5 Critical Things You Need to Know BEFORE Buying a Marine Air Conditioning System

Table of Contents INTRODUCTION

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

The 5 Critical Things
1. Optimized Marine Design for
Maximized Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . 3
2. Confirm Proper HVAC System
Sizing & Product Selection . . . . . 6
3. Reduce Noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4. Improve Air Quality . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5. Trust Proven Brands . . . . . . . . . . 13
Featured Articles
Engineering Secrets Revealed . . . . 5
How to Be Smart With .
Your Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
How Loud Is Noisy? . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Comparison Tables
Critical Factors for Air Conditioning .
Reliability You Can Trust . . . . . . . . . . 2
B uying a marine air conditioning system is not — and should
not be — something you do often. If you purchase wisely you will
own a system that lasts many years and functions with reliability that keeps
you and your passengers comfortable year round.
Not all air conditioning systems are created equal, and therefore,
will not produce the same results. High-quality, innovative engineering affects
all aspects of product development. It permeates the system from operational
design concept, to the choice of materials, to the ease with which the system
can be installed and maintained.
But great design and quality workmanship are only part of the picture. Your
air conditioning system is being installed on a boat, where it must perform
in a harsh marine environment.
Be sure the system you choose comes from a manufacturer
with a long history of producing marine-rugged air conditioning
and a reputation for quality innovations.
Consider these 5 critical factors when buying an efficient,
environmentally friendly air conditioning system that is also a pleasure to use:
1 Optimized Marine Design for Maximized Efficiency

Partial Comparison of .
2 Confirm Proper HVAC System Sizing & Product Selection
Critical System Features . . . . . . . . . 4 3 Reduce Noise
Green Gas Performance . . . . . . . . . . 5 4 Improve Air Quality
Air Filter Critical Health Factors . . 11 5 Trust Proven Brands

Dometic Marine’s Cruisair and Marine Air brands of air conditioning are the
most trusted, best designed, and most reliable systems on the market. See
the table below for some of the critical features to consider when choosing
the air-conditioning system for your boat.

CRITICAL FACTORS FOR AIR CONDITIONING RELIABILITY YOU CAN TRUST

Critical Factors Cruisair Marine Air Brand X Brand Y Brand Z

Trusted by over 180 boat builders 4 4 8 8 8
Largest global sales and service network 4 4 8 8 8
24/7 North America Service Hotline 4 4 8 8 8
Optimized marine design 4 4 8 8 8
Award-winning innovations 4 4 8 8 8
ISO 9001:2008 manufacturing plant 4 4 8 8 8
Made in USA with USA and foreign built parts 4 4 4 8 4

Performance comparisons done in Dometic’s automated parametric test lab

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OPTIMIZED MARINE DESIGN

1 FOR MAXIMIZED EFFICIENCY

HOW DO INDUSTRY EXPERTS DEFINE

EFFICIENCY VS. INEFFICIENCY? WHAT TO LOOK FOR

Technological expertise and attention to detail mean the difference between

n Rust-free drain pan with rapid
a bulky inefficient system and one that is engineered to be smaller in size, use
removal of condensate water.
fewer amps, install more quickly, and produce increased output.
n Quiet blowers that rotate through
This was the result when Dometic engineering used the Six Sigma design 270 degrees for discharge in
process to engineer the Turbo self-contained air conditioning system for many directions.
the Cruisair and Marine Air brands. That revolutionary new design won
n Quiet systems with vibration-
the prestigious IBEX Innovation Award and quickly became the
isolation technology.
preferred and most requested air conditioner in the world by
marine-product dealers and distributors. n Compact system footprint.
n High capacity with low amperage
n REDUCED STANDING WATER IN DRAIN PAN draw.
n High-performance refrigerant
Dometic designed a rust-free molded composite drain pan with sloped
optimized by system design.
channels (A) that provide positive water flow to the drains for quick removal
of condensate water.
Installers choose from 1 to B

