User manual FEDDERS A6Y12F2B-E

[. . . ] Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Do not pour liquids on the air conditioner as this could cause a malfunction. Clean the air conditioner filter every two weeks to avoid overheating caused by air obstruction. Do not obstruct the air intake area of your air conditioner, as this could cause overheating, thus activating the unit's security switch and shutting off the unit. [. . . ] Make sure the decorative front is secure before reconnecting the plug and operating the unit. Cut plastic foam seal to width of window and install between upper and lower window sash. Use latex or silicone sealant (not supplied) to fill any minor openings. Unit is designed to operate with approximately 1/2" of water in bottom pan. If filler is required on sides of air conditioner, cut plastic foam seal to size and fill both sides. Use silicone or latex sealant (not supplied) to fill any minor openings. This air conditioner is designed as a slide-out type chassis, making it possible to install it through-the-wall in both existing and new construction. We recommend that this type of installation be performed with professional assistance. IMPORTANT: This appliance must be installed according to all applicable electrical and building codes and ordinances. It is recommended that you have help to install your unit and that you use proper lifting technique to avoid personal injury. It is important that you inspect the condition of the wall where the air conditioner will be installed. The cabinet must be installed level from side-to-side and with a downward tilt from inside to outside. First remove the decorative front panel and chassis from the cabinet, then remove top bar from the cabinet. Determine the size of the opening for a wood frame by adding 1/8" to the width and height of the cabinet. Add this measurement to the thickness of wood used to build the frame. When determining finish frame thickness, be sure not to cover side louvers on the cabinet. Install the finished frame in the wall opening square and level, nail or screw it securely to the wall and place the cabinet into the framed wall opening. Make sure cabinet projects into the roomside of the wall 1 1/4" at the top and 1 1/2" at the bottom to ensure proper tilt and access to the anti-theft screw, then fasten cabinet to the frame by drilling twelve (12) 1" wood screws (not supplied) through the cabinet and into the frame. 1 &2) If installation is made in a building with brick veneer construction, a steel angle lintel must be used to support the bricks above the cabinet. Install a 3/4" X 1 1/2" wood filler strip between the bottom bar and the interior, caulk both top and bottom of this strip. After cabinet is installed, caulk all openings, inside and outside, between finish frame and cabinet to prevent moisture from getting to the interior of the wall. Use of flashing (driprail) will further prevent water from dripping inside the wall. [. . . ] Note: In the event of any required parts replacement within the period of this warranty, Fedders replacement parts shall be used and will be warranted only for the period remaining on the original warranty. By calling the following toll-free number: The above warranty does not cover failure to function caused by damage to the unit while in your possession (other than damage caused by defect or malfunction), or by its improper installation, or by unreasonable use of the unit, including without limitation, failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance or to follow the written Installation and Operating Instructions. If the unit is put to commercial, business, rental, or other use or application other than for consumer use, we make no warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for particular use or purpose. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. [. . . ]