FRIGIDAIRE FRA186MT2 - Manual

Installation Instructions
For Medium (15,000-18,500 btu ) + Heavy duty (22,000-28,500 btu ) Air Conditioner
READ BEFORE INSTALLING UNIT
INSTALLATION WARNINGS AND CAUTION
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Carefully read the Installation manual before beginning.
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Foilow each step as shown.
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Observe all local, state, and national electrical codes and by qualified, licensed, authorized personnel only.
9|c 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:
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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.
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Handle air conditioner with care.
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Make sure air conditioner does not fall during installation.
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NOTE: DO NOT USE ANY SCREWS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HERE
Preliminary instructions:
Do the following before starting to install unit. See illustrations below.
Check dimensions of your unit to determine model type:
window sash seal
Heavy duty Medium
Capacity: 22,000-28,500 BTU 15,000-18,500 BTU
Unit Height: 18-5/8" 17-5/8"
Unit Width: 26-1/2" 23-5/8"
Min. Window Opening: 19-1/2" 18-1/2"
Min. Window Width: 31" 26-1/2"
Max. Window Width: 42" 40-1/2"
safety lock and
1/2" long hex
head screw
foam gasket
1. Check window opening size: the mounting parts
furnished with this air conditioner are made to install in
a wooden sili double-hung window. The standard parts
are for window dimensions listed above. Open sash to
a minimum of 19" (483mm). (FIG.1)
2. Check condition of window: all wood parts of window
must be in good shape and abie to firmly hold the needed
screws. If not, make repairs before instailing unit.
3. Check your storm windows: If your storm window
frame does not ailow the clearance required, correct by
adding a piece of wood as shown (FIG.2), or by removing
storm window whiie room air conditioner is being instailed.
FIG.1
washer head
locking screw
frame
assembly
(left)
side retainer
bottom rail
seal to unit
1/2" long
screws and
locknuts >
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------ sash
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19" min
1/2" min
I inner sill
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window
support bracket
frame
assembly
(right)
storm window frame or
other obstruction
storm window frame or
other obstruction
inner siil
board thickness as
required, along entire inner
window sili; fasten to inner
sill with two naiis or screws.
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