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SPARROW OWNERS MANUAL

1. ER A 6 6 BEFORE INSTALLATION Ensure that the installation instructions have been properly read and understood Installation must confirm to nation wiring regulations and in particular AS3001 2008 DO NOT attempt to modify or add components to the installation procedure This equipment must only be serviced by a licensed refrigeration mechanic If your installation varies from the method outlined please contact Aircommand for specialty advice A WARNING Failure to properly install the unit or attempting to modify it in any way can be extremely hazardous and may result in property damage and or personal injury Aircommand will not be held responsible for issues arising from incorrect or improper installation methods 1 INSTALLATION POSITION DIRECTION OF TRAVEL Minimum 100mm clearance from rear grills to any vertical face Minimum 50mm clearance to any 45 degree face Before beginning mark out the position of the unit considering the following important requirements The air conditioner should be situated as centrally as possible on the van to ensure even air distribution The front of the unit MUST face the direction of travel failure to follow this instruction will result in damage to the condenser fans If the caravan is over 16 in length or has an unusually high heatload Aircommand would suggest a larger capacity unit When considering the installation position remember to check fo
2. the plenum until they click into place Your installation is now complete d i de Wi d f H WY SS AJM WY e A H f f d d d 7 f d d E d p d A Nth Ae d V Ly H i 7 f M f A x H INU 4 d RH f f d de i A d 4 d fy d d Z WW 2 d R d 7 Ki e 7 M AY AG ff CH f e e e F d i MA Wi e GZ d f 4 f o Fig 15 Secure the main plenum cover to the duct assembly with the four screws provided ee e e HH e He eK vm e Fig 16 Remove the plenum filters and use the six self tapping screws to secure the plenum over to the ceiling of the caravan Be sure not to over tighten INSTALLATION IS NOW COMPLETE COMMISSIONING OF THE UNIT 1 Turn the power on at the circuit breaker 2 Press the ON OFF button and press the MODE button to select FAN 3 Cycle through the LO MED and HIGH fan speeds checking that all soeeds run 4 Set mode to COOL adjust temp via up down buttons to say 4oC less than the display temp l e Room temp compressor will start within three minutes 5 Set mode to HEAT similarly set temp to say 40C above display temp Compressor will start within three minutes After a few minutes the fan will start and warm air will be apparent N B Regardless of the mode selected there will always be at least a 3 minute delay before the compressor starts If the unit is turned off it is important that the compressor be given at least 3 minutes before being re a
3. anderen Personen Firmen oder Unternehmen bevollmachtigt in unserem Namen irgendeine andere oder weiter reichende Garantie anzubieten oder zu geben als die von uns im Rahmen dieser Garantie erteilte Die mittels dieser Garantie gewahrten Leistungen gelten zu Gunsten des urspr nglichen Einzelhandelskaufers oder jeder anderen Person die ihren Anspruch auf die Waren durch oder von dieser Person ableitet und sind dazu gedacht getrennt von allen zusatzlichen Rechten und Behelfen zu gelten die ihnen kraft Gesetzes hinsichtlich dieser Waren zustehen 1 Fur den Fall dass eine Garantieleistung erforderlich wird muss sich der Kaufer mit Aircommand Australia zur Genehmigung der Leistung in Verbindung setzen Kontaktinfo Tel 61 8 8445 2877 Fax 08 8243 0628 oder E Mail sales aircommand com au 2 Unter die Garantie fallende Reparaturen werden nur durch den Vertragsreparaturdienst des Herstellers ausgef hrt 3 Die Lieferung des Ger ts an das nachstliegende Service Centre des Herstellers ist Aufgabe des K ufers Der Hersteller deckt keine der durch die Anfahrtskosten des Vertragsdienstes oder Lieferkosten entstandenen Ausgaben Garantie auBerhalb Australiens 1 Fur die Produkte von Aircommand gilt eine 12 monatige Garantie ab Datum des ersten Einzelhandelskaufs 2 Fur Garantieanfragen auBerhalb Australiens wenden Sie sich bitte an Ihren inlandischen Handler Die Garantiekarte ist auszuf llen und dem Hersteller bzw dem Vertriebshanaler im Einkaufsl
4. operating in cool mode press sleep button to highlight the sleep light The unit over the next hour will automatically raise the set point by 1c Conversely in heat mode the set point will be lowered Ic The TIMER may be used to turn off the unit in the future up to 24 hours OR may be used to turn on the unit up to 24 hours in the future Press TIMER button once and the display will flash Within 3 seconds press the timer button until you have set desired time into the future to turn unit off A subsequent press of the timer button will allow the time to start the unit to be programmed LOCKING This provides a means of locking in the mode and fan settings To lock press temp down key simultaneously with MODE button Hold for 3 seconds and the lock indicator will light To unlock repeat above procedure DISPLAY SETTING To change readout from Celsius to Fahrenheit or vice versa Press temp down key simultaneously with the Fan key
