Kenmore 70089 - Manual (Page 18)

Installation
General Instructions
See Figure 32. Dimensions of finished opening (required)
in wali are:
• 24%” wide by 16%" high (12000 Btu model).
• 19%" high by 257s" wide (18000 Btu model)
Lower left inside comer of opening must be within 6' of
appropriate electrical outlet.
For proper condensate drainage when installed, back of
case should be W lower than front of case. Inside edge
of case must extend W beyond inside wall to properly
seat air conditioner front cover. After installation, caulk
completely around outside of unit to ensure proper seal.
Depending upon wall construction and opening location,
a lintel (not provided) may be required.
A CAUTION
To reinstall chassis and reattach front cover, outer
case must be square and level from side to side.
Use wood shims between sides of case and
finished opening—especially where case is secured
to opening—^to prevent warping or distorting case.
Check installation with carpenters' square.
To improve appearance, framing inside opening with
decorative molding (not provided) may be desired. If
molding is used, mount case in opening so inside edge
of case extends %" beyond molding.
When installing unit through thick walls (12000 Btu unit
in walls thicker than 9’; 18000 Btu unit in walls thicker
than 14Vè"), be sure air flows freely through side louvers
on outer case. See Installation in Walls Exceeding Outer
Case Dimensions.
Figure 32. Typical Wall Opening
12000 Btu 18000 Blu
A = 16% inches 19% inches
B = 24% inches 25V b inches
1. See Installation in Walls Exceeding Outer Case
Dimensions.
2. Appropriate electrical outlet must be within 6' of this
point.
Brick Veneer or Frame Walt Construction
See Figure 33. A framed, finished opening of proper
dimensions should be cut out or built into wall. Frame
opening with 2" x 4" lumber.
Figure 33. Brick Veneer Wall Opening
1. 2* X 4" framing lumber
12000 Btu 18000 Btu
A = 16% inches 19% inches
B = 24% inches
257 b
inches
To install outer case in opening:
1. See Step 1 under Window Installation—12000, and
18000 Btu Units to remove air conditioner chassis
from outer case.
2. See Figure 34. Place outer case in wall opening.
Adjust case so front extends into room %" and case
has a W back slope (lay carpenters’ level inside
case and adjust case to % bubble on level).
NOTE: If air conditioner will be framed by decorative
molding, extend case into room %“ beyond molding.
3. Pre-drill holes in each side of case at approximate
locations shown in Figure 34. Use wood shims to fill
gaps between case and finished opening, especially
where case will be secured to wall. DO NOT WARP
or distort case when installing shims.
When properly positioned, secure case in opening
with four # 1 0 x 1 " (25mm) wood screws (not
provided).
4. Caulk all four sides of case to seat case in place.