Frigidaire CAE15EHQ13, CAE29ERR410A19, CAE29ERR410A18, CAHE25ERR410A18, CAHE18ERR410A19 Installation Guide

For Medium (15,000-18,500BTU) + Heavy duty (22,000-28,500BTU)Air Conditioner

READ BEFORE INSTALLING UNIT

Carefully read the installation manual before beginning.

Follow each step as shown.

Observe all local, state, and national electrical codes and by qualified, licensed, authorized personnel only.

Pay attention to danger and safety notices.

To avoid risk of personal injury, property damage, or product damage due to the weight of this device and sharp edges that may

be exposed:

Air conditioners covered in this manual pose an excessive weight hazard. Two or more people are needed to move and install
the unit. Wear protective gloves whenever lifting or carrying the unit. AVOID the sharp metal fins of front and rear coils. To

prevent injury or strain, use proper lifting and carrying techniques when moving unit.
Carefully inspect location where air conditioner will be installed. Be sure it will support the weight of the unit overan extended

period of time.
Handle air conditioner with care.

Make sure air conditioner does not fall during installation.
If a new electrical outlet is required, have the outlet installed by a qualified electrician before installing unit.

NOTE: DO NOT USE ANY SCREWS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HERE.

- "Preliminary instructions: windowsashseal

Do the following before starting to install unit. See illustrations below.
Check dimensions of your unit to determine model type:

Heavy duty Medium 1/2" long

Capacity: 22,000-28,500 BTU 15,000-18,500 BTU

Unit Height: 18-5/8" 17-5/8" foam c
Unit Width: 26-1/2" 23-5/8" washer head

Min. Window Opening: 19-1/2" 18-1/2"
Min. Window Width: 31" 26-1/2" frame

Max. Window Width: 42" 40-1/2" (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 1/2" long
a minimum of 19" (483mm). (FIG.l) screws and

2. Check condition of window: all wood parts of window seal to unit \
must be in good shape and able to firmly hold the needed

screws. If not, make repairs before installing unit. _,_ long flaL_, \

3. Check your storm windows: If your storm window _d bolt sill angle
frame does not allow the clearance required, correct by bracket

adding a piece of wood as shown (FIG.2), or by removing
storm window while room air conditioner is being installed. [1

locking

bottom rail Iocknuts --_

side retainer

safety lock and
head screw

window frame

Iort bracket assembly

(right)

FIG.1 _[_ FIG.2 ___sash

1/2"_,min i inner, sill

--sash

19

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1/2" min 11-1/2" min

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storm window frame or sill with two nails or screws.
storm window frame or
other obstruction

other obstruction

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19" min

inner sill

oard thickness as_

window sill; fasten to inner

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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 Use & Care 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.

6. Carefully unpack air conditioner
Remove all packing material. Protect floor or other stable flat surface

with covering to prevent scratches from unit. With the aid of an

assistant, remove unit from styrofoam base and rest on protected
surface. Move and install unit with the aid of an assistant. Save

packing and shipping box for future unit storage.

Accessory Kit includes

® Hardware bag(shipped inside • Foam gasket

window support brackets)

• Window support bracket (2) • Window sash seal

• Side retainer (2) • Bottom rail seal

• Window Filler Panel (2) _= Top angle rail
MEDIUM models only

HEAVY DUTY top angle rail can be found in carton base
packaging (FIG.3)

Tools Required

® a large flat blade screwdriver • tape measure

® adjustable wrench or pliers • pencil
® level • Socket wrenches

• Phillips screwdriver

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

from the power cord.

- Groondio0 Prong

,_\_< ,__ Do not, under any

t_jI 23ov_ circumstances,cut,

_i i 30A / remove or bypass the

\/'Io J-jH grounding prong.

HEAVY DUTY

(22,000~28,500BTU) FIG.3

TOP ANGLE RAIL

Avoid fire hazard or electric

Hardware ( in plastic bag)

___ 7/16" Locking Screw and Flat 2 ea _'_

(_ 1/2" Long hex head screw 7

_ 1/2" Long Screw 4 ea

4_ 3/4" Long Flat Head Bolt 2 ea

_=_ foam insert 2

Washer for window filler panels

Safety Lock I

and Iocknut

and Locknut

Hardware ( in plastic bag)

Sill Angle Bracket

Long hex-head locking screw for top
angle rail, side retainer 5/16" long

Safety Lock

(for Vinyl-Clad window)

Locking screw #10 X 1/4" panhead

Phillips screws (for Vinyl-Clad window)

weather seals

(6"x3/4"Xl/12")

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2

2

5

Remove Air Conditioner from Cabinet

Window Mounting

NOTE: Remove any packaging material from cabinet exterior.

t. Pull down on front grille from upper edge. Lift front grille upwards and place to one side. (See FIG.l)

2. Remove filter. To remove, grasp in the middle on each side. Bow filter out to detach top edge from tabs. Once top
is free, lift filter up and out. FIG.2

FIG.1 _-_ I_r_ , |

, Front Grille

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

4. Push metal cabinet side inward to release plastic tabs on each side of Front Panel (see Fig. 3).

5. Rotate Front Panel up until top tabs are free. Pull panel straight out. When pulling out, front panel will also pull free
from vent control lever. Depress latch on electronics plug (on some models) to disconnect.

6. Remove Front Panel from unit (see Fig. 4).
FIG .3

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base pan handle

7. Remove shipping screws from top of unit and also on both sides by the base if installed. (See FIG.5)

8. With the aid of an assistant, hold the cabinet while pulling on the base pan handle (see FIG. 4), and carefully

remove the air conditioner from cabinet.

9. Add two foam inserts to holes in top of cabinet where shipping screws were removed from. (See FIG .6)

10. Except 22,000BTU model, other heavy duty models (24,000_28,500BTU) come with internal shipping packaging.

THIS PACKAGING AND PLASTIC TIES MUST BE REMOVED PRIOR TO INSTALLING THE AIR CONDITIONER
BACK INTO THE CABINET. (See FIG.7)

11. Remove plastic wrapping from all points on power cord. _::_ FIG.7

FIG.5 / _... Shipping Packaging__

F,G. P,astictie

lns II TopAngle Rail and Side Retainers t_} I

1. Remove adhesive strip coating from foam gasket. Attach adhesive side of gasket to bottom of top angle rail. Insert 4

screws from inside of cabinet and secure to top angle rail. FIG.8

2. From inside of cabinet insert 3 screws to attach each side retainer as shown

in Fig. 8. Attach side retainers with flat side against cabinet and angled edge toward
rear of cabinet.

_ Assemble Window Filler Panels
t. Place cabinet on floor, a bench, or a table.

2. Slide "]" section at end of window filler panel into side retainer on each side of the

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cabinet (see FIG. 9 and FIG.10).

3. On each side of cabinet, insert top and bottom legs of window filler panel

frame into channel in the top and bottom angle rails.

4. Insert a 7/16" locking screw and flat washer into hole on top leg of each window filler panel (see section 6). Do not

totally tighten. Allow leg to slide freely. Screws will be tightened after Section 6.

Foam Gasket