ABYC A-6 July 2013 Reatfirmed July 2018 ® Equipment Division Standard Setting Standards for Safer Boating Dene eed ered The ABYC Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft are the product of @ consensus of representatives of government, industry and public sectors. Its intended solely as 2 guide to aid manufacturers and the marine community in the design, construction, equipage and maintenance of small cra ABYC reviews each standard at least every five years at which time it may be reaffirmed, revised, or withdrawn. ‘ABYC welcomes any written comments on the staridards and Technical information reports ABYC A-6 REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT © 2018 American Boat & Yacht Council IncAs 73 THERMAL APPLIANCE PROJECT TECHNICAL COMMITTEE Robert Newsome, Chair Frederick Berry, Vice Chair Po Chang Charles Fort Thomas Schultz This ist represents the membership at the time the Committee was balloted, NOTE: Membership on a committee shall not in and of itself constitute an endorsement of ABYC or any document developed by the committee on which the member serves. This standard was developed under procedures accredited as meeting the criteria for American National Standards, The Project Technical Committee that approved the Standard was balanced to ensure that individuals from competent and concerned interests have had an opportunity to participate, This standard, which is the result of extended and careful consideration of available knowledge and experience on the subject, is intended to provide minimum performance requirements, ABYC’s Project Technical Committee meetings are open to the public. All contact regarding standards activity interpretations, or meeting attendance should be directed to the ABYC Technical Department at comments @abycinc.org, ‘ABYC and its committees do not 1pprove", “certify, or “endorse” any item, construction, or proprietary device. REQUEST FOR INTERPRETATIONS. Upon written request, the Thermal Appliance PTC will render an interpretation of any requirement of the Standard, The request for interpretation should be clear and unambiguous. Requests should be presented to the PTC in a manner in which they may be answered in a yes or no fashion, The Committee reserves the right to reconsider any interpretation when or if addtional information which might affect It becomes available to the PTC. Persons aggrieved by an interpretation may appeal to the Committee for reinterpretation © 2018 American Boat & Yacht Council IncAS 73 Reaffirmed 7/18 A-6 REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT Table of Contents 6.1 PURPOSE 1 62 SCOPE 1 63 REFERENCES. 64 DEFINITIONS... o 6.5 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: 6.6 COMPRESSOR RATING. 6.7 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS. 6.8 EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION AND MARKING. 69 LABELS 6.10 WINTERIZATION APPENDIX ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT ©2018 American Boat & Yacht Council IncAS 713 Reaffirmed 7/18 A-6 REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT Based on ABYC's assessment of the existing technology. and the problems associated with achieving the goals of this standard, ABYC recommends compliance with this standard for all boats, associated equipment, and systems manufactured after July 31, 2014 6.1 PURPOSE These standards ate guides for the design, construction, and installation of refrigeration and air conditioning systems. on boats. 62 SCOPE These standards apply to systems utilizing mechanical gas compression for comfort cooling, heating, ddehumiification and refrigerated food storage on boats. EXCEPTION: LPG fueled refrigeration and air conditioning equipment (see ABYC A.26, LPG and CNG Fueled Appliances), 63 REFERENCES The following references form a part of this standard. Unless otherwise noted the latest version of referenced standards shall apply. 