Frigidaire FFRE15L3Q10, FFRE15L3Q11, FFRE15L3Q12, FFRE15L3Q13, FFRE15L3Q14 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: window sash seal

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 x, must be in good shape and able to firmly hold the needed ] window frame

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

3. Check your storm windows: If your storm window "_ead bolt 6."/

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 --,

safety lock and head screw

side retainer

Iort bracket assembly

sill angle

FIG.1 _ --sash I F,G.2 ___sash

i " min

1/2",_min i inner, sill

storm window frame or other obstruction

112" min 11-1/2" min /

, F"__ inner sill

|_oard thickness as I ____--_¢'_ required, along entire inner

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

19" min

window sill; fasten to inner

2020218A1534

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 46" long. Be sure you have an outlet near.

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

from the power cord.

Avoid fire hazard or electric

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

Remark: The appearance of actual plug may be slightly different from the line drawing shown

in the figure, The line drawings are for reference only.

HEAVY DUTY FIG,3

(22,000~28,500BTU)

TOP ANGLE RAIL

-- Grounding Prong Do not, under any

circumstances, cut, remove or bypass the grounding prong.

® a large flat blade screwdriver • tape measure

o adjustable wrench or pliers • pencil

• level • Socket wrenches

• Phillips screwdriver

Hardware Qty. Hardware Qty.

_-_ 7/16" Locking Screw and Flat 2ca _ Sill Angle Bracket 2

Washer for window filler panels

(_ (_ Long hex-head locking screw for top1/2" Long hex head screw 7 angle rail, side retainer 5/16" long I 0

<_t Safety LockSafety Lock I (for Vinyl-Clad window) 2

_ 1/2" Long Screw 4 ea _ Locking screw #10 X 1/4" panheadand Iocknut Phillips screws (for Vinyl-Clad window) 2

_O 3/4" Long Flat Head Bolt 2 ea weather seals 5

and Locknut (6"x314"Xl112")

_ foam insert 2

Remove Air Conditioner from Cabinet 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

FI__ Front Grille _ .................._ '-_-_

t:t_ .... /

_ -_d I -I I _

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.4

1i, i.....

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

Window Mounting

/ _ Shipping Packaging i

F,G.6 P,astictie

ins II Top Angle Rail and Side Retainers t_-I I

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

four 5/16" screws from inside of cabinet and secure to top angle rail. FIG.8

2. From inside of cabinet insert three 5/16" 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 cabinet (see FIG. 9 and FIG.10).

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

angle rail

+ 5 hidden pages