Gibson CAWE12ER1, CAHWE12ER2, FAH086R1T1, FAH08ER1T1, FAH106R1T1 Installation Guide
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Installation Instructions:
8,000-12,000 BTU TTW
Do This First
(for existing sleeve)
Note that the air conditioner dimensions are: 24"wide,
14½" high, and 18½" 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 all parts in the kit. Discard unused
parts.
Qty.
Tapered Spacer Blocks
Centering/Support Blocks
Plastic Divider
Stuffer Seal
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)
Nuts (plastic)
Screw w/washer
41_"x 3_"x 1_"
1/8" x 4½"x 14½"
l_"x 1½"x 26½"
1_"x 3/8" x 26½"
l_"x 3/8"x 14"
17" Long
1"x 1_"x 84"
l_"x l_"x 14"
l"x 3/4"x 14"
CAUTION: When installation is complete, replacement
unit MUST have a rearward
slope as shown. SleeveWall _ _1_
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.
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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 and nut. Pull loose
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end of ground wire out front of sleeve, and temporarily
bend it down and around lower edge of sleeve.
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Wall sleeve to unit 3/16"
sleeve grounding
II
1/4" to 5/16"
UNIT
LEVEL
Hole
How to Install
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 16%
Sears/Kenmore 25_A 167A
Emerson/Fedders 26_A 15%
Carrier (51S Series) 25_A 167A
Friedrich 27 16%
NOTE: All wall sleeves used to mount the newAir
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 Heigbtht
25½ 15¼ 17_
26 15%
25_ 16½
16,
or 22
167A
171A
or 23
16%
or 193/4
18%
15
18%
16%
4. Prepare the wall sleeve for installation of the new unit
per the following Brand instructions.
#1 Emerson 15" Deep
#2 Fedders 19_A"Deep
#3 Fedders or Friedrich 16_A"Deep
#4 General ElectriciHotpoint 167A"Deep
#5 Sears or Carrier (51S Series) 18%" Deep
#6 Whirlpool 17_,4"Deep
#7 Whirlpool 23" Deep
#8 White-Westinghouse/Frigidaire/ 16"+ 17½"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 66121627
Wall Sleeve Brands: #1 Emerson 15"Deep
Rear Louvers
Top View
1. Redirect the louvers at the back of the wall sleeve as shown in the
10-1/4"
H
illustration. The use of pliers is recommended.
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Attach (1) 1½"x 3/8"x 26½" long seal as shown in the illustration.
3.
Attach the (2) l_"x 3/8"x 14"long seals, to the inside of the
Iouvered pane. Install the seals as shown in the illustration.
.
Cut the 1½"x 3/8"x 26½"long seal to 14"long, and attach it to the
inside of the louvered panel as shown in the illustration. Attach the
(2) 4_" x 3½" x 1½" 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. Attach the ground wire to the unit as shown.
7. Install the 1"x 1½"x 84"long stuffer seal between the wall sleeve
and the unit. A flat bladed screwdriver or putty knife is recommended.
8. Assemble and install the Trim Frame. (see Trim Frame)
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Wall Sleeve Brands: #2 Fedders 19¾"Deep
Rear Louvers
Top View
1. Redirect the louvers at the back of the wall sleeve as shown in the
10-1/2"
H
illustration. The use of pliers is recommended.
2. Attach the (2) 4_"x 3_"x 1½,,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
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 sleey'e. The re_ai_ing portion to
be placed behind the rib. J_ _ _ •
4. Attach (1) 1½"x 1%"x 26½"long seals and the (2) 1½"x 1½"x 14"
long seals as shown in the illustration.
5. Cut (1) l_'x 1_"x 26_" long seal to 14" and attach to inside of the
Iouvered panel as shown in the illustration.
6. Install the new unit into the wall sleeve.
7. Attach the ground wire to the unit as
shown.
8. Install the 1"x 1½"x 84"long stuffer seal between the wall sleeve
and the unit. A flat bladed screwdriver or putty knife is recommended.
Cut Here I _
Protection Paper Backing
9. Assemble and install the Trim Frame.
(see Trim Frame)
Wall Sleeve Brands: #3 Fedders or Friedrich 16¾"Deep
Rear Louvers
Top View
1. Redirect the louvers at the back of the wall sleeve as shown in the
10-1/2"
H
illustration. The use of pliers is recommended.
2. Attach (2)4½"x 3½"x 1½" 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
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
be placed behind the rib. The 2½" portion to be placed in front of the
rib on the base with the tapered end facing the back of the sleeve.
Cut the remaining portion to 12½"and place behind the rib with the
tapered end facing the back of the sleeve.
is 17" I
34" I I Tapered Spacer BiIock
12-1/2" _X2-1"2" Protection Paper Backing
4. Attach (1) 1½"x 1½"x 26½"long seals and the
(2) 1½" x 1½" x 14" long seals as shown in the illustration.
5. Cut (1) 1½"x l_"x 26½"long seal to 14"and attach inside of the
Iouvered panel as shown in the illustration.
6. Install the new unit into the wall sleeve.
Attach the ground wire to the unit as shown.
7. Install the 1"x 1½"x 84"long stuffer seal between the wall sleeve and the unit.
A flat bladed screwdriver or putty knife is recommended.
8. Assemble and install the Trim Frame.
(see Trim Frame)
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