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Air innovations Wine Guardian WG40 Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Ducted Self-Contained
Wine Cellar Cooling Systems
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
60Hz Models: D025
50Hz Models: WG40
Manufactured by
Syracuse, NY
wineguardian.com
airinnovations.com
Wine Guardian reserves the right, without notice, to make changes to this document at its sole discretion.
Please visit our web site for the most current version of the Wine Guardian manual and other literature.
Wine Guardian is a registered trademark (2,972,262) of Air Innovations, Inc.
Edition 12/2021 (Original Instructions)
© Air Innovations 2021
15H0325-00
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  • Page 1 Wine Guardian reserves the right, without notice, to make changes to this document at its sole discretion. Please visit our web site for the most current version of the Wine Guardian manual and other literature. Wine Guardian is a registered trademark (2,972,262) of Air Innovations, Inc. Edition 12/2021 (Original Instructions) ©...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety ................................5 Lockout/Tagout Procedure ........................ 6 Safety Warnings ........................... 6 Receiving, Inspecting and Unpacking ....................6 Directory of terms ............................ 7 General Overview ............................. 8 Accessories/Options ......................... 11 Component Overview ........................12 Wiring Diagrams ..........................15 Dimensions/Specifications ......................
  • Page 3 Flushing the Water Regulating Valve – Water-Cooled Only ........... 48 Cleaning the Humidifier (Optional) ....................48 Maintenance Schedule ........................48 Monthly ............................. 48 Yearly..............................48 Troubleshooting ............................. 49 Resetting the High-Pressure Switch ..................... 49 Contact and Warranty ........................... 51 Contact Information ........................... 52 Warranty ...............................
  • Page 4 Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

  • Page 5: Safety

    Safety The safety messages contained in this manual are highlighted in red bolded and for quick identification. A Danger message indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in death or serious injury. Messages identified by the word DANGER are used sparingly and only for those situations presenting the most serious hazards.

  • Page 6: Lockout/Tagout Procedure

    Lockout/Tagout Procedure 1. Turn off the power switch (indicator light should be off). 2. Unplug the unit from the electrical outlet and cover the outlet to prevent accidentally plugging in the unit. Safety Warnings • Never reach into a unit while the fan is running. •...

  • Page 7: Directory Of Terms

    Review the Packing Slip to verify the following: ✓ Model # ✓ Factory Installed Options ✓ Unit Accessories If any items listed on the packing slip do not match your order information, contact the place of purchase immediately. Check the unit for these items: ✓...

  • Page 8: General Overview

    • Heat Gain / Loss – The amount of cooling or heating expressed in watts transferred between the wine cellar and the ambient space. The Wine Guardian must offset this load. • Inlet Air – The air entering the evaporator and condenser sections of the Wine Guardian unit.
  • Page 9 maintain its setpoint. It does not allow the cooling and heating to be on at the same time. The compressor and condenser sections are activated whenever the unit is cooling. The condenser fan draws air from the surrounding or ambient space either directly or through a duct.
  • Page 10 Each unit is provided with a pre-wired and tested electronic digital thermostat for remote mounting in the cellar. The thermostat has multiple control functions for the fans, cooling, and heating. It has a fully automatic mode to switch between heating and cooling (for units configured with a heater).

  • Page 11: Accessories/Options

    Accessories/Options All Wine Temperatures (AWT) (available for both air-cooled and water-cooled systems) A serving temperature defrost sensor and electric heating element are installed during production. The electric heating option is factory installed and includes primary and secondary over-temperature protection devices per UL and NEC. Extreme Climate Protection (only available with air-cooled systems) This bundle includes both a factory installed Low Ambient, a factory installed High...

  • Page 12: Component Overview

    Extended Compressor Warranty The Wine Guardian uses only the best commercially available compressors on the market. However, since the compressor is the single most expensive component in the unit, it is recommended that you purchase the extended warranty option. Component Overview Cabinet –...
  • Page 13 AIR-COOLED Fig. 1 Fig. 2...
  • Page 14 WATER-COOLED Fig. 3 Fig. 4...