5. ASSEMBLE DUCT Thread a hold down bar onto the M8 bolt and push the bolt almost all the way into the hole in each corner of the brace Fig 10 Leave a 10mm gap between the hold down bar and the recess in the plastic brace This will allow for easier engagement with the four corresponding threaded holes in the unit Turn the assembly over and add the black plastic duct work to the top of the assembly with the notch upwards Fig 11 The Fig 10 Insert the four M8 bolts and hold down bars into the corners of the brace notch is shown circled below Align the notch with the inside fans power cable When attaching the duct to the unit take care to ensure it forms a tight unbroken seal that doesn t allow cold air to escape Fig 11 Fit the black plastic duct onto the brace assembiv ensuring a tight sealed fit 8 ATTACH DUCT TO UNIT Raise the brace assembly and slip the black plastic duct over the outside diameter of the outlet underneath the rooftop unit Ensure that the notch cut in the plastic ductwork aligns with the fans power cable Fig 12 amp 13 When attaching the duct to the unit take care to ensure it forms a tight unbroken seal that doesn t allow cold air to escape Engage and tighten the four M8 bolts with the threaded inserts in the rooftop unit Recommended tightening torque of the bolts is 10 8 N m 8 lb ft As a rough guide the bolts should be tightened so that the uni
6. N AIRCOMVAND LA SPARROW OWNERS MANUAL INSTALLATION COMMISSIONING OF UNIT SPECIFICATIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARRANTY OF REFRIGERATED AIRCONDITIONING Warranty within Australia We undertake by this warranty to rectify free of charge at our nearest authorised service agent any fault due to faulty workmanship or replacement of any faulty components within 12 months from the date of the first retail purchase thereof This undertaking is conditional upon the appliance being installed and operated in accordance with our instructions and does not apply to consumable components such as filters or to adjustments necessary due to misuse of airconditioner Normal user maintenance setting of controls and transit damage are also excluded No other person firm or corporation is authorised by us to offer or give on our behalf any other or greater warranty than that given by us under this warranty The benefits conferred by this warranty are in favour of the original retail purchaser and any other person deriving title to the goods through or under such person and are intended to be separate from the additional to all other rights and remedies which they may have in law in respect of the goods 1 In the event that warranty service is required the purchaser must contact Aircommand Australia for service approval Contact information phone 61 8 8445 2877 fax 08 8243 0628 or email sales aircommand com au 2 Warranty repairs will
7. and zur Registrierung zuzuschicken Die Garantie kann online unter der folgenden Adresse registriert werden www aircommand com au registration html GARANTIE DE CLIMATISATION REFRIGEREE Garantie pour Australie Nous nous engageons par cette garantie a faire rectifier gratuitement par notre agent de service tout d faut r sultant d un d faut de fabrication ou de remplacer tout composant d fectueux dans les 12 mois suivant la date du premier achat de l appareil au d tail Cet engagement est conditionnel a l installation et a l exploitation de l appareil conform ment a nos instructions et ne s applique pas aux composants consommables tels que les filtres ou a un r glage attribuable a la mauvaise utilisation du climatiseur L entretien les reglages des commandes et les dommages en transit sont galement exclus Aucune autre personne firme ou entreprise n est autoris e par nous a offrir ou a donner en notre nom toute autre garantie ou une garantie sup rieure a celle donn e par nous en vertu de cette garantie Les avantages conf r s par cette garantie reviennent a l acqu reur au d tail original ou a toute autre personne qui deviendra propri taire de l appareil par le biais de cette personne ou avec son autorisation et sont cens s tre suppl mentaires a tous les autres droits et recours dont il pourra disposer l galement en ce qui concerne l appareil 1 Au cas ou un service de garantie serait n cessaire l acqu reur doit contact
