Frigidaire FFRE2533S20, FFRE2533S21, FFRE2533S2E0 Installation Guide

Installation Instructions

For Medium (15,000-18,500 BTU) + Heavy duty (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:

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

Heavy duty

Capacity:

Unit Height:

Unit Width:

Min. Window Opening:

Min. Window Width:

Max. Window Width:

18-5/8″

26-1/2″

19-1/2″

31″

42″

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″ (483mm). (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

1/2″ min

19″ min

inner sill

outer sill

storm window frame or
other obstruction

Medium

15,000~18,500 BTU22,000~28,500 BTU

17-5/8″

23-5/8″

18-1/2″

28″

40-1/2″

foam gasket

washer head
locking screw

frame
assembly
(left)

side retainer

bottom rail
seal to unit

FIG.2

1/2″ min

outer sill

storm window frame or
other obstruction

window sash seal

safety lock and
1/2″ long hex
head screw

1/2″ long
screws and
locknuts

locknut 3/4″
long flat
head bolt

sash

1-1/2″ min

insulation
panel

top angle

window
support bracket

sill angle
bracket

19″ min

inner sill

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

16120300A04662

frame
assembly
(right)

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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
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
window support brackets)

Window support bracket (2)

Side retainer (2)

Window Filler Panel (2)

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

level Socket wrenches

Phillips screwdriver

Foam gasket

Window sash seal

Insulation panel (2)

Ruler

Bottom rail seal

Top angle rail

pencil

HEAVY DUTY
(22,000~28,500BTU)

TOP ANGLE RAIL

WARNING

Avoid fire hazard or electric
shock. Do not use an extension cord or an
adaptor plug. Do not remove any prong
from the power cord.

115V

15A

230V

30A

230V

15A

Grounding Prong

Do not, under any
circumstances, cut,
remove or bypass the
grounding prong.

230V

20A

FIG.3

Hardware ( in plastic bag)

7/16″ Locking Screw and Flat
Washer for window filler panels

1/2″ Long hex head screw

Safety Lock

1/2″ Long Screw
and locknut

3/4″ Long Flat Head Bolt
and Locknut

foam insert

2

Qty.

2 ea

7

1

4 ea

2 ea

2

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 stripping

(10″X3/4″X1/12″)

Qty.

2

10

2

2

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Installation Instructions

Remove Air Conditioner from Cabinet

Window Mounting

1

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

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

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.5

shipping
screws

Front Grille

base pan handle

Shipping Packaging

FIG.2

FIG.4

FIG.7

FIG.6

Install Top Angle Rail and Side Retainers

2

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.

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

3

1. Place cabinet on floor, a bench, or a table.

2. Slide "I" 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

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.

Plastic tie

FIG.8

Foam Gasket

Top angle rail

3