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L-2086 Installation

Site Location Checklist

• Unit is not located in an engine room or near an internal

combustion engine

• There is no obstruction of airflow from return air grill to coil
• Seawater can be piped to the unit with no loops, dips, or

kinks

• Accessible for service and maintenance, including the return

air filter

• Adequate space for seawater and condensate drain connec-

tions

• Flat, horizontal and sturdy mounting location
• Condensate drain can be run continuously downhill from

unit to overboard fitting or sump

• Space is sealed from the bilge or outside air

Mounting the Self-Contained Unit

Before mounting the unit, rotate the blower for discharge in 
the desired direction by removing the screws from the blower 
mounting flange and any supporting the rear of the blower, 
then replacing all screws and remounting the electrical box (if 
needed).

Mount the unit on a horizontal surface, and fasten securely 
with the hold-down clips provided. If the unit has a detachable 
electrical box and you wish to mount it remotely, it should be 
securely fastened to a bulkhead or deck. 

Route the condensate drain so that it flows freely to an over-
board fitting or sump. Do not permit condensate to puddle in 
the bilge. Note that most Cruisair self-contained units have two 
condensate drains, one at each end. It is recommended that 
you use both drains for best results, but if you choose to use 
only one condensate drain, place the included plug in the other 
hole.

Once the unit is correctly mounted, proceed to section titled 

“Installing The Seawater Cooling System.”

Installing The Condensing Unit

This section applies only to remote condensing unit systems. If 
you are installing a self-contained unit, skip this section and go 
to 

“Installing The Seawater Cooling System

.”

Selecting the Site 

Cruisair condensing units are designed to be installed in any 
convenient location. The unit is normally placed in the engine 
room or other machinery space, but it can be located in the 
living areas. The condensing unit will produce condensation so 
a  drip pan may be needed. The space around the unit can be 
insulated to reduce noise if desired. The unit is internally cooled 
and does not require ventilation.

 Ignition Protection Warning

Most Cruisair remote condensing units meet federal 
requirements for ignition protection. However, there are 
some condensing units, such as those with 3 -phase 
compressors, that are not ignition protected. Do not 
install non-ignition protected units in spaces containing 
gasoline engines, tanks, LPG/CPG cylinders, regulators, 
valves or fuel line fittings. Failure to comply may result in 
injury or death.

Site Location Checklist

• Adequate space for access to refrigerant, and seawater and

electrical connections

• Accessible for service and maintenance
• Flat, horizontal surface
• Away from direct spray from engine air intakes or water

washdown

• Maximum refrigerant tube run is 50ft (15m)

Mounting the Remote Condensing 

Unit

Orient the unit so the refrigerant, electrical connections and 
service ports are accessible.

On models with a plywood base, simply drill 4 mounting holes 
through the base in appropriate locations and fasten the unit 
with screws or bolts. Do not remove the plywood base or shock 
mounts as they are part of the vibration and noise isolation 
built into the unit.  

Some models utilize a drain pan with bottom  or side conden-
sate drains. Screw or bolt through all corner holes of the pan to 
mount the unit.  

Do not remove any covers, caps or fittings that may expose any 
wiring or refrigerant. Only remove these items when you are 
ready to complete the installation. Removal of any covers may 
result in damage to the electrical components. Removal of the 
caps or fittings may result in refrigerant loss.

Содержание DX Remote & Self-Contained A/C

Страница 1: ...DX Remote Self Contained A C v INSTALLATION OPERATION Direct Expansion Systems Revised 20170710 L 2086 v English ...

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Страница 3: ...talling The Air Distribution System 10 Return Air Grill RA Grills 10 Ducts 10 Discharge Air Grill 11 Installing the Control Unit 11 The SMX Control 11 The Rotary Knob Switch Assembly 11 Installing the Pump Relay 11 Location 11 Voltage and Triggers 12 Electrical Connections 12 Three Phase Power 12 Final Inspection 13 Inspecting the Seawater Cooling System 13 Inspecting the Self Contained Unit 13 In...

Страница 4: ...f the system is dependent on both the seawater and cabin temperatures In cooling the air conditioner works best when the seawater temperature is below 90 F 32 C At higher water temperatures the unit will operate but at reduced capacity As the water temperature rises so does the refriger ant gas pressure A high pressure safety switch will shut the unit down if the water temperature gets too hot or ...

