Frigidaire FAH12ER2T, GAH126R2T, FAH08ER1T, GAH12ER2T Installation Instructions Manual

Installation Instructions: 8,000-12,000 BTU TTW
Do This First (for existing sleeve)
Note that the air conditioner dimensions are: 24"wide,
1
⁄2"high, and 181⁄2"deep (without front). Install Air
14 Conditioner according to these installation instructions to achieve the best performance. Save these installation instructions for future reference.
Items in Kit
You may not need all parts in the kit. Discard unused parts.
Qty.
Tapered Spacer Blocks 17"Long 2 Centering/Support Blocks 4 Plastic Divider 1/8” x 4 Stuffer Seal 1"x 1 Seal 1 Seal 1 Seal 1 Seal 1 Seal 1” x 3/4"x 14" 1 Trim Frame (side legs) 2 Trim Frame (top & bottom legs) 2 Ground Wire (green) 1 Nut for grounding screw 1 Grounding Screw 1 Grille (plastic) 1 Nuts (plastic) 4 Screw w/washer 4
1
⁄2"x 31⁄2"x 11⁄2" 2
1
⁄2"x 141⁄2" 1
1
2
1
⁄2"x 11⁄2"x 261⁄2" 2
1
⁄2"x 11⁄2"x 14" 2
1
⁄2"x 3/8"x 261⁄2" 2
1
⁄2"x 3/8"x 14" 2
"x 84" 1
CAUTION: When installation is complete, replacement unit MUSThave a rearward slope as shown.
REAR
Wall
Sleeve
1/4” to 5/16”
UNIT
FRONT
LEVEL
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.
— Repair paint 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 (to suit) back from front edge of sleeve as shown below. Next attach ground wire inside sleeve, using grounding screw and nut. Pull loose end of ground wire out front of sleeve, and temporarily bend it down and around lower edge of sleeve.
3"
Max.
Wall sleeve to unit sleeve grounding
3
/
16
Hole
"
1"
How to Install
1. Identify the wall-sleeve brand for your installation, from the chart below.
Brand
White-Westinghouse Frigidaire 25 Carrier (52F Series) General Electric/
Hotpoint 26 15
Whirlpool 257⁄ Fedders/Emerson 27 16 Sears/Kenmore 253⁄
Emerson/Fedders 263⁄ Carrier (51S Series) 25 Friedrich 27 163⁄ NOTE: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.
Wall Sleeve Dimensions
(inches)
idth Height Depth
W
1
}
2
8
4 4
3
4
4
151⁄
5
8
2
161⁄
3
4
8
167⁄
4
153⁄
8
167⁄
4
16, 171⁄
or 22
8
167⁄
8
171⁄
or 23
4
163⁄
or 193⁄
8
185⁄
15
8
185⁄
4
163⁄
4. Prepare the wall sleeve for installation of the new unit per the following Brand instructions. #1 Emerson 15"Deep
3
#2 Fedders 19 #3 Fedders or Friedrich 16 #4 General Electric/Hotpoint 16
2
#5 Sears or Carrier (51S Series) 18 #6 Whirlpool 17
⁄4"Deep
3
⁄4"Deep
7
⁄8"Deep
5
⁄8"Deep
1
⁄8"Deep #7 Whirlpool 23"Deep #8 White-Westinghouse/Frigidaire/ 16"+ 17
Carrier (52F Series)
#9 White-Westinghouse/Frigidaire 22"Deep
4
5. Install new unit into wall sleeve.
6. To attach ground wire to the new unit, remove the screw from the left side front.
7. Assemble and install the Trim Frame (see instruction).
P/N 66121627
1
⁄2"Deep
1
Wall Sleeve Brands:
#1 Emerson 15"Deep
60°
3
Rear Louvers
Top View
10-1/4"
101⁄4"‹
4
60°
1. Redirect the louvers at the back of the wall sleeve as shown in the illustration. The use of pliers is recommended.
1
2. Attach (1) 1
3. Attach the (2) 1
⁄2"x 3/8"x 261⁄2"long seal as shown in the illustration.
1
⁄2"x 3/8"x 14"long seals, to the inside of the
louvered pane. Install the seals as shown in the illustration.
1
4. Cut the 1
2
3
inside of the louvered panel as shown in the illustration. Attach the (2) 4
⁄2"x 3/8"x 261⁄2"long seal to 14"long, and attach it to the
1
⁄2"x 31⁄2"x 11⁄2"Centering/Support Blocks, one on each side wall, to the inside of the sleeve with the Tappered End facing the opening. These (2) blocks should be locaed approximately in the center of the side walls. To attach the blocks remove the backing paper from the blocks. Do not touch adhesive on the blocks. Press the blocks firmly in place.
