Mounting The Unit; Floor Mounting; Wall Mounting; Ceiling Mounting - Wine Guardian Sentinel Series Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

Mounting the Unit

RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT
Check supporting structure for load bearing capacity to support the Wine Guardian.
All supports must be designed to meet applicable local codes and ordinances.
If in doubt, consult a qualified architect, engineer or contractor.
NOTE: Review the mounting illustrations on page 52 before mounting the unit.

Floor Mounting

Mount the Wine Guardian on the floor but elevate it on frame with a plywood surface to keep it
away from water. Allow adequate space for the external drain.

Wall Mounting

If the unit is mounted through the wall, adequately support it on both sides of the wall. Use
floor or knee braces to transfer the load of the unit to the floor or wall.

Ceiling Mounting

Construct a structurally sound, level platform to place the unit on when hanging it from the
ceiling joists. The Wine Guardian is NOT designed to be suspended from the top of the unit; it
must be supported from the bottom. Place the unit on a platform to ensure that the unit is
supported on all for corners. Leave adequate space on the top of the unit to remove the
access doors for service.
In all cases the unit must be level to within plus or minus one-quarter inch (6mm) end-to-end
and plus or minus one-eighth inch (3mm) side-to-side for proper operation. Locate the unit as
close to the wine cellar as possible to reduce the length of the duct runs. If possible, use short
and straight ducting on all ductwork. The addition of quarter-inch (6mm) thick rubber pads
helps prevent the transmission of vibration and noise.

Installing the Condensate Drain Connection

The Wine Guardian unit provides dehumidification for the inside of the wine cellar. It cools the
air down to the dew point corresponding to the temperature set point of the thermostat. If the
vapor barrier of the wine cellar is poorly constructed or excess moisture is in the basement, the
unit has to remove excessive amounts of moisture from the wine cellar. The moisture appears in
the condensate drain of the unit.
NOTE: If moisture becomes excessive, install a room type dehumidifier to dehumidify
the basement to not overload your Wine
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Guardian.