Frigidaire CAE5M0, FRA052XT70, FRA052XT71, FRA052XT72, FRA052XT73 Installation Guide

READ BEFORE INSTALLING UNIT

OPP Window Mounting (5K- 6.5K BTU)

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. 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 over
an extended period of time.

Handle air conditioner with care. Wear protective gloves whenever lifting or carrying the unit. AVOID the sharp

metal fins on front and rear coils.

Make sure air conditioner does not fall during installation.

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Qty.Mounting Hardware

• 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 Qty.

3/8" Screw 4

Top Rail 1

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 3/8 °'Screws as shown in Fig. C

• Philips Screwdriver

• Drill (If pilot holes are needed)

3/4" screws

lock frame

(For Wooden windows)

lock frame

(For Vinyl-Clad windows)

sashlock

weather seals

(6"X3/4"X 1/12")

window sash seal foam

TOOLS NEEDED

7

2

Top Rail Fig. A _ Fig. B

Packaging _.

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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. 1 FIG. 2 "T"section

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FIG. 3 TopRail

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Your air conditioner is designed to install in standard double hung windows with opening widths of 23 to 36 inches
(584 mm to 914 mm) (FIG. 4A _ FIG. 4B).
Lower sash must open sufficiently to allow a clear vertical opening of 13 inches (330 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.

EXTERIOR

WALL

Wooden Windows

Vinyl-Clad Windows

Storm Window:

FIG. 5

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.

Storm window

frame or other

obstruction. (38 mm)

SASH

1-1/2" min

Board
thickness as

required, for
proper pitch to

rear, along
entire sill.

"_ Fasten with

nails or screws.