6.3.1 _ ABYC - American Boat & Yacht Council, Inc, 613 Third Street, Suite 10, Annapolis, MD 21403, Phone: 410- (990-4460, Fax: 410-090-4468, Website: wnwwabycine org ABYC A-26, LPG and CNG Fueled Appliances ABYC E-11,AC and DC Electrical Systems on Boats ABYCH-2, Ventilation of Boats Using Gasoline ABYC H-27, Seacocks, Thru-Hlull Fitings. and Drain Plugs 4. ‘ABYC T-5, Safety Signs and Labels 6.3.2 _ANSI- American National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018, Phone: (212) 354- 3300. Website: wwww.ansi.org 6.3.3. _ASHRAE - American Society of Heating and Air-conditioning Engineers, 1781 Tulle Circle NE, Atlanta, GA. 30329. Phone: (404) 636-8400, Website: www.ashrae.ora 6.3.4 _ CFR - Code of Federal Regulations - Obtain the Code of Federal Regulations and other government publications from the Superintendent of Documents, United States Government Information, PO Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954, Phone: (202) 512-1800. Fax: 202-512-2250. An excerpted edition of the CFR is available {rom ABYC, Inc. 33. CFR 183.410 6.3.5 UL Underwriters Laboratories Marine Department, PO Box 13995, 12 Laboratory Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. Phone: (919) 549-1400. Website: ynww.ul.com ANSUUL 94, Test for Flammability of Plastic Materials for Parts in Devices and Appliances UL 181, Factory Made Air Ducts and Air Connectors UL 1995, Heating and Cooling Equipment 64 DEFINITIONS For the purposes of this standard, the following definitions apply 6.4.1 Communicate - to have or form a connecting passage. 6.4.2 Engine Room - any compartment housing an internal combustion engine. ©2018 American Boat & Yacht Council Inc 1As 73 Re irmed 7/18 6.4.3 _ Refrigerant Piping - an interconnecting pipe, tube, hose, or other conduit for transfer of refigerant from one Component of the system to another (e.g. the interconnection of a compressor condensing unit to an evaporator assembly) 65 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 6.5.1 _ Each system intended to be serviced or charged in the field shall be provided with taps, process tubes, or valves to permit draw-down, charging, purging, and repair with a minimum loss of refrigerant to the atmosphere, 6.5.2 Refrigerant piping and wires, at the point of connection, shall be differentiated by label, color, size, or configuration. 6.5.3 As installed, ready for use, rotating, or reciprocating devices such as fans, blowers, flywheels, and belts shall be shrouded, covered, caged, or otherwise protected from contact by a test probe measuring one half inch (13, mm) diameter by six inches (153 mm) long. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Devices intended to be installed inside ducts or cabinets that provide the required protection against ‘accidental contact when all parts ofthe assembly are in place for use. 2. Engine driven components that meet the requirements of ABYC P-4, Marine Inboard Engines and Transmissions, 6.5.4 Electrical components shall be installed in compliance with ABYC E-11, AC and DC Electrical Systems on Boats.as appropriate. 6.5.4.1 _ The power inlet connections for each electrical unit shall be provided with a grounding lug in accordance with ABYC E-11, AC and DC Electrical Systems on Boats. 6.5.5 Electrical controls, and connections carrying a potential exceeding 50 V, shall be protected from accidental Contact by personnel by means such as covers, enclosures, or encapsulation. 6.5.6 _ Refrigerant piping such as pipe, tube, or hose shall be compatible with the refrigerant medium intended for Use in the system, 6.5.7 The exterior surface of refrigerant piping constructed of aluminum or stee! alloys shall be painted, dipped, coated, or otherwise treated to resist corrosion, EXCEPTION: 300 series stainless steel, 6.5.8 Refrigerant piping shall be secured by clamps to the boat structure atleast every 48 in (1.22 m). 6.5.9 Engine driven systems shall be equipped with a pressure relief device and a high pressure limit control device, 6.5.10 Each system having a capacity of more than five pounds (2.2 kg) of refrigerant shall have a high pressure shutdown, 6.5.10.1 This high pressure shutdown device shall be sized to protect all components of the refrigeration andlor air Conditioning system. 6.5.11 As installed, outlets from pressure relief devices and blow-out plugs shall be positioned and directed to avoid, to the greatest possible extent, harm to personnel 6.5.12 Condensate drains from evaporator systems shall not terminate within three feet (815 mm) of the outlet of engine exhaust systems on the exterior of the hull, 65.121 orina compartment housing an engine. 6.5.13. Atrap in the condensate drain line(s) shall be installed © 2018 American Boat & Yacht Council Inc 2AS 713 Reaffirmed 7/18 8.5.14 Air handing systems, including discharge and return air systems, shall be so constructed and installed as 10 prevent harmful gasses from entering living spaces, and 6.5.14.1 shall be airtight, with respect to compartments containing engines or fossil fueled devices where the air handling system shares common partitions with or passes through those compartments, and EXCEPTION: Accommodation spaces containing LPG or CNG appliances. 