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 people are

recoJrmaended to install this product. If a new electrical outlet

is required, have the outlet installed by a qualified electrician

beJbre installing unit. See#5 in Preliminary Instructions

following.

Preliminary Instructions

Do the following belbre starting to install unit. Se_ illnstrations

below_

Check dimensions of your unit to determine model bpe:

Heavy duty (FAS) Median (FAM)

Unit Height: 18 5/8" 17 5/8'

Unit Width: 26 ½" 23 ½"

Min. Window Operdng: 19" 18 _'_"

Min. Window Width: 31" 26 V2"

Max. Window Width: 43" 40 %"

1. Check window opening size - the motmting parts fimfislaed

with tiffs air conditioner are made to install in a wooden

sill double-htmg window. The standard parts are for

window dimensions listed above. Open sash to a minimmn

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

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

nmst be in good shape and able to firml 3 hold the needed

screws. If not, make repairs betbre installing unit.

FIG. 1

SASH

19" MIN

1t2" MIN /

,_ ........ _L

STORM WINDOW FRAME OR

OTHER OBSTRUCTION

WINDOW SASH SEAL

3/4" LONG HEX H,EAD

SCREW

FRAME

ASSEMBLY

/LEFT1

SEAL-BOTTON RALTO UNiT

BOLT S[LLANGLE

BRACKET

3, Check your storm windows - if your storm w:indow

frame does not allow the clearance required, correct by

adding a piece of wood as shown in FIG. 2, or by relnovmg

storm window while room air conditioner is being installed.

(continued)

FIG. 2 _SASH

19" MIN.

1/2" MIN ',1 1/2" MIN. I

, I

I_f /BOARDTH,C_NESS_S

I L._._-S REQUIRED,ALONS

I _ EmIRESTOOLFASTEN

STORM WINDOW FRAME OR WITH TWO NAILS OR

OTHER OBSTRUCTION SCREWS.

PiN 220219A032

Summary of content (8 pages)

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Installation Instructions For Heavy Duty (FAS Models) and Median (FAM Models) Air Conditioners Please read ALL instructions before installing. Two people are recoJrmaended to install this product. If a new electrical outlet WINDOW SASH SEAL is required, have the outlet installed by a qualified electrician beJbre installing unit. See#5 in Preliminary Instructions following. 3/4" LONG HEX H,EAD SCREW Preliminary Instructions Do the following belbre starting to install unit.
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4. CHECK FORANYTHING AIRFLOW THAT COULD BLOCK Tools - check area outside of window for tldngs such as shrubs, trees, or awrdngs. Inside, be sure furniture, drapes, or blinds wifl not stop proper airflow: 5. Check the available electrical service - power sut_ly must be the same as that shown on the unit serial nameplate, (See Owner's Guide for serial plate location.) Power cord is 48"loug. Be sure you have an outlet near.
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Window Remove Mounting Chassis IL! Install Top Angle mm and Side Bracket Pull down front panel and remove filter. (See FIG. 1). 2. Lift front upwards and place to one side. 1, 1. Attach foam gasket to top angle above holes as shown in FIG. 6. FIG. 6 3, Locate the four front screws and remove. These screw's will be needed to re-install the front later. (See FIG: 2). 4. Pry away front from cabinet sides as per photo (See FIG. 3). 51 Gently lift front offunit and place to one side (See FIG. 4).
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3 Insert top and bottom legs of window filler panel frame into channel in the top angle and bottom rail. Do both Install Support Bracket sides. 1. Hold each support bracket flush against outside of sill, 4. Insertwasher head locking screws (2) into holes in top leg of filler panel frame (see Step 6). Do not totally and tight to bottom of cabinet as shown below. Mark brackets at top level of sill, and remove. tighten. Allow leg to slide freely. Screws will be tightened after Section 6.
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Extend Panels Window Filler m El Install Chassis into Cabinet and Install Front to Unit 1. Carefully raise window to expose filler panel locking screws. Loosen screws so filler panels slide easily. 1. Lift air conditioner and carefully" slide into cabinet leaving 6" protruding. 2. _ DO not push on controls OR finned coils, 3. Be sure chassis is firmly seated towards rear of cabinet 4. Installation of front is the reverse of removal outlined in Section 1. 2.
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rhru-The-Wall NOTE: Consult local building codes prior Installation to installation, Carefiflly or a qualified carpenter. Select This aft conditioner Wall WIDTH "X" = inside model width plus twice the thickness of flaming material used. HEIGHT "5?' = inside model height plus twice the thickness of flaming material used. Location has a slide-out chassis, so that it canbe Heavy Duty (FAS) Max wall thiclmess NOTE: and cut art opening with the following dimeusions depending on yore" model.
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NOTE:ffwall thickness is 8-1/2"ormore,addalulninum flashingoverbottomofframeopening toassure nowatercan enterareabetween innerandouterwall. FIG. 2 1" LONG WOOD SCREW Refer to Step 4 of Window Momlting for assembly of support brackets. A wooden strip nailed to the outside wall should be ALUMINUM FLASHING OVER BOTTOM OF FRAME used in conjtmction with sill support angle brackets. OVER 81/2" Prepare Cabinet and Install 1. Slide chassis from cabinet. Refer back to Step 1 of Window Mounting 2.
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OPTIONAL:Caulking andinstallation oftrimoninteriorwall maybedone.Youcanbuywoodfromyourlocallumberor hardware supply.Ontheoutside, caulkopenings aroundtop andsides ofcabinet, andallsides ofwoodsleeve totheopening. NOTE:SeeStep7,Item3 ofWindowMounting Instructions forbottomrail seallocation. Masonry Construction 1. Cut or build a wall opening in the masonry wall similar to the frame construction (refer to Step 2 of Thru-the- Wall Installation for a wall thickness greater than 8-1/ 2"). 2.