Frigidaire FFRE1533U10, FFRE1533U1E0, FFRE1533UE0, FFRE153ZA10, FFRE1833U20 Installation Guide

Installation Instructions

For BY Platform (15,000-18,500 BTU) + BN Platform (22,000-28,500 BTU) Air Conditioner

READ BEFORE INSTALLING UNIT

INSTALLATION WARNINGS AND CAUTION

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:

window sash seal

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

	BY Platform	BN Platform
Capacity:	15,000~18,500 BTU	22,000~28,500 BTU
Unit Height:	17-25/32"	18-5/8"
Unit Width:	23-5/8"	26-17/32"
Min. Window Opening:	19-1/4"	19-1/4"
Min. Window Width:	29"	30"
Max. Window Width:	41"	41"

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 19-1/4"(489mm). (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 (FIG.2), or by removing storm window while room air conditioner is being installed.

FIG.1

sash

safety lock and

1/2" long hex
head screw
	insulation
	panel
foam gasket
washer head	top angle
locking screw
frame
assembly
(left)
side retainer
	1/2" long
	screws and
bottom rail	locknuts

seal to unit	window
locknut 3/4"
long flat	support bracket
head bolt
	sill angle
	bracket

FIG.2

sash

frame assembly (right)

1/2" min

19-1/4" min

inner sill

outer sill

storm window frame or other obstruction

1/2" min					19-1/4" min
			1-1/2" min

outer sill

storm window frame or other obstruction

inner sill

board thickness as required, along entire inner window sill; fasten to inner sill with two nails or screws.

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Installation Instructions

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		WARNING	Avoid fire hazard or electric
	Power supply must be the same as that shown on the unit serial
			shock. Do not use an extension cord or an
	nameplate. (See Use & Care Guide for serial plate location.) Power
			adaptor plug. Do not remove any prong
	cord is 48" long. Be sure you have an outlet near.
			from the power cord.
	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		115V
	Remove all packing material. Protect floor or other stable flat surface			230V	230V
			15A
	with covering to prevent scratches from unit. With the aid of an
				15A	20A
	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.			Grounding Prong
	Accessory Kit includes			Do not, under any
		Foam gasket
	Hardware bag(shipped inside		230V	circumstances, cut,
	window support brackets)	Window sash seal	30A	remove or bypass the
	Window support bracket (2)	Insulation panel (2)		grounding prong.
	Side retainer (2)	Ruler
	Window Filler Panel (2)	Bottom rail seal			FIG.3

Top angle rail

TOP ANGLE RAIL

Top angle rail can be found in top packing foam (FIG.3)

	Tools	Required
	a large flat blade screwdriver	tape measure
	adjustable wrench or pliers	pencil
	level	Socket wrenches
	Phillips screwdriver
	Hardware ( in plastic bag)		Qty.	Hardware ( in plastic bag)	Qty.
	7/16" Locking Screw and Flat		2 ea	Sill Angle Bracket	2
	Washer for window filler panels
	1/2" Long hex head screw		7	Long hex-head locking screw for top	10
				angle rail, side retainer 5/16" long
	Safety Lock		1	Safety Lock	2
				(for Vinyl-Clad window)
	1/2" Long Screw		4 ea	Locking screw #10 X 1/4" panhead	2
	and locknut			Phillips screws (for Vinyl-Clad window)
	3/4" Long Flat Head Bolt		2 ea	weather stripping	5
	and Locknut			(6"X3/4"X1/12")
	foam insert (Only for BN Platform)		2

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Installation Instructions

Window Mounting

1 Remove Air Conditioner from Cabinet

NOTE: Remove any packaging material from cabinet exterior.

1.Pull down on front grille from upper edge. Lift front grille upwards and place to one side. (See FIG.1)

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.1

Front Grille

FIG.2

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. Depress latch on electronics plug (on some models) to disconnect.

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

FIG.3	FIG.4

base pan handle

7.Remove shipping screws from top of unit and also on both sides by the base (See FIG.5). For BY model there is only 1 shipping screw on the right side of the base.

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.For BN models add two foam inserts to holes in top of cabinet where shipping screws were removed from. (See FIG.6)

10.BN models 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.5		FIG.7
	shipping
		Shipping Packaging
	screws
	FIG.6	Plastic tie
2 Install Top Angle Rail

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. (See FIG. 8)		FIG.8		Top angle rail
3 Assemble Window Filler Panels
1.	If the side retainer is not installed on the window filler panel, slide the “I” section at
the end of the window filler panel into side retainer. (See FIG. 9)
2.	Place cabinit on floor, a bench or a table. Slide top and bottom legs of window filler
panels frame into channel in the top and botton angle rails.
3.	From inside of cabinet insert 3 screws to attach each side retainer. (See FIG. 10)	Foam Gasket