Frigidaire FAS226R2A Installation Instructions - Page 1

Installation Instructions For Heavy Duty (FAS Models) and Median (FAM Models) Air Conditioners Please read ALL instructions before installing.Two people are recommended to install this product.If a new electrical outlet is required,have the outlet installed by a qualified electrician before installing unit. See#5 in Preliminary Instructions following. Preliminary instructions Do the following before starting to install unit.See illustrations below. Check dimensions of your unit to determine model type: Heavy duty (FAS) Median (FAM) Unit Height: 18.5/8" 17.5/8" Unit Width: 26 1/2" 23 1/2" Min. Window Opening: 19" 18 1/2" Min. Window Width: 31" Max. Window Width: 43" 26 1/2" 40 1/2" 1. Check window opening size - the mounting parts furnished with this air conditioner are made to install in a wooden sill double-hung window.The standard parts are for window dimensions listed above.Open sash to a minimum of 19"(483mm). (FIG. 1) 2. Check condition of window - all wood parts of window must be in good shape and able to firmly hold the needed screws.If not, make repairs before installing unit. FIG. 1 SASH WINDOW SASH SEAL SAFETY LOCK AND 3/4" LONG HEX HEAD SCREW TOP ANGLE FOAM GASKET WASHER HEAD LOCKING SCREW FRAME ASSEMBLY (LEFT) SIDE RETAINER SEAL-BOTTOM RAIL TO UNIT 1/2" LONG SCREWS AND LOCKNUTS FRAME ASSEMBLY (LEFT) LOCKNUT 3/4" LONG FLAT HEAD BOLT WINDOW SUPPORT BRACKET SILLANGLE BRACKET 3. Check your storm windows - if your storm window frame does not allow the clearance required, correct by adding a piece of wood as shown in FIG.2, or by removing storm window while room air conditioner is being installed. (continued) FIG. 2 SASH 1/2" MIN 19" MIN STORM WINDOW FRAME OR OTHER OBSTRUCTION 1/2" MIN 19" MIN 1 1/2" MIN STORM WINDOW FRAME OR OTHER OBSTRUCTION BOARD THICKNESS AS REQUIRED, ALONG ENTIRE STOOL, FASTEN WITH TWO NAILS OR SCREWS. P/N 66121625 1