DC Breeze - The 12/24v DC Air Conditioner
Installation Information

Planning your installation.

Finding room for accessories on a boat is never easy and it is not always possible to find that "perfect" spot.  Most installations become a compromise between the available space and the ideal for accessibility and short duct, cooling water and electrical power runs.  As you make that compromise, it is important to recognize that the quality and thoughtfulness that goes into your installation can have a major impact on the performance of your air conditioner.

The DC Breeze is designed to give you many installation options.  The outlet (discharge air) connection can be rotated to permit the duct to connect from the rear, front, bottom or top of the unity.  In most cases, the intake (return air) would enter the front of the unit directly through an inlet grill mounted to a bulkhead (ductless intake).  However, for installations where the unit needs to be mounted away from the bulkhead, an option ducted intake plenum is available.  Using the intake plenum, ducted return air can enter the unit from the right side, left side, bottom or top.

The illustration below provides an example of two different installations.  The unit on the left has been  installed with the intake (return) air coming directly through a grill and bulkhead cut-out.  The discharge has been rotated to the "top" position so the air is directed to a vent located directly above it.  The second unit on the right, incorporates the optional "Intake Plenum" which has been installed to permit an intake duct to be attached and enter from the bottom of the unit*.  The discharge has been rotated to the "rear" position to permit a convenient duct run to a vent located behind the unit.

* Note:  As with the discharge side, the Intake Plenum can be rotated to four different positions. 

Some good things to keep in mind when planning your installation are:

• Minimize duct length - this maximizes air flow and cooling capacity
   

• Plan for condensate draining - in humid conditions a considerable amount of water will be produced, this is typically drained to the low point of the bilge and pumped out put can also be routed to a separate holding container.
   

• Direct the airflow for maximum benefit and comfort - usually this means high and pointing across the widest part of the room.
   

• Raw cooling water routing - place the raw water pump near the through-hull and pump the water to the unit.  Discharge can be above or below the waterline.

The DC Breeze system comes with a standard installation kit consisting of:

Additional installation accessories include: