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VECTOR COMPACT
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disposing of an appliance or industrial process refrigeration, to knowingly vent or otherwise knowingly release or
dispose of any Class I* or Class II** substance used as a refrigerant in such appliance (or industrial process
refrigeration) in a manner which permits such substance to enter the environment. De minimis releases associated with
good faith attempts to recapture and recycle or safely dispose of any such substances shall not be subject to the
prohibition set forth in the proceeding sentence."
*Class I substances include CFC-12 **Class II substances include HCFC-22
MARINE AIR SYSTEMS
Marine Air Systems (MAS) is a manufacturer of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment for the marine industry.
MAS is committed to innovative technology, competitively priced products and market leadership. The MAS team has
many years of experience in the design, manufacture, application and support of marine air conditioning and
refrigeration. Our practical experience and design capability allows our application engineers and sales representatives
to offer optimum solutions for your environmental control requirements. Marine Air Systems, Inc. is A Member of the
Taylor Made Group
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VECTOR COMPACT OVERVIEW
HOW IT WORKS:
Your self-contained air conditioner consists of four main components and a refrigerant gas circulating through the
system. The BLOWER draws warm cabin air across the fins on the EVAPORATOR where the heat from the air is
transferred to the refrigerant in the evaporator coil. (The moisture in the air is captured on the evaporator coil by
forming condensation as the air is cooled.) As the refrigerant evaporates from a liquid into a gas it absorbs the heat
from the cabin air. The COMPRESSOR then compresses the refrigerant gas and pumps it through the outer tube in the
CONDENSER COIL (located in the evaporator shroud). The sea water pump circulates cool sea water through the
inner tube in the condenser coil, this cools the refrigerant and condenses it into a liquid. The heat from the refrigerant is
exchanged to the sea water and discharged overboard. The liquid refrigerant is then passed through the EVAPORATOR
COIL and the cycle repeats. Removing heat and moisture from the cabin air lowers its temperature and humidity levels.
The conditioned air is blown through the ducting and out the supply air grille(s). For reverse cycle heating, the
refrigerant flows in the opposite direction through the reversing valve. Heat is transferred from the sea water in the
condenser coil to the refrigerant and then to the air blowing through the evaporator into the cabin. Sea water
temperature will directly affect the a/c unit’s efficiency. This a/c unit can effectively cool your boat in water
temperatures up to 908F and heat it in water temperatures as low as 40 8F.
INSTALLATION
UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
When the equipment is received, all items should be carefully checked against the packing list to ensure all cartons have
been received. Move units in the normal Aup@ orientation as indicated by the arrows on each carton. Examine cartons
for shipping damage, removing the units from the cartons if necessary. If the unit is damaged, the carrier should make
the proper notation on the delivery receipt acknowledging the damage.
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS