Frigidaire FFRS0822S10, FFRS0822S11, FFRS0822S1A0, FFRS0822S1A1, FFRS0822S1E0 Installation Guide

READ BEFORE iNSTALLiNG UNiT

For Slider Casement Air Conditioners

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 moveand 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 airconditioner will be installed, Besure it will support the weightof the unitoveran extended
period of time.

Handle air conditioner with care.

Make sure air conditioner does not fall during installation.

_, These instructions describe installation in a typical wood framed window with a wood SLIDE-BY sash, or

installation in a metal CASEMENT window. Modification may be necessary when installing in windows made
differently than those shown in these instructions.

Meeting Electrical Requirements

Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard

= Electrical ground is required on this appliance.
o DO NOT ground to a gas line.

,_ If cold water pipe is interrupted by plastic, non-metallic gaskets, or other insulating materials, DO NOT use for

grounding.

= Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
® DO NOT modify power supply cord plug. If it does not fit outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified

electrician.

o DO NOT have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit. Afuse in the neutral, or grounding circuit could result in

an electrical shock.

o DO NOT use an extension cord with this appliance.

Failure to follow these instructions could result in electrical shock, serious injury, or death.

OBSERVE ALL LOCAL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES,
REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG.

• If codes permit, and a separate grounding wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine
that the grounding path is adequate and not interrupted by plastic, non-metallic gaskets, or other insulating

materials.

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ReceptacleWiring:

Receptacle wiring should be a minimum of 14 gauge. Use copper wire only. It isyour responsibility to provide proper
and adequate receptacle wiring, installed by a qualified electrician.

Electrical Requirements:

A 115 volt (103.5 minimum, 126.5 maximum), 60 Hertz, AC only, 15 ampere fused electrical supply is required. Atime

delay fuse or time delay circuit breaker is also required. A separate circuit, serving this appliance only, MUST be

)rovided.

Electrical Connection:
Electrical grounding is required on this appliance.

Recommended grounding method:
For your personal safety, this appliance must be grounded.

This air conditioner includes a power supply cord with a
3-prong grounding plug. To minimize possible electrical shock

hazard:

cord must be plugged into a matching 3-prong grounding type
wall receptacle.

must be grounded in accordance with National Electrical
Code (ANSI/NFPA 70-latest version) and all local codes and

ordinances.

If a matching 3-prong grounding type wall receptacle is not available,
it is the responsibility of the consumer to have a properly grounded

3-prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.

Preparing for installation

installation Tips
For wood-frame casement windows:

It may be necessary to construct a frame, using at least
1" thick wood, with a 15-1/2" wide opening.

For brick or cement building construction:
It may be necessary to put a wood stool strip under air

conditioner, for mounting purposes as shown FIG. 2.

3-Prong Grounding
Type Wall Rece

3-Prong
Grounding plug

Grounding prong

Power Supply Cord
(6 feet long)

wood strip Bottom Rail of
mounted on air conditioner

top of inner sill /;

FIG. !

FIG. 2

Failure to adhere to the following precautions could result in personal injury and product damage.

Because this unit weighs about 60 to 80 pounds, it is recommended that you have someone help you when
installing your new unit, and that you both use proper lifting techniques. Inspect the condition of the window

where unit will be installed. Be sure it will support the weight of the unit.

• This appliance must be installed according to all applicable codes and ordinances.
,, Handle air conditioner with care. AVOID sharp metal fins on front and rear coils.
,_ Make sure your air conditioner does not fall during installation.

Do not use water collected in the unit for drinking purposes. It is not sanitary.

Tools Required

,_ Flat-head screwdriver

® Phillips-head screwdriver

,, DO NOT USE ANY SCREWS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS,

_, Carpenter's level ® Fine tooth saw

Tape measure • Electric or hand drill

_, Knife and scissors

Pencil

H Makesureyouhaveallthenecessaryparts.
Installationkitcontents(FIG.3):

No. Hardware Qty. No. Hardware Qty.

1 Platform 1 11 Screw #10 x 1" pan-head 2
2 Support brace 1 12 Screw #8 x 3/4" pan-head 6
3 Adjustment bolt 1 13 Screw #8 x 3/4" self-threading 7

4 Hex flange nut - 1/4 1 14 Window locking bracket 1
5 Track seal 1 15 Plastic window panel 1

6 Side channel seal 1 16 Side channel 2
7 Window sash seal 1 17 Screw_#8 x 3/8" truss head 10
8 Safety bracket 1 18 Panel frame/seal assembly 1

9 Screw #10 x 2-1/2" flat-head 2 19 (ForVinyi4:iiadwindows)

10 Screw #10 x 1-3/4" flat-head 2 Safety bracket

• Use scale below to measure length of your screws. The scale will come in handy
when separating screws for installation.

IDENTIFY SCREWS (13ram) (25ram) (44ram) (63ram)
BY LENGTH 1/2" 1" 1-3/4" 2-1/2"

3/8" 3/4" 1-1/2" 2"

(10ram) (19ram) (38ram) (50ram)

M Choose a proper as (FIG.4).

15-1/2" minimum width
16-1/4" maximum width (for casement windows)

21-1/2" minimum height (with window panel retainer)
20-5/16" minimum height (window panel retainer removed)
40" maximum height

sized window, shown

Support bracket 1

(For Viny1431ad windows)

16-114"

maximum

width

(casement

windows)

orll or17

FIG.4

1.571/2" _

m,;:d hm

21-1/2"

minimum

height

40"

maximum

height

.........2

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• Height measurement must be of a clear opening above mounting platform.

In some cases, due to a variety of stop and track arrangements, the above
dimensions may vary slightly. If necessary, installation can be made by
alternating window jambs. (See Alternate Window Jamb Applications.)

a Choose the proper window location.
Choose a window that allows the cooled air to flow freely and directly into
room(s) you wish to cool. Remember, it is difficult to move air around

corners. Also, choose a window that is within 6 feet of an electrical outlet
as shown (FIG.5). (See Meeting Electrical Requirements/Receptacle wiring

needs,) Do not use an extension cord.

_FIG.5

1