Mermaid Air Conditioner - Manual (Page 5)

AIR CONDITIONER DIMENSIONS
UNIT BTU WIDTH LENGTH HEIGHT
5,200 Cool Only 11.5 Inches 15 Inches 11.5 Inches
5,200 Reverse Cycle 12 Inches 18 Inches 11.5 Inches
6,500 11.5 Inches 16 Inches 11.5 Inches
9,000 11.5 Inches 16 Inches 11.5 Inches
12,000 13 Inches 19.75 Inches 13.75 Inches
16,500 13.5 Inches 19.75 Inches 13.75 Inches
24,000 17 Inches 23 Inches 16.75 Inches
The air conditioner needs to be mounted in an area where it will physically fit, as well as
accommodate a properly sized return air grill and any ducting or splitters (Wyes) which
would be attached to the air output collar. In addition, you need to insure there is space
for the water hoses to be connected.
The air conditioner must be securely mounted on a flat surface. If the sole of the boat
(cabin floor) cannot accommodate the size of the air conditioner base plate, a mounting
shelf or platform must be built. Typically the shelf will be made from 3/4 inch marine
grade plywood which can be either fiberglassed or mechanically attached to the boat’s
sole or superstructure. Never screw directly into the hull.
When attaching the unit to the sole of the boat, the superstructure or a fabricated
mounting shelf, always make absolutely positive that the length of the screws being
used to mount the unit will not engage the hull. If there is any question as to whether the
hull may be compromised, an alternative mounting method must be used or another
mounting spot must be located.
The electrical box, unlike the air conditioner, can be mounted in any attitude. It is
attached to the air conditioner by a detachable 40 inch electrical cable allowing it to be
mounted above the unit, on a side wall or bulkhead and, if needed, in a totally inverted
position.
IMPORTANT
IT IS NOT UNCOMMON IN AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS FOR
CONDENSATION LINES OR PANS TO BECOME BLOCKED OVER
PROLONGED USE. WHEN SELECTING THE ELECTRICAL BOX
MOUNTING SPOT MAKE SURE THAT IT IS NOT LOCATED WHERE
CONDENSATION WATER CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH IT SHOULD THE
CONDENSATION WATER OVER FLOW ITS PAN. NEVER PLACE THE
ELECTRICAL BOX BELOW THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT.
WARNING
IF CONDENSATION WATER CONTACTS THE ELECTRICAL BOX
ELECTRICAL SHORTING COULD OCCUR CAUSING FIRE WHICH COULD