FRIGIDAIRE FRA064VU1 - Manual (Page 4)

How to Install
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Installation
Sash lock and filler panels screws must be installed as instructed to avoid the possibility of unit falling from window
and causing personal injury or property damage.
SECURE THE CURTAIN FRAMES:
Expand the filler panels and secure them using 4 screws
as shown in FIG.10. When filler panels opens or closes,
you may feel a slight resistance. This is normal. 6
FIG. 10
sash lock
window sash seal
NOTE1: It is difficult to lock the windows with the sash
lock for some windows, so you can use lock by window
itself.
7 WINDOW SASH SEAL AND WINDOW LOCK:
Cut the window sash seal to the window width. Stuff
the window sash seal between the glass and the
window to prevent air and insect from getting into the
room, as shown in FIG.10.
Install the sash lock bracket to prevent window from
being raised which may result in unit falling.as shown
in FIG.10.
NOTE2: If window sash has a metal surface. Use sheet
metal screws instead of the provided wood screws. Obtain sheet metal screws at local hardware store.
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length, peel off the protective backing and plug any
gaps if needed as shown FIG.10.
weather seal
IF AIR CONDITIONER IS BLOCKED BY STORM WINDOW
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the height of the window sill so that unit can be installed
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storm
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WOOD STRIP
FOR SUPPORT
BRACKET
FIG. 11
wood strip
mounted on
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clearance
outer sill
INSTALLATION FOR OTHER TYPE WINDOWS: 9
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