5. Install the new unit into the wall sleeve.
6
6. Attach the ground wire to the unit as shown.
1
7. Install the 1"x 1
⁄2"x 84"long stuffer seal between the wall sleeve
and the unit. Aflat bladed screwdriver or putty knife is recommended.
7
7
2
8. Assemble and install the Trim Frame. (see Trim Frame)
Wall Sleeve Brands:
#2 Fedders 193⁄4"Deep
Rear Louvers
60°
Top View
10-1/2"
60°
101⁄2"‹
2
61⁄2"‹→ 61⁄2"‹→
3
1. Redirect the louvers at the back of the wall sleeve as shown in the illustration. The use of pliers is recommended.
1
2. Attach the (2) 4
⁄2"x 31⁄2"x 11⁄2"Centering/Support Blocks to the inside of the walls of the wall sleeve as illustrate with tapered end facing the opening of sleeve. These (2) blocks should be located
2
approximately in the center of the side walls. To attach the blocks remove the backing paper from the blocks. Do not touch adhesive on the blocks. Press the blocks firmly in place.
3. Cut (2) 17"Tapered Spacer Blocks and install as shown in the illustration. The 4"portion to be placed in front of the rib on base and tapered end facing the back of the sleeve. The remaining portion to
17"
be placed behind the rib.
3/4"
Tapered Spacer Block
1"
4
1
4. Attach (1) 1
⁄2"x 11⁄2"x 261⁄2"long seals and the (2) 11⁄2"x 11⁄2"x 14"
Cut Here
4"
Protection Paper Backing
long seals as shown in the illustration.
1
5. Cut (1) 1
⁄2'x 11⁄2"x 261⁄2"long seal to 14"and attach to inside of the
louvered panel as shown in the illustration.
6. Install the new unit into the wall sleeve.
5
7. Attach the ground wire to the unit as shown.
7
1
8. Install the 1"x 1
⁄2"x 84"long stuffer seal between the wall sleeve
and the unit. Aflat bladed screwdriver or putty knife is recommended.
8
8
9. Assemble and install the Trim Frame. (see Trim Frame)
3
Wall Sleeve Brands:
#3 Fedders or Friedrich 163⁄4"Deep
Rear Louvers
60°
Top View
10-1/2"
2
61⁄2"‹→ 61⁄2"‹→
3
101⁄2"‹
60°
1. Redirect the louvers at the back of the wall sleeve as shown in the illustration. The use of pliers is recommended.
1
2. Attach (2) 4
⁄2"x 31⁄2"x 11⁄2"Centering/Support Blocks to the inside of the walls of the wall sleeve as illustrated with tapered end facing the opening of the Sleeve. These (2) blocks should be located approximately in the center of the side walls. To attach the blocks
2
remove the backing paper from the blocks. Do not touch adhesive on the blocks. Press the blocks firmly in place.
3. Cut (2) 17"Tapered Spacer Blocks and install as shown in the illustration. The 4"portion to be placed in front of the rib on base and tapered end facing the back of the sleeve. The remaining portion to
1
be placed behind the rib. The 2
⁄2"portion to be placed in front of the
rib on the base with the tapered end facing the back of the sleeve.
1
Cut the remaining portion to 12
⁄2"and place behind the rib with the
tapered end facing the back of the sleeve.
17"
4
4
5
4
4. Attach (1) 1 (2) 1
5. Cut (1) 1
1
1
⁄2"x 11⁄2"x 14"long seals as shown in the illustration.
⁄2"x 11⁄2"x 261⁄2"long seals and the
1
⁄2"x 11⁄2"x 261⁄2"long seal to 14"and attach inside of the
3/4"
Cut Here
Tapered Spacer Block
12-1/2"12-1/2"
1"
2-1/2"
Protection Paper Backing
louvered panel as shown in the illustration.
6. Install the new unit into the wall sleeve. Attach the ground wire to the unit as shown.
6
1
7. Install the 1"x 1
⁄2"x 84"long stuffer seal between the wall sleeve and the unit.
Aflat bladed screwdriver or putty knife is recommended.
