Everglades 455 CC, Owner'S Manual

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Interior Equipment
Typical Cabin Air Conditioning Unit &
Condensation Pan Drain
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.
Always keep the cabin door closed when operat-
ing the air conditioner. If the cabin door is left
open, it could cause the air conditioner unit to
run continuously and not cycle enough to defrost
the condenser coils. This could cause the coils to
develop enough ice to reduce the unit’s ability to
cool the boat.
The air conditioner is located in the forward bilge
below the galley. It creates condensation that
drips into the pan at the base of the unit. A hose
attached to the pan drains the water to the cabin
drain sump where it is pumped overboard. You
should monitor the operation of the sump pump
system and make sure it is operating properly
whenever the cabin air conditioner is activated.
The air conditioner can produce enough conden-
sation to flood the cabin sole if it is allowed to run
for extended periods without the sump system
operating properly.
It is normal for some water to be in the conden-
sation pan whenever the air conditioner has been
used. The pan should be checked periodically to
make sure it is draining properly. The drain hoses,
condensation pan and sump should be flushed
clean if they become restricted by mold or debris.
A seawater pump supplies cooling water for the
cabin air conditioning unit. The intake line for the
seawater pump is equipped with a sea strainer that
must be checked for debris frequently and cleaned
as necessary. Refer to the Raw Water System chap-
ter 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.
Notice:
Air conditioners use seawater as a cooling me-
dium. The boat must be in the water and the
raw water supply system 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 con -
ditioning pump discharge thru-hull when the
air conditioner is operating.
12.5 Cabin Woodwork
Cabin Floors
The cabin floor and steps are a simulated wood
material with teak image and texture. It is im-
portant to avoid tracking sand and dirt on the
cabin floor and steps. Sand and dirt acts like
sand paper and will eventually damage the finish
in the traffic areas.
The floors and steps can be vacuumed and cleaned
with a mixture of water and Murphy’s Oil Soap.
Wipe dry with a clean towel.
Walls, Cabinets and Trim
The hardwood used for the cabinet trim moldings
is finished with a high quality urethane varnish.
The galley cabinets are made of a laminated,
simulated wood that requires no maintenance.
The walls and molding can be routinely cleaned
with a damp cloth. For heavy duty cleaning, use
a mixture of water and Murphy’s Oil Soap or white
vinegar and water to clean the wood or laminate
and wipe it dry with a clean towel. Apply a fur-
niture polish to add luster and help to preserve
the finish.