginning.

be exposed:

Carefully inspect location where air conditioner will be installed. Be sure it will support the weight of the unit over an extended
period of time.

NOTE:

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

Top Rail Hardware

Qty.

4

Top Rail

Before installing, the top rail must be assembled on the unit.

Top Rail

1

Fig. B

Mounting Hardware Qty.

(For Wooden windows)

(For Vinyl-Clad windows)

weather seals

window sash seal foam 1

Drill (If pilot holes are needed)

Fig. C

7

2

2

1

5

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1

Installation

LEFT + RIGHT FILLER PANEL ASSEMBLY

NOTE: Top Rail and Side Panels at each side are offset to provide the proper pitch to the rear. This is
necessary for proper condensed water utilization and drainage. If you are not using the Side Panels for any
reason, this pitch to the rear must be maintained!

Place unit on floor, a bench or a table. There is a Left and Right side Filler Panels - be sure to use the proper
panel for each side. When installed, the flange for securing the panel in place to the window sill will be facing
into the room.

A. Hold the side Panel in one hand and gently pull back the center to free the open end. See FIG. 1.
B. Slide the free end “T” section of the panel directly into the cabinet as shown in FIG. 2. Slide the panel down. Be

sure to leave enough space to slip the top and bottom of the frame into the rails on the cabinet.
C. Once the panel has been installed on the side of the cabinet, make sure it sits securely inside the frame channel by

making slight adjustments. Slide the top and bottom ends of the frame into the top and bottom rails of the cabinet. See
FIG. 3.

D. Slide the panel all the way in and repeat on the other side.

FIG. 2 FIG. 3FIG. 1

Cut the seal foam(adherent type) into proper length. Then stick the seal foam at the lower part of the window frame.
Your air conditioner is designed to install in standard double hung windows with opening widths of 23 to 36 inches
(584 mm to 914 mm) (FIG. 4A & FIG. 4B)
Lower sash must open sufficiently to allow a clear vertical opening of 14.5 inches (368 mm ). Side louvers and the rear of
the air conditioner must have clear air space to allow enough airflow through the condenser, for heat removal. The rear
of the unit must be outdoors, not inside a building or garage.

Fig. 4A

SEAL FOAM

“T” section

Fig. 4B

Top Rail

Bottom Rail

SEAL FOAM

INNER
WINDOW SILL

INTERIOR
WALL

14.5" min
(368 mm)

Wooden Windows

Storm Window:

If the air conditioner is blocked by Storm Window, add wood as
shown in FIG. 5, or remove storm window before air conditioner

is installed.
If Storm Window Frame must remain, be sure the drain holes or

slots are not caulked or painted shut. Accumulated Rain Water
or Condensation must be allowed to drain out.

2

INNER
WINDOW SILL

Storm window
frame or other
obstruction.

14.5" min
(368 mm)

Vinyl-Clad Windows

SASH

1-1/2” min

(38 mm)

FIG. 5

Board
thickness as
required, for
proper pitch to
rear, along
entire sill.
Fasten with
nails or screws.