Страница 5: ...d 2 knob switches for control of slave cooling units and a 4 knob switch for use on systems with auxiliary electric heat Cruisair SMX controls are advanced microprocessor systems that provide a more comfortable environment and better system protection than mechanical controls In addition over 20 pro grammable functions allow the user to customize the system to suit the specific needs of their boat...

Страница 6: ...ance however 50Hz equipment can not be run at 60Hz because the 50Hz motor will run too fast and cause damage Seawater pumps will lose even more performance at 50 Hz due to the nature of centrifugal pumps Dedicated 50Hz units will give full performance at 50Hz and should be used when the system is going to be run exclusively at 50Hz If a boat is traveling in 50Hz and 60Hz environments then 60Hz equ...

Страница 7: ...g System Selecting the Site Cruisair condensing units are designed to be installed in any convenient location The unit is normally placed in the engine room or other machinery space but it can be located in the living areas The condensing unit will produce condensation so a drip pan may be needed The space around the unit can be insulated to reduce noise if desired The unit is internally cooled an...

Страница 8: ... coil to be placed directly in front of the return air grill but an unobstructed path must be available for the air to get to the coil A 2 50mm space in front of the evaporator coil must be maintained Site Location Checklist Unit is not located in an engine room or near an internal combustion engine There is no obstruction of airflow from return air grill to coil Accessible for service and mainten...

Страница 9: ...ne high point in the system This is said to be self draining because all water would drain out of the piping if the boat were lifted out of the water Whenever air gets into the system which can happen in heavy seas or a sharp turn it can become trapped in the pump Because a centrifugal pump cannot pump air flow through the system is lost A self draining seawater system will allow air in the piping...

Страница 10: ...verboard discharge Use larger hose when the run is longer than 16 feet 5m Bonding Bond all metallic parts through hull fittings valves strainer manifolds etc that are in contact with seawater to the vessel s bonding system in accordance with ABYC standards E 8 and E 9 Items should only be bonded or grounded once If an item is in contact with an electrically grounded part pump head or seawater cond...

Страница 11: ... seen and reached There should be rear access with sufficient clearance for the wiring and the protective cover The thermostat bulb is on a 10 ft 3m long capillary tube and the switch assembly must be installed close enough to the unit so the bulb can be mounted in the return air path Remote condensing systems use SA type switches which have terminal strips that must be mounted to the back of the ...

Страница 12: ...units have terminal strips that are labeled or have color coded wiring Open terminal strips such as supplied with switch assemblies require that the included terminal strip covers be installed over the strip and switch back after installation is complete Wiring diagrams are included in the back of this manual and under the cover of the electrical boxes on all units Contact Dometic Corporation if y...

Страница 13: ...ne at all times Are the inlet and outlet thru hulls secure properly sealed and properly oriented Are all hose clamps tight Are seawater hoses double clamped Are there any loops or dips in the seawater plumbing that might cause the system to become air locked Is the strainer located between the seacock and the pump and is it correctly oriented Are all metallic seawater fittings properly bonded Insp...

Страница 14: ...vacuation port red cap located on the base valve of the condensing unit This port has a schrader valve so you can evacuate and vapor charge the lines and cooling unit without releasing the refrigerant in the condensing unit You will need the following tools to complete the charging procedure R 22 container typically the disposable type container color coded green for R 22 four valve gauge manifold...

Страница 15: ... caps Remove the gauge hoses and replace and tighten the port caps Note It is recommended to charge the system in the cool mode as described above If conditions are such that charging must be done in the heat cycle the gauge connections must be re versed on the base valves Also note that in the heat mode the same pressures can be observed at two different charge levels This could lead to an overch...

Страница 16: ...lowing are basic operation instructions for both systems For complete installation and operation infor mation consult the appropriate manual L 2066 for SMX II or L 2067 for SMX Net SMX II SMX Net Operation 1 Open seacock seawater inlet valve 2 Turn on main circuit breakers for the air conditioning sys tem If there is more than one unit on board you must also turn on the breaker for the seawater pu...

Страница 17: ...Automatic Fan Speed Control If in manual fan mode press FAN key to select automatic fan control The Manual Fan Indicator goes off and the system will automatically adjust fan speed as the actual cabin temperature deviates from the setpoint As setpoint is approached the fan speed automatically slows Once setpoint is reached the com pressor cycles off and the fan keeps running on low speed Adjusting...

