[C320-list] Waeco Refrigerator Removal

[Jerry Brown]

Hi Jerry

I got my Waeco out after some fun this spring.  Drop me your email outside 
the list to jbrown03 at sympatico.ca and I will send you my number if you would 
like to call me.  It may be easier to explain things over the phone as there 
are some wrinkles.

Regards

Jerry Brown
Indigo #1137



-----Original Message----- 
From: Jerry Taylor
Sent: Monday, July 8, 2013 9:32 AM
To: C320-List at catalina320.com
Subject: [C320-list] Waeco Refrigerator Removal

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