Mermaid Air Conditioner - Manual (Page 4)

A. AIR CONDITIONER INSTALLATION:
First, and of foremost importance, the air conditioner and electrical box must be installed
in a non-explosive, dry environment. SEE THE FOLLOWING WARNING.
WARNING
IF THE AIR CONDITIONER OR ELECTRICAL BOX ARE PLACED IN AN
EXPLOSIVE ENVIRONMENT OR EXPOSED TO AN EXPLOSIVE
ENVIRONMENT OR EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS, EXPLOSION COULD OCCUR
RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AND/OR DESTRUCTION OF
THE BOAT. THIS COMPONENT DOES NOT MEET FEDERAL
REQUIREMENTS FOR IGNITION PROTECTION. DO NOT INSTALL IN
SPACES CONTAINING GASOLINE ENGINES, TANKS, LPG/CPG
CYLINDERS, REGULATORS, VALVES OR FUEL LINE FITTINGS. FAILURE
TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Typical unit mounting spots are under the vee berth, under settee seats, in hanging
lockers, in cabinets or in outside dry lazzeretts and sail lockers. The selected spot must
accommodate the following eight requirements. Everything must fit in and/or be
accessible to the selected spot:
(a) The physical size of the unit and electrical box.
(b) Water in and out hoses.
(c) Electrical power cable for the unit and pump connections.
(d) Air ducting and air splitters.
(e) Mounting of the return air grill to insure the proper volume of return air.
(f) Access to the high pressure switch.
(g) Condensation removal.
(h) Thermostat installation and wiring.
IMPORTANT
READ THE ENTIRE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU
COMMIT TO CUTTING OR DRILLING ANY HOLES. REMEMBER
" HOLES ARE FOREVER". MEASURE, MEASURE, THEN MEASURE AGAIN
BEFORE PICKING UP ANY TOOL WITH A SHARP EDGE.
IMPORTANT
LEAVE AMPLE EXCESS OF HOSE, WIRE AND DUCTING WHEN ROUTING
INTO THE AIR CONDITIONER MOUNTING COMPARTMENT TO ALLOW
FOR FINAL POSITIONING OF THE AIR CONDITIONER AFTER ALL
INSTALLATION TASKS ARE COMPLETED.
We will now address each of the above eight requirements in detail:
1. Installing the Air Conditioner Unit: