Frigidaire FFTA0833Q1, FFTA1033Q1, FFTA1033Q2, FFTA1233Q1, FFTA1233Q2 Installation Instructions

Installation Instructions

READ BEFORE INSTALLING UNIT

For Through-the-Wall Air Conditioners

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.

Do This First (for existing sleeve)

Note that the air conditioner dimensions are: 24" wide,14" high, and 19" deep (without front). Install Air Conditioner according to these installation instructions to achieve the best performance. Save these installation instructions for future reference.

NOTE:

DO NOT USE ANY SCREWS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HERE

Items in Kit

You may not need all parts in the kit. Discard unused parts.

No.	Hardware			Qty.	No.	Hardware	Qty.
1	Tapered Spacer Blocks (17” Long)			2	10	Trim Frame (side legs)	2
2	Centering/Support Blocks ( 4 1 2” x 31 2 ” x 11 2 ” )			4	11	Trim Frame (top & bottom legs)	2
3	Plastic Divider ( 1 8” x 4 1 2” x 141 2” )			2	12	Ground Wire (green)	1
4	Stuffer Seal (1” x 1 1		2 ” x 84” )	1	13	Toothed washer for grounding screw	2
5	seal ( 1” x 1 1	2 ” x 25” )		3	14	Grounding Screw	1
6	seal ( 1” x 1 1	2 ” x 14” )		2	15	Grille (plastic)	1
7	seal ( 1” x 3/8” x 25”		)	3	16	Grille Aluminum	1
8	seal ( 1” x 3/8” x 14”		)	2	17	Nuts (plastic)	4
9	seal ( 1” x 3/4” x 14”		)	2	18	Screw w/washer	4

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Installation Instructions

How to Install

1. Identify the wall-sleeve brand for your installation, from the chart below.

	Brand		Wall Sleeve Dimensions
		Width	Height	Depth
	White-Westinghouse	251 2	151 4	16, 171 2	or 22
	Frigidaire	251 2	151 4	16, 171 2	or 22
	Carrier (52F Series)	251 2	151 4	16, 171 2	or 22
	General Electric/Hotpoint	26	155 8	157	8
	Whirlpool	257 8	161 2	171 8 or 23
	Fedders/Emerson*	27	163 4	163 4 or 193 4
	Sears/Kenmore	253 4	167 8	185	8
	Emerson/Fedders*	263 4	153 4	15
	Carrier (51S Series)	253 4	167 8	185	8
	Friedrich*	27	163 4	163	4

For larger sleeves, an adaptor trim kit (EA120T) is available.

IMPORTANT

All wall sleeves used to mount the new Air Conditioner must be in sound structural condition and have a rear grille that securely attaches to sleeve, or rear flange that serves as a stop for the Air Conditioner.

For new installations, a Frigidaire Sleeve Kit (EA108T) is recommended.

CAUTION:

When installation is complete, replacement unit MUST have a rearward slope as shown in Fig.1.

2. Remove old Air Conditioner from wall sleeve and prepare wall sleeve as follows: Clean interior (do not disturb seals).

Wall sleeve must be securely fastened in wall before installing Air Conditioner. Drive more nails or screws through sleeve, into wall, if needed.

Retouch wall sleeve painted surface if needed.

3.If not existing, drill a 3/16" clearance hole for grounding screw through left side of wall sleeve, in a clear area about 3 inches maximum back from front edge of sleeve, using grounding screw and toothed washer. Pull loose end

of ground wire out front of sleeve, and temporarily bend it down and around lower edge of sleeve (Fig.2). This ground wire will later be attached to frame of air conditioner once it is installed.

	1/4" to 5/16"
Wall							Max.
sleeve						Wall sleeve to unit
							Hole
UNIT						sleeve grounding
					FRONT
REAR
					LEVEL
Fig.1							Fig.2

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Installation Instructions

4. Prepare the wall sleeve for installation of the new unit per the following Brand instructions.

#1 Emerson	15Ǝ Deep
#2 Fedders	193 4Ǝ Deep
#3 Fedders or Friedrich	163 4Ǝ Deep
#4 General Electric/Hotpoint	16	7	8
			Ǝ Deep
#5 Sears or Carrier(51S Series)	185 8Ǝ Deep
#6 Whirlpool	171 8Ǝ Deep
#7 Whirlpool	23Ǝ Deep
#8 White-Westinghouse/Frigidaire/	16Ǝ + 171 2Ǝ Deep
Carrier(52F Series)
#9 White-Westinghouse/Frigidaire	22Ǝ Deep

5. Identify your wall sleeve type and follow the instructions for that type in the following pages.

IMPORTANT

This unit's increased performance characteristics result from having two rear air intakes.