6.5.14.2 _ shall nether discharge to, nor return to, any compartments other than the one(s) intended to be serviced by that equipment. 6.5.15 Airconditioning systems that serve engine room(s) shall not communicate with accomadation spaces. 6.5.16 Flexible air ducts shall meet the requirements of UL 181, Factory Made Air Ducts and Air Connectors. 6.5.17 Electrical resistance heaters installed in air handling systems shall incorporate @ user controlled thermostat(s), and 6.5.17. _ primary over-temperature protection in the form of one or more automaticaly resetting temperature limit Controls, or an air flow switch, either of which shall interrupt the power supply to the heater(s), and 85.172 a secondary backup protection in the form of a replaceable device such as fusible links or manual resettable device, and 6.5.17.3 shall meet the requirements of performance tests in UL 1995, Heating and Cooling Equipment under Air Conditioners with Electric Heaters, and 65.174 shall havea label as required in 2.2, if applicable. 6.5.18 Ducts, plenums, insulation, and sealing compounds attached direcy to electric resistance heaters shall be metal, or 6.5.18. _ shall meet the requirements of ANSI/UL 94, Test For Flammability of Plastic Materials for Parts in Devices ‘and Appliances. 6.5.19 The potable water system of a boat shall not be connected with water chiller systems using ethylene glycol or other toxic antifreeze solutions 8.5.20 Holding plates for use inside the food compartments of refrigerators or freezers shall not use an ethylene alycol or other toxic antifreeze solution 6.5.21 Electrical components and any assemblies containing electrical components installed in a gasoline engine space, or a compartment containing gasoline fuel tanks, LPG, or CNG shall be ignition protected as per ABYC E-11 AC and DC Electrical Systems on Boats. 6.6 COMPRESSOR RATING 6.6.1 Cooling capacity rating of water cooled air conditioning compressor(s) shall be based on the compressor manufacturer's published performance data at an evaporating temperature of 45°F (7*C) and a condensing temperature of 100°F (38°C). 6.6.2 Rating of air cooled air conditioning compressor(s) shall be on an evaporator temperature of 45°F (7°C) and a condensing temperature of 130°F (55°C) 6.6.3 The cooling capacity of water cooled chilled water systems shall be based on an evaporating temperature of 35°F (2°C) and a condensing temperature of 100°F (38°C) 6.6.4 The data for rating marine compressor in A.6.6.1 and A.6.6.2 shall be based upon the compressor ‘manufacturer's published performance data, (©2018 American Boat & Yacht Council Inc 3As 73 Re irmed 7/18 67 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 6.7.1 Operating controls shall be readily accessible, 6.7.2 _ Ducts and air handling systems shall meet the requirements of UL 181, Factory-made Air Ducts and Air Connectors. 6.7.3 Ducts and air handling systems shall be sized in accordance with the equipment manufacturer's recommendations, 6.7.4 _ Air handling systems, including discharge and return air systems, shall be so constructed and installed as to prevent harmful or noxious gasses from entering living spaces, and 6.7.4.1 shall be airtight, with respect to compartments containing engines or fossil fueled devices where the air handling system shares common partitions with or passes through those compartments, and EXCEPTION: Accommedation spaces containing LPG or CNG appliances. 8.7.4.2 shall neither discharge to, nor return to, any compartments other than the one(s) intended to be serviced by that equipment 6.7.5 The unit shall be securely fastened to prevent movement against the pitch and roll experienced in the ‘marine environment, 6.7.6 Bulkhead and Deck Penetrations 6.7.6.1 To minimize the potential for migration of carbon monoxide from machinery compartments containing gasoline engines to adjacent accommodation compartments, bulkhead and deck penetrations shall be in accordance with the requirements of ABYC H.2, Ventilation of Boats Using Gasoline 6.7.7 Electrical Installation 6.7.7.1 _Electtcal components shall be installed and electrical connections shall be made in compliance with ABYC E-11, AC and DC Electrical Systems on Boats, as appropriate. 