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Cautions! - Warnings!

 

 

 

Frigoboat refrigeration systems are designed to preserve foodstuffs, drinks, and other 
consumables intended for human consumption, and at normal refrigerator and freezer 
temperatures. Any use other than that specified above invalidates the warranty and releases 
Veco NA LLC of any liability for consequent damage, failure, malfunction, injury, illness, or 
death. 

 

Never install items containing electrical or electronic components in an area where there is the 
potential for liquids to splash onto them or drip down onto them. 

 

In  the  unlikely  event that  servicing  is  required,  never  inject  anything  but  unadulterated  pure 
refrigerant  R134a  into  any  Frigoboat  system.  The  addition  of  even  a  small  amount  of  leak 
detecting fluid, leak sealer, extra refrigerant oil, “conditioner”, flushing fluid, Thawzone, or other 
substances may cause irreversible damage. 

 

Never operate a Keel Cooled system while the boat is out of the water without having first 
rigged some form of temporary water cooling on the Keel Cooler. If a Capri air cooled 
condensing unit or an Air Add-On air cooled condenser is installed together with a Keel 
Cooler, ensure that the fan is operated only when the boat is out of the water, and then 
switched off when the boat is launched. 

 

Never defrost an evaporator using a hard or sharp object like an ice pick, knife, or screwdriver. 
Never defrost using an appliance that generates high heat, like a heat gun or hairdryer. Natural 
defrosting is safest, but mild heat may be used if absolutely necessary. 

 

With a Keel Cooler installation, it is vital that the Keel Cooler be electrically connected

 

to a 

point that is at the same potential as the boat’s battery negative,

 

with no switch in the circuit 

between the Keel Cooler connection and the battery negative.

 

 

Contents

 

 

Chapter 1  Frigoboat Systems 

Chapter 2  Paris 35F, Capri 35F, Capri 50F - Air cooled 

Chapter 3  W35F, W50F - Water cooled with pump 

Chapter 4  K35F, K50F - Water cooled with Keel Cooler 

Chapter 5  Danfoss or Secop Electronic Controller for Frigoboat systems 

Chapter 6  Aluminum H-, F- and B-Type Evaporators (Horizontal, Flat, Bin) 

Chapter 7  Mechanical thermostat for H-, B-, and F-evaporators 

Chapter 8  Spillover Kit Installation Instructions 

Chapter 9  Quick Connect Refrigerant Fittings 

Chapter 10  Electrical 

Chapter 11  Troubleshooting Guide 

Summary of Contents for Frigoboat Paris 35F

Page 1: ...ls Air Cooled Pumped Water Cooled Keel Cooled and Keel plus Air Cooled Systems using Secop formally Danfoss BD 35 or BD 50 compressors It is important to read this manual thoroughly before installing and operating a Frigoboat system Veco NA 301 352 6962 info veco na com Rev 39 02 2019 ...

Page 2: ...nit or an Air Add On air cooled condenser is installed together with a Keel Cooler ensure that the fan is operated only when the boat is out of the water and then switched off when the boat is launched Never defrost an evaporator using a hard or sharp object like an ice pick knife or screwdriver Never defrost using an appliance that generates high heat like a heat gun or hairdryer Natural defrosti...

Page 3: ...F Capri 35F Capri 50F Air cooled These units are designed to be mounted with compressor right way up on a horizontal surface in areas where they will not be susceptible to physical or water damage but accessible for service They require good ventilation preferably expelling the heated air to another location by attaching a flexible duct of not more than 6 in length to the duct ring on the unit A d...

Page 4: ...ill deliver 12v even if the system is connected to a 24v supply Full wiring instructions are included with the compressor If more than one W35 or W50 is sharing a single water pump they must be plumbed in a parallel configuration so that the pump output is split equally to each unit and each unit receives water direct from the pump The water discharges from each unit can then be combined into one ...

Page 5: ...tion of the transom that is below the waterline when at rest Keep the two tubes from the Keel Cooler separate from each other and do not insulate them It is extremely important to orientate the cylindrical Filter Drier fitted to the Keel Cooler discharge tube in a vertical manner with the arrow pointing downwards Failure to do so will lead to poor system performance Special constraints and working...

Page 6: ... control running at 2000 RPM All others must have either a manually adjustable compressor speed controller like a Speed Board or alternatively an automatic smart speed control such as the Merlin II Smart Speed Controller If your compressor unit comes with a Speed Board installed and you are installing a Merlin II the Speed Board must be removed from the Danfoss Secop controller 5 3 Fault Codes Pro...

