Piper Turbo Saratoga PA-32-301T Pilot's Manual page 191

PIPER AIRCRAFT
CORPORATION SECTION
7
PA-32-301T, TURBO
SARATOGA
DESCRIPTION
&
OPERATION
The compressor
is mounted
on the forward right underside
of the
engine. It has an electric clutch which automatically
engages or disengages
the compressor
to the belt drive system of the compressor.
Air from the baggage area is drawn
through
the evaporator
by the
blower
and distributed through
an overhead duct to individual
outlets
located adjacent to each occupant.
The switches and temperature control are located on the lower right side
of the instrument panel in
the climate control center panel. The temperature
control
regulates
the temperature
of the cabin. Turning
the control
clockwise
increases
cooling; counterclockwise
decreases
cooling.
The fan
speed switch and the air conditioning
ON-OFF switch
-are
inboard
of
the temperature
control. The fan can be operated independently
of
the air conditioning; however,
the fan
must
be on for air conditioner
operation. Turning
either switch off will disengage the compressor
clutch
and
retract
the condenser
door. Cooling air should be felt within one minute
after
the
air conditioner is turned on.
NOTE
If the system is
not
operating in 5
minutes,
turn
the system OFF until the fault is corrected.
The fan switch allows operation
of the
fan with the air
conditioner
turned OFF to aid
in
cabin air circulation.
"LOW"
or
"HIGH"
can be
selected to direct a flow
of air through
the air conditioner
outlets in the
overhead
duct.
These
outlets
can
be
adjusted
or turned
off
individually.
The condenser door
light is located
on
the instrument
panel in front of
the pilot. The
door
light illuminates
when the door is open and
is off when
the door is closed.
A circuit
breaker
on the circuit
breaker panel
protects
the air
conditioning
electrical systern.
Whenever
the throttle is moved forward
to takeoff power, a manifold
pressure
switch disengages the compressor and
retracts
the scoop. This
allows
maximum
power and
maximum
rate
of climb. The fan continues to
operate and the
air
will
remain
cool for
about
one
minute.
When the throttle
is retarded
approximately 1 4 inch, the clutch will engage,
the scoop will
extend,
and the system will again supply cool, dry air.
ISSUED: JANUARY 10, 1980 REPORT:
VB-1070
REVISED: AUGUST 6, 1982
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