Frigidaire FFRE2533S2 Installation Instructions - Page 8
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Installation Instructions 4. Build a wooden frame with the INSIDE dimensions of your model listed above. (Measure twice remember...) Frame depth should be the same as wall thickness. Fill in the space from the opending to the studs with wood spacers, as shown. 5. Nail frame to spacers to spacers with front flush with dry wall. NOTE: If wall thickness is 8-1/2" or more, add alumimum flashing over bottom of frame opening to assure no water can enter area between inner and outer wall. NAIL SPACERS TO STUDS FIG.3 FIG.4 LEVEL CAULK AS REQUIRED ALUMINUM FLASHING OVER BOTTOM OF FRAME OVER 8-1/2″ 3 Prepare and Install Cabinet 1. Slide air conditioner from cabinet; refer back to Step 1 of Window Mounting. 2. Place cabinet into opening with bottom rail resting firmly on bottom board of wooden frame. 3. Position cabinet to achieve proper downward tilt for water removal. Unit must tilt back about 7/8" to 1 1/4" for proper water drainage. (See FIG.5 below.) 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.6 following) FIG.5 FIG.6 about 7/8″- 1 1/4″ 1″ LONG WOOD SCREW Side Louvers Refer to Step 5 of Window Mounting for assembly of support brackets. Nail a wooden strip to the outside wall for the angle sill bracket to rest upon. See Fig. 7. 5. Screw or nail cabinet to wooden frame using shims as needed to eliminate cabinet distortion. See Fig. 8. Remember to maintain proper tilt as described in Step 3. 8