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Interior Equipment
The air conditioning system produces heat when it
is operated in the reverse cycle mode. The ability of
the unit to produce heat is affected by the tempera -
ture 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 F, the air conditioner
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 air conditioning 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 air
conditioner sump system below the dinette. The
sump system is activated whenever the house bat-
tery is connected and must be operating properly
when the air conditioner is operating. It is normal
for some water to be in the pan whenever the air
conditioner has been used. The condensation 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. If the drain becomes plugged, the con-
densation pan will overflow onto the cabin sole.
You should always keep the cabin door closed when
operating 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.
There is a filter in the return air duct on the side of
the air conditioner compartment. The filter should be
removed and cleaned periodically to ensure proper
air flow when the unit is operating.
The intake lines for the sea chest are equipped
with sea strainers that must be checked for debris
frequently and cleaned as necessary.
Refer to the Raw Water System chapter and for in-
formation on the air conditioning pump and cleaning
the sea strainers. You also should refer to the air
conditioner owner’s manual for additional operating
and maintenance instructions.
Air Conditioner Unit
Notice:
Air conditioners use seawater as a cooling
medium. The boat must be in the water and
the raw water supply system must be proper-
ly activated prior to use. Operation without
proper cooling will cause the air conditioning
unit to automatically power down and could
result in system damage. Always check for
proper water flow out of the air conditioning
pump discharge thru-hull fitting when the air
conditioner is operating.
Air Conditioner Return Air Duct & Filter
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