Airconditioner Removal - Kenmore 78053 Owner's Manual

r_ INSTALL THE AIR CONDITIONER IN THE
WINDOW
• Carefully lift the air conditioner and slide it into the
open window. Make sure the bottom guide of the
air conditioner drops into the notches of the
support sill bracket.
IMPORTANT: To drop the air conditioner into the
support sill bracket, line up the left edge of the air
conditioner with LINE 3.
Then slide the air conditioner to the left and line up
the left side of the air conditioner with LINE 2. The
air conditioner will be centered in window opening
as shown in FIG. 7.
• While steadying the air conditioner, carefully bring
the window sash down behind the upper guide of
the air conditioner, as shown in FIG 8.
LINE2 LINE 3 LINE 1 (Centerline)
FIG. 7
frame
luide
OUTSIDE
INSIDE
guide
SuppOrtsill bracket FIG. 8
B SECURE THE SLIDING PANELS
Extend the sliding panels to fill the window
opening using 4 screws (ITEM F) to secure them,
as shown in FIG. 9.
O INSTALL THE SASH SEAL AND SASH LOCK
• Cut the sash seal to the window width.
Stuff the sash seal between the glass and the
window to prevent air and insects from getting into
the room, as shown in FIG. 9.
• Screw the sash lock on using an ITEM E screw, as
shown in FIG. 9.
Sash seal
(ITEM K)
Sashlock _,
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FIG. 9
IF AIR CONDITIONER IS BLOCKED BY STORM
WINDOW FRAME
Add wood blocks as shown in FIG. 10 to clear
frame, or remove storm window frame while air
conditioner is installed.
Sash
Wood block 1 1/2"rain
in area of_ _(38ml..m _--
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leveling I]'__
support r_ I_ 1
! _ _I Boardthicknessas
I _ required,along
Storm windowframe entirestool.
or other obstruction Fastenwith two FIG. 10
nailsor screws.
AIR CONDITIONER REMOVAL
Turn the air conditioner off, disconnect the power
cord, remove the sash lock and the screws installed
through the top and bottom of the sliding panels.
Save all parts for later reinstallation. Close the
sliding panels. Keeping a firm grip on the air
conditioner, raise the sash, and carefully tilt the air
conditioner backward, draining any condensed
water. Slide the air conditioner 1" to the right then
lift the air conditioner from the window. Remove the
sash seal from between the windows.
• 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.
• When handling the air conditioner, be careful to
avoid cuts from sharp metal fins on front and
rear coils.
• Make sure air conditioner does not fall during
removal.
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