It is very important that these installation instructions are followed so your unit can operate at maximum efficiency.

If there is an existing sleeve, and there is an existing rear grille, it needs to be replaced by one that has been shipped with the unit in the accessory kit.

FOR INCREASED EFFICIENCY, UTILIZE THE PROVIDED LOUVERED REAR PANEL

Installation of new grille provided with unit

1.Remove the existing grille.

2.Place the grille included with the new air conditioner towards the rear of the sleeve.

3.Mark through the hole positions.

4.Drill through the sleeve flanges with a 1/8" drill bit.

5.Attach the new grille with self-threading screws and washers(not included).

6.It is VERY IMPORTANT that the grille is placed exactly as shown.

7.Most decorative exterior grilles may be left in place as long as the proper interior air direction grille is installed. NOTE: If the provided grill is not used, it may lead to product damage and possible failure.

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Installation Instructions

Wall Sleeve Brands:

#1 Emerson	15" Deep
1. Remove existing rear grille as shown on Page 3 of this manual and							Rear Louvers
replace with provided louvered rear panel. Install as shown here.		80º		4.5"		50º	50º		4"		80º
NOTE: You may need to drill holes in flange of existing sleeve to match

new rear grille

Top View

2.Attach(1)1" x 3/8" x 25" long seal in the center at the top of the sleeve. Remove the backing paper and press into position.

3. Attach(2)1" x 3/8" x 14" seals to the left and right sides of the sleeve.	4.5"	4"

4. Cut(2)1" x 3/8" x 25" long seals to 14" long each and attach to the vertical sections of the grille as shown.

5. Attach (2) 4 1 2 " x 3 1 2" x 11 2" centering/support blocks one on each side wall. Place in center of side wall with the tapered end facing the opening.

6.Gently slide unit into sleeve.

7.Before sliding all-the-way back, remove 2nd screw from fron on left side of unit.

8.Remove the plastic washer from the screw.

9.Screw and attach the other end of the ground wire from sleeve to the unit as shown in picture. Make sure that the toothed washer is against the cabinet.

10.Slide the unit completely to the rear to ensure a good seal, making sure the ground wire does not become tangled.

11.Seal & Frame the unit as described on the last page of these instructions.

12.If you have difficulty with mounting the grill to the sleeve, follow the instructions for direct mounting on Page 13.

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Wall Sleeve Brands:

#2 Fedders		19-3/4" Deep
1.	Remove existing rear grille as shown on Page 3 of this manual and						Rear Louvers
	replace with provided louvered rear panel. Install as shown here.			4.5"		50º	50º		4"
NOTE: You may need to drill holes in flange of existing sleeve to match			80º							80º
new rear grille						Top View
2.	Attach (2) 4 1 2 " x 3 1 2" x 11 2" centering/support blocks one on each
	side wall. Place in center of side wall with the tapered end facing the
	opening.
3.	Cut (2) 17" Tapered Spacer Blocks as shown below into two pieces.		4.5"					4"
		17"

1"

3/4" Tapered Spacer Block

4"

Cut Here

protection Paper Backing

4.The 4" section is placed in front of the rib on base with the tapered end facing the back of the sleeve. The remaining portion will be placed behind the rib again sloping toward the rear of the sleeve. This helps induce a rearward slope on the unit.

5.Attach (1) 1" x 3/8" x 25" long seal in the center at the top of the sleeve. Remove the backing paper and press into position.

6.Attach (2) 1" x 3/8" x 14" seals to the left and right sides of the sleeve.

7.Cut (2) 1" x 3/8" x 25" long seals to 14" long each and attach to the vertical sections of the grille as shown.

8.Gently slide unit into sleeve.

9.Before sliding all-the-way back, remove 2nd screw from front on left side of unit.

10.Remove the plastic washer from the screw.

11.Screw and attach the other end of the ground wire from sleeve to the unit as shown in picture. Make sure that the toothed washer is against the cabinet.

12.Slide the unit completely to the rear to ensure a good seal, making sure the ground wire does not become tangled.

13.Seal & Frame the unit as described on the last page of these instructions.

14.If you have difficulty with mounting the grill to the sleeve, follow the instructions for direct mounting on Page 13.

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