3 easy-to-plumb pop-out WHAT TO AVOID

drain holes with tapered
A
threaded drain fittings
for quick attachment. As n Rusty drain pans with sloshing
an extra convenience, a condensate water.
lifting handle (B) was also n Loud blowers with limited
molded into the drain pan. discharge range.
RESULT: Standing water in drain pan is reduced up to 85%. n Noisy systems that vibrate.
n Overly large system footprint.
n BLOWER IS QUIETER, MORE EFFICIENT, MORE VERSATILE
n Low capacity with high amperage
Dometic designed an enclosed- draw.
motor, high-velocity blower which C n Poor-performance refrigerant.
can be rotated 270° with a single
n Hard to install and service,
adjustment screw (C). The unique
causing high labor costs.
inlet ring optimizes air flow and
ensures that the height of the
unit does not increase when the
blower is rotated.
RESULT: Blower is quieter
and more powerful;
installation time reduced.

n REDUCED FOOTPRINT AND HEIGHT

Dometic designed the unit for the smallest possible footprint and height
and also reduced its weight.
RESULT: Height reduced up to 17%; depth reduced by
eliminating blower-motor overhang to provide more flexibility
in where the system can fit in confined interior spaces.

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TURBO TESTIMONIALS
“There is very little noise coming
from the compressor, and vibrations
are practically non-existent. I highly
recommend this unit.”
— Bob Silverman, boat owner
“Suddenly, cooking our catch below
deck after a day on the water can
be enjoyed in south Florida waters
during summer.”
— Tom Cordts, boat owner
Watch the Turbo Video at:
www.dometic.com/turbousa
PARTIAL COMPARISON OF CRITICAL SYSTEM FEATURES
Critical System Features
Rust-free composite anti-fungal drain pan
Anti-slosh, “positive flow” drain pan
Quiet, easy-to-rotate, high-velocity blower
Molded compressor sound shield
Vibration-isolation mounting system
Easy installation and maintenance
Environmentally safe R-410A refrigerant
Small footprint and compact size
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n REDUCED VIBRATION AND NOISE WHEN OPERATING
 ometic designed a mounting system that
D
incorporates multiple levels of vibration isolation
that include cushioned vibration mounts (D)
E inserted into the bottom
of the molded condensate
D drain pan, specially designed
mounting clips with built-in
isolators (E), and isolation
mounts between the
compressor and the drain
pan. An optional molded sound shield for the compressor is available
when maximum noise mitigation is desired.
RESULT: Vibration from the unit to the deck is virtually
eliminated; operating noise is reduced to a minimum.
n BOOSTED CAPACITY AND REDUCED AMPERAGE DRAW
Using Dometic’s automated parametric test lab, Dometic engineers
optimized the performance of each component in the system while
minimizing power consumption.
RESULT: Capacity was increased up to 21% and amperage
draw was reduced up to 27% while reducing the overall
size of the unit.
n EASIER INSTALLATION AND SERVICING
Dometic designed a new chassis layout that made all critical components
easily accessible, and an electric box that can be remote-mounted up to
3 ft. (1 m) away.
RESULT: Installation time is reduced by 10-20 minutes and
service time is also reduced to minimize labor costs.
Cruisair Marine Air Brand X Brand Y Brand Z
4 4 8 8 ?
4 4 8 8 8
4 4 8 8 8
4 4 8 8 4
4 4 8 8 8
4 4 8 8 8
4 4 4 4 8
4 4 8 8 8
Performance comparisons done in Dometic’s automated parametric test lab
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GREEN GAS REFRIGERANT CHOICES

HIGH-PERFORMING R-410A
Another key element that determines the efficiency of an air
conditioning system is the effectiveness of its refrigerant gas. The strongest performer of the
Look for units that are designed to optimize the selected refrigerant. green gases is R-410A. It not only
outperforms its counterparts, it also
A few of the new green gas blends are essentially drop- outperforms R-22 by 6%.
in replacements for equipment originally designed for
R-22, but these alternatives typically result in a loss of Many manufacturers avoid R-410A
system performance. So a system that once produced because they must redesign their
16,000 BTUs may only produce 11,000 BTUs with the product components to withstand
Environmentally new gas. Unfortunately, some manufacturers have not the 60% higher pressure.
Responsible
updated their BTU label ratings after the switch to an
alternate refrigerant. Cruisair and Marine Air chose to
embrace the performance benefits
Misleading labeling can play havoc when properly sizing a system for of R-410A through an innovative re-
the boat’s load factors, so these systems should be avoided when trying to engineering of their entire product
optimize energy efficiency. lines.

GREEN GAS PERFORMANCE COMPARISON (ex. 16,000 BTU air conditioning unit)

Critical System Features Cruisair Marine Air Brand X Brand Y Brand Z

Uses R-410A 4 4 4 4 8
Meets or exceeds ABYC standard
4 4 8 ? ?
requirements for BTU capacity
Amp draw of 9.4 or less 4 4 8 8 8
600 psi quality assurance burst test 4 4 ? ? ?

Performance comparisons done in Dometic’s automated parametric test lab

ENGINEERING SECRETS REVEALED

Listen To The Customer, Then Innovate An Award-Winning Design

When Dometic set out to develop a totally new self-contained Step 2: Develop Design Goals
marine air conditioning unit, the engineering team embarked on Based on the customer feedback, Dometic engineers compiled
a massive R&D effort to re-engineer every component, from the a weighted list of attributes, then used DFSS tools to analyze
inside out, using Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) principles. results and develop a list of 44 specific design goals.

Step 1: Listen to the Customer Step 3: Design and Test Prototypes

The engineers polled boatbuilders, distributors and dealers The engineering team went to work developing alternative
about what they wanted: A smaller, lighter product with improved designs and testing prototypes in Dometic’s computer-controlled
performance and lower amperage automated parametric test lab, where they can alter
draw. They also asked for a components and operating conditions to test for
quieter, high-velocity blower efficiency. Each component was optimized to increase
that would be easy to rotate capacity while minimizing power consumption.
for discharge in any direction.
They requested better
Step 4: The Finished Product
condensate removal,
quieter operation, less The new Turbo incorporated a number of patent-
vibration, rust-proof pending innovations which met or surpassed all major
components, and design challenges, and went on to win the coveted
easier serviceability. Innovation Award at the 2007 IBEX trade show.

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WHAT TO LOOK FOR
Look for an air conditioning system
that is sized properly for your boat’s
dimensions, architectural features,
and region of travel.
WHAT TO AVOID
Avoid air conditioning systems
that don’t address all the areas
and features of your boat, such as
large windows and electronics that
generate heat. These factors must
be considered when sizing your
system.
Turbo 14K BTU Self-Contained Unit With Sound Shield
TurboVap 12K Split Evaporating Unit (right) and a
Cruisair R Series Condensing Unit (left)
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CONFIRM PROPER HVAC SYSTEM
2 SIZING & PRODUCT SELECTION
Getting the properly sized system for your boat requires more
than providing cabin dimensions. Elements such as architectural
design and cabin function affect system performance and BTU requirements.
An air conditioning system that is too small will have long and frequent run
times that drain electrical power. An air conditioning system that is too large
will have run times too short to provide effective dehumidification.
Work with a manufacturer or installation professional that can accurately
interpret all the factors that add load to your cooling system, such as:
n Are there windows that permit sunlight to heat the cabin?
n Is there a large salon that requires multiple ducts?
n Are there electronic components that generate heat?
n Which areas are above, mid, or below deck?
n Will the boat travel in moderate or tropical waters?
Once you know your BTU requirements and unique vessel demands, you
can select the best type of air conditioning system for your boat. Choices
include self-contained direct-expansion systems, remote direct-
expansion systems, and chilled water systems.
INVESTIGATE BROAD PRODUCT SELECTION OPTIONS
n SELF-CONTAINED AIR CONDITIONING
A self-contained air conditioner has all major components
mounted on a single chassis. It is installed in the living area, usually
under a bunk or settee, or in a locker. Cooling-only models as well as
reverse-cycle heat pump units are available. A single unit can cool an
individual cabin, or it can be ducted to 2 or more cabins to save space
and cost.
n SPLIT (REMOTE) AIR CONDITIONING
A split system has the air conditioning components split
between two separate units. The two units are installed in different
locations and connected by insulated copper tubing through which
the refrigerant travels. The condensing unit, consisting of compressor,
seawater condenser, and electrical components, is mounted in the
engine room or other mechanical space. The evaporating unit includes
the evaporator coil and a blower, and is installed in the living area.
n CHILLED WATER AIR CONDITIONING
A chilled water system can air condition many cabins using a
water loop instead of refrigerant between the chiller and the
air handlers. It consists of a chiller, located in the engine room, that cools
(or heats) fresh water, which is pumped through an insulated piping loop
out to air handlers located in the living spaces, where the cabin air is cooled
(or heated). Cruisair and Marine Air chiller systems can be configured to
provide capacities of 16,000 to 2.88 million BTUs. These systems offer
flexible load management and reduced peak electrical load.
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CHOOSE ALL YOUR OPTIONS FROM THE BROADEST

