Dometic 7000, 7020 dimensions Problem, Possible Cause, Action

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Carry-On 7000 Portable Air Conditioners • Troubleshooting

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.

Important: Boat must be closed so that outside air is prevented from access to the inside. Close all hatches and ventilators.

Problem

Possible Cause

Action

 

 

 

 

 

Unit will not operate

1.

Plug disconnected from receptacle or unit

1.

Connect firmly

 

2.

Blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker

2.

Replace fuse with time delay type; or reset

 

 

 

breaker, check for adequate size (minimum 15

 

 

 

amps at 115V & 10 amps at 220V)

 

3. Thermostat set incorrectly

3.

Adjust thermostat to cooler setting

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Selector switch on FAN

1.

Move to COOL

Air from unit does not

2. Thermostat set incorrectly

2.

Turn clockwise to cooler setting.

feel cool enough in cool

3.

Boat temperature below 70° F

3.

Cooling may not begin until boat is above 70°

mode

4.

Air intakes on heat exchanger blocked or

4. Be certain all air intake vents (See Figure 4)

 

restricted.

are clear of hatch bag or other obstructions.

 

 

 

 

 

1. Dirty air filter

1.

Clean filter

 

2. Thermostat set too cold for night time

2.

Turn selector switch to FAN position for three

Carry-On operating, but

cooling and the evaporator coil has frozen

minutes and reset thermostat to a warmer

cabin failing to cool

 

 

setting or use hair dryer to thaw coil

 

3.

Air intakes on heat exchanger blocked or

3. Be certain all air intake vents (See Figure 4)

 

restricted.

are clear of hatch bag or other obstructions.

 

 

 

 

Carry-On turns compres-

1. Dirty air filter

1.

Clean air filter

sor on and off rapidly

2.

Outside temperature extremely hot

2. Turn to HI COOL

 

 

 

 

 

Water dripping inside

1.

Improper installation

1.

Tilt Carry-On to accommodate angle of

cabin through hatch

 

 

condensate drain

 

2. Condensate drain blocked

2. Clean out condensate drain

 

3.

Bag over condensate drain

3.

Adjust bag to clear drain

 

4. Blockage in hose

4.

Clear hose; check downhill routing of hose;

 

 

 

You may connect a 3/8" I.D. plastic hose to

 

 

 

the condensate drain and send that water

 

 

 

overboard.

 

 

 

 

 

Water dripping outside

1.

Condensate drain-normal

1.

Drains are provided to allow rainwater to

on weatherdeck

2.

Compressor area-normal

drain; Some drainage may occur due to

 

 

 

water condensing in compressor spaces

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you need service after reviewing the preceding troubleshooting checklist, call your dealer.

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Dometic 7000, 7020 dimensions Problem, Possible Cause, Action