Frigidaire FGRQ0633U10, FGRQ0633U1E0, FGRQ0833U10, FGRQ0833U1E0 Installation Guide

Installation Instructions

READ BEFORE INSTALLING UNIT

MSII MSIII Window Mounting (5,000~8,000 BTU)

The unit is for window mounting only.
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.

NOTE:

SAVE CARTON and these INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS for future reference. The carton is
the best way to store unit during winter, or when not
in use.

DO NOT USE ANY SCREWS OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIED HERE.

FOR SAFETY REASONS, THE TOP RAIL MUST BE
SECURELY FASTENED WITH ALL FOUR (4)
SCREWS.

Some assembly is required. Please read these instructions
carefully.

Top Rail Hardware

INSTALLATION WARNINGS AND CAUTION

Mounting Hardware

( or Wooden windows)

weather stripping

(10”X3/4”X1/12”)

window sash seal foam 1

4

5

10

1
1

12

insulation panel

ruler

3/8Ǝ Screw

Qty.

4

1

2

3

1

2

3

4

5

67

8

9

Qty.

7

2

2

s)

1

5

2

1

Top Rail

1

Drill (If pilot holes are needed)

Before installing, the top rail must be assembled on the unit.
A. Remove the air conditioner from the carton and place on a flat surface.
B. Remove top rail from the rear of the packaging material as shown in Fig. A
C. Align the hole in the top rail with those on the top of the unit as shown in Fig. B
D. Secure the top rail to the unit with the 3/8Ǝ Screws as shown in Fig. C

Fig. A

Packaging

Top Rail

16120300A11762

1

How to Install

Installation

LEFT + RIGHT FILLER PANEL ASSEMBLY

NOTE: Top Rail and Side Panels at each side are offset to provide the proper pitch to the rear of (5/16”).
This is necessary for proper condensed water utilization and drainage. If you are not using the Side Panels
for any reason, this pitch to the rear must be maintained!

Place unit on floor, a bench or a table. There is a Left and Right side Filler Panels - be sure to use the proper
panel for each side. When installed, the flange for securing the panel in place to the window sill will be facing
into the room.

A. Hold the side Panel in one hand and gently pull back the center to free the open end. See FIG. 1.
B. Slide the free end “T” section of the panel directly into the cabinet as shown in FIG. 2. Slide the panel down. Be

sure to leave enough space to slip the top and bottom of the frame into the rails on the cabinet.
C. Once the panel has been installed on the side of the cabinet, make sure it sits securely inside the frame channel by

making slight adjustments. Slide the top and bottom ends of the frame into the top and bottom rails of the cabinet. See
FIG. 3.

D. Slide the panel all the way in and repeat on the other side.

FIG. 2FIG. 1

“T” section

Your air conditioner is designed to install in standard double hung windows with opening widths of 25.8 to 38.8 inches
(655 mm to 986mm) (FIG. 4A
Lower sash must open sufficiently to allow a clear vertical opening of 14 inches (356 mm ). Side louvers and the rear of
the air conditioner must have clear air space to allow enough airflow through the condenser, for heat removal. The rear
of the unit must be outdoors, not inside a building or garage.

FIG. 4B)

FIG. 3

Top Rail

Bottom Rail

Fig. 4A

INNER
WINDOW SILL

INTERIOR
WALL

25.8" to 38.8"

655 mm to 986mm

14″ min

356 mm

Wooden Windows

Fig. 4B

Storm Window:

If the air conditoner is blocked by Storm Window, add wood as
shown in FIG. 5, or remove storm window before air conditioner

is installed.
If Storm Window Frame must remain, be sure the drain holes or

slots are not caulked or painted shut. Accumulated Rain Water
or Condensation must be allowed to drain out.

2

INNER
WINDOW SILL

Storm window
frame or other
obstruction.

14″ min

Vinyl-Clad Windows

SASH

1-1/2” min

(38 mm)

25.8" to 38.8"

655 mm to 986mm

356 mm

FIG. 5

Board
thickness as
required, for
proper pitch to
rear, along
entire sill.
Fasten with
nails or screws.