Kenmore 78189 Air Conditioner User Manual


 
Installation
Installation Requirements
See Figure 17. inspectwindow track, sash, and sill.
Ensure window willbear weight ofair conditioner for
extended period of time. Measure width of window
opening to be sure installation kit will fit. Air conditioner
is designed for windows 28" to 42" wide. Ensure lower
left inside corner of window iswithin 6' of appropriate
electrical outlet.
NOTE: Installationkit isdesigned for most double-hung
windows that do not have storm windows
installed. Ifstorm window is installed or if
installation is in mobile home, window sillmay
need modification. See procedure for Storm
Window Modification or for Mobile Home
Window Modification.
Figure 17. Typical Double-Hung Window
1. Window frame
2, Window track
3. Outdoor sash
4. Indoor sash
5. Window sill (indoor)
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Storm Window Modification
See Figure 18. Ifstorm window frame does not allow
adequate clearance (¼" required) to window sill, remove
frame or create clearance by adding wood strip at f ½"
wide along entire width of sill. Fasten wood stripto sill
with 3 countersunk wood screws (not provided). Use
countersunk screws to ensure a smooth surface for
mounting kit.
Mounting kitcan now be installed.
Rgure 18. InstallingWood Strip
1. Indoor sash (shownopen)
2. Wood strip (t ½' wide)
3. Indoor sill
4. Storm windowframe
5. At least ¼* clearance between top of window sill and
top of storm window frame
6. Outdoor sash
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