  • Page 15: Wiring Diagrams

    Wiring Diagrams Fig. 5 (D025, WG40)
  • Page 16 Fig. 6 (D025, WG40 cont.)
  • Page 17 Fig. 7 (D025, WG40 Cont.)
  • Page 18 Fig. 8 (Water-Cooled D025, WG40)

  • Page 19: Dimensions/Specifications

    Dimensions/Specifications...
  • Page 20 Dimensional Data for 60Hz Models Model Number D025 Dimensions - Nominal - add 0.375 inches for each grille A – Depth Inches 16.6 B – Height Inches 15.56 C – Width Inches 33.45 D – Evap. discharge location Inches 26.19 E –...

  • Page 21: Specifications

    3. All rating at sea level. Wine Guardian Factory & Headquarters: 7000 Performance Drive | North Syracuse, New York 13212 USA Wine Guardian European Office: Pestalozzistrasse 2, CH-8201 Schaffhausen, Switzerland help.wineguardian.com | info@wineguardian.com Wine Guardian® is a registered trademark of Air Innovations...
  • Page 22 3. All rating at sea level. Wine Guardian Factory & Headquarters: 7000 Performance Drive | North Syracuse, New York 13212 USA Wine Guardian European Office: Pestalozzistrasse 2, CH-8201 Schaffhausen, Switzerland help.wineguardian.com | info@wineguardian.com Wine Guardian® is a registered trademark of Air Innovations...

  • Page 23: Installation

    Installation For questions or help regarding installation, call customer service at 1-315-452-7400 or email info@wineguardian.com a sketch of the proposed area where the unit is to be installed. Pre-Installation Test the system before installing it to check for non-visible shipping damage. ✓...

  • Page 24: Reducing Noise Generation

    Wall Mounting - If the unit is to be surface mounted on 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.
  • Page 25 Use ductwork to connect the unit to the supply and return outlets in the wine cellar. Use only insulated ductwork to minimize cooling loses, prevent sweating, and to reduce noise. Use ductwork on the condenser section to redirect or absorb sound, to bring in outside air to the unit inlet, and/or to exhaust the hot air out of the ambient space.

  • Page 26: Duct Collar And Panel Adjustment

    Duct Collar and Panel Adjustment To replace or adjust the locations of the panels and Supply Collar please see the instructions below: 1. Determine which panel needs to be replaced (Fig 1). 2. Use a flat blade screwdriver, coin, or other suitable tool at the captive fastener (Fig 2).

  • Page 27: Drain Line

    Drain Line Connect the drain line onto the barbed fitting of the drain outlet. The Drain Line’s interior diameter should be ½”. The drain line must extend from the unit to an open floor drain or condensate pump. DO NOT install an external trap on the drain line, every ducted wine guardian unit is built with an internal trap.
  • Page 28 Do NOT modify the plugs in any way. Do NOT use extension cords. Depending on the model the electrical power supply must be either 115-volt or 230-volt AC, 1 phase, 60 cycle. For 50hz systems the electrical power supply must be 240-volt, 1 phase, 50 cycle.

  • Page 29: Installing The Remote Interface And Communication Cable

    Installing the Remote Interface and Communication Cable The Wine Guardian Wireless2Base™ Remote Interface Controller is a combination temperature and humidity controller with single stage cooling, heating, and humidity control. Its capacitive touch screen incorporates an on/off switch, adjustment arrows and settings buttons for ease of use and programming.

  • Page 30: Additional Remote Interface

    Additional Remote Interface Prior to adding an additional remote interface to the system, you will have to change setting 30 on the first controller to give it a different address. Refer to page 36 for instructions on how to access the interface Settings and get to Setting 30 (shown on page 41). Controller Specification WG only, single stage cooling or heating Application...

  • Page 31: Mounting The Remote Interface Controller (Wired)

    Mounting the Remote Interface Controller (Wired) 1. Remove the comm cable from the zip lock bag and attach it to the side of the Wine Guardian unit (Fig. 1). a. Route the communication cable within the wall and/or ceiling structure of the wine cellar to the desired controller mounting location.

  • Page 32: Mounting The Remote Interface Controller (Wireless)

    Mounting the Remote Interface Controller (Wireless) 1. Plan on mounting the remote interface controller on a solid surface away from doors, corners, air outlets, drafts or heat generating equipment. Do not mount the remote interface controller directly on an outside wall, a wall adjacent to a boiler room, or other hot area.

