Installation guide

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installation instructions

For Heavy Duty (FAS Models) and

Median (FAM Models) Air Conditioners

Please read ALL instructions before installing.Two penple are

recommended to install this product.If a new electrical outlet

is required,have the outlet installed by a qualified electrician

belbre installing unit, See#5 ill Preliminary hlstruetions

lullowing.

SAFETY LOCKAND

Preliminary instructions

Do the following bel_we starting to install unit.See ilh_strations

below.

Check dimensions of ynur unit to determine model type:

Heavy duty (FAS) Median (FAM)

Unfl ileight: 18.>, 8 17.58"

Unit Width: 23 L,¢,

Min. Window Opening: 19" 18 _'¢'o

Min. Window Width: 31" 26 _ "

Max. Windov_, Widlh: 43" 40 L2"

1. Cheek windnw opening size - the mnuntiug parts f_lrnished

_ith this air conditioner are made to install in a wooden

sill double-hung window.The standard parts are for

wiudox_ dimensions listed above.Open sash to a minimum

of 19"(483mm). (FIG. 1)

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

most be in good shape and able to firmly hold the needed

screws.If not, make repairs before installing unit.

FIG. 1

_ _SASH

19" MIN

1/2" MIN

STORM WINDOW FRAME OR

OTHER OBSTRUCTION

(LEFT)

LOOKNUT WINDOW SUPPORT

3/4,, LONG _ _RACKET

_OkAk_rHKA D "_-l_ Sl_k N G LE

BRACKET

Cheek your storm windows - if your 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 _ASH

19" MIN

1/2" MIN ! 1/2" MIN

T--TH ,

BOARD THICKNESS AS

EQUIRED, ALONG

} _ ENTIRE STOOL, FASTEN

STORM WINDOW FRAME OR WITH TWO NAILS OR

OTHER OBSTRUCTION SCREWS.

P/N 66129901164

Summary of content (8 pages)

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installation For Heavy Median (FAM instructions Duty (FAS Models) and Models) Air Conditioners Please read ALL instructions before installing.Two penple are recommended to install this product.If is required,have belbre a new electrical outlet the outlet installed by a qualified electrician installing unit, See#5 ill Preliminary hlstruetions SAFETY LOCKAND lullowing. Preliminary Do the following instructions bel_we starting to install unit.See ilh_strations below.
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4. CHECK FOR ANYTHING AIRFLOW- check area outside of window such as shrubs, furniture, THAT COULD lrees, or awnings. BLOCK Tools for things Inside, be sure Required a large flat blade screwdriver drapes, or blinds will not stop proper air flow. tape measure adjustable S. Check the availaMe electrical service - lmwer supply mtt_t be the same as that shown on the unit serial nameplate. pencil Level (See Owner's Guide for serial plate location.
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Window H Remove Mounting Chassis _ 1. Pull down front panel and remove filter. (See F[G. 1). 2. Lift front upwards and place to one side. installSideTopBracket Angle and 1. Attach lbam gasket to top angle above holes as shown in FIG. 6. 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 fi-ont from cabinet sides as per photo (see NG.3) 5. Gently lift front offunit and place to one side (See FIG.4). 2.
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|nstaR Support Bracket 3. Inserl lop and bottom Iegs of window filIer panel frame into channel in the to angle and bottom rail. Do both sides. I. Hold each support bracket flush against outside &sill, 4. Insert washer head locking screws (2) into holes in and tight to bollom of cabinet as shown below. Mark top leg of filler panel frame (see Step 6). Do not tolally brackets al top level of sill, and remo_ e. tighten. Allow leg to slide fi'cely. :;crows will be tightened after Section 6.
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Extend Panels 1. Carefully screws. raise windnw Loosen screws Window to expose filler panel so filler panels install Chassis into Cabinet and install Front to Unit Filler locking slide easily. 1. Lift air conditioner leaving 2. and carefully slide into cabinet 6" protruding. _DO not push oll controls OR finned coils. 3. Be sure chassis is firmly seated towards rear of cabinet. 4. [nstallation of fl'ont is the reverse of removal outlined in Section 2. Extend panels to fill windo\_ opening
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Thru-The-Wall NOTE: (onsult local building Installation codes prior to installation, Carefully or a qualified carpenter. Select Wall This air conditioner installed through NOTE: All parts provided,except needed 1It- 1" long minimum). 1. does not suppmt points, HEIGHT "Y" inside model of framing material used. so that it can be below: Select at ends of windows, Installation and l tt wood a wall surface m_kjor structural width height with the following See FIGS. plus twice 2.
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NOTE: If wall thickness is 8-1/'2" o1"more, add alumhmnl flashing o_er bottom of flame opening to assure no v_aler can enter area between inner and outer wall. F1G.2 I"LONG \VOOD SCREW Refer to Step 4 of Window Mounting for assembly of support brackets.A wooden strip nailed lo the ou/side wall should be used in conjunction with sill support angle brackets. Prepare Cabinet and Instal! 1. Slide chassis from cabinet. Refer back to Step 1 of Window Mounting. brakcet 2.
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OPTIONAL:Caulkingandinstallation of trimoninterior wallmaybedone.Youcanbuywoodfromyourlocallumber o1" hardware supply.Ontheoutside, caulk openings around k_p and sides of cabinet, and all sides of wood sleeve to the opening. NOTE: See Step 7, item 3 of Window Mounting Instructions for bottom rail seal location. Masonry Construction !.