Mermaid Air Conditioner manual

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WARNING

BEFORE DRILLING THE MOUNTING HOLE FOR THE SEA COCK THE

ENTIRE BOAT MUST BE OUT OF THE WATER. DRILLING THE SEA COCK

MOUNTING HOLE WITH THE BOAT IN THE WATER COULD CAUSE

EXTREME FLOODING AND SINK THE BOAT OR CAUSE SEVERE WATER

DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT IN THE BOAT.

IMPORTANT

WHEN SELECTING THE SPOT FOR THE SEA COCK, BEFORE DRILLING THE HOLE, MAKE SURE THAT THE PUMP AND WATER STRAINER CAN BE INSTALLED IN THE SAME ADJACENT AREA AND REMAIN BELOW SEA LEVEL. ALSO CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE BALL VALVE SHUT OFF HANDLE ON THE SEA COCK FOR ANY POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE ONCE INSTALLED.

When selecting your sea cock mounting spot, you should also try to select a spot where the pump and water strainer are a maximum distance of 2 feet from the sea cock. We realize that in some boats it is not possible to incorporate the two foot rule. However, remember the closer you keep these three items together, the fewer pump priming problems will be experienced.

Once you are sure that all components will fit in the spot selected and remain below sea level and the boat is totally out of the water, you are ready to cut the sea cock mounting hole. (SEE WARNING ABOVE)

IMPORTANT

BEFORE CUTTING YOUR SEA COCK MOUNTING HOLE CHECK THE OUTSIDE HULL IN THE AREA YOU WILL BE CUTTING TO MAKE SURE THAT THERE ARE NO RIBS OR OTHER HULL VARIATIONS WHICH WILL NOT ALLOW THE SEA COCK FOOT SCOOP TO MOUNT FLAT AGAINST THE HULL. IF THERE IS ANY CONCERN, WHAT-SO-EVER, DRILL A SMALL PILOT HOLE FIRST WHICH CAN BE EASILY SEALED IF INTERFERENCE EXISTS.

If you are using a sea cock assembly furnished by Mermaid, we recommend that a 1-1/16 inch hole saw be used to make this hole. If you are using a sea cock purchased elsewhere, you must use the appropriate hole saw for that specific sea cock.

IMPORTANT

DRILL THE 1-1/16” SEA COCK MOUNTING HOLE AND PILOT HOLE AT THE SAME ANGLE AS THE HULL. THIS WILL INSURE THAT THE FOOT SCOOP LIES FLAT AGAINST THE HULL.

Once the sea cock hole is drilled, inspect the hole to determine if your boat has a "corded" hull. That is, a hull not of solid fiberglass, but two layers of fiberglass separated by balsa or foam. When not properly sealed, “cording” acts like a wick,

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Contents Mermaid Marine AIR Conditioning Table of Contents Overview Installation and Operation AIR Conditioner Installation AIR Conditioner Dimensions Unit BTU Width Length Height Installing the Air Conditioner UnitWater Cooling water in and outPage Page Water Strainer Pump Water Out Electrical Power Air Ducting and Splitting Return AIR Requirements Return AirModel BTU SQ. Inches of Return Condensation Removal High Pressure Switch AccessPage Making contact with the hull Putting it all togetherSee Warning below Wire Connections System Operation PowerPriming The Pump Checking Out The System Introduction Setting the Current DAY and TimePage Programming the Thermostat Temperature Override and Temperature HoldTemporary Temperature Override Normal OperationInstallation Vacation Temperature HoldPage 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 Electrical Heating OptionsCooling Water Trouble ShootingStandard 24v Thermostat In Cool Position No Operation Page No Water Out Compressor Runs Fan Does NotCondensation Pan Overflows Evaporator FreezingNo Heat Reverse Cycle Unit Compressor And Fan Run High Pressure Switch Activates In Cooling ModeHigh Pressure Switch Activates In Heating Mode No Heat Electric Heat Unit Fan RunsOUR Normal Procedure for a Warranty Issue is AS Follows
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