Thru-The-Wall Installation; Prepare Wall - Frigidaire GAM155Q1A - GIBSON 15100BTU 115V 12.5A 10.3 SPD 4 WAY AIR DIRECTION Installation Instructions Manual

Thru-The-Wall Installation

NOTE: Consult local building codes prior to installation,
or a qualified carpenter.
1
Select Wall Location
This air conditioner has a slide-out chassis, so that it can be
installed through an outside wall as specified below:
Heavy Duty (FAS) Median (FAM)
Max wall thickness
IMPORTANT: Side louvers must never be blocked.
NOTE: All parts need ed for Thru-The-Wall Installation are
provided, except a wood frame, shims, and 10 wood screws (#
10-1'' long minimum). Select a wall surface that:
1. does not support major structural loads such as the frame
construction at ends of windows, and under truss-bearing
points, etc.
2. does not have plumbing or wiring inside.
3. is near existing electrical outlets, or where another outlet
can be installed.
4. faces, and is not blocked to the area to be cooled.
5. allows unblocked airflow from rear sides and end (outside)
of installed air conditioner.
2

Prepare Wall

1. Prepare wall in frame construction (including brick and
stucco veneer). Working from inside the room, find wall
stud nearest the center of area where air conditioner will
be installed (by sounding wall, or by magnetically finding
nails).
2. Cut or knock out a hole on each side of center stud.
3. Measure between inside edges of every other stud as shown
in FIG. 1.
FIG. 1
3-3/8'' MIN
(8.6 cm)
12'' 10''
Carefully measure and cut an opening with the following
dimensions depending on your model. See FIGS. 1 and 2.
WIDTH "X" = inside model width plus twice the thickness
of framing material used.
HEIGHT "Y" = inside model height plus twice the thickness
of framing material used.
Heavy Duty (FAS) Median (FAM)
Inside Frame Height:
Inside Frame Width:
Y
Y
Inside
Frame
Height
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 opening to the studs with wood spacers,
as shown.
5. Nail frame to spacers to spacers with front flush with
drywall.
NAIL SPACERS TO STUDS
6
18 '' (47.9cm) 18'' (45.7cm)
7/8
26 '' (67.9cm) 23 '' (60.6cm)
3/4 7/8
FIG. 2
Inside
Frame
Width
X
UP TO
8-1/2''
LEVEL