579/595 series brisk air, quick cool roof top air conditioners used with cooling & furnace, cooling, furnace & heat strip remote comfort control kit ducted (19 pages)
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Dometic Group. Every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual to ensure its accuracy. However, Dometic Group assumes no responsibility for errors and omission. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of this product and information contained herein.
DuraSea Rooftop Installation & Operations Manual Recognize Safety Information WARNING: This manual must be read and understood before installation, adjustment, service, or maintenance is performed. This unit must be installed by a qualified service technician. Modification of this product can be extremely hazardous and could result in personal injury or property damage.
103 / 46.7 For wire length over 24 feet (7.31 m), consult the National Electric Code for proper sizing. Dometic Marine gives GENERAL guidelines for generator requirements. To reduce start-up power draw by up to 65%, consider installing a Dometic SmartStart.
Improper installation may damage equipment, could endanger life, cause serious injury and/or property damage. Read Installation and Operating Instructions carefully before attempting to start this unit installation. Dometic Corporation (Dometic) will not be liable for any damages or injury incurred due to failure in following these instructions.
After Location Has Been Selected DuraSea Rooftop Installation & Operations Manual Figure 1: Exterior Dimensions and Obstruction-Free Area • The roof must be designed to support 130 pounds (59 kg) when the boat is in motion. Normally a 200-pound (90.71 kg) static load design will meet this requirement.
DuraSea Rooftop Installation & Operations Manual Roof Preparation REPARATION PENING EQUIREMENTS Before preparing the ceiling opening, read all of the following instructions before beginning the installation. Disconnect 120 VAC power cord and the positive (+) 12 VDC terminal at the supply battery to avoid shock hazard.
Wiring Requirements DuraSea Rooftop Installation & Operations Manual IRING EQUIREMENTS Route a copper, with ground, 120 VAC supply wire from the time delay fuse or circuit breaker box to the roof opening. The proper size wire can be determined from Table 1 on page 2.
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DuraSea Rooftop Installation & Operations Manual Installing The Unit Figure 5: Center The Unit From Below All models listed in this manual will use a four (4) bolt pattern for installing the air distribution box kit. Remove upper duct from ceiling template and locate it over blower discharge. See Figure 6.
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Installing The Unit DuraSea Rooftop Installation & Operations Manual Measure the ceiling to roof thickness: If distance is 1" to 2" or 25 to 51 mm, remove perforated tabs from both upper and lower ducts. See Figure 7 and Figure 8.
DuraSea Rooftop Installation & Operations Manual Wiring System To Power Supply Connection Figure 9: Mounting Bolts Figure 10: Wood Screws IRING YSTEM OWER UPPLY ONNECTION WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD. Disconnect 120 VAC. Failure to obey these instructions could create a shock hazard causing death or severe personal injury.
Air Distribution Box Installation DuraSea Rooftop Installation & Operations Manual Figure 11: Connection To Power Supply ISTRIBUTION NSTALLATION Remove return-air grille from air distribution box by pulling in on half-round finger catches. See Figure 12. Hold air distribution box up to ceiling template and install three (3) #10 x 3/8" screws at air distribution box mounting point.
Air Filter DuraSea Rooftop Installation & Operations Manual OOLING PERATION Set the thermostat at the desired temperature level. Select the fan speed that best satisfies your needs: • HIGH COOL: Selected when maximum cooling and dehumidification required. • MED COOL: Selected when normal or average cooling required.
Getting Service To locate a service technician near you: • Go to www.dometic.com/marinedealers or • Call Dometic Marine at 1-800-542-2477 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time, or 1-888-440-4494 after hours and weekends. L-3075 ENGLISH...
Dometic reserves the right to improve its products, through changes in design or material without being obligated to incorporate such changes in products of prior manufacture. Dometic can make changes at any time in design, materials, or part of units of any one, model year, without obligation or liability to owners of units of the same year's model of prior manufacture.
However, based on the date the equipment is first put in service, the item may still be covered by the Dometic warranty as described in Section I. For proof of date put in service, Dometic will require a copy of the bill of sale of the Dometic equipment from the installer or new boat dealer to the original owner.
DuraSea Rooftop Installation & Operations Manual Table of Warranty Periods ABLE OF ARRANTY ERIODS DOMETIC DURASEA ROOFTOP AIR CONDITIONING Important Notes: 1. Warranty periods begin from the date of possession of the boat by the first owner if OEM installed or date of installation if dealer installed, but not to exceed three (3) years from date of production.