SELECTION AVAILABLE

No matter how well an air conditioning component works, it

does you no good if it doesn’t fit into your boat.

Look for a marine air conditioning manufacturer that understands the space
constraints of boat design and provides solution-based equipment and
custom-built products.

Look for self-contained units that minimize the installation footprint while
offering easily rotatable blowers.

Look for a range of air handlers that are adapted to various

needs. For example, Cruisair and Marine Air both offer tall and thin air
MCG Low Profile Modular Chiller
handlers that fit inside narrow walls as well as short and long air handlers that
fit above ceilings.

Watch the WhisperCool Air Handler Technology video at:

www.dometic.com/whispercool

n EASY OPERATION AT THE TOUCH OF A BUTTON

The digital control of a marine air conditioning system is much more than
a thermostat. It is your interface with the system to input customized ABL Low Profile Chilled Water Air Handler
programming information and learn of any system faults that may have
occurred.

Watch Dometic’s networkable digital cabin controls in action:

www.dometic.com/eliteusa

n THE VALUE OF CUSTOM ENGINEERING

Sometimes standard equipment just won’t do the job. Your

boat might need extra BTU power or a specially shaped configuration to
fit into an awkward area. Cruisair’s Q-Logic Qht Digital Control & Display

It is important to find a manufacturer that has experience producing

custom systems:

n Do their engineers work with the ship’s architect to properly size the
system?
n Do their engineers work creatively to build equipment to the size and
shape of the space available?
n Do their engineers supervise the installation?
n Is their production facility accustomed to building unique systems
with the same quality as their standard systems?

See how Dometic can deliver luxurious

cooling and heating to your Superyacht:
www.dometic.com/superyacht

Marine Air MCWLP 360K BTU Custom Chiller

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YOU NEED SPECIAL EQUIPMENT FOR SPECIAL AREAS

A comfortable environment is not only important for living quarters. There

are many areas onboard where vessel safety can become
temperature dependent.

n PROTECT YOUR RADAR EQUIPMENT

Safe navigation relies on your ship’s radar and communications

equipment, and as with all electronics, overheating leads to equipment
failure. The Radome Environmental Control Unit (ECU) is
Radome ECU Self-Contained Unit
specifically designed to work within the dome enclosure, ensuring
optimum temperatures for the critical equipment inside.

n VISIBILITY AND SAFETY GO HAND IN HAND

The Pilot House Defroster is designed to maintain clear vision in all

kinds of weather by removing any moisture or condensation that may
form on the inside of a windshield.

In order to accommodate the wide range of styles and number of glass
areas, the Pilot House Defroster incorporates individual ducts dedicated
to each pane so that all surface areas are treated.

n STAY COOL ON DECK WHILE PILOTING

Easily installed in confined spaces like flybridge dashboards and consoles,

Dash Air delivers high-velocity cold or hot air onto the bridge, cockpit or
Marine Air Pilot House Defroster deck. Thanks to an innovative horizontal compressor, this self-contained
unit stands just 8 in. (203 mm) high.

n STAY COOL ON DECK WHILE RELAXING

 oolBreeze from Cruisair provides an efficient, compact solution for

C
generating cool air outside the living space by cooling the people, not the
area. Enhance your enjoyment of outdoor dining areas, lounge areas,
and sport-fishing decks while CoolBreeze’s directional jets blow chilled
air right on you.

n MAXIMIZE YOUR FRESH AIR

Dash Air 16K BTU Low-Profile Self-Contained Unit
Keep the interior full of fresh treated air on large boats and commercial
vessels with fresh air make-up units for chilled water air conditioning
systems. Fresh outside air is dehumidified and brought to a comfortable
temperature then put into the ventilation system while an extraction unit
moves stale air out of the ship.

