Frigidaire FFMS121CQ10 User manual

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16122000A16518 (June 2009)

All about the

Installation

of your

Split Type Room Air Conditioner

Welcome

Welcome to the world of

simple handling and no worries

Environmental advices

Attention!!

Thank you for choosing Frigidaire. This manual contains all of the information

required to guarantee your safety and the appropriate use of your air

conditioner.

Please read all of the instructions before using the air conditioner and keep

this manual for future reference.

We know you will enjoy your new air conditioner and thank you for choosing

our product.

We hope you will consider us for future purchases.

The packaging material used is recyclable. We

recommend that you separate plastic, paper and

cardboard and give them to recycling companies.

If you need to dispose of this appliance in the

future, do not throw it away with the rest of your

domestic garbage.

The air conditioner that you have bought may be slightly different from

the one illustrated in this manual. Please refer to the information related

to the model you have.

This air conditioner is for domestic use only. It is not recommended for

heavy commercial or industrial use.

Contents

01. Welcome..........................................................................................01

02. Environmental advices........................................................................01

03. Contents...........................................................................................02

04. Safety precautions.............................................................................03

05. Installation:

5.1 Choosing the installation site.................................................04

5.2 Parts list..............................................................................06

5.3 Indoor unit installation..........................................................08

5.4 Outdoor unit installation....................................................... 11

5.5 Refrigerant piping connection................................................12

5.6 Electrical work.....................................................................14

5.7 Purging the system............................................................... 18

5.8 Electrical safety....................................................................21

5.9 Gas leak check....................................................................21

5.10 Initial operation test..............................................................22

Satety precautions

Safety precautions

This appliance must be installed by a qualified licensed HVAC

technician in accordance with all applicable codes. All electrical

connections should be performed by a licensed electrician.

Manufacturer's warranty will be voided with failure to comply.

Incorrect Handling cound result in Serious Injury or Death!

1. Do not attempt to install the split air

conditioner by yourself.

2. This air conditioner contains no

user-serviceable parts. Always call

an authorized Frigidaire servicer

for repairs.

3. When moving the air conditioner,

always call an authorized Frigidaire

servicer for disconnection and re-

installation.

4. Do not insert fingers or place

objects into the discharge area in

the front of the indoor unit.

5. Do not insert fingers or place

objects into the discharge area in

the front of the outdoor unit.

6. Do not start or stop the air

conditioner by turning off the power

at the electrical box.

7. In the event of a malfunction (sparks,

burning smell, etc.) immediately

power off unit and call an

authorized Frigidaire servicer.

8. Do not operate the air conditioner

with wet hands.

9. Do not drink any water or

condensation that is drained from

the air conditioner.

.Provide occasional ventilation

during use. Do not direct airflow

at fire places or other heat related

sources as this could cause flare

ups or make units run excessively.

11. Do not climb on or place objects

on the outdoor unit.

12. Do not hang objects off the indoor

unit.

13. Do not place objects containing

water on the indoor and/or

outdoor units.

14. Turn off the air conditioner at the

power source when it will not be

used for an extended period of

time.

15. Periodically check the condition of

the outdoor unit’s installation base

for any damage.

16. Do not apply heavy pressure to

the coil fins of the indoor and/or

outdoor units.

17. Operate the indoor unit with air

filters in place.

18. Do not block or cover the intake

grille, discharge area and outlet

ports.

19. Ensure that any electrical/

electronic equipment is 36” away

from the indoor unit and outdoor

unit.

20. Do not use or store flammable

gases near the indoor and/or

outdoor units.

Choosing the installation site 04

Choosing the installation site

Installation Warnings

1. Carefully read the installation manual before beginning.

2. Follow each step as shown.

3. Observe all local, state and national electric codes. This appliance must

be installed by a qualified licensed HVAC technician in accordance with

all applicable codes. All electrical connections should be performed

by a licensed electrician. Failure to comply will result in a void of the

manufacturer's warranty.

4. Pay attention to all safety notices.

Precautions for Installation

Installation at the following sites may cause problems. If you must inevitably

install the unit at one of these sites, please consult your local distributor

beforehand:

1. Sites with machine oil.

2. Sites with a high concentration of salinity, such as coastal areas.

3. Sites with sulfuric gas, such as hot water springs.

4. Sites with high frequency equipment, such as wireless equipment, welding

machines and medical installations.

5. Sites with flammable gases or volatile material.

6. Sites with special environmental conditions.

7. Laundry rooms.

05 Choosing the installation site

Indoor Unit

1. Install unit where air flow will not

be obstructed.

2. The installation location must

support the weight of the indoor

unit.

