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Frigidaire FRA08EHT1 Installation Instructions Manual

Frigidaire FRA08EHT1 Installation Instructions Manual

Through-the-wall air conditioners
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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:
Air conditioners covered in this manual pose an excessive weight hazard. Two or more people are needed to
move and install the unit. 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 over
an extended period of time.
Handle air conditioner with care. Wear protective gloves whenever lifting or carrying the unit. AVOID the sharp
metal fins of front and rear coils.
Make sure air conditioner does not fall during installation.
Do This First (for existing sleeve)
Note that the air conditioner dimensions are: 24" wide,14" high, and 19" deep (without front). Install Air Conditioner
according to these installation instructions to achieve the best performance. Save these installation instructions for
future reference.
NOTE:
DO NOT USE ANY SCREWS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HERE
Items in Kit
You may not need all parts in the kit. Discard unused parts.
No.
Hardware
Tapered Spacer Blocks (17" Long)
1
Centering/Support Blocks (
2
1
3
Plastic Divider (
4
4
Stuffer Seal (
1" x 1
1
seal
5
(
1" x 1
" x 25"
2
1
seal
(
" x 14"
6
1" x 1
2
seal
(
7
1" x 3/8" x 25"
seal
(
8
1" x 3/8" x 14"
seal
(
1" x 3/4" x 14"
9

Installation Instructions

READ BEFORE INSTALLING UNIT
For Through-the-Wall Air Conditioners
1
1
1
4 " x 3 " x 1
2
2
1
1
" x 4 " x 14 "
)
8
2
2
1
" x 84"
)
2
)
)
)
)
)
Qty.
No.
Trim Frame (side legs)
2
10
" )
4
Trim Frame (top & bottom legs)
11
2
2
12
Ground Wire (green)
1
13
Toothed washer for grounding screw
3
14
Grounding Screw
Grille (plastic)
2
15
Grille Aluminum
3
16
Nuts (plastic)
2
17
Screw w/washer
2
18
Hardware
Qty.
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
4
4
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Summary of Contents for Frigidaire FRA08EHT1

  • Page 1: Installation Instructions

    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 over an extended period of time.
  • Page 2: How To Install

    Friedrich IMPORTANT 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.
  • Page 3 Installation of new grille provided with unit 1. Remove the existing grille. 2. Place the grille included with the new air conditioner towards the rear of the sleeve. 3. Mark through the hole positions. 4. Drill through the sleeve flanges with a 1/8" drill bit.
  • Page 4 Installation Instructions Wall Sleeve Brands: #1 Emerson 1. Remove existing rear grille as shown on Page 3 of this manual and replace with provided louvered rear panel. Install as shown here. NOTE: You may need to drill holes in flange of existing sleeve to match new rear grille 2.
  • Page 5 Installation Instructions Wall Sleeve Brands: #2 Fedders 1. Remove existing rear grille as shown on Page 3 of this manual and replace with provided louvered rear panel. Install as shown here. NOTE: You may need to drill holes in flange of existing sleeve to match new rear grille 2.
  • Page 6 Installation Instructions Wall Sleeve Brands: #3 Fedders or Friedrich 1. Remove existing rear grille as shown on Page 3 of this manual and replace with provided louvered rear panel. Install as shown here. NOTE: You may need to drill holes in flange of existing sleeve to match new rear grille 2.
  • Page 7 Installation Instructions Wall Sleeve Brands: #4 General Electric/Hotpoint 1. Remove existing rear grille as shown on Page 3 of this manual and replace with provided louvered rear panel. Install as shown here. NOTE: You may need to drill holes in flange of existing sleeve to match new rear grille 2.
  • Page 8 Installation Instructions Wall Sleeve Brands: #5 Sears or Carrier 51S Series 1. Remove existing rear grille as shown on Page 3 of this manual and replace with provided louvered rear panel. Install as shown here. NOTE: You may need to drill holes in flange of existing sleeve to match new rear grille 2.
  • Page 9 Installation Instructions Wall Sleeve Brands: #6 Whirlpool 1. Remove existing rear grille as shown on Page 3 of this manual and replace with provided louvered rear panel. Install as shown here. NOTE: You may need to drill holes in flange of existing sleeve to match new rear grille 2.
  • Page 10 Installation Instructions Wall Sleeve Brands: #7 Whirlpool 1. Remove existing rear grille as shown on Page 3 of this manual and replace with provided louvered rear panel. Install as shown here. NOTE: You may need to drill holes in flange of existing sleeve to match new rear grille Because of the increased unit depth, first try dry fitting using the method described below:...
  • Page 11 Installation Instructions Wall Sleeve Brands: #8 White Westinghouse/Frigidaire/ Carrier 52F Series 1. Remove existing rear grille as shown on Page 3 of this manual and replace with provided louvered rear panel. Install as shown here. NOTE: You may need to drill holes in flange of existing sleeve to match new rear grille 2.
  • Page 12 Installation Instructions Wall Sleeve Brands: #9 White Westinghouse or Frigidaire 1. Remove existing rear grille as shown on Page 3 of this manual and replace with provided louvered rear panel. Install as shown here. NOTE: You may need to drill holes in flange of existing sleeve to match...
  • Page 13 Installation Instructions Direct Unit Mounting The previous directions are the preferable way to mount the new rear grill. The unit’s performance is slightly better and the possibility of draughts is reduced. As a last resort, direct mounting of the grille to the unit can be considered. Note: The grille must be installed prior to inserting the unit into the sleeve.
  • Page 14 Installation Instructions FINISHING INSTALLATION: 1. Install the 1" x 1 " x 84" long stuffer seal between the wall-sleeve and the unit. A flat-bladed screwdriver or putty knife is recommended. 2. Assemble the trim frame by inserting top and bottom pieces into side pieces and snapping into place.