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- Page 1 ® WhisperKOOL Owner’s Manual Protecting Your Investment In Fine Wines...
- Page 2 Vinothèque Wine Cellars reserves the right to make corrections or improvements to the information provided and to the related hardware at any time, without notice. Vinothèque, and WhisperKOOL are registered trademarks, and ECE is a trademark of Vinothèque Wine Cellars. All rights reserved.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Ventilation Cutting the hole for the WhisperKOOL unit ....... . -
Page 4: Introduction
Failure to install the drain line voids warranty. • The WhisperKOOL system is designed to be mounted through an interior wall into the cellar. The unit will operate correctly in a controlled environment to properly manage the effective cooling of the cellar. -
Page 5: Receiving And Unpacking
Please leave the WhisperKOOL System 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, see Installation on page 10. -
Page 6: Quick Start Guide
80°F, the unit will discharge air that is 68°F. 4. The WhisperKOOL unit requires a dedicated 110-volt 20-amp circuit (or 220-volt depending on the unit). Use a surge protector with the WhisperKOOL unit. Do not use a GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter) line. -
Page 7: Preparing The Wine Cellar
PREPARING THE The performance and life of your WhisperKOOL System are contingent upon the steps you take in preparing the wine cellar. 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. -
Page 8: Mounting The Unit
In cases where glass doors are used and the room size is close to the recommended unit size, the next larger size WhisperKOOL should be used. This will compensate for the insulation loss due to the inefficient door. -
Page 9: Ventilation
Customer the evaporator fans. This will assure that the unit can move the air around in an efficient manner. Front WhisperKOOL (side view) Cellar Wall Wine Cellar 55ºF... -
Page 10: Cutting The Hole For The Whisperkool Unit
Hammer Mark the horizonta l l i n e s w i t h a l e v e l . Cutting the hole for the WhisperKOOL unit Locate the center of the room. Using a stud finder, locate two adjacent studs in the walls, and mark them with vertical lines. - Page 11 1600, 3000 and 4200 models and 22.75" for the 6000 and 8000 models so that the WhisperKOOL system will fit snugly through the framed cut-out. C u t v e r t i c a l l i n e s along the inside edge of the studs.
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Page 12: Installation
WhisperKOOL unit into. As with any sensitive electrical equipment, the WhisperKOOL unit’s circuitry may be damaged by power surges and spikes. Power surges and spikes are not covered by the WhisperKOOL warranty. Do not use a Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) with this product. - Page 13 Locate the by-pass plug and insert it into the thermostat plug, located on the front of the WhisperKOOL System. Next, plug the system into a live electrical outlet and turn the unit on. The system should begin cooling.
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Page 14: Placement Of Unit
Seal all cracks and gaps around the WhisperKOOL unit with caulking to prevent air leakage. (If you use molding, it should be attached to the walls, never to the WhisperKOOL unit itself.) Wall Stud 2” x 4” Lower Support Slide unit into your cellar, and secure all screws firmly to the studs and supports. -
Page 15: Using The Whisperkool System
USING THE WHISPERKOOL SYSTEM Power Switch The new series WhisperKOOL units come equipped with an On/Off switch. The On/Off switch is simply used when the owner does not need to utilize the equipment. Placing the power switch to the front position allows power to flow to the side outlet. -
Page 16: Liquid Measuring Thermostat System
Note: Thermostat can be set between 50°F and 76°F. Remember : The WhisperKOOL System is based on the temperature of the water . Do not be misled by thermostats reading air temperature. The air temperature in the... -
Page 17: Pdt Jr Operating Instructions
PDT JR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Instructions for Vinothèque PDT JR. Thermostat Indicators There are three colored lights on the left side of the thermostat: • PWR (Green) – When this light is on, the unit is powered. • RUN (Yellow) – When this light is on, the compressor is running. -
Page 18: Pdt Operating Instructions
PDT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The unit is set at 55°F at the factory. To raise or lower the set temperature, press the set button while at the same time pressing either the arrow up or arrow down button. WINE Temperature Indicator Wine Temperature Reading WINE Temperature SET Indicator... -
Page 19: Normal Operation
The cooling unit is designed to maintain relative humidity at 50-70%. The WhisperKOOL units do not create humidity. If you live in a dry area of the country you many need to create humidity in the wine cellar. This can be done by introducing a non-heat humidifier, or installing a small fountain within the cellar. -
Page 20: Troubleshooting Guide
Make sure the WhisperKOOL unit fan vents are clear. Check the front and rear intake vents for any possible obstruction. - Page 21 A lack of ventilation and air circulation will cause the room to become extremely warm. 3.) The WhisperKOOL unit is designed to cool 30°F cooler than the ambient temperature of the room it is exhausting the hot air to (rear side of unit).
