We will now address each of the above eight requirements in detail:
1. Installing the Air Conditioner Unit:
AIR CONDITIONER DIMENSIONS
UNIT
BTU
WIDTH LENGTH
HEIGHT
5,200 Cool Only
11.5 Inches
15 Inches
11.5 Inches
5,200 Reverse Cycle 12 Inches
18 Inches
11.5 Inches
6,500
11.5
Inches
16
Inches
11.5
Inches
9,000
11.5
Inches
16
Inches
11.5
Inches
12,000
13
Inches
19.75
Inches
13.75
Inches
16,500
13.5
Inches
19.75
Inches
13.75
Inches
24,000
17
Inches
23
Inches
13.75
Inches
The air conditioner needs to be mounted in an area where it will physically fit, as well as
accommodate a properly sized return air grill and any ducting or splitters (Wyes) which
would be attached to the air output collar. In addition, you need to insure there is space
for the water hoses to be connected.
The air conditioner must be securely mounted on a flat surface. If the sole of the boat
(cabin floor) cannot accommodate the size of the air conditioner base plate, a mounting
shelf or platform must be built. Typically the shelf will be made from 3/4 inch marine
grade plywood which can be either fiberglassed or mechanically attached to the boat’s
sole or superstructure.
Never screw directly
into the hull.
When attaching the unit to the sole of the boat, the superstructure or a fabricated
mounting shelf, always
make absolutely positive
that the length of the screws being
used to mount the unit will not engage the hull. If there is any question as to whether the
hull may be compromised, an alternative mounting method must be used or another
mounting spot must be located.
The electrical box, unlike the air conditioner, can be mounted in any attitude. It is
attached to the air conditioner by a detachable 40 inch electrical cable allowing it to be
mounted above the unit, on a side wall or bulkhead and, if needed, in a totally inverted
position.
IMPORTANT
IT IS NOT UNCOMMON IN AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS FOR
CONDENSATION LINES OR PANS TO BECOME BLOCKED OVER
PROLONGED USE. WHEN SELECTING THE ELECTRICAL BOX
MOUNTING SPOT MAKE SURE THAT IT IS NOT LOCATED WHERE
