Once ducting runs are positioned properly they should be securely fastened to avoid shifting due to motion of the vessel.Plastic vacuum-formed and insulated aluminum transitions are available for proper air-flow distribution into any cabin or area.Ducting should be properly secured to these transitions to prevent air flow leakage.Built-in plenums or chases must be sized properly, completely sealed and insulated.Reinforced marine grade hose should be used for the seawater circuit.All fittings must be double hose clamped.The hose should be routed upward from the thru-hull intake to the unit to prevent air-locking the centrifugal seawater pump.Condensate drains must be routed downward without any kinks or restrictions to a sump or overboard discharge and securely fastened.Do not terminate condensate drain line in bilge, as vapors can travel up the drain line and mix with return air.Circuit breakers and wire gauge must be sized according to marinedesign standards.Only stranded tinned copper wire should be used.All equipment should be properly grounded and bonded.Ensure that power supply is turned off before opening electrical box.In keeping with regulations set forth by the EPA, only certified technicians should perform service on, or make adjustments to, the refrig- erant circuit. All ductingshould be installed as smooth,straight and taut as possible, avoiding any unnecessary bends or loops and trimming any excess. Cool Mate unit should be dry and accessible forservice.The unit should be placed low in the cabin, adjacent to the return air grille.The unit should be installed with the proper fasteners and secured to a horizontal surface sufficient for the unit weight and torsion load from the vessel’s movement.Grilles should be sized according to Marine Air Systems design standards (refer to Supply and Return Air Grilles literature sheet). Install return air grilles low and supply air grilles high.Ducting should be sized according to unit specifications.

Installation Guidelines for Cool Mate

When choosing the proper model Cool Mate , primary considerationshould be given to calculated BTU loads and available power supply.The 5K unit is ideal for use with either a shore power hook-up or a battery powered inverter which allows for underway air conditioning without the necessity of a generator.Additionally, the 5K unit is available in 115V/60Hz (CLM5KC) and 220V/50Hz (CLM5KCZ50).For 230V/60Hz applications a step down transformer must be used with the 115V 5K Cool Mate.This transformer weighs 19 pounds and is readily available.The 10K, 12K and 16K units are available in both 115V & 230V but are not recommended for use with an inverter.Never install your marine air conditioner in bilge or engine room areas.Insurethat the selected location is sealed from direct access to bilge and/or engine room vapors.Do not terminate condensate drain lines within three (3) feet of any outlet of engine or generator exhaust systems, nor in a compartment housing an engine or generator, nor in a bilge (vapors can travel up the drain line), unless the drain is connected properly to a sealed condensate or shower sump pump.Failure to comply, may allow bilge or engine room vapors to mix with the air conditioners return air and contaminate living areas.The location of the
In the interest of product improvement, specifications and design as outlined herein are subject to change without prior notice. L-2124