do i have to take the fra186 mt2 air conditioner apart to install it into a window? deckerwa@yahoo.com
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The installation does require that the internal parts/components be removed so that you can install the exterior casing and brackets. However, it is fairly easy to do ... you remove a few screws and the front grill/display from the unit and the bottom support tray with internal components attached slides out with relative ease. Once you mount the casing and brackets, you then slide the internal components on the bottom support tray into place and re-attach the grill/display. I actually found this installation method beneficial because it lets you get everything mounted and in place without having to deal with the additional weight.Hope this helps. The installation does require that the internal parts/components be removed so that you can install the exterior casing and brackets. However, it is fairly easy to do ... you remove a few screws and the front grill/display from the unit and the bottom support tray with internal components attached slides out with relative ease. Once you mount the casing and brackets, you then slide the internal components on the bottom support tray into place and re-attach the grill/display. I actually found this installation method beneficial because it lets you get everything mounted and in place without... » Read More The installation does require that the internal parts/components be removed so that you can install the exterior casing and brackets. However, it is fairly easy to do ... you remove a few screws and the front grill/display from the unit and the bottom support tray with internal components attached slides out with relative ease. Once you mount the casing and brackets, you then slide the internal components on the bottom support tray into place and re-attach the grill/display. I actually found this installation method beneficial because it lets you get everything mounted and in place without having to deal with the additional weight.Hope this helps. « Show Less
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I had mine installed by a handiman. He took off the front and removed it from the casing. Installed the casing first and the. Slid the unit into it. Very good a/c. Very quiet. Enjoy!
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I took the slide out unit out of the frame and very carefully installed the frame in the window. Pay close attention to the instructions. Jim
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You install a support bracket (purchased separately because this is a large unit) then mount the light outer casing. The rest of the unit then just slides in. It wasn't hard at all.
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Not sure. Mine is through the wall. I think you just install it in the window like any other ac though
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Sorry I missed the fact that your using a window. This unit I believe can be used that way, but its more for a wall opening.
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I am not sure.But its easy to do.The guts just slide out.Then its much lighter to handle.Its the easy way.
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well ya but, that's a great feature actually you slide the chassis out of the casing secure the casing in the window and then just slide the chassis back in there's one electrical connection for the panel to chassis it may take a little longer but, it's way less stressful we have two of them and my daughter and I throw ours in and out quite easily
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No. There is a "sleeve" housing the actual unit. The sleeve cage will slide off and you install that into proper opening. Once your cage sleeve is installed, you slide unit in.
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Yes. Took me about an hour and a half. Not too difficult just was the fact it was summer time when I did it and boy was I hot.
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The AC is housed in a metal box that it slides into (then the plastic fron is snapped in place). The instructions show that the same metal box is used for "through the wall installation.". (you may be able to find the manual on line). The box is vented, so you want to be sure that the vents (2 on each side and 1 on top) clear the wall and reach the outside.
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I would say no . You would need a corner piece to come up the wall to the window unit .you might've able to join 2 vent kits together to do it
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The unit comes with everything that is needed for a Window installation. Some installers may be leery about installing a large AC thru the wall without wall brackets, but I installed the unit as per Friedrich' instructions without any issues. I used 2 inch wood screws for my installation. There's no way the unit would ever fall out unless the entire wall collapsed.
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Nope. I installed it with the window shut, but it doesn't prevent you from opening it. You just have to make sure to pull the pad and cover out of the way when you shut the window again.
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The unit comes with a plastic piece that the hose fits into. Then the whole piece goes into the window opening, and the window closes on it. I tried one myself, but then I went to a window air conditioner.
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In some apartments, you have to install a bracket per code. Even when not a code issue, it helps to have a bracket, else you need a second person to hold the air conditioner in place if you want to open the window.
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You have to have the exhaust hose vented out a window. Otherwise you are defeating the purpose of cool air and the hot exhaust.
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I thought I would have to but I did not. Mine sat very sell in the window and I didn't feel the need to install the bracket. Your window could be different though...
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It is a window OR wall unit... it COMES in a sleeve already. If you want to put it through the wall, you cut a hole where you want it (or have a pro do it). Then you slide the chassis out of the sleeve, position the sleeve in the hole in the wall, fasten it with a couple of screws, and then slide the chassis back in. If you want to put it in a window opening, you just fasten the side panels on and place it where you want it.
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Yes, just place into the window and close it on top of the fan. It can also be placed in a sliding window, just set it on one end.
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I did not screw all the pieces in. I only screwed the one bracket into the top of the window that prevents the window from opening (someone from stealing the unit from the outside). The unit has groves on the top and bottom the fit into the window frame. I then closed the window nice and snug and secured that one screw/bracket into place. It fit in my window pretty nicely. In the end I think I did not screw in 4 other screws because my widow frame was aluminum as well, and did not want to puncture the window structure.Hope this helps.
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What kind of air conditioner do you have? If its this kind, maybe try calling the nanufacturer....if you have a regular air conditioner that goes into the window....I don't think you have any options except to completely replace it...sorry! Good luck!
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Yes, it does need to have access to w window. I've never heard of one that does not need some way to exhaust the hot air it produces. Would love to hear if you find one. Good luck!
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This is first air conditioner that I have ever bought and if you want to take side panels off - I would suggest that you contact the manufacturer as the window I used air conditioner in fit fine but then I have enough space to do so!
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It is removable from its own sleeve. In other words you install the outer case or,sleeve and then slide the unit in. It is not designed for a standard dimension sleeve install. Friedrich does make a couple to fit in the standard 27 inch generic sleeve. The 15000 BTU unit is heavy. If you have a substantial wood window you could install it there. You need to be able to install this either through the wall ( I have some pics of how I framed mine) or in substantial window. It needs to be screwed in. Clamping the upper sash down on top of,it like a small 5000 BTU model isn't going to work, it's own case or,sleeve is substantial and I am happy with my install.
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I had another fan installed without attic access. However, I have recently learned that the original unit was not ducted correctly, to the outside as i was told, but it exhausts to the attic soffit area, which I'm told will cause frost this winter, and probably mildew and mold, not at all what is wished! So, in that case, yes, attic access will be necessary, but if you already have a fan in the ceiling, and you have a qualified handyman who can do the job, I could be wrong, but it seems that attic access might not be needed, if you are wishing only to switch out your old unit, and to put this one in. I had another fan installed without attic access. However, I have recently learned that the original unit was not ducted correctly, to the outside as i was told, but it exhausts to the attic soffit area, which I'm told will cause frost this winter, and probably mildew and mold, not at all what is wished! So, in that case, yes, attic access will be necessary, but if you already have a fan in the ceiling, and you have a qualified handyman who can do the job, I could be wrong, but it seems that attic access might not be needed, if you are wishing only to switch out your old unit, and to put... » Read More I had another fan installed without attic access. However, I have recently learned that the original unit was not ducted correctly, to the outside as i was told, but it exhausts to the attic soffit area, which I'm told will cause frost this winter, and probably mildew and mold, not at all what is wished! So, in that case, yes, attic access will be necessary, but if you already have a fan in the ceiling, and you have a qualified handyman who can do the job, I could be wrong, but it seems that attic access might not be needed, if you are wishing only to switch out your old unit, and to put this one in. « Show Less