8. ause sweating or condensation in parts of the unit as the humid warm air contacts the colder air discharge system If this occurs please ensure the following Closing all doors hatches windows and blinds to limit the ingress of warm humid air During operation the air conditioner will remove large quantities of water from the inside air and if warm humid outside air is limited then so the condensation will reduce greatly Avoid running the inside fan on LO or AUTO in such conditions Running the fan on HI fan speed will result in higher airflow and reduce the tendency to have condensation form Aircommand will not be held responsible for damage caused by condensation IV GENERATORS The SPARROW can be started using a generator Any generator used should have a steady sine wave at 50hz and be able to handle the compressor start up demand However given the vast range in quantity and quality of generators on the market Aircommand cannot recommend a specific model or brand Aircommand will not be held responsible for damages due to the use of improper generators and such use may void your warranty INSTALLATION PARTS LIST MAIN COMPONENTS 1 SPARROW MIkill Rooftop Airconditioner 2 Roof Seal Gasket 3 Black Plastic Duct 4 Brace Assembly 5 Plenum Filters x2 6 Plenum Cover FITTINGS amp FIXTURES 7 M8 Bolts x 4 8 Hold Down Bars x 4 9 Plenum Cover Screws x 4 10 Self Tapping Screws x 6 LIX TY T
9. ctivated MAINTENANCE L Plenum Filters The plenum filters are the only parts that require routine maintenance They must be cleaned periodically to ensure that they do not become clogged with dust and other particles To clean the two plenum filters first remove them both from the plenum by pulling them out of the assembly Fig 18 shows the plenum filter when removed The state of the filters can be ascertained from its appearance the filters are translucent and if they appear clogged then they should be cleaned Generally the filters can be cleaned sufficiently by tapping them together to shake loose the dust and particles trapped inside A WARNING Airborne particles can pose a health risk particulalry to young children and the elderly Ensure that filters are cleaned in a safe and well ventilated area If a more thorough clean is required then the filters can be washed out using warm soapy water Care must be taken to avoid ripping the fabric The filters should be cleaned every two weeks or more when in use Prolonged use higher concentrations of airborne particles and various other factors may result in the filters needing to be cleaned more often Replacement filters can be ordered directly from Aircommand ll Mounting Bolts Aircommand suggests that the hold down bolts are initially checked for tightness within the first 3 months of installation and thereafter every 12 months if the van is in constant use l
10. er Aircommand Australia pour obtenir une autorisation de service Cordonn es t l phone 61 8 8445 2877 fax 08 8243 0628 ou email sales aircommand com au 2 Les r parations sous garantie seront effectu es exclusivement par le r parateur autoris du fabricant 3 La responsabilit incombe l acqu reur de livrer l appareil au Centre de service autoris le plus proche du fabricant Le fabricant ne subira pas les frais de d placement ou de livraison de l agent de service Garantie en dehors de l Australie 1 Les produits Aircommand sont couverts par une garantie de 12 mois compter de la date du premier achat au d tail 2 Pour toute demande de renseignements en dehors de l Australie veuillez contacter votre fournisseur national La carte de garantie doit tre remplie et renvoy e au fabricant pour tre enregistr e ou au distributeur dans le pays de l achat Un enregistrement de garantie en ligne est disponible sur www aircommand com au registration html GARANTIA DEL ACONDICIONADOR DE AIRE REFRIGERADO Garantia en Australia Nos comprometemos por medio de esta garantia a rectificar sin cargo en nuestra agencia de servicio autorizado cualquier fallo causado por un componente defectuoso dentro de los 12 meses contados a partir de la primera fecha de compra Este compromiso es condicional a que el aparato haya sido instalado y operado de acuerdo con nuestras instrucciones y no cubre componentes de consumo tales como filtros o cualq
11. hows an ideal roof structure with strong longitudinals and a 14 hole boxed 20mm MIN BE SURE TO ALLOW SPACE FOR POWER CABLE THE ROOF CAVITY MUST BE FRAMED TO SUPPORT THE UNITS WEIGHT Fig 4 The roof cavity MUST be boxed with timber to provide a solid structure FRONT OF VEHICLE Fig 5 Shows the placement of the roof gasket over the hole Note the positioning in relation to the front of the vehicle 4 POSITION SPARROW ON ROOF Remove the air conditioner from the carton Position the unit over the gasket so that the corners of the square hole in the caravan roof line up with the corners of the square hole underneath the unit Fig 6 TIP Have one person inside the vehicle looking through the hole while the other is on the roof adjusting the position of the unit The unit weights approximately AN 33kg Ensure a two person lift or use a mechanical hoist to avoid the risk of injurv DO NOT slide the unit on the roof this 7 e o i p mav damage the gasket and result in j Fa leaks 7 MOJl y y lt Four M8 mounting holes on the chassis underneath the air conditioner will line up with the corners of the square roof hole Fig 7 Fig 7 Shows the view from under the roof Position the SPARROW so the 4 mounting holes circled line up with the corners 5 CONNECT ELECTRICAL SUPPLY This unit MUST be installed in accordance with S
