Kenmore 580.71121 - Manual (Page 8)

INSTALLATION
FRONT INSTALLATION
Install the front grille onto the cabinet as follows;
• Hook upper tabs of front grille into slots on the
cabinet top.(FIG. 19)
• Push front grille towards the cabinet in order to
snap side tabs into the cabinet.(FIG, 19)
• Open the filter door.(FIG. 20)
• install the screw (ITEM E) through the front
grille.(Fig. 20) .
■ Close filter door,(Fig. 21)
Front Installation FIG. 19
ITËME
Front Installation FIG. 20
Front Installation FIG. 21
M IF AIR CONDITIONER IS BLOCKED BY
STORM WINDOW FRAME
If storm window presents interference, fasten a 2"
wide wood strip to the inner window sill across the full
width of the sill. The wood strip should be thick
enough to raise the height of the window sill so that
the unit can be installed without interference from the
the storm window frame. See FIG. 22.
Top of wood strip should be approximately 3/4"
higher than the storm window frame to help
condensation to drain properly to the outside.
Install a second wood strip (approximately 6" long by
IV
2
" wide and same thickness as first strip) in the
center of the outer sill flush against the back of the
inner sill. Screw the L brackets into this strip.
This will raise the L bracket as shown in FIG. 22.
REMOVAL FROM WINDOW
• Turn off and unplug the air conditioner.
• Remove the front grille. See HOW TO REMOVE THE
FRONT GRILLE. Refer to page 12.
• Unscrew the side screws that you installed in Step 15.
• Slide the air conditioner out of the cabinet.
BE CAREFUL NOT TO DROP IT. Hold onto if firmly the
whole way sliding it out. Once removed, set it safety out
of the way.
• Remove the L bracket from window frame and the sash
seal from between the windows.
• Unscrew the side curtains from the window frame. Fold
them back to the sides of the cabinet.
• Remove screws attaching cabinet to inner sill. Be careful
not to let cabinet fall once screws are removed.
• Remove cabinet from window opening.
• Place air conditioner into cabinet. Reinstall side screws
and Front Grille.
• Place unit and all assembly hardware in air conditioner
shipping carton, and store in clean, dry place.
A CAUTION
• 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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