- Page 22 This will result in an inconsistent temperature range. Thermostat If the WhisperKOOL unit is not cooling the room, it might be due to a faulty thermostat. Use the following procedure to test the thermostat (see pg. 25).
- Page 23 Condensate Evaporator on page 13.) Icing Up unlikely event WhisperKOOL unit is icing up in front, unplug the unit for 24 to 36 hours and allow the ice to melt away. Plug the unit back in and test on the by-pass plug for 24 hours (refer to page 20 and 25).
- Page 24 Consumer Care Program The Consumer Care Program is designed to expedite the shipment of a replacement unit to your location quickly in order to get your cellar cooling again. This program involves contacting our Customer Service department purchase a refurbished unit in exchange for your original unit.
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Page 25: Troubleshooting Checklist
17) Is there any ventilation into and out of the exhaust room/space? Please describe. Refer to page 7 of the owner’s manual. 18) Have the coils in the front and back of the Whisperkool unit been vacuumed? What is the cellar room size? _________________... - Page 26 Speci c Performance Issues: Unit is Not Cooling Su ciently or Not Cooling at All: 19) On a thermostat with digital readout, what is the set temperature? To check, hold down the “SET” button on the thermostat to see the set temperature.
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Page 27: Temperature Differential Testing
The WhisperKOOL unit is designed to maintain relative humidity between 50-70%, which is accomplished by cooling the cellar slowly. You should anticipate an approximate 10 - 15 degree temperature differential between the inlet air temperature and the outlet air temperature on the evaporator (front) side of the unit. - Page 28 Third Temperature Test: 10. After the unit has run for 24hours, perform the third and last temperature test. 11. Record information and calculate temperature differential in table below. Temperature Data from Testing Temperature \ Test (time) Inlet Air Outlet Air Differential (Inlet –...
- Page 29 Conclusions After completing the temperature differential test, determine if the unit is not cooling at all or if it is not cooling enough. If the unit is not cooling at all , contact Vinothèque Customer Service at 800.343.9463. Be sure to have the measurements and results from your Temperature Differential test available.
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Page 30: Technical Assistance
Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. Please make sure that you have the following information available before you call: • The model and serial number of your WhisperKOOL unit. • Type of thermostat used with your WhisperKOOL. -
Page 31: Warranty Clarification
(d) The user is responsible for the full costs of installation and any additional parts required for the proper and complete installation of the Product. (e) The WhisperKOOL XLT cooling system cannot operate at its optimum capacity if airflow is constricted by ducting or venting the exhaust side of the unit into a location with inadequate ventilation. - Page 32 (c) FREIGHT: During the first two (2) years from the date of purchase, Vinothèque will cover freight for the repair of units UNDER WARRANTY to customers within the continental United States. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage caused during installation or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, or modification to any part of the product.
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Page 33: Limited Warranty
6. State Sales Tax We collect California Sales Tax only for orders made and shipped within California. We do not collect sales tax for orders shipped to other states. However, you may be liable for sales tax to your state for the merchandise you receive. You may want to check with your state’s tax authority for “use tax”... - Page 34 -32-...
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