3. The site must be easily accessible

for maintenance and replacement

of the air filter.

4. The installation location must allow

for the necessary space around the

indoor unit, as shown in the figure

1.1.

5. There should be at least 3 feet (1

meter) between the unit and radio

or television devices. It is ideal that

the unit be installed at the center of

the wall.

6. The indoor unit must be kept away

from fire, smoke and flammable

gases.

Outdoor Unit

1. The outdoor unit must be installed

at a convenient site that is not

exposed to strong winds. The site

should be dry and well ventilated.

2. The site must support the weight

of the outdoor unit and allow for

vertical installation.

3. The site must be kept away from

flammable gases.

4. The site must provide enough space

around the unit, as shown in figure

1.2.

5. Children must not be able to access

the installation site.

7. We recommend the indoor unit to

be installed as high up as possible

on the inside wall (minimum of 7

feet high), always leaving a space

of at least 6" between the top of the

indoor unit and the ceiling.

8. The installation location must

allow for the easy removal of the

connector pipe and drain hose.

9. The unit must be installed at a

location protected from direct

sunlight.

than 6"

More than

19-13/16"

More than

79-1/5"

More than

19-13/16"

than 12"

than 2"

than 12"

Figure 1.1

Figure 1.2

Part list

Wall Mounting Bracket

Drain Joint (Heat Pump only)

Remote Control

Self-tapping screws

(For Wall mounting Bracket)

Connecting pipe

assembly

6Remote Control Holder 1

Self-tapping screws (For Remote Control Holder) 2

Part list

(capacity = 12000 Btu's)

(capacity = 9000 Btu's)

capacity = 9000 Btu's

capacity = 12000 Btu's

Part list

Indoor unit

Outdoor

unit

Air filter

More than

79-1/5"

More than 12"

More than

19-13/16"

More than

19-13/16"

More than 6"

Attention!!

1. This illustration is for explanation purposes only.

2. Copper tubes must be insulated independently.

Indoor unit installation

Wall mounting brackets and dimensions

150mm/5.9in or more to ceiling

100/3.9

800/31.5

120mm/4.7in

or more to wall

Left rear side

refrigerant pipe

hole Ф65/2.6in

95/3.7 Indoor unit outline

120mm/4.7in

or more to wall

275/10.8

45/1.8

Right rear side

refrigerant pipe

hole Ф65/2.6in

Installing the Wall Mounting Bracket

Drilling the Hole

1. Install the wall mounting bracket

horizontally over the structural

parts on the wall using the spaces

indicated on the bracket, as shown

in figure 1.3.

2. In the case of tiled, concrete or

similar walls, create 13/64"

diameter holes. Place anchor

supports for the appropriate

assembly screws.

3. Install the wall mounting bracket to

1. Determine the position of the

hole for the pipes using the wall

mounting bracket and drill the

pipe hole so that it is tilted slightly

downward.

2. Always use a pipe cover with an

opening when drilling.

Wall mounting bracket

Wall

Indoor unit Outdoor unit

0.2"-0.3"

Attention!!!

Fit the wall mounting bracket and drill holes in the wall according to the

wall structure and corresponding mounting points on the wall mounting

bracket (Dimensions are in “inches” unless otherwise stated).

the wall with 5 self-tapping screws.

4. At all times securing to the wall

studs is recommended.

Figure 1.3

Indoor unit installation

Connective pipe and drainage installation

Fastening the Indoor Unit

Connective pipe

1. For the left-hand and right-hand

piping, remove the pipe cover from

the side panel. The pipe cover can

be kept as it may be used when

relocating the air conditioner to any

other place.

2. For the rear-right-hand and rear-

left-hand piping, install the piping

as shown in figure 1.4. Bend the

connective pipe to be laid at a

height of 1-11/16" or less from the

wall. Fix the end of the connective

pipe.

Drainage

1. Run the drain hose sloping

downward. Do not install the drain

hose as illustrated in figure 1.5.

2. When connecting extension drain

hose, insulate the connecting part

of extension drain hose with a

shield pipe, do not let the drain

hose slack.

1. Pass the piping through the hole in

the wall.

2. Put the upper claw at the back of

the indoor unit on the upper hook

of the wall mounting bracket, move

the indoor unit from side to side to

see that it is securely hooked.

piping

Pipe cover

(left)

Pipe

holder

Pipe cover

(right)

Right piping

Connective

pipe

Indoor unit

outline

Rear right

piping

Rear left

Left piping

1-11/16

Do not put the end

of drain hose into water.

Do not block

water flow

by a rise.

Do not block

water flow

by a rise.

Upper hook

Lower hook

Figure 1.4

Figure 1.5

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