Description
B-Cool’s 12,000 model is relatively new to the market and is a great option for those looking for 12-volt, battery-powered and energy efficient rooftop air conditioner! This model features 6x fan speeds, eco and strong cooling as a fan-only mode. Another great feature is that it’s designed to be installed into a “standard” 14″ x 14″ roof opening.
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Cooling Capacity: 11,253 BTU
Quiet operation: rated between 28 dBa.
Power consumption: ranges between 50 and 75 amps at 12 volts DC depending on conditions.
Net Weight: 77 lbs
Dimensions:
Exterior rooftop unit: 32.48″L x 39.37″W x 6.69″H
Interior unit: 19.52″L x 13″W x 4.72″H
Interior Height/Depth Notes:
The main air diffuser (Styrofoam part) is 2.8 inches alone. With the additional air diffuser parts (2 Styrofoam diffuser spacers and 2 foam rubber gasket pads) the total height of the internal air diffuser system comes out to be 4.72 inches. The decorative plate / grille at the bottom adds an additional 2 inches to the full set up. This means, The shortest set up with NO additional air diffuser spacers will be about 4.8 Inches from the base of the A/C. The longest set up with all the air diffusers and spacers will be 6.72 inches from the base of the A/C.
Roof hole/cut out size: 14″ x 14″
Refrigerant: R-134a
Dimensional Drawing of Baseplate
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