Kenmore 25376125310, 25376125410, 25377125410, 25377125412 Installation Guide

READ BEFORE iNSTALLiNG UNiT

For SLO3 Air Conditoner (8K-12K BTU)

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.

Tools and Parts:

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here.

TOOLS NEEDED

• Flat-blade and Phillips screwdrivers

e Level

• Tape measure

® Drill and 3/16", 1/8"_ 3/32", or smaller drill bit

Through-the-wall Installation:

In addition to the tools listed above, the following tools are needed for through-the-wall installation.

TOOLS NEEDED

saw

• 1" (2.5 cm) or thicker lumber

• caulk

• #10 X 1" wood screws (7)

Parts Supplied:

Check that all parts are included in parts package:

Hardware Qty. Hardware

"i" #10 X 1/2" pan - head

, Phillips screws

#10 X 1/2" round - headscrews

#10 X 1/4" pan - head

Phillips screws

Window sash seal

Top channel

Foam seal

Qty.

side curtains 2

window lock bracket

Safety Lock

(for Vinyl-Clad window)

weather seals

(6"X3/4"X1/12")

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• Installation parts are supplied for double-hung windows up to 36" (91.4 cm) wide. A special Wide Window Kit is available from your dealer or service center. See "Accessories."

• Do not use any screws other than those specified here.

Location Requirements:

IMPORTANT:Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Check the location where air conditioner will be installed.

Proper installation is your responsibility. Make sure you have everything necessary for correct installation.

Grounded electrical outlet within 4 ft (122 cm) of where the power cord exits the air conditioner.

Free movement of air in room to be cooled. A large enough opening for the air conditioner. Adequate wall support for weight of air conditioner. Air conditioner weights between 70 and 85 Ibs (32 to 40 kgs).

• Do not use an extension cord.

• Cabinet louvers must not be obstructed. Air must be able to pass freely through the cabinet Iouvers.(FIG.1)

Window Installation:

Window opening measurements (FIG.2) :

26-7/8" to 36" (68.3 cm to 91.4 cm) opening width.

16-1/2" (41.9 cm) minimum opening height.

FIG.I FIG.2

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l 1

A. Cabinet louvers

A. 26-7/8" (68.3 cm) minimum B. 16-1/2" (41.9 cm) minimum

Remove packaging material:

Remove and dispose of/recycle packaging materials. Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before installing the air conditioner. Rub a small amount of liquid dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with warm water and dry.

Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These

products can damage the surface of your air conditioner.

Handle the air conditioner gently.

1. Remove the air conditioner from the carton and place it on cardboard.

2. Remove 1 shipping screw from each side of the cabinet (FIG.3).

3. Remove front panel by removing 1 Phillips screw from each side of the front panel. Set screws aside and save (FIG.4).

4. Pull on the handles to slide the air conditioner out of the cabinet. Place the air conditioner on cardboard (FIG.5).

FIG.3 FIG.4 FIG.5

A B

A.shippingscrew B.frontpanelscrew

C.handle

o Handletheairconditionergently. o Besureyourairconditionercabinetdoesnotfalloutoftheopeningduringinstallationorremoval.

®Theplacewherethepowercordexitstheairconditonershouldbenomorethan4ft(122cm)fromagrounded

3prongoutlet.

o Donotblockthelouversonthefrontpanel.

• Donotblockthelouversontheoutsideofairconditioner.

• Donotlift,pullorremoveanyexpandedpolystyrene(foam)frominsideoftheairconditioner.Itisnotpacking material

Attach Top Channel (FIG.6):

• Attach the top channel and side curtains to the air conditioner cabinet before placing the cabinet in the window.

1. Locate provided bag of screws.

2. Place the top channel on top of the air conditioner cabinet, lining up the three holes in the top channel with the three holes on top of the air conditioner cabinet.

