Everglades 340 DC, Owner'S Manual

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Interior Equipment
the HVAC Unit Forward and HVAC Pump breakers
in the AC breaker panel on. The air conditioning
or heat then will be controlled by the electronic
control panel in the cabin. When activated, wa-
ter should continuously flow from the overboard
discharge thru-hull.
The air conditioning system produces heat when it
is operated in the reverse cycle mode. The abil-
ity of the unit to produce heat is affected by the
temperature of the seawater. As the seawater
temperature lowers, the air conditioner’s ability to
produce warm air decreases. When the seawater
temperature drops below 40 - 45 degrees, the unit
will not be able to produce heat. You should not
operate the air conditioner to produce heat when
the water temperature is below 40 degrees.
The cabin air conditioner is located behind the
intake vent in the forward cabin storage com-
partment. The unit creates condensation that
drips into the pan at the base of the unit. A hose
attached to the pan drains the water to the drain
sump system where it is pumped overboard. You
should monitor the operation of the sump pump
and make sure it is operating properly whenever
the air conditioning unit is activated. Air condition-
ers can produce enough condensation to flood the
forward bilge if it is allowed to run for extended
periods without the sump pump and forward bilge
pump operating properly.
It is normal for some water to be in the condensa-
tion pan whenever the air conditioner has been
used. The pan should be checked periodically to
make sure it is draining properly. The drain hoses
and condensation pans should be flushed clean if
they become restricted by mold or debris.
The intake line for the seawater pump is equipped
with a sea strainer that must be checked for de-
bris frequently and cleaned as necessary. Refer
to the Raw Water System chapter for information
on the air conditioning pump and cleaning the
sea strainer.
You should also refer to the air conditioner owner’s
manual for additional operating and maintenance
instructions.
Forward Air Conditioner Control Panel
Air Condition Intake Vent
Notice:
Air conditioners use surface water as a cool-
ing medium. The boat must be in the water
and the raw water supply system must be
properly activated prior to use. Operation
without proper cooling could cause the air
conditioning unit to shut down and could
cause system damage. Always check for
proper water flow out of the air condition -
ing pump discharge thru-hull when the air
conditioner is operating.