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Installation Instructions

       To remove front 

as shown (FIG.16)

1.  Remove the two front retaining screws from the front frame.
2.  Press firmly on each side of the metal case close to front, approximately 2/3 of the way down.
3.  While pressing on the sides of the metal case, gently pull the front out and lift up to release it from the case.
4.  Then release the electrical coupler plug.

       Place air conditioner in window opening.

As shown (FIG.17), it should sit on platform assembly so that 

window panel frame and cabinet side channels are against top and side window jambs.

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lower than inside.

Put platform
tab against
inside of track.

FIG.11A

Measure
distance
and
subtract

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FIG.12

Panel frame

Plastic
window panel

FIG.14

Apply side 
channel seal 
to side channels 
just below edge 
of panel frame

FIG.15

NOTE:

 DO NOT push or pull air direction louvers.

Front
Retaining
Screw

FIG.16

Slide inner
window sash
firmly against
cabinet.

FIG.17

       Adjust platform assembly

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inside edge, as shown (FIG.11A & FIG.B). This ensures proper water drainage 
from the air conditioner.

       Level platform assembly from side-to-side.

 Also, make sure window

track is level. Use leveling shims as necessary to ensure unit is level from
side-to-side.

       Measure height of window opening

 from top of platform assembly as

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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
channel. Make sure hook ends of channels face toward back of unit.

       Slide plastic window panel into panel frame 

as shown (FIG.14)

,

 with

the smooth side to the room. Slide panel frame assembly into side channels
of the AC cabinet. Make sure plastic window panel is firmly enclosed on all
sides by the retainer grooves.

10

11

12

13

14

15

       Cut side channel seal

 into 2 equal lengths. Remove protective backing

and apply it to the rear side of cabinet side channels, starting just below panel
frame assembly (FIG.15). Pinch off excess length so seal is even with the bottom
of the cabinet side channel.

16

17

18

       Place platform assembly, 

with platform tab against inside of window

track, and attach it to window jamb (FIG.11A). Use appropriate length 
screws (Items 9-11 in preparing For Installation).

9

For Vinyl- Clad windows,

 place platform assembly, with platform tab 

against insidh edge of the support bracket, and use two 3/8" screw (item 17) 
to attache it to support bracket as shown (FIG.11B).

FIG.11B

Put platform tab 
against inside edge

Outside edge is 3/16” 
lower than inside.

Fastening
Side Channels

FIG.13

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...

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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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