7
7
4
8. Assemble and install the Trim Frame. (see Trim Frame)
Wall Sleeve Brands:
#4 General Electric/Hotpoint 167⁄8"Deep
Rear Louvers
60°
Top View
3
101⁄2”
11"
101⁄2"‹
3
61⁄2"‹→ 61⁄2"‹→
2
60°
1. Redirect the louvers at the back of the wall sleeve as shown in the illustration. The use of pliers is recommended.
2. Cut (2) 17"Tapered Spacer Blocks to 13” and install as shown in the
1
⁄2"from the back of the sleeve.
17"
1"
Cut Here
13"
Protection Paper Backing
3
3. Cut (1) 1
illustration with the tapered end
3/4"
Tapered Spacer Block
1
⁄2"x 3/8"x 261⁄2"long seals to 25"long attach as shown.
1
Attach (2) 1
⁄2"x 3/8"x 14"long seals as shown in the illustration.
4
4. Attach 1"x 3/4"x 14"long seal to the louvered panel as shown in the illustration.
5. Install the new unit into the wall sleeve. Attach the ground wire to the unit as shown.
5
1
6. Install the 1"x 1
⁄2"x 84"long stuffer seal between the wall sleeve and the unit.
Aflat bladed screwdriver or putty knife is recommended.
6
6
7. Assemble and install the Trim Frame. (see Trim Frame)
5
Wall Sleeve Brands:
#5 Sears or Carrier (51S Series) 185⁄8"Deep
Rear Louvers
60°
Top View
61⁄2"‹ 61⁄2"‹
2
10"
9-1/2"
10"‹
3
3
60°
1. Redirect the louvers at the back of the wall sleeve as shown in the illustration. The use of pliers is recommended.
2. Attach (2) Tapered Spacer Blocks to the inside of the wall sleeve as shown in the illustration. DO NOTCUTTHESE BLOCKS.
17"
3. Attach the (1) 1
1
⁄2"x 3/8"x 14'long seals as shown in the illustration.
(2) 1
3/4"
1
⁄2"x 3/8"x 261⁄2"long seals and the
Tapered Spacer Block
13"
Protection Paper Backing
4. Attach the 1'x 3/4"x 14"long seal to inside of the louvered panel as shown in the illustration. Install the new unit into the wall sleeve.
3
1"
4
5. Attach the ground wire to the unit as shown.
5
6. Install the 1"x 1 flat bladed screwdriver or putty knife is recommended.
6
6
1
⁄2"x 84"long stuffer seal between the wall sleeve and the unit. A
6
7. Assemble and install the Trim Frame. (see Trim Frame)
Wall Sleeve Brands:
#6 Whirlpool 171⁄8"Deep
Rear Louvers
60°
Top View
61⁄2"‹ 61⁄2"‹
2
10"
9-1/2"
10"‹
60°
1. Redirect the louvers at the back of the wall sleeve as shown in the illustration. The use of pliers is recommended.
2. Cut (2) Tapered Spacer Blocks and install as shown in the illustration. To attach the blocks remove the backing paper from the blocks. Do not touch adhesive on the blocks. Press the blocks firmly in place.
3. Cut and attach the (1) 1
1
Attach the (2) 1
⁄2"x 3/8"x 14"long seals as shown.
3/4"
Cut Here
1
⁄2"x 3/8"x 261⁄2"long seal to 251⁄2"long.
17"
Tapered Spacer Block
13"
1"
Protection Paper Backing
3
4. Attach 1"x 3/4"x 14"long seal to the louvered panel as shown in the illustration.
3
4
5. Install the new unit into the wall sleeve. Attach the ground wire to the unit as shown.
5
1
6. Install the 1"x 1
⁄2"x 84"long stuffer seal between the wall sleeve and the unit.
Aflat bladed screwdriver or putty knife is recommended.
6
6
8. Assemble and install the Trim Frame. (see Trim Frame)
7
Wall Sleeve Brands:
#7 Whirlpool 23"Deep
Rear Louvers
60°
2
Top View
3
1. Redirect the louvers at the back of the wall sleeve as shown in the
10"
60°
9-1/2"
illustration. The use of pliers is recommended.
1
2. Attach the (2) 4
⁄2"x 31⁄2"x 11⁄2"foam blocks to the inside top and bot­tom of the wall sleeve with the slots 10"from the right side wall of the sleeve. Attach (2) Tapered Spacer Blocks behind rib on inside bottom of the wall sleeve as shown. Taper towards the rear of the sleeve.
