Frigidaire FFRE0833S1 - Window Mounting Steps; Placing Unit in Window Opening; Extending and Securing Side Panels; Driving Locking Screws

How to Install
Installation
Extend the side panels out against the window frame (FIG. 7A for wooden windows), (FIG. 7B for Vinyl-Clad
windows).
FIG. 7A
window
frame
Place the frame lock between the frame extensions and the window sill as shown (FIG. 8A for wooden
windows), (FIG. 8B for Vinyl-Clad windows).
FIG. 8A
A: For wooden windows:
Drive 1/2Ǝ (12.7 mm) locking screws through the frame lock and into the window sash (FIG. 9B). NOTE:
Before driving the screws, use a drill to drill 5 holes through the holes in the frame lock and frame extensions
into the windows sash as shown ( FIG. 9B).
B: For Vinyl-Clad windows:
FIG. 8B
3
FIG. 7B
Drive 1/2Ǝ (12.7 mm) locking screws through the frame lock and into the sill (FIG. 9A). NOTE:To prevent
window sill from splitting, drill 1/8Ǝ (3mm) pilot holes before driving screws. Drive 1/2Ǝ (12.7 mm) locking
screws through frame holes into window sash (FIG. 9B).
FIG. 9A
FIG. 9B
Drive locking screws:
wooden windows: Vinyl-Clad windows:
Keep a firm grip on the air conditioner, carefully place the unit into the window opening so the bottom of the air
conditioner frame is against the window sill (FIG. 6A & FIG. 6B). Carefully close the window behind the top rail
of the unit.
INSIDE OUTSIDE
FIG. 6B
Wooden Windows Vinyl-Clad Windows
INSIDE
OUTSIDE
FIG. 6A