Kenmore 78189, 70129, 70089, 78079 owner manual Installation

Models: 78079 70089 78189 70129

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Installation

Installation Requirements

See Figure 4. Inspect window track, sash, and sill. Ensure window will bear weight of air conditioner for extended period of time. Measure width of window opening to be sure air conditioner will fit. Air conditioner is designed for windows 22½" to 40" wide. Ensure lower left inside corner of window is within 6'of an appropriate electrical outlet.

NOTE: Installation kit is designed for most double-hungwindows that do not have storm windows installed. If storm window is installed, or if installation is in a mobile home, window sill may need modification. See procedure for Storm Window Modification or for Mobile Home

Window Modification.

Figure 4. 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 5. if storm window frame does not allow adequate clearance (1'required), remove frame or create clearance by adding wood strip at least 1½" wide and 1" thick along entire width of sill Fasten wood strip to sill with three countersunk wood screws (not provided) to ensure smooth surface for mounting kit.

Next, center 6" x 41A"wood block on outside of window sill between sides of window frame. Wood block must be

same thickness as wood strip installed on indoor sill. Attach block to outside sill using 3 countersunk screws.

Mounting kitcan now be installed.

Figure 5. Window Frame Modification

1.Indoorsash (shown open)

2.Wood strip (1 I/="wide)

3.Indoor sill

4.Wood block

5.Storm window frame

6.At least 1"clearance between top of window sill and top of storm window frame

7.Outdoor sash

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Mobile Home Window Modification

See Figure 6. Mobile home window modification requires adding wood strip at least 1½" wide along entire width of window sill. Thickness of wood strip should match height of front lip of window frame. Fasten wood strip to sill with 3 countersunk wood screws (not provided) to ensure smooth surface for mounting kit. Mounting kit can now be installed.

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Kenmore 78189, 70129, 70089, 78079 owner manual Installation