Mermaid Air Conditioner manual AIR Conditioner Installation

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A. AIR CONDITIONER INSTALLATION:

First, and of foremost importance, the air conditioner and electrical box must be installed in a non-explosive, dry environment. SEE THE FOLLOWING WARNING.

WARNING

IF THE AIR CONDITIONER OR ELECTRICAL BOX ARE PLACED IN AN EXPLOSIVE ENVIRONMENT OR EXPOSED TO AN EXPLOSIVE ENVIRONMENT OR EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS, EXPLOSION COULD OCCUR RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AND/OR DESTRUCTION OF THE BOAT. THIS COMPONENT DOES NOT MEET FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR IGNITION PROTECTION. DO NOT INSTALL IN SPACES CONTAINING GASOLINE ENGINES, TANKS, LPG/CPG CYLINDERS, REGULATORS, VALVES OR FUEL LINE FITTINGS. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.

Typical unit mounting spots are under the vee berth, under settee seats, in hanging lockers, in cabinets or in outside dry lazzeretts and sail lockers. The selected spot must accommodate the following eight requirements. Everything must fit in and/or be accessible to the selected spot:

(a)The physical size of the unit and electrical box.

(b)Water in and out hoses.

(c)Electrical power cable for the unit and pump connections.

(d)Air ducting and air splitters.

(e)Mounting of the return air grill to insure the proper volume of return air.

(f)Access to the high pressure switch.

(g)Condensation removal.

(h)Thermostat installation and wiring.

IMPORTANT

READ THE ENTIRE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU COMMIT TO CUTTING OR DRILLING ANY HOLES. REMEMBER

"HOLES ARE FOREVER". MEASURE, MEASURE, THEN MEASURE AGAIN BEFORE PICKING UP ANY TOOL WITH A SHARP EDGE.

IMPORTANT

LEAVE AMPLE EXCESS OF HOSE, WIRE AND DUCTING WHEN ROUTING INTO THE AIR CONDITIONER MOUNTING COMPARTMENT TO ALLOW FOR FINAL POSITIONING OF THE AIR CONDITIONER AFTER ALL INSTALLATION TASKS ARE COMPLETED.

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Contents Mermaid Marine AIR Conditioning Table of Contents Installation and Operation OverviewAIR Conditioner Installation Installing the Air Conditioner Unit AIR Conditioner Dimensions Unit BTU Width Length HeightCooling water in and out WaterPage Page Water Strainer Pump Water Out Electrical Power Air Ducting and Splitting Return AIR Requirements Return AirModel BTU SQ. Inches of Return High Pressure Switch Access Condensation RemovalPage Making contact with the hull Putting it all togetherSee Warning below Wire Connections System Operation PowerPriming The Pump Checking Out The System Setting the Current DAY and Time IntroductionPage Temperature Override and Temperature Hold Temporary Temperature OverrideNormal Operation Programming the ThermostatVacation Temperature Hold InstallationPage Water System MaintenanceAir System Winterization Electrical SystemAir Conditioning Unit and Water Pump Clean AIR ACT Amendments of 1990 Title VI C-1 Theory of Operation and Trouble ShootingTheory of Operation General Heating Options ElectricalCooling Water Trouble ShootingStandard 24v Thermostat In Cool Position No Operation Page Compressor Runs Fan Does Not No Water OutEvaporator Freezing Condensation Pan OverflowsHigh Pressure Switch Activates In Cooling Mode High Pressure Switch Activates In Heating ModeNo Heat Electric Heat Unit Fan Runs No Heat Reverse Cycle Unit Compressor And Fan RunOUR Normal Procedure for a Warranty Issue is AS Follows