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Do This First
(for existing sleeve)

Note that the air conditioner dimensions are: 24

"

wide,

14

1

2

"

high, and 18

1

2

"

deep (without front). Install Air

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.

Qty.

Tapered Spacer Blocks 17

"

Long 2

Centering/Support Blocks 4

1

2

"

x 3

1

2

"

x 1

1

2

2

Plastic Divider 1/8” x 4

1

2

"

x 14

1

2

1

Stuffer Seal 1

"

x 1

1

"x 84

1

Seal 1

1

2

"

x 1

1

2

"

x 26

1

2

2

Seal 1

1

2

"

x 1

1

2

"

x 14

2

Seal 1

1

2

"

x 3/8

"

x 26

1

2

2

Seal 1

1

2

"

x 3/8

"

x 14

2

Seal 1” x 3/4

"

x 14

1

Trim Frame (side legs) 2
Trim Frame (top & bottom legs) 2
Ground Wire (green) 1
Nut for grounding screw 1
Grounding Screw 1
Grille (plastic) 1
Nuts (plastic) 4
Screw w/washer 4

How to Install

1. Identify the wall-sleeve brand for your installation,
from the chart below.
Brand

Wall Sleeve Dimensions

(inches)

Width

Height

Depth

White-Westinghouse
Frigidaire 25

1

15

1

16, 17

1

2

Carrier (52F Series)     

}

or 22

General Electric/

Hotpoint 26 15

5

16

7

8

Whirlpool 25

7

16

1

17

1

8

or 23

Fedders/Emerson 27 16

3

16

3

4

or 19

3

4

Sears/Kenmore 25

3

16

7

18

5

8

Emerson/Fedders 26

3

15

3

15

Carrier (51S Series) 25

3

16

7

18

5

8

Friedrich 27 16

3

16

3

4

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.

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

installing Air Conditioner. Drive more nails or screws
through sleeve, into wall, if needed.

— Repair paint if needed.

3. If not existing, drill a 3/16

"

clearance hole for ground-

ing screw through left side of wall sleeve, in a clear area
about 3 inches maximum (to suit) back from front edge
of sleeve as shown below. Next attach ground wire
inside sleeve, using grounding screw and nut. Pull loose
end of ground wire out front of sleeve, and temporarily
bend it down and around lower edge of sleeve.

Wall sleeve to unit
sleeve grounding

4. Prepare the wall sleeve for installation of the new unit
per the following Brand instructions.
#1 Emerson 15

"

Deep

#2 Fedders 19

3

4

"

Deep

#3 Fedders or Friedrich 16

3

4

"

Deep

#4 General Electric/Hotpoint 16

7

8

"

Deep

#5 Sears or Carrier (51S Series) 18

5

8

"

Deep

#6 Whirlpool 17

1

8

"

Deep

#7 Whirlpool 23

"

Deep

#8 White-Westinghouse/Frigidaire/ 16

"

+ 17

1

2

"

Deep

Carrier (52F Series)

#9 White-Westinghouse/Frigidaire 22

"

Deep

5. Install new unit into wall sleeve.

6. To attach ground wire to the new unit, remove the
screw from the left side front.

7. Assemble and install the
Trim Frame (see instruction).

P/N  66121627

REAR

UNIT

FRONT

LEVEL

1/4” to 5/16”

Wa l l

S l e e v e

3"

Max.

3

/

16"

Hole

1"

8,000-12,000 BTU TTW

Installation Instructions:

1

Summary of Contents for FAH08ER1T - Through-the-Wall 8,000 BTU Air Conditioner

Page 1: ...le 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 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 installing Air Conditioner Drive more nail...

Page 2: ...shown in the illustration Attach the 2 41 2 x 31 2 x 11 2 Centering Support Blocks one on each side wall to the inside of the sleeve with the Tappered End facing the opening These 2 blocks should be locaed approximately in the center of the side walls To attach the blocks remove the backing paper from the blocks Do not touch adhesive on the blocks Press the blocks firmly in place 5 Install the new...

