Installation instructions, Note, Select wall location – FRIGIDAIRE FRA186MT2 User Manual
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Installation Instructions
Thru-The-Wall Installation
^ NOTE:
• Consult local building codes prior to installation, or a qualified carpenter.
Select Wall Location
This air conditioner siides out from its cabinet, so that it can be instaiied through an outside wali as expiained
below.
Heavy duty
Medium
Max wall thickness
10"
8"
NOTE:
IMPORTANT: Side louvers must never be blocked.
All parts needed for Thru-The-Wall Installation are provided, except a wood frame, shims, and 10 wood screws
(#10-1" long minimum). Select a wall surface that:
1. Does not support major structural loads such as the frame construction at ends of windows, and under
truss-bearing points, etc.
2. Does not have plumbing or wiring inside.
3. Is near existing electrical outlets, or where another outlet can be Installed.
4. Faces to the area to be cooled, and it is not blocked.
5. Allows unblocked airflow from rear sides and end (outside) of installed air conditioner.
Prepare Wall
1. Prepare wall in frame construction (including brick and stucco veneer). Working from inside the room, find wall stud
nearest the center of area where air conditioner will be installed (by sounding wall, or by magnetically finding nails).
2. Cut out a hole on each side of center stud.
3. Measure between inside edges of every other stud as shown in FIG.1. Carefully measure and cut an opening with
the following dimensions depending on your model. See FIG.1 and FIG.2.
WIDTH “X” = inside model width plus twice the thickness of framing material used.
HEIGHT “Y” = inside model height plus twice the thickness of framing material used.
Heavy Duty
Medium
Capacity:
22,000~28,500BTU
15,000-18,500BTU
Inside Frame Height:
18-7/8" (47.9 cm)
18" (45.7 cm)
Inside Frame Width:
26-3/4" (67.9 cm)
23-7/8" (60.6 cm)