Webasto FCF 10, Installation And Operation Manual

Page 1: ... Operation Manual Models FCF 6 000 BTU 115V 230V FCF 10 000 BTU 115V 230V FCF 12 000 BTU 115V 230V FCF 16 000 BTU 115V 230V FCF 20 000 BTU 230V FCF 25 000 BTU 230V 10 2016 FCF Platinum Marine Air Conditioner Series ...

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Page 3: ...ctions and heed all WARNINGS 3 Webasto rejects any liability for problems and damage caused by the system being installed by untrained personnel 4 Webasto cooling systems require qualified and or professional installation and repair technicians Warranty shall be void if not installed by a certified or trained installer repair technician who has successfully completed the factory training course fo...

Page 4: ...12 MANUAL CONTROLLER INSTALLATION 14 4 13 ELECTRIC BOX INSTALLATION 15 4 13 1 6K 10K 12K 16K 15 4 14 INSTALLATION CHECKLIST REVIEW PRIOR TO INSTALLATION 17 4 15 WIRING DIAGRAMS 18 5 OPERATION 22 5 1 MANUAL CONTROLLER OPERATION 22 5 2 POWER ON OFF 23 5 3 FAN CONTROL 23 5 4 TEMPERATURE SETTING 23 5 5 MODE SETTING 23 5 6 DISPLAY FAHRENHEIT OR CENTIGRADE 23 5 7 ERROR CODES 24 5 8 KEY LOCK 24 5 9 CHECK...

Page 5: ...nditioning The controller has been designed with the following user friendly features 1 Non volatile memory 2 Low voltage display panel 3 LED cabin temperature displayed in Fahrenheit or Celsius 4 Multiple fan speed selections 5 Compressor pressure fail safe protection 6 Moisture mode cycle for humidity control This manual is intended to provide the information necessary to ensure proper installat...

Page 6: ...er coil this cools the refrigerant and condenses it into a liquid The heat from the refrigerant is exchanged to the seawater and discharged overboard The liquid refrigerant is then passed through the EVAPORATOR COIL and the cycle repeats removing heat from the cabin air lowering its temperature The cooled air is blown through the ducting and out the supply air grille s For reverse cycle heating th...

Page 7: ... BTU 115V 285 295 408 91 5 16 19 FCF 6 000 BTU 230V FCF 10 000 BTU 115V 380 310 FCF 10 000 BTU 230V FCF 12 000 BTU 115V 549 330 320 119 4 FCF 12 000 BTU 230V FCF 16 000 BTU 115V 619 343 FCF 16 000 BTU 230V FCF 20 000 BTU 230V 529 386 595 FCF 25 000 BTU 230V ...

Page 8: ...cribed in the literature tags and labels attached to the unit Follow all safety precautions Wear safety glasses and work gloves and place a fire extinguisher close to the work area The following is a summary of the labels on the unit DANGER Electrical shock hazard Disconnect voltage at main panel or power source before opening any cover Failure to comply may result in injury or death WARNING This ...

Page 9: ...rtant part of your preparation Be sure to consider the size of the area you are cooling the air distribution needs and the size of the unit you have chosen Keeping in mind that cool air has a tendency to fall it is highly recommended that you locate the supply air grille as high as possible in the cabin Don t leave the flexible ducting too long otherwise it will lower the efficiency of the unit Re...

Page 10: ... ducting condensate drain and seawater in and out electrical power connections location of control and seawater pump placement to assure easy access for routing and servicing 4 5 Condensate Drains The condensate drain pan is 2 50mm high with four drain locations During conditions of high humidity condensate may be produced at a rate of approximately 1 2 gallon per hour 1 9 liters per hour Please p...

Page 11: ...s will cause the system to short cycle Allow for adequate clearance behind the supply air grille s for the transition box and ducting connection See the Maintenance section of this manual for return air filter cleaning instructions Model 6K 10K 12K 16K 20K 25K Min Return Air Grilles Size re 75in 48500mm 100in 65680mm 105in 76514mm 160in 103584mm 240in 153028mm 240in 153028mm 4 9 Ducting Good airfl...

Page 12: ...an be visually inspected for water flow as close to the waterline to reduce noise All hose connections shall be secured using double reversed stainless steel hose clamps Use Teflon tape on all threaded connections Summary of the seawater system installation 1 Install the speed scoop thru hull inlet as close to the keel and as far below the water line as possible facing forward Bed the scoop with a...