12. ll Storage The air conditioner should be run on a routine basis to ensure the components remain in working order If the van is in storage or is to remain unoccupied for an extended length of time it is recommended than the air conditioner is allowed to run uninterrupted for 20 30min once every six months IV Warranty Claims The unit comes with a one year manufactures warranty from date of purchase It is IMPORTANT that you read and understand the conditions of the warranty agreement which are included with the unit If you have a claim please contact Aircommand directly on 08 8345 8444 alternatively you can fax 08 8243 0628 or email service aircommand com au Please have your unit serial number ready GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Air Conditioner Height 240mm Width 552mm Length 905mm Weight 30 6kg Air Discharge Plenum Height 65mm Width 535mm Length 555mm Weight 2 4kg Electrical Rating 240V 50hz Nominal Cooling Capacity 2KW Nominal Heating Capacity 2 KW Maximum Rated Current Cooling 4A Maximum Rated Current Heating 4 2 A Locked Rotor Current 15A Refrigerant 407C Charge 540 grams R407C Inside Air Delivery Maximum 110 I s Total Installed Weight 33kg OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Turn the unit on by pressing the ON OFF button once Press the MODE button to cycle through options Cool Dry Heat and Fan COOLING Cycle mode button to highlight COOL You may select High Med Low or Auto fa
13. n speeds by pressing the fan button It is recommenced that you choose Auto Now select the desired room temperature herein referred to as SETPOINT by pressing the TEMP up or down keys the readout will flash the set point temperature Keep pressing the button until it flashes your desired set point In approx 5 seconds the display will resume reading the actual room temperature The compressor will have a delayed start usually 3 minutes before unit starts to cool N B Any interruption to the power supply will cause the unit to delay compressor start up For simply recirculating air choose the FAN mode Choose any of the three fan speeds by pressing FAN button N B Temperature button is invalid in Fan only mode HEAT To heat press MODE button to highlight HEAT Select desired set point temperature by pressing TEMP buttons up or down It is recommended that AUTO fan speed by selected After the delay the compressor will start Usually the fan will stop and will not re energize until the heat exchanger has warmed and then the fan will start to blow warm air DRY The DRY mode is used when the room temperature is close to comfortable but you wish to dehumidify Press MODE button to highlight DRY Set the temperature to desired set point N B the fan speed is locked in LOW The compressor will cycle on and off at approximate intervals of 6 minutes to extract moisture from the air SLEEP With the unit
14. ng Contact your caravan manufacturer for the best method to cut through the roof The square hole in the roof 356 x 356mm 14 x 14 MUST be boxed up with minimum 20mm square timber to provide a structure strong enough to withstand the compression of the installation bolts This is also to ensure that air in not drawn from the roof cavity Fig 3 amp 4 Remember to leave access for wiring Longitudinals MUST be fixed securely to the transverse roof members to transfer load see Fig 3 A WARNING There may be electrical wiring located between the roof and ceiling Ensure that power is properly disconnected at the supply mains and or battery Failure to do so may result in personal injury or death TIP Always use crawl boards across the roof to avoid damage 3 INSTALLING ROOF GASKET Ensure that the roof is clean dry and free from grease or oil Remove the paper backing from gasket and position over square hole Gasket must be applied with self adhesive side down Note orientation of gasket to direction of travel Fig 5 Press gasket down to ensure good adhesion Run a bead of silicone between the roof and the gasket around the entire gasket perimeter to ensure water cannot leak between the gasket and the roof surface DO NOT apply silicone between the gasket and the air conditioner itself LONGITUDINALS MUST BE FIXED SECURELY TO TRANSVERSE ROOF MEMBERS DIRECTION OF TRAVEL Fig 3 S
