Kenmore 661624630, 661624530, 661624420, 661623920, 661624670 Owner’s Manual

MODEL NO

661.623920

661.624420

661.624530

661.624630

661.624670

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Kenmore

CONV TIBLE

DOWNIFRONT OUTLET EVAPORATIVE AmRCOOLER

o Installation

o Operation e Repair Parts

SEARS. ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago. 1L 60684 U.S.A.

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CONTENTS

INSTALLATION

Tools and Supplies You Need ................ 3

Safety Rules ............ 3

Data ................................... 3

Locating Your Cooler ...................... 4

Converting to Side Outlet ................... 5

Mounting Cooler-, ............ 6

Electrical Connections .......................... 7

Final Assembly and Adjustment .......... 8

Startup Check List ......................... 9

NEED ADVICE? MISSING PARTS? * CALL MANUFACTURER FIRST:

Just dial this toil free number' 1-800-643-2742 to get facts fast:

Call Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P,M. - Central Time

Our experienced Hotline Service Representative can:

= Answer installation questions.

= Provide prompt shipment of missing parts.

YOUR SATISFACTION IS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY

Reminder: The person you will be talking to is Not a SEARS store employee

and cannot handle exchanges, arrange service calls etc._ This must be handled through you r Sears Store or Catalog Order Depar'tmer_t Th{s toll-free number is for technical assistance only.

COOLER USE

Cooling Your Home ................... 10

Cooler Care

Spring, Summer and Fall Care ............... 11

Taking Off and Putting On Grills ............... 11

Taking Off Pad ............... 12

Cleaning .......................... 12

Putting on Pad ................. t3

Oiling ................ 13

Blower Bett Adjustment ....................... 13

REPAIR PARTS ....................... 14

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON SEARS EVAPORATIVE COOLER

One year from the date of purchase when this Kenmore Roto-Bett evaporative air cooler is installed and maintained according to our instructions Sears will repair defects in material or workmanship free of charge

FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

All Sears Kenmore Roto-Belt cooler cabinets and blower housings are warranted against rusting out and

becoming inoperative after one year and through five (5) yeats from the date of purchase Sears Roto-Belt cooler

water reservoirs and louvers are warranted also against leaking and deterioration due to water corrosion for the

same period of time You pay for labor WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER

THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., DEPT. 698/731A, SEARS TOWER, CHICAGO, IL.. 60684

Note: Replacement of filter pads is normal maintenance and is not covered in the warranty

SEARS INSTALLATION POLICY

All installation labor arranged by Sears shall be per- formed in a ne_' workmanship manner in accordance

with generally accedpted trade practices, Further, all

ir'_staltations shall comply with all local laws, codes, regulations and ordinances The customer shalt also be protected, during installation, by insurance relating to property damage, Workmen's Compensation and Pub-

lic Liability

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SEARS INSTALLATION WARRANTY

In addition to arty warranty extended to you on the Sears merchandise involved which warranty becomes

effective the date the merchandise is installed, should the workmanship of any Sears arranged installation

prove faulty within one year, Sears w{lf, upon notice from you, cause such faults to be corrected at no atti= tional cost to you

BNSTALLATgON

TOOLS AND SUPPLIES YOU WiLL

NEED

e Duct, As Required (a local sheetmetal shopcan

• Pliers o Screwdrivers

o Adjustable Wrenches o Tubing Cutter

e 5/32 Hex Key Wrench e Electric Drill o Drill Bits

o Hammer o Duct Caulking

e 10 Sheet Metal Screws o Wiring Supplies, as Required by Local

Electrical Code

e Level

supply ducting)

o Equipment Suitable for Installing Duct Through

House Wal! or Roof

o Water Connection, Use Kit # 62527, #62528 or

#62522 Saddle Valve See page 8 (Connect Water line) for further information explaining

the different water hook ups

o Roof Stand Kit (if cooler is roof mounted)

Cooler 66t ,623920 use 32-6256 kit Cooler 661 624420 use 32-6256 kit Cooler 661 624530 use 32-6257 kit

o Cooler 661 624630 use 32-6258 kit

• Cooler 66to624670 use 32-6258 kit

' o 32-6251 (5 position) Wall Switch for Either New

RULES FOR YOUR SAFETY or Existing Pump Type Cooler Wiring.

