Gibson FAH146Q2T1, FAH146Q2T2, FAH146Q2T3, FAH146Q2T4, FAH14EQ2T1 Installation Guide

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Installation Instructions

Do This First

(for existing sleeve)

Note that the air conditioner dimensions are: 24" wide,

14Y_"high, and 22" deep (without front). Install Air 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 att parts in the kit. Discard unused parts.

Tapered Spacer Blocks Centering/Support Blocks

Plastic Divider Stuffer Seat Seal Seal Seal Seal Seal

Trim Frame (side legs) Trim Frame (top & bottom legs) Ground Wire (green)

Nut for grounding screw Grounding Screw

Grille (plastic) Grille Aluminum

Nuts (plastic) Screw w/washer

17" Long

4Y,"x 3Y,"x I'A ''

1/8" x 4Y_"x 14_A''

1 "x lY_"x 84" 11/_"x lY_"x 25" lY_"x lY_"x 14"

1½"x 3/8"x 25" 11A"x 3/8"x 14"

1" x 3/4"x 14"

Qty.

How to Install

CAUTION: When installation is complete, replacement

unit MUST have a rearward

slope as shown. Wail

REAR i

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

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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 ground- ing 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, nut washer pull loose end of ground wire out front of sleeve, and temporarily

bend it down and around lower edge of sleeve.

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sleeve grounding Max I_- Hole

Sleeve

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1. Identify the wall-sleeve brand for your installation,

from the chart below.

Brand

White-Westinghouse

Frigidaire

Carrier (52F Series) General Electric/

Hotpoint

Whirlpool

Fedders/Emerson 27 163/4

Sears/Kenmore 25% 167A

Emerson/Fedders 263A 15%

Carrier (51S Series) 253A 16½

Friedrich 27 16% 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)

Width Height Depth

}25Y_ 15_A 17'/_

26 15%

25% 16'/.

16,

or 22

16:A 17,A

or 23

16Y4

or 19_/.

18%

15 18% 163/,

4. Prepare the wall sleeve for installation of the new unit per the following Brand instructions.

#1 Emerson 15" Deep #2 Fedders 19_" Deep

#3 Fedders or Friedrich 16_" Deep #4 General Etectric/Hotpoint 16_" Deep

#5 Sears or Carrier (51S Series) 18%" Deep #6 Whirlpool 17'A" Deep #7 Whirlpool 23" Deep #8 White-Westinghouse/Frigidaire/ 16"+ 17'/_"Deep

Carrier (52F Series)

#9 White-Westinghouse/Frigidaire 22" Deep

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 220218A029

This units increased performance characteristics meant;

1. The rear air intake moved to the opposite side.

2. The depth had to be increased.

It is very important that these installation instructions are followed so your unit can operate at maximum

efficiency.

If this is an existing sleeve, and there is an existing rear grille, the louvers will have to be bent as per the instructions at the beginning of each section. If this proves too difficult to accomplish;

EITHER

1. Remove the existing grille.

2. Place the included aluminum grille towards the rear of the unit.

3. Mark through the hole positions.

4. Drill through the sleeves flanges with a 1/8" drill bit.

5. Attached the new grille with self-threading screws and washers (not included).

6. It is VERY IMPORTANT that the partition be placed on the left side of the sleeve as shown below.

1. Remove the existing grille.

2. Use Plastic grille and secure to sleeves flanges using existing screws and washers.

Wall Sleeve Brands: #1 Emerson 15"Deep

Rear Louvers

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Top View

1. Redirect the louvers at the back of the wall sleeve as shown opposite. The use of pliers is recommended.

2. Attach (1) 1 1/2"x 3/8" x 25" long seal in the center at the top of the sleeve. Remove the backing paper and press

into position.

3. Attach (2) 1 Y2"x 3/8" x 14" seals to the left and right sides of the sleeve.

4. Cut the 1 1/2"x 3/8" x 25" long seal to 14" long and attach

it to the vertical section of the rear grille as shown.

5. Attach (2) 4 1/2"x 3 1/2"x 1 1/2"centering/support blocks one on each side wall. Place in center of side wall with

the tapered end facing the opening.

6. Gently slide unit into sleeve.

7. Before sliding all-the-way back, remove 2nd screw from front on left side of unit.

8. Remove the plastic washer from the screw.

9. Screw and attach the other end of the ground wire to the unit as shown in picture. Make sure that the toothed washer is against the cabinet.

10. Slide the unit completely to the rear to ensure a good seal, making sure the ground wire does not become tangled.

11. Seal & Frame the unit as described on the last page of these instructions.

Wall Sleeve Brands: #2 Fedders 193A '' Deep

Rear Louvers

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Top View

1. Redirect the louvers at the back of the wall sleeve as shown

opposite. The use of pliers is recommended.

2. Attach (2) 4 W'x 3 W' x 1 W' centering/support blocks one on each side wall. Place in center of side wall with the

tapered end facing the opening.

3. Cut (2) 17" Tapered Spacer Blocks as shown below into two pieces. 17,,.

3/4" pered Spacer Block

Cut Here i _ \

Protection Paper Backing

4. The 4" section is placed in front of the rib on base with the tapered end facing the back of the sleeve. The remaining portion will be placed behind the rib again sloping toward the rear of the sleeve. This helps induce a rearward slope

on the unit.

5. Attach (1) 1 W' x 3/8" x 25" long seal in the center at the top of the sleeve. Remove the backing paper and press

into position.

6. Attach (2) 1 W' x 3/8" x 14" seals to the left and right sides of the sleeve.

7. Cut the 1 W' x 3/8" x 25" long seal to 14" long and attach it to the vertical section of the rear grille as shown.

8. Gently slide unit into sleeve.

9. Before sliding all-the-way back, remove 2nd screw from front on left side of unit.

10. Remove the plastic washer from the screw.

11. Screw and attach the other end of the ground wire to the unit as shown in picture. Make sure that the toothed washer is against the cabinet.

12. Slide the unit completely to the rear to ensure a good seal, making sure the ground wire does not become tangled.

13. Seal & Frame the unit as described on the last page of these instructions.

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