Page 3: ... and install as shown in the illustration The 4 portion to be placed in front of the rib on base and tapered end facing the back of the sleeve The remaining portion to be placed behind the rib 4 Attach 1 11 2 x 11 2 x 261 2 long seals and the 2 11 2 x 11 2 x 14 long seals as shown in the illustration 5 Cut 1 11 2 x 11 2 x 261 2 long seal to 14 and attach to inside of the louvered panel as shown in...

Page 4: ...facing the back of the sleeve The remaining portion to be placed behind the rib The 21 2 portion to be placed in front of the rib on the base with the tapered end facing the back of the sleeve Cut the remaining portion to 121 2 and place behind the rib with the tapered end facing the back of the sleeve 4 Attach 1 11 2 x 11 2 x 261 2 long seals and the 2 11 2 x 11 2 x 14 long seals as shown in the ...

Page 5: ...g seals to 25 long attach as shown Attach 2 11 2 x 3 8 x 14 long seals as shown in the illustration 4 Attach 1 x 3 4 x 14 long seal to the louvered panel as shown in the illustration 6 Install the 1 x 11 2 x 84 long stuffer seal between the wall sleeve and the unit A flat bladed screwdriver or putty knife is recommended 5 Install the new unit into the wall sleeve Attach the ground wire to the unit...

Page 6: ... x 3 8 x 261 2 long seals and the 2 11 2 x 3 8 x 14 long seals as shown in the illustration 4 Attach the 1 x 3 4 x 14 long seal to inside of the louvered panel as shown in the illustration Install the new unit into the wall sleeve 6 Install the 1 x 11 2 x 84 long stuffer seal between the wall sleeve and the unit A flat bladed screwdriver or putty knife is recommended 5 Attach the ground wire to th...

Page 7: ...irmly in place 3 Cut and attach the 1 11 2 x 3 8 x 261 2 long seal to 251 2 long Attach the 2 11 2 x 3 8 x 14 long seals as shown 4 Attach 1 x 3 4 x 14 long seal to the louvered panel as shown in the illustration 6 Install the 1 x 11 2 x 84 long stuffer seal between the wall sleeve and the unit A flat bladed screwdriver or putty knife is recommended 5 Install the new unit into the wall sleeve Atta...

Page 8: ... the grille panel 4 Install the 1 8 x 41 2 x 14 long plastic divider to the 131 4 long Slide the plastic divider in the slots of the 2 foam blocks 5 Cut to fit 1 11 2 x 11 2 x 261 2 long seals as shown Attach 2 11 2 x 11 2 x 14 long seals Install the seals as shown Seals should be flush with front side of 41 2 x 31 2 x 11 2 Foam Blocks which holds the plastic divider 6 Install the new unit into th...

Page 9: ...uare holes of the rear flanges Place the grille against the rear flanges and use the 4 washer screws to secure the grille to the sleeve 2 Cut and attach the 1 11 2 x 3 8 x 261 2 long seal to 251 2 long Attach 2 11 2 x 3 8 x 14 long seals as shown To attach the seals remove the backing paper from the seal Do not touch adhesive Press seals firmly in place 3 Attach 1 x 3 4 x 14 long seal to the insid...

Page 10: ...he sleeve 2 Attach the 2 41 2 x 31 2 x 11 2 foam blocks to the inside of the wall sleeve as shown in the illustration 3 Attach 1 x 3 4 x 14 long seal to the inside of the grille panel 4 Cut the 1 8 x 41 2 x 141 2 long plastic divider to 13 long Slide the plastic divider in the slots of the 2 foam blocks 5 Cut to fit 1 11 2 x 11 2 x 261 2 long seals as shown 6 Attach 2 11 2 x 11 2 x 14 long seals t...

Page 11: ...net Each frame is made of four parts 1 To assemble trim frame insert snaps of side legs into top and bottom legs 2 To install trim frame to sleeves slide frame over cabinet until it is flush with the wall sleeve NOTE Be sure to route the cord through the trim frame before placing the trim frame on the unit 11 ...

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