Preparing The Wine Cellar - N'Finity 3000 User Manual

PREPARING THE WINE CELLAR

The performance and life of your N'FINITY unit are contingent upon the steps you take in preparing the wine cellar.
Note: Improperly preparing your enclosure or incorrectly installing your N'FINITY unit may cause unit failure, leaking of condensa-
tion, and other negative side effects.
IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU OBTAIN THE ASSISTANCE
OF A WINE STORAGE PROFESSIONAL.
Wine storage professionals work with licensed contractors, refrigeration technicians, and racking companies to build well-insulated,
beautiful, and protective wine cellars. Wine Enthusiast has put together some useful tips to assist in the installation process. Our
recommendations are meant to act as a guide in the process of building a proper enclosure. Your intended location may have specific
needs that we do not address. If you have any questions regarding the building of your wine cellar, feel free to contact our storage con-
sultants at 800-377-3330.
Wall & Ceiling Framing
Build wine cellar walls using standard 2x4 or 2x6 construction methods and ceiling joists following the guidelines of local and state
codes in your area. As a general rule, the thicker the walls and the higher the insulation factor in your cellar, the better it will be at
maintaining a consistent temperature.
Insulation
Insulation is REQUIRED with the use of the N'FINITY product. Standard fiberglass or rigid foam insulation is normally used in cellar
construction or, in some cases, "blown-in" insulation is used. It is very important that all walls and ceilings are insulated to keep the
cellar temperature as consistent as possible during the summer and winter months. The R-value, or quality of insulation, is determined
by the rate at which heat passes through the insulation. The higher the R-value the more resistant the insulation is to conducting heat.
Using higher R-value insulation will lower your operating costs and unit run time. (R-13 minimum, R19 recommended, R30 for ceiling
and exterior walls)
Mounting the Unit
The unit should be mounted within 18" of the top of the room in order to achieve sufficient cooling. As the room cools down, the
warm air will rise to the ceiling. Mounting the N'FINITY high in the room will create a consistently cool environment by capturing the
warm air and replacing it with cool air. Mounting the unit low in the room will result in a temperature variation in the room due to the
unit's inability to draw warm air from the ceiling of the cellar to the unit itself.
N'FINITY's Airflow Circulation
BACK - EXHAUST ROOM FRONT - WINE CELLAR
N'FINITY
85ºF 55ºF
45°angled fans
(side view)
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Cellar Wall