Installation Guidelines for AC Voltage Hermetic Models - Docksider

When choosing the Docksider, primary consideration should be given to calculated BTU loads and available power supply. Any special requirements (number of boxes and/or controls, refrigerant line lengths, wiring sizes, etc.) should be determined prior to installation.
The location of the Docksider condensing unit should be dry and accessible for service. The location of the unit should provide for proper air flow through the air cooled condenser must be connected as describes in the following paragraph. The unit should be installed with fasteners provided and secured to a horizontal or vertical surface sufficient to support the weight and torsion load from the vessels's movement.

The optional sewater system must be installed below the water line and routed on a continous incline from a dedicated thru-hull intake trough a strainer to the pump inlet and up to the condensing unit to prevent air locks in the seawater circuit, and all fittings should be double-clamped.

The refrigeration lines connecting the evaporators to the condensing unit must be constructed with refrigeration grade, dehydrated copper and must be properly insulated. Flare connections are to be made using proper flaring tools and techniques during installation. The condensing unit has quick-disconnect fittings.

A non-leak compoind may be used on flare connections, if desired, to prevent refrigerant leaks (due to vibration or loosening of suction side connections due to frost). This compoind should be applied sparingly to male threads to the fitting, and great care must be taken to prevent contact with the flare seat. FLare connections must be adequately tightened - usually as tight as possible with the exception of 1/4" lines which can be crushed if flare is over-tightened. All associated mechanicla components (solenoid valves, check valves and expansion valves) must be located and secured properly.

Thermostats are to be located and properly secured in the box(es) or on bulkheads with sensing bulbs properly secured into the sensing bulb wells located on the holding plates. Circuit breakers and wire guages must be sized according to ABYC marine design standards. Only stranded tinned copper wire should be used. All equipment must be properly grounded.

Refrigerant line sets and holdover lates mst be throughly evacuated (recommended to 200 microns) and leak checked prior to releasing refrigerant from the condensing unit into the system and start-up of the equipment.

The refrigerant charge may require once the entire system is operational. In keeping with regulations set forth by the EPA, only certified technicians should perform service on, or make adjustments to, the refrigerant circuit.