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UNITS
Each unit has been designed for on-road or off-road use. Most are universal in application
but vary as to how they are mounted (rooftop, horizontal or vertical surfaces).
CONDENSERS
The condenser cools hot refrigerant gas to a liquid. The cooler the refrigerant
is when it gets to the air conditioning unit, the more effective the system. This lowers system
pressure and can extend compressor and clutch life.
Three types of condensers are available from Red Dot: radiator, roof and remote mount. The
radiator-mounted style (can be hood-mounted as a grilldenser) will be the least costly as it does
not need a separate motor-fan assembly and refrigerant hoses are shorter in length.
INSTALLATION KITS
These kits have been designed to simplify the ordering of all the small
parts necessary to complete an installation. A typical kit includes refrigerant hose, refrigerant
fittings, receiver-drier (high capacity) with mounting bracket, clamps, tie wraps, nuts and bolts
as required. A trinary or binary switch may also be included with certain kits.
COMPRESSOR, CLUTCHES, SERVICE VALVES
Red Dot offers a variety of
compressor choices. The traditional two-cylinder compressor is available with a cast aluminum
body ( CCI/York 210 ) . When using these compressors the clutch and service valves must be
ordered separately.
Rotary compressors manufactured by Sanden or Que are available in 8 and 10 cubic inch
capacity. The clutch is included but service valves must be ordered separately. The shape of rotary
compressors typically allows installation in a more confined space. Rotary compressors also tend
to be smoother-running ( less vibration ) .
BACKGROUND INFORMATION