[C320-list] Waeco Refrigerator Removal

[Jerry Taylor]

Has anyone tried to remove the Waeco refrigerator from its location?  I see nothing on the discussion list regarding this.  I cannot find what is holding it in place.  The operating manual states to remove four side blanking plugs and insert screws for installation. There are no screws on either side behind the blanking plugs.  My guess is that the lip of the corian counter top is holding it in!!  No screws on the back bulkhead.

It runs very hot and heats the corian up, resulting in melting of the ice in the icebox and heat going into the aft cabin.  There is no place for the heat to escape.  The manual suggests to clean the condenser frequently, but you cannot get to it.  They also recommend 2” of space around the unit for air circulation which is not there.  It uses a lot of power,  and runs the batteries down and will shut off at 10.4 volts.  Not a very good design or installation.  I would like to remove it to clean and maybe try something in its place.

Jerry
Piper  #1128