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5. Screw or nail cabinet wooden frame using shims if 

frame is oversized, to eliminate distortion. Remember

to maintain proper slope as described in Step 3.

6. Install chassis into cabinet by following all steps in

Step 8 of  Window Mounting.(continued)

Support  brakcet 

Wooden strip 

Refer to Step 4 of  Window Mounting for assembly of 

support brackets.A wooden strip nailed to the outside

wall should be used in conjunction with sill support
angle brackets.

FIG.2

1"LONG

WOOD  SCREW

4.  Secure bottom rail to wood frame with two large wood

screws 1"(2.5 cm)long using the two holes in the bottom

of the channel resting on frame.(See FIG.2 following)

FIG.1

3/4"PLUS

TRIM THICKNESS

5/16"

SEE PARA 5

LEVEL

TO

3/8"

2. Place cabinet into opening with bottom rail resting

firmly on bottom board of wooden frame.

3. Position cabinet to achieve proper slope for water removal.

(See FIG.1 below.)

1. Slide chassis from cabinet. Refer back to Step 1 of 

Window Mounting.

NOTE: 

If  wall thickness is 8-1/2" or more, add aluminum

flashing over bottom of frame opening to assure no water

can enter area between inner and outer wall.

CAULK AS 

ALUMINUM FLASHING 

OVER

REQUIRED

OVER BOTTOM OF FRAME

81/2"

7

Prepare and Install

3

Cabinet

Summary of Contents for FAS226R2A - Heavy Duty Room 22,000 BTU Air Conditioner FAS226

Page 1: ...ood shape and able to firmly hold the needed screws If not make repairs before installing unit 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 Unit Height Unit Width Min Window Opening Min Window Width Max Window Width H...

Page 2: ... large flat blade screwdriver tape measure adjustable wrench or pliers pencil Level Socket wrenches Phillips screwdriver Tools Required Hardware in plastic bag 6 Carefully unpack air conditioner remove all packing material Protect floor or carpet from damage Two people should be used to move and install unit Avoidfirehazardorelectric shock Donotuseanextensioncordoran adaptorplug Donotremoveanypron...

Page 3: ...op of unit and also on the side by the base if installed 7 Hold the cabinet while pulling on the base handle and care fully remove the unit 8 Add two foam inserts to holes in top of cabinet where shipping screws were removed from Assemble Window Filler Panels 1 Place cabinet on floor a bench or a table 2 Slide I section of window filler panel into side retainer on the side of the cabinet see Figur...

Page 4: ...indow stool as shown Bring window down temporarily behind top angle to hold cabinet in place STOOL STOOL ANGLE LEFT LOCKNUT SILL ANGLE BRACKET FLAT HEAD BOLT 2 EACH REQ D FOR EACH SUPPORT BRACKET MARK 1 2 LONG SCREWS AND LOCKNUTS RIGHT 3 Shift cabinet left or right as needed to line up center of cabinet on center line marked on stool 4 Fasten cabinet to window stool with 2 screws into holes You ma...

Page 5: ...DO not push on controls OR finned coils screws Loosen screws so filler panels slide easily 2 Extend panels to fill window opening completely 3 Close window behind top angle Tighten locking screws on top 1 Trim sash seal to fit window width Insert into space between upper and lower sashes 2 Attach right angle safety lock as shown LOCKING SCREWS WINDOW SASH SEAL SAFETY LOCK 3 4 long hex head screw 6...

Page 6: ...kness Fill in the space from the opening to the studs with wood spacers as shown dry wall stud nearest the center of area where air conditioner will be installed by sounding wall or by magnetically finding nails in FIG 1 FIG 1 FIG 2 1 Prepare wall in frame construction including brick and 4 Build a wooden frame with the INSIDE dimensions of 5 Nail framd to spacers to spacers with front flush with ...

Page 7: ... to wood frame with two large wood screws 1 2 5 cm long using the two holes in the bottom of the channel resting on frame See FIG 2 following FIG 1 3 4 PLUS TRIM THICKNESS 5 16 SEE PARA 5 LEVEL TO 3 8 2 Place cabinet into opening with bottom rail resting firmly on bottom board of wooden frame 3 Position cabinet to achieve proper slope for water removal See FIG 1 below 1 Slide chassis from cabinet ...

Page 8: ...o support masonry wall above cabinet Existing holes in cabinet can be used and or additions holes can be drilled to fasten cabinet at various positions Be sure that side louver clearance is in accordance with Step 1above 4 Install exterior cabient suppport brackets as shown in Step 2 of Thru the Wall Installation Caulk or flash if neede to provide a wether tight seal around top and sides of cabine...

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