FRIGIDAIRE FRA186MT2 User Manual

Installation Instructions

For Medium (15,000-18,500 btu) + Heavy duty (22,000-28,500 btu) Air Conditioner

READ BEFORE INSTALLING UNIT

INSTALLATION WARNINGS AND CAUTION

He Carefully read the Installation manual before beginning. He Foilow each step as shown. He Observe all local, state, and national electrical codes and by qualified, licensed, authorized personnel only.

9|c 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.

)k If a new electrical outlet Is required, have the outlet installed by a qualified electrician before Installing unit.

NOTE: DO NOT USE ANY SCREWS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HERE

Preliminary instructions:

Do the following before starting to install unit. See illustrations below. Check dimensions of your unit to determine model type:

Heavy duty Capacity: Unit Height: 18-5/8" Unit Width: 26-1/2" Min. Window Opening: 19-1/2" Min. Window Width: 31" Max. Window Width: 42"

22,000-28,500 BTU 15,000-18,500 BTU

Medium

17-5/8"

23-5/8"

18-1/2" 26-1/2" 40-1/2"

1. Check window opening size: the mounting parts

furnished with this air conditioner are made to install in a wooden sili double-hung window. The standard parts are for window dimensions listed above. Open sash to a minimum of 19" (483mm). (FIG.1)

2. Check condition of window: all wood parts of window must be in good shape and abie to firmly hold the needed screws. If not, make repairs before instailing unit.

3. Check your storm windows: If your storm window frame does not ailow the clearance required, correct by adding a piece of wood as shown (FIG.2), or by removing storm window whiie room air conditioner is being instailed.

FIG.1

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sash

washer head locking screw

frame assembly (left)

side retainer

bottom rail seal to unit

safety lock and

1/2" long hex

head screw

foam gasket

window sash seal

1/2" long

screws and locknuts >

window

support bracket

frame

assembly

(right)

1/2" min

inner sill

;

storm window frame or other obstruction

19"

i k

min

storm window frame or other obstruction

inner siil

board thickness as

required, along entire inner window sili; fasten to inner sill with two naiis or screws.

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Installation Instructions

4. Check for anything that could block airflow

Check area outside of window for things such as shrubs, trees, or awnings, wiii not stop proper air flow.

5. Check the available electrical service

Power supply must be the same as that shown on the unit sériai

namepiate. (See Use & Care Guide for sériai piate location.) Power cord is 48" iong. Be sure you have an outlet near.

All models have a 3-prong service plug to provide proper service and safe positive grouding. Do not change plug in any way. Do not use an adapter plug. If your present wall outlet does not match your plug, call a qualified electrician to make the needed change.

6. Carefully unpack air conditioner

Remove all packing material. Protect floor or other stable flat surface with covering to prevent scratches from unit. With the aid of an assistant, remove unit from styrofoam base and rest on protected surface. Move and install unit with the aid of an assistant. Save packing and shipping box for future unit storage.

Inside, be sure furniture, drapes, or blinds

WARNING Avoid fire hazard or electric

shock. Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug. Do not remove any prong from the power cord.

Grounding Prong

Accessory Kit includes

• Hardware bag(shipped inside window support brackets)

• Window support bracket (2) • Window sash seal

• Side retainer (2)

• Window Filler Panel (2) * Top angle rail

* MEDIUM models only

HEAVY DUTY top angle rail can be found in carton base packaging (FIG.3)

Tools Required

• a large flat blade screwdriver • tape measure

• adjustable wrench or pliers • pencil

• level • Socket wrenches

• Phillips screwdriver

Hardware ( in plastic bag)

• Foam gasket

• Bottom rail seal

Qty.

HEAVY DUTY

(22,000~28,500BTU)

TOP ANGLE RAIL

Hardware ( in plastic bag)

Do not, under any circumstances, cut, remove or bypass the grounding prong.

FIG.3

Qty.

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7/16" Locking Screw and Flat Washer for window filler panels

1/2" Long hex head screw

Safety Lock

1/2" Long Screw

and locknut 3/4" Long Flat Head Bolt

and Locknut

foam insert

2 ea

4 ea

2 ea

Sill Angle Bracket

Long hex-head locking screw for top

B angle rail, side retainer 5/16" long

Safety Lock

(for Vinyl-Clad window)

Locking screw #10 X 1/4" panhead

Phillips screws (for Vinyl-Clad window)

^ weather seals

(6"X3/4"X1 /12")

Installation Instructions

Window Mounting

Remove Air Conditioner from Cabinet

NOTE: Remove any packaging material from cabinet exterior.

1. Pull down on front grille from upper edge. Lift front grille upwards and place to one side. (See FIG.1)

2. Remove filter. To remove, grasp in the middle on each side. Bow filter out to detach top edge from tabs. Once top

is free, lift filter up and out. PIq 2

FIG.1

3. Locate the four Front Panel screws and remove. These screws will be needed to re-install the Front Panel later (See FIG.2).

4. Push metal cabinet side inward to release plastic tabs on each side of Front Panel (see Fig. 3).

5. Rotate Front Panel up until top tabs are free. Pull panel straight out. When pulling out, front panel will also pull free

from vent control lever. Depress latch on electronics plug (on some models) to disconnect.

6. Remove Front Panel from unit (see Fig. 4). FIG.3 — FIG.4

Front Grille

base pan handle

7. Remove shipping screws from top of unit and also on both sides by the base if installed. (See FIG.5)

8. With the aid of an assistant, hold the cabinet while pulling on the base pan handle (see FIG. 4), and carefully

remove the air conditioner from cabinet.

9. Add two foam inserts to holes in top of cabinet where shipping screws were removed from. (See FIG.6)

10. Except 22,000BTU model, other heavy duty models (24,000~28,500BTU) come with internal shipping packaging. THIS PACKAGING AND PLASTIC TIES MUST BE REMOVED PRIOR TO INSTALLING THE AIR CONDITIONER BACK INTO THE CABINET. (See FIG.7)

1. Remove adhesive strip coating from foam gasket. Attach adhesive side of gasket to bottom of top angle rail. Insert 4 screws from inside of cabinet and secure to top angle rail.

2. From inside of cabinet insert 3 screws to attach each side retainer as shown in Fig. 8. Attach side retainers with flat side against cabinet and angled edge toward rear of cabinet.

Assemble Window Filler Panels

1. Place cabinet on floor, a bench, or a table.

2. Slide T section at end of window filler panel into side retainer on each side of the cabinet (see FIG. 9 and FIG.10).

3. On each side of cabinet, insert top and bottom legs of window filler panel

frame into channel in the top and bottom angle rails.

4. Insert a 7/16" locking screw and flat washer into hole on top leg of each window filler panel (see section 6). Do not totally tighten. Allow leg to slide freely. Screws will be tightened after Section 6. ^

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