Page 7: ... to the controller there may be a delay of up to 30 seconds before the compressor starts Note 2 If initial power is applied that is above the low voltage threshold but below the cut in voltage value see 5 3 1 digital displays will be lit but the compressor will not start and there will be no fault indication on the LED System will start when voltage is increased above the cut in value Note 3 The e...

Page 8: ...nels in the evaporator Never attempt to bend a plate downwards over a pipe as damage may result The area to be bent should be warmed with a hair dryer or heat gun to approximately 200 F before bending in order to prevent the paint from cracking There are sections of the evaporator that must not be bent and these are indicated on the Bending Sheet included with the evaporator If the Bending Sheet h...

Page 9: ...plastic plate on the evaporator so that it lays in the special grooves of the plastic plate Finish by tightening the clamping screw If using the Coastal MK3 digital thermostat the sensor mounts on the icebox wall not on the evaporator Full instructions are included with the Coastal MK3 thermostat 6 5 Mounting evaporators See also 6 1 Location H and B type evaporator plates can be mounted in any po...

Page 10: ...arefully coiled up and secured out of the way to avoid damage When securing the sensing tube make sure contact is made only with the evaporator at the point where it is attached under the plastic mounting plate and that it does not touch any part of the aluminum or copper tubing If necessary the tube can be protected with small bore plastic tubing either by sliding it on prior to attaching to the ...

Page 11: ...e top of the barrier 1 should be sufficient or 3 or more holes of the same size as the one behind the spillover fan All other holes gaps etc in the barrier must be completely sealed including drains 8 2 Electrical Connections The Spillover Kit with integral mechanical thermostat must be powered by an independent 12v supply This may be from a breaker on the electrical panel or via an in line 2 amp ...

Page 12: ...stalled until the very last moment when you are ready to connect the system together Once the dust caps have been removed it is imperative that the exposed components and surfaces be kept free of dust dirt construction debris etc After you have removed the plugs keep them in a safe place in case you need to remove or replace a component later Push the male and female fittings together and then car...

Page 13: ...ction Use either a breaker or fast blow fuse with 15 amp rating for a 12v supply or 7 5 amp for 24v 10 4 Connections Power Connect the power supply to the controller on the top two terminals using slip on connectors and wire size no greater than 10 AWG observing the correct polarity If wire of greater than 10 AWG is used for the power supply this must terminate remote from the controller and down ...

Page 14: ...e factory installed on the terminals marked F Black or Blue and Red If the wires are reversed the fan will not run The K50F and W50F models have a small oil cooler fan installed Full instructions are included with the W35F and W50F 10 7 Connections Pump The W35F and W50F model use a 12v pump that must be connected through a relay PN E251002 that is activated from the fan terminals on the controlle...

Page 15: ...roller or compressor to be faulty Controller can be removed by unscrewing the retaining screw or by levering the plastic case over the screw head 11 1 Compressor not running no start attempt Probable cause Action 1 Supply voltage too low Check voltage with a multi meter at the terminals on the controller This must be 11 7v or more for a 12v supply 24 2v at 24v for compressor to start Inspect power...

Page 16: ...lty or inadequate power supply Most likely Monitor the supply voltage at the power terminals on the controller before during and after start attempts to ensure that it does not fall below threshold levels If it does check power supply ground connections and components for integrity Check for correct wire sizing Charge batteries if necessary 2 Faulty fan or pump relay or unauthorized component inst...

Page 17: ...ing in others the system may be low on refrigerant or overcharged Call Veco NA for advice or go to www veco na com Technical Information 7 Drain left unplugged If your icebox is equipped with a drain in the bottom of the box this must be blocked off to prevent loss of cold air The drain should only be used if you revert to melting ice or after a major clean up 8 Tubing hole left unplugged The hole...

Page 18: ...ulation 11 5 Excessive frost build up Note This is the result of moist air being allowed to enter the box Problems are compounded when cold dense air leaks from the lower area of the box through an open drain or weak door seal and is replaced by warm humid air being drawn in elsewhere Probable cause Action 1 Drains and holes not plugged Make sure all drains and holes in the floor and walls of the ...

Page 19: ...ication Acts of God or service by personnel other than those pre authorized by the Company Damage failure or malfunction resulting from inadequate or faulty power supply to the system or improper faulty or unsafe vessel wiring Damage failure or malfunction due to foreign substances being injected into the system including but not limited to additional refrigerant oil conditioner flushing fluid Tha...

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