Cruisair’s CoolBreeze Cools People In Exterior Areas

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ELIMINATE STARTUP SPIKES WITHOUT A GENERATOR UPGRADE

SMARTSTART™ TESTIMONIAL
Another way to conserve power is simply to require less of it at the instant the
demand is highest. This was the inspiration behind the Dometic SmartStart™, “The generator’s control circuit
a device that smooths out startup power demand instead of spiking it. would trip and stop the generator
due to the inrush of the Emiko’s heat
A device like the SmartStart, wired directly into the air conditioning system’s pump.
electrical box, eases the strain on the generator. In some cases, the need to
upgrade to a larger generator can be eliminated. The SmartStart Control reduced that
inrush of current so the generator
would continue to run. We started
Watch the SmartStart video at: with an inrush of 77 amps and
www.dometic.com/ssusa
finished with an inrush of only 20
amps. [The SmartStart] is a great
solution to our problem.”
The chart below shows the difference in amps required when starting an air — John Poole,
conditioning system with and without the SmartStart device. Poole Refrigeration Service
M/V Emiko (37´ Nordic Tug)
100
100 Amps Up to 65%
90
reduction in
80 compressor
70 startup demand
with SmartStart™
60
50
40
30 35
20 Amps

10
0
Compressor Current Compressor Current When SmartStart™ Single Phase Soft Starter
When Starting Starting With SmartStart™

HOW TO BE SMART WITH YOUR GENERATOR

Why You Should Avoid Oversized Generators

Since you rely on your generator to power all your electrical A better choice is to choose a generator that is correctly sized.
devices, you might think bigger is better. In fact, right-sizing your Because the air conditioning system’s compressor startup
generator is a far better strategy than oversizing. creates one of the boat’s largest electrical loads, the size of the
generator is largely determined
To prevent long-term degradation, large generators driven by by that power demand. This
diesel engines require constant monitoring by a special system can be significantly reduced,
that makes sure they operate at or above 60% capacity. If the however, if a SmartStart (for
amperage load is below this point, the monitoring system single-phase power) or a VFD
switches in a dummy load called a “load bank” (typically (for 3-phase power) is used
seawater-cooled heaters) to draw current from the generator in conjunction with the air
and basically discard it into the seawater as heat. conditioning system.

Although this increases the load above the minimum threshold, The generator can be sized
it is obviously not energy efficient since the generator is burning smaller, thus reducing the size
more fuel to produce more power that is simply being discarded of the load bank and reducing
by the dummy load. Fuel is burned so amps can be wasted. overall fuel consumption.
Variable Frequency Drive

