Frigidaire FRA184MT2 Installation Instructions Manual page 7

4. Build a wooden frame with the INSIDE dimensions of your model listed above. (Measure twice remember...) Frame
depth should be the same as wall thickness. Fill in the space from the opending to the studs with wood spacers, as
shown.
5. Nail frame to spacers to spacers with front flush with dry wall.
NOTE:
If wall thickness is 8-1/2" or more, add alumimum flashing over bottom of frame opening to assure no water can
enter area between inner and outer wall.
NAIL SPACERS
TO STUDS
LEVEL
3
Prepare and Install Cabinet
1. Slide air conditioner from cabinet; refer back to Step 1 of Window Mounting.
2. Place cabinet into opening with bottom rail resting firmly on bottom board of wooden frame.
3. Position cabinet to achieve proper downward tilt for water removal. Unit must tilt back 5/16" to 3/8" for proper water
drainage. (See FIG.5 below.)
the channel resting on frame. (See FIG.6 following)
FIG.5
Refer to Step 5 of Window Mounting for assembly of support brackets. Nail a wooden strip to the outside wall for the
angle sill bracket to rest upon. See Fig. 7.
5. Screw or nail cabinet to wooden frame using shims as needed to eliminate cabinet distortion. See Fig. 8. Remember
to maintain proper tilt as described in Step 3.
Installation Instructions
FIG.3 FIG.4
ALUMINUM FLASHING
OVER BOTTOM OF FRAME
CAULK AS
REQUIRED
FIG.6
WOOD SCREW
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