Kenmore 12,000 BTU Room Air Conditioner Installation Guide download pdf

READ BEFORE iNSTALLiNG UNiT

For Slider Casement Air Conditioners

To avoid risk of personal injury, property damage, or product damage due to the weight of this device and sharp

edges that may be exposed:

Air conditioners covered in this manual pose an excessive weight hazard. Two or more people are needed to

move and install the unit. To prevent injury or strain, use proper lifting and carrying techniques when moving unit.

Carefully inspect location where air conditioner will be installed. Be sure it will support the weight of the unit over

an extended period of time.

Handle air conditioner with care. Wear protective gloves whenever lifting or carrying the unit. AVOID the sharp

metal fins of front and rear coils.

Make sure air conditioner does not fall during installation.

• These instructions describe installation in a typical wood framed window with a wood SLIDE-BY sash, or

installation in a metal CASEMENT window. Modification may be necessary when installing in windows made

differently than those shown in these instructions.

A high window accessory kit is available for window heights up to 62" (1575 mm). Part # EA103W.

Call 1-800-4-MY-HOME to order kit.

Meeting Electrical Requirements

Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard

• Electrical ground is required on this appliance.

o DO NOT ground to a gas line.

• If cold water pipe is interrupted by plastic, non-metallic gaskets, or other insulating materials, DO NOT use for

grounding.

• Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

• DO NOT modify power supply cord plug. If it does not fit outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified

electrician.

o DO NOT have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit. Afuse in the neutral, or grounding circuit could result in

an electrical shock.

• DO NOT use an extension cord with this appliance.

Failure to follow these instructions could result in electrical shock, serious injury, or death.

OBSERVE ALL LOCAL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES. DO NOT, UNDERANY CIRCUMSTANCES,

REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG.

• If codes permit, and a separate grounding wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine

that the grounding path is adequate and not interrupted by plastic, non-metallic gaskets, or other insulating

materials.

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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - READ BEFORE iNSTALLiNG UNiT

READ BEFORE iNSTALLiNG UNiTFor Slider Casement Air ConditionersTo avoid risk of personal injury, property damage, or product damage due to the weight

Page 2 - Preparing for Installation

ReceptacleWiring:Receptaclewiringshouldbea minimumof 14gauge.Usecopperwireonly.It isyourresponsibilitytoprovideproperandadequatereceptaclewiring,insta

Page 3

O Make sure you have all the necessary parts.Installation kit contents (FIG.3):No. Hardware1 Platform2 Support brace3 Adjustment bolt4 Hex flange nut-

Page 4 - FLANGE NUT

Choosetheproperwindowlocation.Chooseawindowthatallowsthecooledairtoflowfreelyanddirectlyintoroom(s)youwishtocool.Remember,itisdifficulttomoveairaround

Page 5

I_ Place platform assembly, with platform tab against inside of windowtrack, and attach it to window jamb (FIG.11). Use appropriate length screwsmAs 9

Page 6 - 1/4" (6mm) HEX

_ Slideinner window sash firmly against side of the cabinet. Make sure not to peel the seal strips from the windowtrack and cabinet side channels. If

Page 7

• If you are planning to use a siding-protection board (see Step 29) on the outside of your house, hold the board inplace when testing the assembly in

Page 8

_Cut side channel seal into 2 equal lengths. Remove the protective backing and apply it to the rear side of thecabinet side channels, starting just be