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WHAT TO LOOK FOR
Look for systems that are designed
to minimize noise through the use
of vibration-isolation mounting
points, quieter compressors,
compressor sound shields, and
enclosed blower motors.
WHAT TO AVOID
Avoid irritating, noisy, vibrating
systems that keep you awake.
HOW LOUD IS NOISY?
Decibels (dB) are an expression of
the relative loudness of sounds in air
as perceived by the human ear. The
dynamic range of human hearing is
about 120 decibels, spanning from
barely audible (0dB) to the threshold of
pain (120dB and higher).
On the decibel’s logarithmic scale,
an increase of approximately 3dB is
perceived as a doubling of intensity.
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3 REDUCE NOISE & SLEEP BETTER
Noise is any sound that is loud, unpleasant, unexpected, or
undesired. It’s not something you want to have on your boat.
Noise has detrimental effects on humans, creating hearing loss, irritation,
sleep disturbances, cardiovascular disease, anxiety, and stress. Noise also
has detrimental effects on marine life, and noise vibrations from inside your
boat are easily transmitted into the water.
A tranquil environment, comfortable conversation, and a good night’s sleep
are difficult to obtain if your air conditioning system is too noisy.
When selecting an air conditioning system, be sure to consider its decibel
level. Was the system designed to minimize noise?
n Look for cushioned vibration-isolation devices at all mounting contact
points.
n Look for compressors designed to run more quietly.
n Look for quiet blowers with enclosed motors.
n Look for other sound-muffling technology or purchase a sound shield
for the compressor.
THE TURBO COMPRESSOR SOUND SHIELD PROVIDES UP TO
50% NOISE REDUCTION
The Turbo self-contained air conditioning system is already
unique in its attention to noise reduction, as demonstrated
on pages 3 - 5. To further reduce noise levels, the
optional Turbo sound shield attacks compressor
noise at its source.
The compact, molded cover fits over the compressor to
provide maximum noise reduction with a 6 mm lining of
sound-absorbent closed-cell neoprene. The Turbo sound
shield is available for all Turbo models, and installation
takes just minutes.
120
100
80
Decibels
60
40
20
0
Rustling Turbo with Normal Food Chainsaw
Leaves Sound Shield Conversation Blender
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4 IMPROVE AIR QUALITY & REDUCE ODORS

Let’s face it: Boats don’t always smell good. They are often musty
from being closed up in a humid environment, they may have less than WHAT TO LOOK FOR
optimum toilet facilities, and diesel and other fumes often permeate the
cabins.
n Microparticle air filters with MERV
Good air quality is essential for good health. It affects every cell of your body. 7 rating or higher.
And of course, having unpleasant odors on board can ruin a boating trip. n Non-ozone-producing UV air
purifiers.
MICROPARTICLE AIR FILTER n Photocatalytic nano-mesh
technology for maximum
Clean air is just as important inside your boat as it is inside your
effectiveness.
home. All air conditioning systems require an air filter to keep the coils clean,
so why not choose a filter that will also improve the quality of the air that you n Noticeable reduction of odors
breathe? and pollutants.

Dometic’s Breathe Easy Microparticle Air Filter is independently rated at

MERV 7, which filters out particles in the 0.3 to 3.0 micron range. Standard
marine air conditioning filters only capture particles that are 10 microns and WHAT TO AVOID
larger. Contaminants in the 0.3 to 3.0 micron range include
bacteria, tobacco smoke, mold spores, auto emissions, and
n Flimsy air filters designed only to
insecticide dust.
protect the A/C system, not your
Breathe Easy air filters come health.
in sizes for all Cruisair and n UV air purifiers that produce
Marine Air systems, and for ozone.
most air conditioning systems
n Ineffective photocatalytic
on the market. These are
components.
disposable filters, and their
service life is dependent on n Poor performance in removing
the environment where they odors and pollutants.
are installed.

Breathe Easy Microparticle Marine Air Filters

COMPARISON OF AIR FILTER CRITICAL HEALTH FACTORS

Dometic Breathe Easy Standard Standard

Critical Health Factors Microparticle Foam-Mesh Aluminum-Mesh
Marine Air Filters Marine Air Filters Marine Air Filters
ASHRAE Certification 4 8 8
MERV rating higher than 1 4 8 8
Helps protect A/C system 4 8 8
8X more effective than standard
filters in capturing harmful particles
4 8 8
Inhibits smoke Partially 8 8
Allergy relief Partially 8 8
Money-back guarantee 4 8 8
Performance comparisons done in Dometic’s automated parametric test lab

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REDUCE SMOKE, ODORS & BACTERIA ON BOARD

