Frigidaire CAE10MR410A11, CAE12ESRR410A13, CAE12ESRR410A14, CAE12ESRR410A11, CAE12ESRR410A10 Installation Guide

READ BEFORE INSTALLING UNIT

Compact Window Mounting (10,000~12,000 BTU)

The unit isfor 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.

Payattention to danger and safety notices.
Toavoid 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 posean 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, useproper lifting and carrying techniques when moving unit.

Carefully inspect location where air conditioner wilt be installed. Be sure it wiltsupport the weight of the unit overan extended

period of time.

Handle air conditioner with care.

Make sure air conditioner does not fall during installation.

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Mounting Hardware

screws

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.

e DO NOT USE ANY SCREWS OTHER THAN

THOSE SPECIFIED HERE.

• WHERE APPLICABLE, THE TOP RAIL MUST BE
SECURELY FASTENED WITH ALL FOUR (4)

SCREWS FOR SAFETY REASONS.

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The top rail on your unit may already be installed. If not,
follow the steps below.

1/2"

lock frame

(For Wooden windows)

lock frame

(For Vinyl-Clad windows)

sashlock

weather seals

(6"x3/4"x 1/12")

window sash seal foam

Qty.

7

Top Rail Hardware Qty.

3/8" Screw

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

4

• Philips Screwdriver

• Drill (If pilot holes are needed)

Top Rail Fig. A _ Fig. B

Packaging

TOOLS NEEDED

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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 "r' 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 15-1/2 inches (394 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. 4A oFI _ Fig. 4B

EXTERIOR

EXTERIOR

WALL 23"to36"IIII I

mmt° l]L,

WALL

Wooden Windows

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.

Storm window

frame or other

obstruction. (38 mm)

1-1/2" min

Vinyl-Clad Windows

FIG. 5

SASH

Board
thickness as

required, for
proper pitch to

rear, along
entire sill.

"_ Fasten with

nails or screws.