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CellarCool. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate. CellarCool is not responsible for printing or clerical errors.
Using the Manual This manual is intended to assist in the proper installation and maintenance of the CellarCool cooling unit . In order to ensure the longevity of your cooling unit, the equipment should be installed correctly and have a proper care and maintenance schedule .
2 . The unit should remain in an upright position for 24 hours prior to operation . 3 . The CellarCool unit requires a dedicated 115V, 20-amp circuit . Use a surge protector with the CellarCool unit . Do not use a GFI (ground fault interrupter) line .
CellarCool Customer Service immediately. Please leave the CellarCool unit in its original box until you are ready for installation . This will allow you to move the product safely without damaging it . When you are ready to remove the product from the box, refer to the installation instructions .
Bottle probe input Compressor access panel Control panel (see page 11 for details) Bottle probe Fan speed control Rear / Side View Evaporator grille w/ filter Drain line access Rear power inlet Drain port www .cellarcool .com | Page 5...
CONTROLLER LAYOUT Note: 1 or 3–5 indicates the amount of time (in seconds) that the button must be pushed to activate the feature . Refer to page 20 for complete listing of buttons and symbols . Page 6 | 1-855-235-5271 ULT 072517...
. Undersized cooling units can lead to premature failure and/or prevent the system from reaching the desired set temperature . As a result, they are not covered under warranty . www .cellarcool .com | Page 7...
Insulation Insulation is REQUIRED in order to properly use CellarCool products. It is vital that all walls and ceilings be insulated to keep the cellar temperature as consistent as possible during the summer and winter months. Standard fiberglass or rigid foam insulation is normally used in cellar construction;...
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. In cases where glass doors are used and the room size is close to the recommended unit size, the next larger size CellarCool should be used. This will compensate for the insulation loss due to the lower insulation rating of glass .
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. In some cases, it may be advisable to install a vent fan to dissipate heat from within the exhaust area . However, you must have a fresh air inlet as well . If your unit requires ducting, please contact CellarCool to obtain a specially designed ducting plenum for the unit .
PREPARING THE UNIT FOR INSTALLATION The CellarCool Unit requires a dedicated 115V, 20-amp circuit. The unit draws a large amount of amps during its initial startup . By designating a dedicated circuit breaker, you will guarantee the unit has enough power to run effectively . Contact an electrician for assistance with the installation of this dedicated electrical circuit .
. Make sure that the internal height remains at 16 inches (3300 and 4400) or 22 . 7 5 inches (8800) so that the CellarCool unit will fit snugly through the framed cut-out . Page 12 | 1-855-235-5271...
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5” inch thick wall (wall thickness may vary) Mounting Bracket Wine Cellar Exhaust Area #1 7.5–9.5” In Cellar #2 11.5–13.5” In Cellar #3 15.5–17.5” In Cellar #4 19.5–21.5” In Cellar www .cellarcool .com | Page 13...
OPTIONAL EXTERIOR GRILLE The exterior grille is required on all installations where the exhaust side of the unit is exposed to the outdoors (i .e ., rain and other adverse weather conditions) . Non-Flush Installation Install the unit according to the standard through-the-wall procedure . After the unit is installed, place the exterior grille over the exhaust side filter grille and line up the screw holes on the top, bottom, and sides .
. The screws should penetrate the studs as well as the upper and lower supports to provide adequate support for the CellarCool unit (see illustration) . Seal all cracks and gaps around the CellarCool Ultimate unit with an air-tight seal- ant or caulking to prevent air leakage .
CONDENSATION DRAIN LINE The condensation drain line tube is used to drain excess condensation from the unit to a proper discharge location . It is important that the drain line tube be properly connected in order to prevent leakage and other problems associated with excess condensation .
Ultimate Series LIQUID-MEASURING THERMOSTAT SYSTEM (BOTTLE PROBE) CellarCool cooling units come with a liquid-temperature-measuring thermostat . The self-calibrating bottle probe contains a sensor which communicates back and forth with the thermostat . This results in a consistent temperature setting and accuracy . Wine should be kept at a very precise, controlled temperature and humidity . By measuring the liquid temperature rather than air, the unit will operate 75–80% of the time .
MULTI-SPEED FAN CONTROL Designed for wine cellars up to 1000 and 2000 cubic feet, the Ultimate 3300, 4400, and 8800 feature multi-speed fans . These fans have a high setting for maximum performance in high-temperature (+110°F) environments and a low setting for super-quiet operation .
Anti-Short Cycle delay . Set Point The set point is set at the factory (CellarCool) to 55°F . It can be In the event of a faulty bottle probe, the compressor will adjusted by the customer between 50–67°F in one-degree cycle off for 10 minutes and on for 40 minutes .
STANDARD CONTROLLER FUNCTIONS If your unit is installed through the wall and does not have a remote controller, you have the standard controller. Button/Symbol Normal Functions ON/OFF The ON/OFF button allows the customer the convenience of turning the refrigeration unit ON or OFF from the control panel .
Differential for Energy Reduction. During the Energy Reduction mode, this parameter is set at 4°F above the set point . A decrease in this setting will lower the set point and an increase in this feature will raise the set point . www .cellarcool .com | Page 21...
ULTIMATE 3300, 4400, & 8800 WIRING DIAGRAM white line 16(5)A comp neutral D.I. Evap. Room white black purple black blue Page 22 | 1-855-235-5271 ULT 072517...
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Unit has ice forming on the evaporator Possible cause Solution Evaporator coil is dirty Clean the coil with a vacuum . If coil is very dirty, use a spray bottle with a small amount of liquid dish detergent or coil cleaner . Spray coil, let set for five minutes, then flush with fresh water .
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Call Customer Service at 1-800-343-9463 Compressor and/or starting components faulty Call Customer Service at 1-800-343-9463 Humidity in cellar too low Possible cause Solution Not enough moisture Install a humidifier or decorative fountain in the wine cellar www .cellarcool .com | Page 25...
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Monthly 1 . Check filters 2 . Check for unusual noise or vibration 3 . Check drain line to see if it is above the waterline (when draining into a vessel) Every Six Using the supplied drain line brush, clean the interior drain line leading from the drip tray and drop a Weeks pan tab into the drip tray (see illustration below for more details) .
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CellarCool Customer Service is available Monday through Friday from 6:00 a .m . to 4:00 p .m . Pacific Standard Time . The appointed customer service representative will be able to assist you with your questions and warranty information more effectively if you provide them with the following: •...
2. PARTS – supply, at no charge, new or rebuilt replacement parts for the Product in exchange for the return of defective parts . CellarCool, at its option, will assess possibility to replace unit that is at the original site with a warranty replacement unit OR consider possibility of supplying all parts at no charge .
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3. Product Installation Requirements: A . Prior to installing a CellarCool Product, the End User must read the CellarCool Owner’s Manual and thereafter the End User must follow the required installation, use and maintenance procedures set forth by CellarCool in CellarCool’s Owner’s Manual .
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CellarCool Product, as well as to assist in performing basic troubleshooting, Monday through Friday, from 6:30 a .m . to 4:00 p .m . PST, at telephone number 1-800-343-9463 . CellarCool Corporation is located at 1738 East Alpine Avenue, Stockton, California 95205 .
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.cellarcool .com B . Technical Assistance . CellarCool Customer Service is available Monday through Friday from 6:30 a .m . to 4:00 p .m . PST . The Customer Service representative will be able to assist you with your questions and warranty information more effectively if you provide them with the following: 1 .
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CellarCool 1738 E . Alpine Ave Stockton, CA 95205 1-855-235-5271 www .cellarcool .com...