BREATHE EASY™ AIR PURIFIER
TESTIMONIALS
Instead of holding your breath (or your nose) while on board, you can relax
and enjoy the air. Cleaner, healthier air starts right inside your boat if your
“The crew had consistent problems
marine air conditioning system includes an ultraviolet (UV) catalytic air purifier.
with sore throats and coughs.
So we’ve gone to Dometic. We Dometic’s Breathe Easy UV Air Purifier installed in the ducting
discovered the air…went from helps purify the air going into the cabins as it leaves the blower.
being almost heavy and saturated A smaller, portable unit is also available for cabins of 100 square feet (9.3
to being a lot lighter. It was easier to square meters) or less. Air quality continuously improves with each pass
breathe…cleaner. It’s fantastic.” through the purifier.
— James Rose-Innes, First Mate,
Air quality is enhanced as unpleasant odors and unhealthy
Cheoy Lee 95’, Fort Lauderdale, FL
mold spores, bacteria, viruses, and fumes are reduced. Volatile
organic compounds are also reduced, and the cleaner air may
lessen allergy and asthma symptoms.
“After cleaning up a diesel fuel leak
from the generator, we still had a The three-dimensional photocatalytic nano-mesh structure provides
persistent petroleum odor. I installed maximum surface area for maximum elimination of airborne contaminants
the portable Breathe Easy Air Purifier that contact it. The nano-mesh structure, a metalized foam, creates very little
in the galley. A week later all odors static pressure for little or no reduction in air flow.
were completely eliminated.”
The minutely intricate nano-mesh structure provides 2200%
— John H. Thommen, Owner
more surface area for holding the molecular catalytic coating
Tiara 33', Guilford, CT
than is possible with a simple screen structure. In addition, through
the science of nanotechnology, the titanium-dioxide catalyst is restructured
at the molecular level to have an increased number of contact surfaces. This
formation puts 70% more atoms on the contact surface and dramatically
The Breathe Easy™ Air
Purifier received Special improves reactivity with contaminants.
2 0 0 9
Mention at the 2009 Marine
D E S I G N AWA R D M E T S Equipment Trade Show
Design Awards
How the In-Duct Breathe Easy™ UV Catalytic Air Purifier Works

Non-ozone-producing UV light bulb

A/C duct A/C duct

In-Duct Breathe Easy Air Purifier

VOCs, bacteria, fungi, . Photocatalytic Nano- . Harmless water vapor

mold, pollen and fumes Mesh structure and/or carbon dioxide

Biological contaminants like VOCs, mold spores, bacteria, and viruses pass
through the air conditioning duct and into the air purifier system.
UV light energy reduces mold spores, bacteria, viruses, and fumes. It also
activates the titanium-dioxide catalyst on the surface of the nano-mesh
structure. When the molecules of pollutants and odors come in contact with
the structure, they are reconfigured into harmless, non-toxic elements.
Significantly cleaner, healthier air exits the photocatalytic air purifier.
Portable Breathe Easy Air Purifier

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WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO PROTECT YOUR HEALTH? Watch the Breathe Easy
Air Purifier video:
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odors are an obvious sign of poor air quality, but many chemical contaminants
are odorless. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emanate from some
carpets, fabrics, furnishings, and other commonly used products.

Mold spores and pollen are often undetectable by scent, and are more
frequently evidenced through physical reactions like coughing, sneezing,
sore throat, and watery eyes. Viruses and bacteria get trapped indoors and
also contaminate the air.

“Risk for illness does not necessarily vary with the type
of mold or the extent of contamination.”
— US Center for Disease Control
Mold thriving on a blower’s fan blades in a yacht’s air
conditioning system

REDUCE ALLERGY AND ASTHMA SYMPTOMS

Seventy-five percent of people live with someone who has allergies, asthma,
or some other respiratory disease. Common particles such as dust, pollen,
and pet dander aggravate these conditions and easily enter the confines of
a boat.

Pollen is the most pervasive allergen. Just opening an exterior door can allow
millions of these particles inside. Even pets that are bathed frequently can
collect and carry pollen, dust, mold, and other allergens on their fur.

Reducing allergens from your air may reduce symptoms of allergies and
asthma. Mold growing on insulation in a yacht

DID YOU KNOW MANY SHORT- AND LONG-TERM HEALTH

PROBLEMS CAN BE TRACED TO AIR QUALITY?

