Specifications

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L-2254 Installation
Unpacking and Inspection
When the equipment is received, all items should be care-
fully checked against the packing list to ensure all cartons
havebeenreceived.Moveunitsinthenormal“up”orien
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tation as indicated by the arrows on each carton. Examine
cartons for shipping damage, removing the units from the
cartons if necessary. If the unit is damaged, the carrier
should make the proper notation on the delivery receipt
acknowledging the damage.
CAUTION: When unpacking and installing the 3-knob con
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trol (if mechanical option is used), care must be taken not
to kink or break the copper cap tube when uncoiling the
sensing bulb. The cap tube is hollow and kinking or sharp
bends will inhibit system operation.
Safety Considerations
VERY IMPORTANT: Never install your air conditioner in
the bilge or engine room areas. Insure that the select
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ed location is sealed from direct access to bilge and/
or engine room vapors. Do not terminate condensate
drain line 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, unless
the drain is connected properly to a sealed condensate
or shower sump pump.
Installation and servicing of this system can be hazardous
due to system pressure and electrical components. When
working on this equipment, always observe precautions
described in the literature, tags and labels attached to the
unit. Follow all safety codes. Wear safety glasses and work
glovesandplaceareextinguisherclosetotheworkarea.
The following is a summary of the labels on the unit:
Danger
Electrical shock hazard. Disconnect voltage at main
panel or power source before opening any cover.
Failure to comply may result in injury or death.
Warning
This component does not meet federal require-
ments for ignition protection. Do not install in
spaces containing gasoline engines, tanks, LPG/
CPG cylinders, regulators, valves or fuel line ttings.
Failure to comply may result in injury or death.
Notice
INSTALLATION
This component is charged with hydrochloro-uorocarbon
(HCFC) refrigerant R22. Effective July 1, 1992 it shall be
unlawful for any person to knowingly vent or otherwise
knowingly release any class 1 (CFC) or class 2 (HCFC)
substance as a refrigerant in a manner which permits such
substance to enter the atmosphere per the clean air act of
1990. Public law 101-549 Title IV Section 608-C. Failure to
complymayresultinseverepenalties,includingnesand
imprisonment.
Warning
To minimize the hazard of electrical shock and
personal injury, this component must be effectively
grounded. Refer to the installation guidelines for
further information.
Caution
High compressor temperature is normal.
Do not touch.
Placement of System
Selecting a good location for your air conditioner is the
most important part of your preparations. Be sure to con
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sider the size of the area you are cooling, the air distri-
bution needs, and the size of the unit you have chosen.
Keepinginmindthatcoolairhasatendencytofall,itis
highly recommended that you locate the supply air grille as
high as possible in the cabin. See Figures 2 and 3.
The Vector Compact unit should be installed as low as
possible, BUT NEVER IN THE BILGE OR ENGINE ROOM
AREAS. INSURE THAT THE SELECTED LOCATION IS
SEALED FROM DIRECT ACCESS TO BILGE AND/OR
ENGINE ROOM VAPORS. Installing the unit as low as
possible (such as under a V-berth, dinette seat or bottom
of a locker) and ducting the supply air as high as possible,
creates an ideal airow condition. This type of installation
will prevent short or premature cycling.
Theunitshouldbepositionedonarm,level,horizontal
surface and the condensate drain line should run down
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ward from the unit to a suitable drain location. Plan all con-
nections which must be made including ducting, conden-
sate drain, seawater in and out, electrical power connec-
tions, location of control, and seawater pump placement, to
assure easy access for routing and servicing.