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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.
Technology . A series of strategically placed monitoring probes ensures efficient performance and long cooling unit life . Built with efficiency in mind, the SL2500 has the ability to cool cellars up to 350 cubic feet while using less power than most traditional cooling units .
2 . The unit should remain in an upright position for 24 hours prior to operation . 3 . The 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 .
Write any discrepancy or visual damage on the bill of lading before signing . • Place the box containing the CellarCool unit on a tabletop to prepare it for testing prior to installing . • Sit unit upright for 24 hours .
Hold for 3 seconds when • Turns the Cooling Unit the min or max temperature is displayed to RESET. “ON/OFF” SL2500 UNIT SPECIFICATIONS Cellar Size (cu . ft .)* Dimensions 22”W x 10 .25” H x 19” D Weight...
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;...
Mounting the Unit The unit must be mounted within 18 inches of the ceiling in order to achieve sufficient cooling . As the room cools down, the warm air will rise to the ceiling . Mounting the unit high in the room will create a consistently cool environment by capturing the warm air and replacing it with cool air .
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. The drain line will prevent overflow and leaking by allowing for the discharge of the additional condensate . CellarCool carries a condensate pump kit, which allows the excess condensate to be pumped up to 20 feet away from the unit .
Electrical Outlet The unit is equipped with a 12-foot power cord located on the evaporator side of the unit . Plug your CellarCool unit into a surge protector or power conditioner . Power surges and spikes can damage sensitive electrical equipment .
Note: The following installation examples are for reference only . Door header construction and framing may vary . When not installing above a door, you must have adequate framing inside of the wall . CellarCool recommends consulting a licensed contractor for framing and construction needs .
INSTALLATION Mounting STEP 4 Options Determine which of the four bracket mounting options (displayed in Figure 1) will be the most suitable for the desired position of the cooling unit . Figure 1 STEP 5 Foam tape needs to be placed on bracket surfaces which will be in direct contact with the wall .
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STEP 9 If removed, reinstall the grilles on both sides of the unit and plug in the power cord . The use of an extension cord is not recommended . www .cellarcool .com | Page 13...
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 .
Once the compressor relay is de-energized the controller must with all CellarCool units . APST ensures that, in the event of a wait five minutes before reenergizing the relay . This prevents cooling deficiency, the heat from the indoor fan will not raise the compressor from repeatedly turning off and on .
To deactivate the ER feature, press the ER button one time, and the ER logo will turn off . The ER feature can be conveniently adjusted specific need by accessing the “Customer Preference Select Mode” (CPSM) menu . See CPSM instructions on page 19 . www .cellarcool .com | Page 17...
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SET BUTTON 1 . Press the SET button once to view the set point . After approximately 5 seconds, the display will return to normal operation and display the bottle probe temperature . 2 . Press and hold the SET button for 3-5 seconds until the set point is displayed and the °F symbol starts blinking .
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“compressor on” and “compressor off” times . The compressor is automatically set to be “on” for 40 minutes, and “off” for 10 minutes . The customer can adjust these ON/OFF times in order to maintain the desired temperature in the wine cellar . www .cellarcool .com | Page 19...
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Monthly 1 . Check for unusual noise or vibration 2 . Check the drain line to see if it is above the waterline (if draining into a vessel) Quarterly 1 . Clean front and rear intake grilles Annually 1 .
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Ice is forming on the evaporator coil Possible Cause Solution Evaporator coil is dirty Clean 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 sit for five minutes, then flush with fresh water .
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Condensing fan motor/capacitor faulty 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 high Possible Cause Solution Cellar vapor not sufficient Install proper vapor barrier www .cellarcool .com | Page 23...
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CellarCool Customer Service is available Monday through Friday from 6:00 a .m . to 4:00 p .m . Pacific Standard Time . Your customer service representative will be able to assist you with your questions and warranty information more effectively if you provide them with the following: •...
A . Two (2) Year Limited Warranty . For the period of TWO (2) YEARS (the “Limited Warranty Period”) from the date of original sale of a Product by CellarCool, if a CellarCool Product is found to be defective in material or workmanship after undergoing CellarCool’s customer service troubleshooting, then, subject to the CellarCool...
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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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