3. Using three #10 X 114"pan-head Phillips thread cutting screws, attach the top channel to the air conditioner cabinet.

Attach Side Curtains :

1. Locate provided bag of screws.

2. Insert the right-hand curtain connector tab into the curtain housing channels on the air conditioner (FIG.7A).

3. Insert the top and then the bottom of the right-hand curtain housing in the top and bottom curtain channels on the

air conditioner (FIG.7B, FIG.7C).

4. Slide the curtain housing into the curtain guides as far as it could go.

5. Repeat the above steps for the left-hand curtain.

FIG.7A A FIG.7B Top view FIG.7C Bottom view

A B

A. #10 × 1/4" pan-head Phillips

thread cutting screws

B. Top channel

B FIG.6

A. Side Curtain

A. Curtain housing B. Curtain top channel

on air conditioner

A. Curtain housing

B. Curtain bottom channel

on air conditioner

Attach foam adhesive seal

Attach foam adhesive seal along the bottom of the curtain bottom channel (FIG.8).

FIG.9 ng_ket fCacbuinel_seated

FIG.10

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_binet

A. Curtain housing

B. Foam adhesive seal

;n'n'er°_i,t wintdow rJ Bracket

Install Cabinet into Window:

1. Center empty cabinet in window: Check that lower rail of air conditioner cabinet is behind and against back side of window sill. Maintain a firm hold on the air conditioner cabinet (FIG.9). Lower window sash to hold the cabinet in place. Measure the distance between the right side of the cabinet and the inside of the window channel (FIG. 10). Repeat for the left side. Adjust the cabinet until

the distance on each side is the same.

2. Attach the cabinet to window: A: For wooden window:

Use a 3/16" drill bit to drill three starter holes 3/8" deep through the three holes in the cabinet and into the window sill, and drill one starter hole 318" deep through the hole in the middle of top rail and into the window frame (FIG. 11).Attach

cabinet to window with three #10 x 1/2" pan-head Phillips screws and one #10 X 1/2" round-head screw (FIG.11). B: For Vinyl-Clad window: Use a 1/8" drill bit to drill one hole through the hole in the middle of top rail and into the window frame. Attach cabinet to window with one #10 x 1/2" round-head Phillips screw (FIG.11). Place two safety locks into the holes that located in the bottom of the cabinet and drive two locking screws through the safety locks into the cabinet as shown (FIG.12)

3. Check that air conditioner is tilted back about 1 1/8" to 1 1/2" (tilted about 3° to 4° downward to the outside, see

FIG.13). After proper installation, condensate should not drain from the overflow drain hole during normal use, correct

the slope otherwise. FIG. 13

---,,,,,, FIG.12

on edge of inner sill.

outer sill

A. Window sash

B. Empty cabinet C. Window channel

r],,_indow Sash

LL_ about 1 1/8"- 1 1/2"L

A A A

#10 X I/2"pan-head Phillipsscrews #10 X I/2"round-head screw

Window channel

#10 X 1/4" pan-head Phillips screws

B. Safety Lock

Only for Vinly-Clad Window

--1 ide Louvers

Wind6w Sill

Attach Side Curtains to Window Frame:

1. Extend the side curtains out against the window frame (FIG.11).

2. Drill holes and drive locking screws: A: For wooden windows:

Use a 3/32" drill bit to drill 4 starter holes through the holes in the side curtains into the window. Drive four #10 X 1/2" locking screws through the holes in the side curtains into the window sill and window frame(FIG.14A, FIG.14B). B: For Vinyl-Clad windows: Use a 1/8" drill bit to drill two holes through the holes in the side curtains into the window frame as shown (FIG.14A). Drive two #10 X 1/2" locking screws through the holes in the

side curtains into the window sash (FIG.14A) screw bottom of the curtain

3. Trim the weather seal (6"X3/4"X1/12") with a proper length, peel off the protective backing and plug any gaps if needed as shown (FIG.14B).

L A FIG.14A

A. Window channel B. left-hand curtain C. #10 X 1/2" round-head

A. #10 X 1/2" round-head

screw

B. Slotted hole in the

A FIG.14B

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