Страница 18: ...ow the water to drain from the pump Drain and clean the seawater strainer Trouble Shooting Before you call for service review this list It may save you time and expense This list contains common occurrences that are not a result of defective workmanship or materials If you need service after trying these procedures call your nearest Cruisair dealer Situation The unit will not operate at all Soluti...

Страница 19: ... 16 C StowAway Compact w 3 knob Control Wiring Fig 17 SHF24 C StowAway Compact w 3 knob Control Wiring Fig 18 SHUF18 C CK 1 HV StowAway Compact w 3 knob Control Wiring Fig 19 SHUF5 16 C CK 1 HV StowAway Compact w 3 knob Control Wiring Fig 20 WFAH6 16 Condensing Unit Wiring 082201 Fig 21 R F20 60C 1 Ph Cond Unit Wiring 082534 Fig 22 R F24 72 3 Ph Cond Unit Wiring 082556 Fig 23 SA3 Z Switch Wiring F...

Страница 20: ...ained Unit Fig 2 Typical Remote Condensing Unit Fig 3 Typical Draw through Cooling Unit Fig 4 Typical Self Contained Installation Fig 6 Typical Cooling Unit Installation blow through Fig 5 Typical Cooling Unit Installation draw through ...

Страница 21: ...is 50 feet 15m Only use seamless refrigeration grade copper tubing Insulate discharge and suction tubes separately Use minimum 3 8 10mm thick closed cell insulation Seal glue and or tape all insulation seams Use dead head orientation of TEEs on multiple cooling unit sys tems to help ensure proper distribution of refrigerant ...

Страница 22: ...22 L 2086 Fig 8 Seawater Piping Proper System and Common Mistakes Fig 10 Seawater manifolds Fig 9 Pump head orientation ...

Страница 23: ...23 L 2086 Fig 12 Plenum Configurations Fig 11 Duct and Grill Sizes Tables ...

Страница 24: ...24 L 2086 Fig 13a Switch Dimensions and Templates ...

Страница 25: ...25 L 2086 Fig 13b Switch Dimensions and Templates ...

Страница 26: ...26 L 2086 Fig 14 SHR5 16 StowAway Wiring 082611 Fig 15 SH24C StowAway Wiring 080264 ...

Страница 27: ...27 L 2086 Fig 16 SHF5 16 C StowAway Compact w 3 knob Control Wiring Fig 17 SHF24 C StowAway Compact w 3 knob Control Wiring ...

Страница 28: ...28 L 2086 Fig 18 SHUF18 C CK 1 HV StowAway Compact w 3 knob Control Wiring Fig 19 SHUF5 16 C CK 1 HV StowAway Compact w 3 knob Control Wiring ...

Страница 29: ...29 L 2086 Fig 20 WFAH6 16 Condensing Unit Wiring 082201 Fig 21 R F20 60C 1 Ph Cond Unit Wiring 082534 ...

Страница 30: ...30 L 2086 Fig 22 R F24 72 3 Ph Cond Unit Wiring 082556 Fig 23 SA3 Z Switch Wiring ...

Страница 31: ...31 L 2086 Fig 25 PR3X Pump Relay Wiring Fig 24 SA5 Z Switch Wiring ...

Страница 32: ...32 L 2086 Fig 26 PR8X Pump Relay Wiring Fig 27 WFAH System Wiring 115V ...

Страница 33: ...33 L 2086 Fig 28 WFAH System Wiring 230V Fig 29 WFAH System Wiring 230V w Aux Heat ...

Страница 34: ...34 L 2086 Fig 30 R F Type System Wiring SA3 Z Switch 1Ph Fig 31 R F Type System Wiring SA3 B Switch 1Ph ...

Страница 35: ...35 L 2086 Fig 32 R F Type System Wiring SA3 Z Switch 3Ph ...

Страница 36: ...36 L 2086 Fig 33 Refrigerant Charging Curves R22 ...

Страница 37: ...This must be done using the Dew Point for conversion Note There is no ideal superheat temperature It should be in the range of 10 to 20 F 5 6 to 11 1 C depending on the heat load On cool days superheat will be lower and on hot days it will be higher 7 To reduce superheat slowly add liquid refrigerant to the suction line Do this in very small increments and allow the system to stabilize before taki...

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