1°

TO AVOID FIRE, SHOCK, AND SERIOUS

i WARNING

PERSONAL INJURY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS

5, Never install or service a cooler during a stor m

or high wind conditions,You could be injured o;r

lose or damage parts

6_ Never wear shoes with slick soles when you

2. The installation must conform to local codes and utility standards,, Use the National Electric

work on a roof You may slip when you least expect it

Code if a local code does not exisL

7. Never drain water onto a roof Water residue

3, Disconnect the electric power EVERY TIME you

work on your cooler When your hands are inside the cooler you risk injury if the cooler is

may cause you to slip or may stain your roof

Use a drain hose to run the drain water to a rain

gutter or to a drain,

accidently turned on from inside the home

8. To avoid injury never use the cooler without

4. If you mount the cooler on your home roof remember these safety tips:

connecting it to a house duct system or without a sturdy mesh guard over the outlet,

DATA

Cabinet Dimensions Air Output Opening Operating

Model (inches) (inches) LbB_Weight No, Height Width Depth Height Width (with water)

661 623920 29¾ 29¾ 35_ 173/, 17_ 195 661 624420 29¾ 29¾ 35_ 17¾ 17¾ 190

661 624530 33¾ 33¾ 37½ t9¾ t9¾ 235 661624630 36¾ 36¾ 42_/'_ I93/, 19=,_ 285

661 624670 36¾ 363/, 42_1 _ t9_ 19¾ 289

OUTPUT RATINGS

(Cubic Feet Per minute)

Model Industry Model Sears No, Rating No. Pad Number

661 623920 4500cf_ 661 623920 32-6293 661 624420 4000crm 661 624420 32-6293

661 624530 5200clm 661 624520 32-6294 661 624630 6600cfm 661 624620 32-6295

661 624670 7200cfm 661 624670 32-6295

SEARS EVAPORATIVE PAD USAGE

-- WIDTH

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SIDE

OUTLET

BOTTOM

OUTLET

INSTALLATHON

LOCATING YOUR COOLER

Your cooler has been shipped ready for installa- tion in a down discharge position. It can easily

be changed to side discharge, The cooler must

be securely fastened to a frame or pad mounL A roof kit is available from Sears°

A duct must be attached to the cooler outlet° The duct must be the same size as the cooler outlet°

Sudden duct size changes will decrease the out-

put of your cooler,

ROOF KIT MOUNT

SIDE DISCHARGE INTO HALL

The cooler installation must comply with local codes, If you are not fully qualified to install a cooler, get professional help.

Figure 1 shows locations for your cooler. Be sure the intake louvers are clear of obstructions

and are accessable for removal. Do not locate the cooler near vent pipes, chimneys, or exhaust

where odors or fumes may be drawn into the

house.The two drain holes on the cooler bottom must be clear to allow overflow or drain access.

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ROOF KIT MOUNT

DOWN DISCHARGE INTO HALL

SiDE DISCHARGE

CONNECT TO HOUSE DUCTING

WIRIHG BOX (FIGURE 2)

The wiring box is inside the cooler cabinet. The

electrical supply must be connected to the cooler power leads inside the box after the cooler in installed. The wiring box is factory

installed for coolers used in the down air outlet

position.

AIR DISCHARGE POSITION THEWIRING BOX

IF YOU INSTALL THE COOLER IN THE SIDE

MUST BE MOVED. SEE PAGE 5.

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SERVICE BOX BEFORE STARTING

DOWN DISCHARGE

aNSTALLATnON

YOU MAY WANT TO CONVERT YOUR COOLER TO SIDE DISCHARGE (Figure 3)

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CONVERTING COOLER TO SiDE AIR SIDEOUTLET ,_

DISCHARGE (F|G.4) DOWNOUTLET

O Remove both louvers and set them where they

will not fall See pg_ 11, "Taking Off Louver"

Q Remove four grille clips on side opposite

motor

(_ Remove a reservoir by pushing the water cros-

sover tube from the grommet and lifting out the reservoir,, (_

(_) Remove the second reservoir as above. Q Remove the screw that holds the wiring box,

O Remove 1,_inch diameter and _ inch diameter

knockouts,, O Remove two plastic plugs.. ® Loosen screw holding pad motor receptacle

bracket, slide bracket up and detach from

cabinet flange,. Repeat on other side,.

9 Turn cooler to side outlet position (Figure 5)

REASSEMBLY AS SIDE

OUTLET COOLER (Fig 5)

(_) Move wiring box to new location,,

O Secure wiring box with screw removed at

disassembly,

(_) Install four louver

disassembly,,

(_) Install two receptacle

disassembly°

(_ Install two plastic

disassembly

6. Assembly reservoirs, crossover tube and louv- ers after the cooler is installed in location, Use

soap or detergent to lubricate crossover tube before inserting into grommet, DO NOT USE

OIL.

ROUTE WIRES INSIDE OF PANEL

clips removed at

brackets removed at

plugs removed at

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