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WAECO USA, Inc.
Tel. (860) 664-4911 • Fax. (860) 664-4912 • www.waecousa.com
Contents, specifications and availability are subject to change without notice.
UNPACKING THE EQUIPMENT
When unpacking the unit, carefully check for shipping
damage and identify all listed items to ensure that all
components have been received and that no in-transit
damage has occurred. File claims for loss or damage directly with
the carrier. If the system was purchased through a
dealer, please contact the dealer directly.
All ADLER/BARBOUR refrigeration systems include the following:
• Condensing unit
• Evaporator assembly (
either aluminum with integral tube set
or PowerPlate with separate tube set)
• Ice cube trays, vertical or horizontal to suit: 2 for small
evaporators, 3 for large evaporators (trays are not
included with PowerPlate systems)
• Separator to retain ice cube trays (vertical style only)
• Thermostatic control (
either digital with wire harness or
analog (knob type) with wire harness)
• Installation / small parts package
• Template for evaporator mounting hole locations (except
PowerPlate systems)
• Soft-sealing
removable mastic putty (“Mortite”) for tubing exit
hole through box (never use the durable marine type)
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION
• Electric drill with assorted small bits including 9/64”
• Stubby Phillips screwdriver
• Hole saw 1-1/2” diameter
• Wrench, open end type, 5/8”
• Wrench, open end type, 13/16”
• Wrench, open end type for powerplate, 3/4”
• Electrical wire, 2 conductor, marine type tinned flexible copper
stranded (see Wire Size Table in this manual)
*Alternatively, two (2) adjustable wrenches, 10” size
PLANNING THE
CONDENSING UNIT INSTALLATION
Please keep the following points in mind when planning the
installation.
GENERAL
• The connecting refrigerant tube set between the condensing
unit and the freezer is 15’ long (12.5’ for PowerPlate). Plan
the location of the two units accordingly.
• The route of the refrigerant tube set through the boat from
the condensing unit to the icebox must be determined before
starting any work. The tube set must be kept clear of any
bilge water and protected from the chafe and damage.
• Ventilation openings or ventilation duct options will be
required if the compressor unit is located in a small, confined
compartment.
Re-circulating the same is unacceptable.
• Engine room location for the air condensing unit is okay if the
continuous environment is not over 100°F, but performance
will be much improved is a Duct Kit or Power Duct Kit is
installed to provide inlet air at under 90°F.
A cooler
location = less running time = lower amperage draw.
• Accessibility is an important consideration.
• All components must be protected from bilge water, s
pray or possible physical damage.
VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS
The ColdMachine is a device that moves heat from one place to
another. It does not “create cold.” The heat removed from your
icebox by way of the evaporator is transferred to the air around
the condensing unit. If you locate the condensing unit in a small,
hot or confined enclosure, it will suffocate. Its built-in fan will
have to re-circulate hotter air. It will run continuously, draw
excess amps and not cool efficiently. It will never shut off and its
performance will be unacceptable.
Let the unit breathe!
Position the condensing unit so that its fan
can intake air from one space and discharge it to another.
Do not
re-circulate the same air unless the compartment in which you
mount the unit is 100 cubic feet or larger in volume,
unobstructed, and mostly below the waterline.