Four winns Vista 328 Owner's Manual page 91

To Head Vent
To Mid Cabin Vent
Figure L9: 298V Air Conditioner
Strainer
Seacock Valve
Figure L10: 298V Seacock, Strainer, and Water Pump
NOTICE
In order to use the air conditoner, you must first
open the seacock valve (handle parallel to the
flow of valve). When not using the air condi-
tioner be sure to close the seacock.
The air conditioning control panel is located in the aft
closet fore wall of the 328 and in the dinette shelf as-
sembly of the 298. See Figures L11 and L12. Please
read the manufacturer’s information on the air conditioner
contained in the owner’s packet (if applicable).
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Air
Conditioner
Sea Water Pump
NOTICE
Most air conditioners utilize surface water as the
cooling medium. Prior to using the air condition-
ing, the boat must be in the water and the sea-
cock to the air conditioning water intake must
be in the open position. The air conditioning
seacock for water intake is below the aft cabin
access panel. Operating air conditioners with-
out proper cooling water will cause damage to
the air conditioning system.
Aft Closet Fore Wall
Figure L11: 328V Air Conditioner Control Panel
Dinette Shelf
Assembly
Figure L12: 298V Air Conditioner Control Panel
Air conditioners utilized in Four Winns® boats are
equipped with reverse cycle heat. Thus, some heat ef-
fect can be derived from the unit. It must be noted that
the amount of heat that can be obtained is limited by the
temperature of the raw cooling water pumped through the
system. When the water temperature drops to 40 de-
grees Fahrenheit, the output is about 50% of the maxi-
mum. At 36 degrees Fahrenheit, the output is very low.
Air Conditioner
Control Panel
Air Conditioner
Control Panel
Section L
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