17"
3/4"
2
3. Attach 1"x 3/4"x 14"long seal to the inside of the grille panel.
Tapered Spacer Block
10"‹
4
61⁄2"‹→ 61⁄2"‹→
14"‹ →← 8"‹
5
5
5
6. Install the new
6
4. Install the 1/8"x 4 Slide the plastic divider in the slots of the (2) foam blocks.
5. Cut to fit (1) 1 Attach (2) 1 Seals should be flush with front side of 4 which holds the plastic divider.
7. Install the 1"x 1 and the unit. Aflat bladed screwdriver or putty knife is recommended.
unit into the wall sleeve. Attach the ground wire to the unit as shown.
1
⁄2"x 14"long plastic divider to the 131⁄4"long.
1
⁄2"x 11⁄2"x 261⁄2"long seals as shown.
1
⁄2"x 11⁄2"x 14"long seals. Install the seals as shown.
1
⁄2'x 84"long stuffer seal between the wall sleeve
1
⁄2"x 31⁄2"x 11⁄2"Foam Blocks
7
7
8
9. Assemble and install the Trim Frame. (see Trim Frame)
Wall Sleeve Brands:
1
2
91⁄
2
#8 White-Westinghouse/Frigidaire/ 16"+ 171⁄2"Deep
Carrier (52F Series)
1. If the wall sleeve does not have a rear grille or louvered panel, install the plastic grille panel from the kit. The plastic grille panel is mounted to the inside of the wall sleeve at the rear flanges. There are (4) plastic nuts in the flanges of the wall sleeve. If your sleeve is missing these nuts or they are damaged. Replacement nuts and grille mounting screws are supplied with the kit. The nuts are installed from the inside of the sleeve and are pressed into the square holes of the rear flanges. Place the grille against the rear flanges and use the (4) washer screws to secure the grille to the sleeve.
2. Cut and attach the (1) 1
1
Attach (2) 1
⁄2"x 3/8"x 14"long seals as shown. To attach the seals remove the backing paper from the seal. Do not touch adhesive. Press seals firmly in place.
3. Attach 1"x 3/4"x 14"long seal to the inside of the grille panel as shown in the illustration.
1
⁄2"x 3/8"x 261⁄2"long seal to 251⁄2"long.
2
2
3
4. Install the new unit into the wall sleeve. Attach the ground wire to the unit as shown.
4
1
5. Install the 1"x 1
⁄2"x 84"long stuffer seal between the wall sleeve
and the unit. Aflat bladed screwdriver or putty knife is recommended.
5
5
6. Assemble and install the Trim Frame. (see Trim Frame)
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Wall Sleeve Brands:
1
91⁄2"‹→
2
3
2
#9 White-Westinghouse or Frigidaire 22"Deep
1. If the wall sleeve does not have a rear grille or louvered panel, install the plastic grille panel from the kit. The plastic grille panel is mounted to the inside of the wall sleeve at the rear flanges. There are (4) plastic nuts in the flanges of the wall sleeve. If your sleeve is missing these nuts or they are damaged, replacement nuts and grille mounting screws are supplied with the kit. The nuts are installed from the inside of the sleeve and are pressed into the square holes of the rear flanges. Place the grille against the rear flanges and use the (4) washer screws to secure the grille to the sleeve.
1
2. Attach the (2) 4 sleeve as shown in the illustration.
3. Attach 1"x 3/4"x 14"long seal to the inside of the grille panel.
4. Cut the 1/8"x 4 Slide the plastic divider in the slots of the (2) foam blocks.
⁄2"x 31⁄2"x 11⁄2"foam blocks to the inside of the wall
1
⁄2"x 141⁄2"long plastic divider to 13"long.
4
5
6
7
5
6
5. Cut to fit (1) 1
6. Attach (2) 1 shown. Seals should be flush with front portion of the 4
1
⁄2"foam blocks which holds the plastic divider.
1
1
⁄2"x 11⁄2"x 261⁄2"long seals as shown.
1
⁄2"x 11⁄2"x 14"long seals to 131⁄2"install the seals as
7. Install the new unit into the wall sleeve. Attach the ground wire to the unit as shown.
1
8. Install the 1"x 1
⁄2"x 84"long stuffer seal between the wall sleeve and the unit.
Aflat bladed screwdriver or putty knife is recommended.
1
⁄2"x 31⁄2"x
8
10
8
9. Assemble and install the Trim Frame. (see Trim Frame)
Trim Frame Assembly
The purpose of trim frame is to cover space between wall sleeve and replacement unit cabinet. Each frame is made of four parts:
1. To assemble trim frame, insert snaps of side legs into top and bottom legs.
2. To install trim frame to sleeves, slide frame over cabinet until it is flush with the wall sleeve.
NOTE: Be sure to route the cord through the trim frame before placing the trim frame on the unit.
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