Page 13: ...s will be connected to a pump relay Please refer to the wiring diagram Electrical connections in the bilge and or below the waterline should use heat shrink type butt splices Field wiring must comply with ABYC electrical codes Power to the unit must be within the operating voltage range indicated on the data plate Properly sized fuses or HACR circuit breakers must be installed for circuit protecti...

Page 14: ...wiring sequence is incorrect the unit s compressor Scroll type only and pump if applicable will run in the reverse direction at a significantly increased noise level 4 Users should avoid putting objects which not reaching v 1 flame retarded rating within an area of 50mm radius from the waterproof connector 4 12 Manual Controller Installation DO NOT turn the unit off and immediately turn it back on...

Page 15: ...15 4 13 Electric Box Installation 4 13 1 6K 10K 12K 16K Mount the electric box using four M5 screws Mount the electric box in a cool dry location and leave plenty of room for maintenance Units mm ...

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Page 17: ...ly air grille 4 14 3 Electrical All butt connections on pumps are tightly crimped and covered with heat shrink AC power source installed and grounded bonded in accordance with ABYC standards Control wires connected to terminal strip with fork or ring terminals Circuit breakers sized according to specifications on the data plate label Pump Relay Panel if used has a dedicated circuit breaker sized f...

Page 18: ...rams The following electric diagram is for reference only Please refer to diagram affixed to the unit as the latest version WIRING DIAGRAM 6K 115V 6K 230V 10K 115V 10K 230V The specification of power cord is AWG12 3 3 2 5 ...

Page 19: ...19 WIRING DIAGRAM 12K 115V 12K 230V The specification of power cord is AWG12 3 3 2 5 ...

Page 20: ...20 WIRING DIAGRAM 16K 115V 16K 230V The specification of power cord is AWG12 3 3 2 5 ...

Page 21: ...21 WIRING DIAGRAM 20K 230V 25K 230V The specification of power cord is AWG12 3 3 2 5 WIRING DIRGRAM POWER SUPPLY ...

Page 22: ...memory function if power off happened during the operation the controller will memorize the status of ON OFF operation mode set temperature operation fan speed temperature display format and time of starting interval After powered on the manual controller will display the setting status before power off automatically and if the operation status before power off is on the fan runs at once after 1 m...

Page 23: ...e the operation mode in order of In COOL mode the LED marked will be light if set temperature is higher than room temperature only the fan will run In DEHUMIDIFY mode the LED marked will be light and fan will work at low speed within a certain temperature range Dehumidifying is more efficient than in cooling mode and it will save energy In FAN mode all LED marked work pattern will extinguish and h...

Page 24: ... other key to control the signal during this period the display will exit directly 5 10 Starting Interval Setting If there are several A C units in a vessel you can set starting time interval between one by one After powering on controller press the and FAN key simultaneously for 5 seconds This allows you to set starting intervals Display will flash every 0 5 second Then pressing key or key to set...

Page 25: ...us is on before power off temperature indicator and mode indicator of the manual controller will light on automatically If the unit receives the stop signal it will directly blank off the temperature indicator and mode indicator of the manual controller NOTE The starting interval time setting function only is available in the same yacht and there are should be two or more units installed After the...

Page 26: ...No cooling or heating Temperature set point is above in cooling or below in heating ambient temperature Lower or raise set point Obstructed seawater flow Clean seawater strainer Check for obstructions at speed scoop thru hull inlet Check for a good steady flow from the overboard discharge Seawater pump maybe air locked Remove hose from pump discharge to purge air from line Refrigerant gas leaked C...

Page 27: ...at set point is too low Raise set point Improper air flow Remove any obstructions in return air stream Clean return air filter and grille Check for crushed or restricted ducting ducting must be as straight smooth and taut as possible Supply air is short cycling Redirect supply air so that is not blowing into the return air stream Seal any air leaks on duct Seawater temperature is below 40oF Shut d...

Page 28: ... seawater flow by regularly cleaning the strainer basket Periodically check the overboard discharge for a steady stream of water Check seawater intake speed scoop for obstructions Make sure hoses are not looped kinked or crushed 8 3 Blowers Oil blowers every six months with SAE20 or equivalent This does not apply to high velocity blowers with the motor encased in the blower housing 8 4 Condenser C...

Page 29: ...0 non polluting biodegradable anti freeze water solution Any method that causes the anti freeze solution to flow downward is the method of choice By this the anti freeze solution will displace any water trapped and eliminate the possibility of freezing in hidden areas In addition since the seawater pump utilizes a magnetically driven impeller the impeller should be removed from the wet end assembl...

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