For more information on air quality and potential health concerns, visit
these US Environmental Protection Agency web pages:

• http://www.epa.gov/iaq/voc.html
• http://www.epa.gov/iaq/biologic.html

Mold spreading inside a yacht’s wall panel

The Breathe Easy Air Purifier does not eliminate the source of ongoing mold, virus, bacteria, VOCs
and odor problems.

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SCIENTIFIC TESTING PROVES EFFECTIVENESS

BREATHE EASY™ AIR PURIFIER
TEST RESULTS
The effectiveness of the Breathe Easy Air Purifier In-Duct Tube was proven by
independent analysis conducted by Environmental Diagnostics Laboratory.
“Our findings show that in
accordance with the manufacturer’s In their test, the Breathe Easy In-Duct Tube was installed in the
claim, this equipment/technique is re-circulating ventilation duct of a specially constructed test
effective in reducing the indoor air chamber that was inoculated with chemical and microbiological
pollutants, both biological as well as contaminants.
chemical.”
The air-purification test results for more than 20 contaminants are shown in
— Environmental Diagnostics Laboratory
the tables below.
Clearwater, Florida

REDUCES AIR POLLUTANTS LIKE POLLEN AND FUNGI

Microbiological Contaminants Up to 100% Reduction

Bacteria 4
Fungi 4
Opaque Particles 4
Skin Cell Fragments 4
Pollen Grains 4
Fungal Elements 4
Surface Mold 4
Others 4

Exterior of the Breathe Easy Air Purifier test chamber at

Environmental Diagnostics Laboratory
REDUCES VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS

Chemical Contaminants Up to 100% Reduction

Acetone 4
Benzene 4
Cyclohexane 4
Ethylacetate 4
Ethylebenzen 4
Heptane 4
Hexane 4
In-Duct Breathe Easy Air Purifier tube installed in the test
chamber’s ventilation system Isoproplyalchohol 4
O-Xylene 4
Toluene 4
BEFORE AFTER
Total Particles 4
Total VOCs 4

IT’S CLEAR

If you want cleaner, healthier air inside your boat, install a Breathe Easy™ Air
Purifier.
Fungal colonies in a petri dish from test chamber air samples
taken before (left) and after testing of the In-Duct Breathe
Easy Air Purifier

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Learn What To Look For and What To Avoid SPECIAL REPORT

5 TRUST PROVEN BRANDS

Never underestimate the importance of a manufacturer’s

reputation. When ship builders and repeat customers worldwide WHAT TO LOOK FOR
consistently choose a particular brand there are usually good reasons why.

Trust brands that offer: n Innovative brands with a history of

reliability backed by a worldwide
n Global certified service and sales network.
sales and service network to
n 24/7 service and support.
support you where ever you
n Broadest product selection.
travel.
n Award-winning innovation and reliability.
n Guaranteed warranty support. n Brands built in the USA with
trusted warranty support.
Dometic’s Cruisair and Marine Air brands are the choice of more than
180 boat builders around the globe. To support boat owners long after the
sale, these brands are backed by the world’s largest marine air conditioning
sales and service network, with dealers in 80 countries on six continents (see WHAT TO AVOID
world map graphic below).
n Going on vacation and not being
able to find a trained technician
to service your air conditioning
system.
n Brands built in questionable
offshore manufacturing facilities
with difficult-to-resolve warranty
issues.

DOMETIC MARINE HAS A GLOBAL CERTIFIED SERVICE & SALES NETWORK

Represents
sales and service
coverage range

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Trust The Facts!
Get innovative, reliable engineering from brands with the largest global
support network and broadest product range.
Get your next marine air conditioning system from Cruisair or Marine Air.

DOMETIC MARINE
2000 N. Andrews Ave. Ext. l Pompano Beach, FL 33069 USA
954-973-2477 l Fax 954-979-4414
www.DometicUSA.com l MarineSales@DometicUSA.com
United States & Canada Tech Support
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time: 800-542-2477
After hours and weekends: 888-440-4494
International Sales & Service:
Europe & the Middle East: Call +44(0)870-330-6101
For all other areas visit our website to find your nearest distributor.

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