15. only to be carried out by the manufacturer s authorised service repairer 3 It is the purchaser s responsibility to deliver unit to the manufacturer s nearest authorised Service Centre The manufacturer will not bear any costs involved in Service Agent s travelling expenses or delivery charges Warranty outside Australia 1 Aircommand products are covered by 12 months warranty from date of first retail purchase 2 For warranty enquiries outside Australia please contact your national supplier The warranty card must be completed and returned to the manufacturer for registration or to the distributor in country of purchase Online warranty registration is available at www aircommand com au registration html GARANTIE FUR KLIMAGERAT MIT KUHLFUNKTION Garantie innerhalb Australiens Wir verpflichten uns mit dieser Garantie innerhalb von 12 Monaten ab Datum des ersten Einzelhandelskaufs Uber unseren nachsten Vertragshandler jeden durch fehlerhafte Verarbeitung entstandenen Defekt kostenlos zu beheben oder alle defekten Teile kostenlos auszutauschen Diese Verpflichtung gilt unter dem Vorbehalt dass das Ger t im Einklang mit unseren Anleitungen installiert und betrieben wird und gilt nicht fur VerschleiBteile wie z B Filter oder fur Korrekturarbeiten die durch den Missbrauch des Klimagerats bedingt sind Normale Wartung durch den Benuizer die Einstellung der Bedienelemente und Transportschaden sind ebenfalls ausgeschlossen Wir haben keine
16. r clearance around the plenum inside the van Avoid an installation position where a bulkhead cupboard or light fitting could interfere with the discharge air flow from the plenum It is important that the unit is never more than 5 from the horizontal and the rear of the unit should never be higher than the front Contact Aircommand if your installation differs significantly REAR OF UNIT N Fig 1 SPARROW Vent clearances DIRECTION OF TRAVEL DIRECTION OF TRAVEL 120 14 x 14 356mm 520 Fig 2 The foot print of the rooftop unit and the plenum measured from the hole The above outline on the left shows the minimum clearance required around the SPARROW unit on the roof of the vehicle distances shown are calculated from a 14 square hole 356 x 356mm The above outline on the right shows the minimum clearance required around the Plenum located on the ceiling inside the vehicle distances shown are calculated from a 14 square hole 356 x 356mm 2 ASSESS ROOF STRENGTH The roof members MUST be strong enough to support the weight of the unit up to 33kg without any roof deflection that will cause pooling of water around the unit If the roof is weak or the unit is to be installed on a pop top caravan the use of an external H frame is required If the roof does not have an existing hole one must be cut Cut from the roof then use the roof hole as a guide to cut through the ceili
17. t compresses the roof seal gasket to approximatelv half its height As the bolts are tightened ensure that the hold down bars slot into their recesses in the brace Fig 12 9 ATTACH PLENUM COVER Connect the key pad control cables together see Fig 14 and below Be sure that the plug joins the corresponding wire colours together yellow to yellow red to red etc Failure to properly plug the control cables together correctly will result in loss of power to display Fig 12 Raise the duct assembly up to the roof hole ensuring the black plastic duct work forms a tight fit around the evaporator fan underneath the unit Then engage the four M8 bolts taking care to ensure the hold down bars slot into their recesses Fig 13 Highlights how the notch on the plastic duct slots over the wire from the evap Fan Fig 14 Connect the control panel cables together to provide power to the display 9 ATTACH PLENUM COVER Secure the main plenum cover to the duct assembly with the 4 screws provided Fig 15 TIP It is important that these screws are not over tightened otherwise the plenum may crack Remove the filter elements by pulling them out of the plenum and use the six self tapping counter sunk screws to secure the covers edges to the caravan ceiling Fig 16 In some instances a very small pilot hole may need to be drilled to guide the screws into place Replace the filters by sliding them into
18. tate and National Wiring regulations and in particular AS3001 2008 Refer to wiring diagram Fig 9 Refer Fig 8 for position of terminal block Connect electrical supply to terminal block Note position of active neutral and ground wires Fig 9 A WARN l NG EA Rigid cable min area 1 5 squ mm Ensure that power is properlv min 7 strand disconnected at the supplv mains and or battery Failure to do so may result in damage to the unit and personal injury or death e 6 4 15 Amp 2 pole RCD Minimum contact gap of 3mm in OFF position When connecting wires into terminal strip apply suitable clamping pressure to dei ensure wire is secure while taking care 15 Amp power inlet not to over tighten and damage the exposed wire ends Fig 9 Shows the positioning of the electrical wires into the terminal strip 6 ASSESS ROOF THICKNESS Roof thickness mm Duct length required mm Measure the roof thickness and consult the table across to check if adjustments to the duct Include H frame if used length are required NOTE if the duct length needs to be adjusted then cut the excess from the un notched end See section 7 for picture of duct notch 150 as supplied 125 cut 25 airconditioner to cool or heat 85 cut 65 65 cut 85 25 absolute minimum 50 cut 100 Failure to properly alter the duct length can result in imporoper airflow KM 105 cut 45 and severly limit the ability of the so 7
