Installation requirements, Mobile home window modification, Storm window modification – Kenmore 70089 User Manual

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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 wiil fit. Air conditioner
is designed for windows 22W 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-hung

windows 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)

Next, center 6“ x 4t4" 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 kit can now be installed.

Figure 5. Window Frame Modification

1. Indoor sash (shown open)

2. Wood strip (1^" wide)
3. Indoor sill
4. Woodblock

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 1W 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.

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 1W 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.

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