6.7.8 Plumbing 6.7.8.1 The raw water supply shall be equipped with a seacock as required in ABYC H-27, Seacocks, Thru-Hull iti vain Pl 6.7.82 Overboard discharge lines above the waterline shall be self-draining within six inches (183 mm) ofthe hull to reduce the possibilty of line rupture due to freezing. EXCEPTION: Discharge lines that allow for manual drainage. 6.8 EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION AND MARKING 6.8.1 Each discrete assembly of a system shall be identified by the manufacturer's name, address (city, state), ‘model number, and serial number, if appropriate. 6.8.2 _ Refrigerant type shall be clearly labeled on the unit in a conspicuous location. The designator shall be included on this label (e.g., R-134a). 6.8.3 Assemblies having electrical components shall be marked with the operating voltage, operating amperage, and the frequency or frequency range. © 2018 American Boat & Yacht Council Inc 4AS 713 Reaffirmed 7/18 69 LABELS 6.9.1. Safety and waming labels required by this standard shall comply with ABYC T-5, Safety Signs and Labels and shall contain at least the following informational elements: 6.9.1.1 the signal word for the level of hazard intensity, and 6.9.1.2 nature of the hazard, and 6.9.1.3 consequences hat can resut ifthe instructions to avoid the hazard are not followed, and 6.9.1.4 instructions on how to avoid the hazard 6.9.2 _ An assembly containing electrical components shall be marked with a label that includes information indicating whether or not it complies with the ignition protection requirements of Title 33 CFR, 183.410. NOTE: The following are examples of such labels. EXAMPLE 1 NOTICE THis device Is gniion protected in accordance with US Coast Guard requirements under Title 33 CFR 183.410. EXAMPLE 2 AWARNING Saplosion hazard ‘This deves does hot eet eae equiements ee Fale 1 bln eve ieructns may rest in nry or death pee epee gaoulne englnes andr fuel ane, or Wale ftings LPGICNG cyinaes, regullors, vales or Ine ngs 6.9.3 Cover plates or access panels for electrical components over 50 V shall be labeled to indicate an electrical shock hazard NOTE: The following is an exemple of such a label AWARNING Electrical shock hazard. Failure to follow these instructions may result in injury or death, Disconnect power at main panel (oF at power source inlet before opening this cover 6.10 WINTERIZATION 6.10.1 Information on winterization or layup procedures shall be provided in the owner's manual. ©2018 American Boat & Yacht Council Inc 5As 73 Re irmed 7/18 APPENDIX Apt INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATION Ap 1.1. Avold the illegal discharge of reftigerants into the atmosphere. Refer to manufacturer's instructions for ‘evacuating and recharging, Ap 1.2. Use a refrigerant recovery system to recover reffigerants that cannot be legally discharged into the atmosphere. Refer to manufacturers instructions for refrigerant recovery. ‘Ap 1.3. Sea water discharge should be located where it can be visually checked for water flow, and as close as practicable to the waterline to reduce noise. Ap2 INSTALLATION CHECKLIST Ap 2.1. Verity that all electrical cover plates and mechanical guards are in place, Ap 2.2 _ Test for continuity between case ground (ie. the green wire) and the boat's bonding system or engine(s) DC negative connection Ap 2.3 Test for zero volts between the boat's grounding conductor (Le., the green wire) and system case ground with system in operation. Ap 24 Check sea water hoses for leaks. Verily sea water flow. ‘Ap 2.5. Verify hat retum air is not coming from the engine room or any space that communicates with the engine room. Smoke bombs may be useful for this purpose. Ap 2.6 Follow manufacturer's recommendations for startup. Ap2.7 Measure voltage and amperage while operating at full load to assure compliance with manufacturer's data plate. ‘Ap 2.8 Verify operation of safety limit controls in accordance with manufacturers instructions, Ap 2.9 Test for proper drainage of condensate tray by running water through the system, © 2018 American Boat & Yacht Council Inc 6AS 713 Reaffirmed 7/18 Crigin and Development of A.6, Retrigeration and Air Conditioning Equipment ‘ABYC published the first edition of A-6, Retfigeration and Air Conditioning Equipment in 1966. Revised editions were published in 1970, 1992, 1999, and 2013. The 2018 reaffirmation contains editorial corrections and is the work ofthe Thesmal Appliance Project Technical Committe. "ABYC technical board rules provide that all reports, Including standards and technical information reporis, are advisory only. Their use is entiely voluntary. 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