19. tir de la primera fecha de compra 2 Por cualquier informaci n respecto a la garant a fuera de Australia s rvase ponerse en contacto con su proveedor nacional Esta tarjeta de garant a debe ser completada y enviada al fabricante para su debida registraci n o alternativamente al distribuidor en el pa s de compra La registraci n de la garant a puede hacerse tambi n online en www aircommand com au registration html AlRKCOMMAND HEAD OFFICE Aircommand Australia Pty Ltd 954 956 Port Road Albert Park SA 5014 ACN 007 592 239 For warranty claims sales enquires or customer service Call 08 8345 8444 Fax 08 8243 0628 INSTALLATION amp OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPARROW MKII ROOFTOP AIRCONDITIONER Serial Number Date Purchased A WARNING It is important that this installation manual is properly read and understood before installation The unit must be installed by a qualified service technician Failure to properly install the unit or attempting to modify it in any way can be extremely hazardous and may result in property damage and personal injury Aircommand will not be held responsible for problems relating to incorrect or improper installation methods GENERAL SPARROW UNIT INFORMATION I PURPOSE The Aircommand SPARROW air conditioning unit is designed for installation on the roof of a caravan or recreation vehicle to provide reverse cycle heating and cooling The roof must be capable of s
20. uier ajuste necesario debido al uso incorrecto del acondicionador de aire Se excluyen tambi n las tareas de mantenimiento normales el ajuste de los controles y cualquier dano ocurrido durante su transporte Ninguna otra persona firma o corporacion esta autorizada a ofrecer o dar en nuestro nombre una garantia mas extensa o diferente a la otorgada por esta garantia Los beneficios conferidos por esta garantia son a favor del comprador original y cualquier otra persona que tenga derecho al titulo de la mercaderia a trav s o bajo dicha persona y esta separada de otros derechos adicionales o soluciones a las que puedan tener derecho segun la ley respecto a las mercaderias 1 En el caso que se necesite hacer uso del servicio de garant a el comprador debe ponerse en contacto con Aircommand Australia para la aprobaci n del servicio Informacion de contacto Tel fono 61 8 8445 2877 Fax 08 8243 0628 o Email sales aircommand com au 2 Las reparaciones cubiertas por la garant a deber n ser llevadas a cabo por el servicio de reparaciones autorizado por el fabricante 3 La entrega de la unidad al Centro de Servicio m s cercano autorizado por el fabricante es responsabilidad del comprador El fabricante no se har responsable de ninguno de los costes involucrados por gastos de viaje o cargos de entrega por parte del agente proveedor del servicio Garant a fuera de Australia 1 Los productos de Aircommand est n cubiertos por 12 meses de garant a a par
21. upporting the weight of the unit 33kg The absolute minimum thickness of the roof must not be less than 25mm The maximum thickness of the roof must not exceed 125mm Trimming of the ductwork may be necessary depending on the roof thickness It is important that the unit is installed properly and according to the recommended guidelines Aircommand will not be held responsible for problems relating to incorrect or improper installation methods ll ENSURING EFFECTIVE OPERATION The effectiveness of the air conditioner is dependent on several factors e g size and heatload of the van When an Aircommand unit is installed in a van or motorhome Aircommand assumes that the vehicle is well insulated 25mm of foam minimum in all walls and roof that the windows are of moderate size preferably double glazed and the roof hatches are moderate insulated and airtight when closed Other methods of reducing heatload include Closing all doors hatches windows and blinds Position the vehicle so if an annex is used it will face the sun and protect the windows from direct radiation Turning off appliances that might increase the heatload Ensuring the caravan RV is parked in a shaded position In periods of extreme high temperature it is recommended to start the air conditioner earlier in the morning to greatly improve its ability to cope with the expected high heat load II CONDENSATION In areas of high humidity the humid air within the van will c

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