[C320-list] Fwd: Waeco Refrigerator Removal

[wflowe3 at aim.com]

 This may be a duplicate, if so, I apologize

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: wflowe3 <wflowe3 at aim.com>
To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Tue, Jul 9, 2013 9:13 am
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Waeco Refrigerator Removal


 I took mine out because the door latch stopped working. If I remember correctly, you remove the cabinet under the unit and then you can access 2 screws going up into the bottom of the fridge. remove these and it will slide out.  

Bill
#1146

 

-----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