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Frigidaire FAH126R2T Installation Instructions Manual

Frigidaire FAH126R2T Installation Instructions Manual

Frigidaire fah126r2t: install 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,
14
1
"high, and 18
1
"deep (without front). Install Air
2
2
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.
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

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
Sears/Kenmore
Emerson/Fedders
Carrier (51S Series)
Friedrich
NOTE: All wall sleeves used to mount the new Air
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.
17"Long
4
1
"x 3
1
"x 1
1
"
2
2
2
1/8" x 4
1
"x 14
1
"
2
2
1"x 1
1
"x 84"
2
1
1
"x 1
1
"x 26
1
"
2
2
2
1
1
"x 1
1
"x 14"
2
2
1
1
"x 3/8"x 26
1
"
2
2
1
1
"x 3/8"x 14"
2
1" x 3/4"x 14"
Wall Sleeve Dimensions
(inches)
Width
Height
Depth
25
1
15
1
16, 17
2
4
or 22
26
15
5
16
8
25
7
16
1
17
8
2
or 23
27
16
3
16
4
or 19
25
3
16
7
18
4
8
26
3
15
3
4
4
25
3
16
7
18
4
8
27
16
3
16
4
CAUTION: When installation is complete, replacement
unit MUST have a rearward
slope as shown.
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
Qty.
installing Air Conditioner. Drive more nails or screws
2
through sleeve, into wall, if needed.
2
— Repair paint if needed.
1
1
3. If not existing, drill a 3/16"clearance hole for ground-
2
ing screw through left side of wall sleeve, in a clear area
2
about 3 inches maximum (to suit) back from front edge
2
of sleeve as shown below. Next attach ground wire
2
inside sleeve, using grounding screw and nut. Pull loose
1
end of ground wire out front of sleeve, and temporarily
2
bend it down and around lower edge of sleeve.
2
1
1
1
Wall sleeve to unit
1
sleeve grounding
4
4
4. Prepare the wall sleeve for installation of the new unit
per the following Brand instructions.
#1 Emerson
#2 Fedders
#3 Fedders or Friedrich
#4 General Electric/Hotpoint
1
2
#5 Sears or Carrier (51S Series)
#6 Whirlpool
#7 Whirlpool
7
8
#8 White-Westinghouse/Frigidaire/
1
8
Carrier (52F Series)
#9 White-Westinghouse/Frigidaire
3
4
3
4
5. Install new unit into wall sleeve.
5
8
15
6. To attach ground wire to the new unit, remove the
5
8
screw from the left side front.
3
4
7. Assemble and install the
Trim Frame (see instruction).
1/4" to 5/16"
Wa l l
S l e e v e
UNIT
REAR
3"
Max.
1"
15"Deep
19
3
"Deep
4
16
3
"Deep
4
16
7
"Deep
8
18
5
"Deep
8
17
1
"Deep
8
23"Deep
16"+ 17
22"Deep
P/N 66121627
FRONT
LEVEL
3
/
16 "
Hole
1
"Deep
2
1

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Summary of Contents for Frigidaire FAH126R2T

  • Page 1: How To Install

    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. CAUTION: When installation is complete, replacement unit MUST have a rearward slope as shown.
  • Page 2 Wall Sleeve Brands: Rear Louvers 10-1/4" Top View ⁄ " ‹ #1 Emerson 1. Redirect the louvers at the back of the wall sleeve as shown in the illustration. The use of pliers is recommended. 2. Attach (1) 1 ⁄ "x 3/8"x 26 3.
  • Page 3 Wall Sleeve Brands: Rear Louvers 10-1/2" Top View ⁄ "‹ ⁄ ⁄ "‹ "‹ 7. Attach the ground wire to the unit as shown. #2 Fedders 1. Redirect the louvers at the back of the wall sleeve as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 4 Wall Sleeve Brands: Rear Louvers 10-1/2" Top View ⁄ ⁄ "‹ "‹ ⁄ "‹ 6. Install the new unit into the wall sleeve. Attach the ground wire to the unit as shown. 7. Install the 1"x 1 #3 Fedders or Friedrich 1.
  • Page 5 Wall Sleeve Brands: Rear Louvers ⁄ ” 11" Top View ⁄ "‹ ⁄ ⁄ "‹ "‹ 5. Install the new unit into the wall sleeve. Attach the ground wire to the unit as shown. 6. Install the 1"x 1 #4 General Electric/Hotpoint 1.
  • Page 6 Wall Sleeve Brands: Rear Louvers 10" 9-1/2" Top View 10"‹ ⁄ ⁄ "‹ "‹ 5. Attach the ground wire to the unit as shown. 6. Install the 1"x 1 flat bladed screwdriver or putty knife is recommended. #5 Sears or Carrier (51S Series) 1.
  • Page 7 Wall Sleeve Brands: Rear Louvers 10" 9-1/2" Top View 10"‹ ⁄ ⁄ "‹ "‹ 5. Install the new unit into the wall sleeve. Attach the ground wire to the unit as shown. 6. Install the 1"x 1 #6 Whirlpool 1. Redirect the louvers at the back of the wall sleeve as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 8 Wall Sleeve Brands: Rear Louvers 10" 9-1/2" Top View 10"‹ ⁄ ⁄ " ‹ "‹ 14"‹ 8"‹ 6. Install the new unit into the wall sleeve. Attach the ground wire to the unit as shown. #7 Whirlpool 1. Redirect the louvers at the back of the wall sleeve as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 9 5. Install the 1"x 1 and the unit. A flat bladed screwdriver or putty knife is recommended. #8 White-Westinghouse/Frigidaire/ 1. If the wall sleeve does not have a rear grille or louvered panel, install the plastic grille panel from the kit. The plastic grille panel is mounted to the inside of the wall sleeve at the rear flanges.
  • Page 10 Attach the ground wire to the unit as shown. 8. Install the 1"x 1 #9 White-Westinghouse or Frigidaire 1. If the wall sleeve does not have a rear grille or louvered panel, install the plastic grille panel from the kit. The plastic grille panel is mounted to the inside of the wall sleeve at the rear flanges.
  • Page 11 Trim Frame Assembly The purpose of trim frame is to cover space between wall sleeve and replacement unit cabinet. Each frame is made of four parts: 1. To assemble trim frame, insert snaps of side legs into top and bottom legs.