[C320-list] Waeco Refrigerator Removal
wflowe3 at aim.com
wflowe3 at aim.com
Tue Jul 9 07:17:35 PDT 2013
I should have finished reading your post. Mine has a cutout behind the fridge with a wood grill opening into the aft berth for ventilation. I have a friend with a 375 Hull #1, and his boat didn't have the cut-out either. Catalina supplied the grill and he made the repair.
-----Original Message-----
From: Jerry Taylor <jerry at jerrytaylorhomes.com>
To: C320-List <C320-List at catalina320.com>
Sent: Mon, Jul 8, 2013 8:32 am
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
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