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Chapter 7
If equipped, the marine air
conditioning system included
in this chapter applies only to
factory installed equipment.
The air conditioner relies
upon a source of AC power
supplied by shorepower along
with a supply of water (salt
or fresh). Normally, the unit
output is 12,000 BTU’S.
The unit features the ability
to provide heat in a reverse
cycle mode especially useful in extending the boating sea-
son in colder climates. This reverse cycle operation can
beaffected by the temperature of the water.
As the water temperature decreases so does its ability to
produce heat. It is recommended that the reverse cycle
not be used when the water temperature is below 40 de-
grees Fahrenheit.
Note that the air conditioning system can be used while
cruising through the generator. As optional equipment
the generator supplies alternating current to operate the
air conditioner. Once the generator is started, use the
transfer switch to distribute current from the generator
to the various A.C. components on the ship’s main elec-
trical panel. Once the transfer switch is activated, ener-
gize the shore power main breaker on the main ship’s
panel. Make sure all equipment breakers are off before
using the tranfer process.
INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
TYPICAL AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
OPERATION
1. To use the air
conditioner lo-
cate and open the
through-hull
seacock valve that
supplies water to
the air conditioner
pump. The A/C
seacock and the
pump are located
beneath the cabin
floor.
2. A strainer is in-
stalled between
the seacock and
basic AC pump.
This strainer stops
most foreign mat-
ter from being ingested into the A/C pump or air condi-
tioning system. Periodically inspect and clean the strainer.
3. To activate the air conditioning system while at
dockside make sure the shorepower cord is plugged in
and the dockside along with the ELCI breakers are ener-
gized. Refer to the systems chapter for more informa-
tion. You need to monitor the A.C. current load meter as
you energize various circuits especially using the air con-
ditioner on the shore power cord system.
4. Activate the air conditioner breaker on the main A.C.
control panel.
5. Press the “power” button momentarily on the Elite
control display panel.
6. At this point follow the basic elite control box opera-
tion on the next page.
AC
Seacock
AC Sea Water
Strainer
AC Pump
TYPICAL A/C UNIT
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM OVER-
VIEW
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