Friedrich SQ06 Air Conditioner User Manual


 
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Thru-the-wall Installation
STEP 1. After removing the unit from shipping carbon slide chassis out
of cabinet (See Figure 16, page 25).
STEP 2. Remove the shell channel from the top of the cabinet (See
Figure 15, page 24).
NOTE: Not applicable to heat pump models sold without quick mounting
cabinet.
WARNING
Falling Object Hazard
Not following Installation Instructions
for mounting your air conditioner can
result in property damage, injury, or
death.
STEP 3. LAYOUT - Cut and frame in an opening in the desired wall area
using the illustration as a guide (See Figure 23).
STEP 4. Place the cabinet in the framed opening.
NOTE: Measure and shim void spaces between the side of cabinet and
wood framing before securing to wall.
STEP 5. Position the front edge to extend into the room 3/4" minimum
at top of cabinet and 1" minimum at bottom (See Figure 24).
STEP 6. Secure each side of the cabinet with No. 8 x 7/8" hex head
screws (item #3, page 22) or nails through the holes in the
sides.
NOTE: Alternate fasteners which may be used for securing the unit
cabinet to a wall, including masonry walls, are not furnished
(available at local hardware stores).
FRR091
FINISHED OPENING SIZE
2” x 8” FRAME
20”
20”
14-1/4”
14-1/4”
CONCRETE BLOCK CONSTRUCTION FRAME CONSTRUCTION
EXPANSION ANCHOR BOLT
MOLLY OR TOGGLE BOLT
Figure 23