Frigidaire L0806995, FAS Series, FAM Series Installation Instructions Manual

installation instructions

For Heavy Duty (FAS Models) and

Median (FAM Models) Air Conditioners

Please read ALL instructions before installing. Two people are
recommended to install this product. If a new electrical outlet
is required, have the outlet installed by a qualified electrician
before installing unit, See#5 in Preliminary Instructions

following.

Prelimi nary instru ctions

Do the following before starting to install unit. See illustrations
below.

Check dimenstions of your unit to determine model type:

Heavy duty (FAS) Median (FAM)
Unit Height: 18,5/8" 17.5/8"
Unit Width: 261/2" 231/2"
Min. Window Opening: 19" 181/2"
Min. Window Width: 31" 26 Vj'
Max. Window Width: 43" 40 V2"

1. Check window opening size- the mounting parts furnished
with this air conditioner are made to install in a wooden

sill double-hung window.The standard parts are for
window dimensions listed above.Open sash to a minimum

of 1g"(483mm). (FIG. 1)

2. Check condition of window- all wood parts of window

must be in good shape and able to firmly hold the needed
screws.if not, make repairs before installing unit.

FIG. 1

_1SASH

19" MIN

1/2" MIN

STORM WINDOW FRAME OR
OTHER OBSTRUCTION

FOAM GASKET

WASHERHEAD

LOCKENG SCREW_._._ X

ASSEMBLY

(LEFT)

SIDE RETAENER J

BRACKET

3. Check your storm windows= if you storm window
frame does not allow the clearance required, correct by

adding a piece of wood as shown in FIG.2, or by removing
storm window while room air conditioner is being installed.
(continued)

FIG. 2

// SASH

f

19"MIN

1112

STORM WINDOW FRAME OR WITH TWO NAILS OR

OTHER OBSTRUCTION SCREWS.

P/N 6612990 1162

1

4. CHECK FOR ANYTHING THAT COULD BLOCK
AIRFLOW - check area outside of window for things
such as shrubs, trees, or awnings. Inside, be sure

furniture, drapes, or blinds will not stop proper air flow.

5. Check the available electrical service - power supply must
be the same as that shown on the unit serial nameplate.

(See Owner's Guide for serial plate Iocation.)Power cord

is 48"long. Be sure you have an outlet near.

Tools Required

a large flat blade screwdriver

tape measure
adjustable wrench or pliers

pencil
_/ Level
_/ Socket wrenches

_/ Phillips screwdriver

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.

::_i Avoid fire hazard or electric

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

Grounding type wall
receptacle

Power supply core
NIth3-prong groundi

plug and current
detection device

6. Carefully unpack air conditioner - remove a!l packing
material. Protect floor or carpet from damage. Two

people should be used to move and install unit.

Hardware (in plastic bag)

Washer Head

Locking Screw
For window panels

3/4" Long Hex-

Head Screw

[_ Safety Lock

_ 1/2" Long Screw

and Iocknut

3/4" Long Flat

Head Bolt and

Locknut

Sill Angle Bracket

Long hex-head

locking screw for

top angle, side

retainer 5116"

Long

LJty.

2

4 ea.

2 ea.

2

10

2

"ndow Mounting

g Remove Chassis

1. Pull down front panel and remove filter. (See FIG. 1).

2. Lil_front upwards and place to one side.

D Install Top Angle

and Side Bracket

1. Attach foam gasket to top angle above holes as
shown in FIG. 6.

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

4. Pry away front from cabinet sides as per photo (see FIG .3)

5. Gently lift front off unit and place to one side (See FIG.4).

2. Install top
angle and

side retainers
to cabinet as
shown in FIG. 6.

FIG. 6

6. Removeshi ppingcrewsfrom top d unit and_tso on theside
by the base if installed.

7. Hold the cabinet while pulling on the base handle, and

carefully remove the unit.

8. Add two foam inserts to holes in top of cabinet where
shipping screws were removed from.

Assemble Window

a Filler Panels

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

2. Slide 'T' section of window filler panel into side retainer
on the side of the cabinet (see Figures 7-8). Do both

sides.

FIG. 7

PLASTIC WINDOW FILLER

FRAME PANEL

9. Your unit may come with internal packaging.THIS
PACKAGING MUST BE REMOVED PRIOR TO

INSTALLING THE AIR CONDITIONER BACK
INTO THE CABINET. (See FIG. 5).

FIG. 8

TOP

VIEW

SIDE

RETAINER

PLASTIC

FRAME

LOCKING

'T'SECTION WINDOW SCREW

HOLE

FILLER

PANEL

3