Frigidaire GHWQ103WC1, GHWQ083WC1, GHWQ123WC1 Installation Guide

Installation Instructions

READ BEFORE INSTALLING UNIT

Window Mounting (8,000~12,000 BTU)

INSTALLATION WARNINGS AND CAUTION

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	Qty.
3/8 Screw	4
Top Rail	1

		Mounting Hardware	Qty.
			7
		( or Wooden windows)	2
		s)	2
			1
		Weather stripping	2
		(10” X 1 1/2” X 1/6”)
		window sash seal foam	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 3/8Screws as shown in Fig. C

Fig. A

Packaging

Fig. B

Fig. C

	Top Rail	16120300A23793
		1

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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	FIG. 3	Top Rail

Bottom Rail

Your air conditioner is designed to install in standard double hung windows with opening widths of 23.6 to 38.8 inches (600 mm to 985mm) (FIG. 4A, FIG. 4B).

Lower sash must open sufficiently to allow a clear vertical opening of 13.8 inches (350 mm).

Fig. 4A
	23.6" to 38.8"
	600 mm to 985mm
INNER	13.8" min
WINDOW SILL	350 mm
INTERIOR
WALL
	Wooden Windows

Fig. 4B

23.6" to 38.8"

600 mm to 985mm

13.8" min

350 mm

INNER

WINDOW SILL

Vinyl-Clad Windows

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. There should be at least 11.8 inches (300mm) clearance around the unit. See FIG. 4C & FIG. 4D.

FIG. 4C		FIG. 4D
11.8" min (300 mm)	11.8" min (300 mm)	11.8" min	Outdoor side	11.8" min
		(300 mm)		(300 mm)
11.8" min	11.8" min
(300 mm)	(300 mm)

	11.8" min (300 mm)	11.8" min (300 mm)	11.8" min		11.8" min
	Outdoor side	Indoor side		Indoor side
			(300 mm)		(300 mm)
	2