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READ BEFORE INSTALLING UNIT

For Slider Casement Air Conditioners

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Installation Instructions

NOTE:

These instructions describe installation in a typical wood framed window with a wood SLIDE-BY sash, or

installation in a metal CASEMENT window. Modification may be necessary when installing in windows made

differently than those shown in these instructions.

WARNING:

Electrical ground is required on this appliance. 

DO NOT ground to a gas line. 
If cold water pipe is interrupted by plastic, non-metallic gaskets, or other insulating materials, DO NOT use for

grounding.
Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. 
DO NOT modify power supply cord plug. If it does not fit outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified 

electrician.

DO NOT have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit. A fuse in the neutral, or grounding circuit could result in

an electrical shock.
DO NOT use an extension cord with this appliance. 

Meeting Electrical Requirements

OBSERVE ALL LOCAL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES,

NOTE:

If codes permit, and a separate grounding wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine

that the grounding path is adequate and not interrupted by plastic, non-metallic gaskets, or other insulating

materials.

be exposed:

Carefully inspect location where air conditioner will be installed. Be sure it will support the weight of the unit overan extended 

period of time.

Make sure air conditioner does not fall during installation.

Carefully read the installation manual before beginning.

Follow each step as shown.

INSTALLATION WARNINGS AND CAUTION

Summary of Contents for FFRS0833Q1

Page 1: ...let have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician DO NOT have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit A fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit could result in an electrical shock DO NOT use an extension cord with this appliance Meeting Electrical Requirements OBSERVE ALL LOCAL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES NOTE If codes permit and a separate groundi...

Page 2: ...ing plug Grounding prong Power Supply Cord 6 feet long Preparing for Installation Installation Tips For wood frame casement windows It may be necessary to construct a frame using at least Ǝ WKLFN ZRRG ZLWK D Ǝ ZLGH RSHQLQJ For brick or cement building construction It may be necessary to put a wood stool strip under air conditioner for mounting purposes as shown FIG 2 WARNING Because this unit weig...

Page 3: ...Height measurement must be of a clear opening above mounting platform In some cases due to a variety of stop and track arrangements the above dimensions may vary slightly If necessary installation can be made by alternating window jambs See Alternate Window Jamb Applications FIG 3 minimum width minimum height maximum height maximum Ǝ Ǝ Ǝ Ǝ width casement windows FIG 4 1 Choose a proper sized windo...

Page 4: ...hould be long enough to span 2 wall studs 8 4 Installation Instructions Installing Unit in a Sliding Window NOTE If you are planning to use a siding protection board see Step 8 on the outside of your house hold board in place when testing assembly in window NOTE I DQ VDVK VWRS SURWUXGHV PRUH WKDQ Ǝ IURP WKH VLGH ZLQGRZ MDPEV WKH Ǝ PHDVXUHPHQW PXVW EH LQFUHDVHG DFFRUGLQJO 6FUHHQ DQG storm window fr...

Page 5: ...rom top of platform assembly as VKRZQ 6XEWUDFW Ǝ 0DUN WKLV PHDVXUHPHQW RQ SODVWLF ZLQGRZ panel along the longer side Clamp plastic window panel between a board and a work table and cut along cutting line with a fine tooth saw Remove any burrs with a file Fasten side channels to the sides of the air conditioner using 3 screws Item 17 per channel as shown FIG 13 Start with first screw at top of chan...

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Page 7: ...O LV ILUPO enclosed on all sides by the retainer grooves FIG 28 FIG 22 FIG 23 FIG 24 Fasten siding protection board to the house siding Rear is at least 7 16 lower than front FIG 25 FIG 26 0HDVXUH distance and subtract Ǝ FIG 27 Panel frame Plastic window panel FIG 28 ULOO D Ǝ GLDPHWHU SLORW KROH in the window jamb an equal distance from each side of the jamb FIG 22 DQG Ǝ XS IURP WKH ZLQGRZ VLOO I ...

Page 8: ...jambs equally Apply side channel seal to side channels just below edge of panel frame Front Retaining Screw ULOO WZR Ǝ GLDPHWHU SLORW KROHV in the top window jamb in line with the partially plugged holes in the panel IUDPH 6HFXUH WKH SDQHO IUDPH WR WKH ZLQGRZ MDPE ZLWK WZR Ǝ VHOI WKUHDGLQJ VFUHZV I DGGLWLRQDO KROGLQJ LV necessary two screws may be used on the sides of the panel frame as well Drill...

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