  • Page 33: Installation Of The Wine Guardian Remote Sensor

    Installation of the Wine Guardian Remote Sensor The wireless remote sensor is a combination temperature and humidity sensor only. It is designed to be mounted within the wine cellar and can be used in combination with the remote interface controller or up to two additional remote sensors to read and control multiple areas within the wine cellar.
  • Page 34 Plug in the communication cable to the remote sensor and mount the Remote Sensor to the wall. (Fig. 3) Reattach the sensor’s faceplate (Fig. 4) If multiple sensors are being used either connect each Sensor to each other in series using RJ9 cable or purchase a RJ9 Splitter (Fig.

  • Page 35: Mounting The Remote Sensor (Wireless)

    Mounting the Remote Sensor (Wireless) 1. Plan on mounting the remote sensor on a solid surface away from doors, corners, air outlets, drafts or heat generating equipment. Do not mount the remote sensor directly on an outside wall, wall adjacent to a boiler room, or other hot area as this runs the risk of influencing its temperature readings.

  • Page 36: Remote Sensor Pairing - Multiple Sensors (Wireless)

    Remote Sensor Pairing – Multiple Sensors (Wireless) If using multiple remote temperature/humidity sensors in your application, refer to the figures and the procedure below to change each remote sensor’s device number (Three Remote Sensors maximum). Each Remote Sensor must have its own device number and must also be on the same RF channel (Setting 31) as the system they are being paired with.

  • Page 37: Remote Interface Functions

    Remote Interface Functions Alarms “Cool” Symbol Battery Life “Heat” Symbol Settings and Humidity Defrost Area Temperature On/Off Button Up Button Down Button Settings Button How To: • Press the “On/Off” button once. Turn system on/off Note: There is a five (5) minute time delay before the system turns on or turns off.
  • Page 38 Settings – Press and hold the “Settings” button for five (5) seconds to access the following settings. TAP AN ARROW KEY ONCE TO WAKE UP THE CONTROLLER Degrees F or Setting 1 • Press the “Up” arrow to change Degrees C temperature from °F to °C.
  • Page 39 Fan AUTO or Setting 7 • Press “Settings” button to advance to Setting 7. • Press the “Up” or “Down” arrow buttons to adjust number to the desired set point. Factory default is zero (0). Zero (0) = Auto–fan only turns on when there is a call for cooling or heating One (1) = Fan On–fan remains on continuously...
  • Page 40 Defrost cut- Setting 11 • Press "Settings" button to advance to temperature Setting 11. • Press the “Up” or “Down” arrow buttons to adjust to the desired setpoint. This setting is adjustable from 35°F to 50°F. Factory default is 40°F. Note: This setpoint must be 1°F/°C higher than setting 10.
  • Page 41 RH offset Setting 14 • Press “Settings” button to advance to Setting 14 • Press the “Up” or “Down” buttons to adjust to the desired setpoint. This setting allows the adjustment of %RH reading by +/-10%. Factory default is 0%RH. Differential Setting 15 temperature...
  • Page 42 System type Setting 20 defaults System setting. DO NOT CHANGE. Reserved Settings 21-29 Reserved for additional fields. Define remote Setting 30 • Press “Settings” button to advance to user interface Setting 30 • Press the “Up” or “Down” buttons to adjust to the desired setpoint.
  • Page 43 Setting 41 Thermistor 2 • Press “Settings” button to advance to No Longer Setting 41. Not Available Applicable Reserved for Thermistor Setting 42 Thermistor 3 • Press “Settings” button to advance to No Longer Setting 42. Not Available Applicable Reserved for Thermistor Setting 43 Thermistor 4 •...

  • Page 44: Alarm Codes

    Setting 71 Default %RH • Press “Settings” button to advance to Setting 71. No setting adjustment. Initial relative humidity set point. Will revert to this setting upon loss of power. Setting 72 Default mode • Press “Settings” button to advance to Setting 72.
  • Page 45 Low humidity alarm Flashing humidity number along with (!) symbol will remain on screen until Flashing humidity humidity rises above the Low Humidity number Alarm set point (Setting 4). !1 = High Pressure THIS ALARM FORCES THE SYSTEM Switch Fault TO SHUT DOWN (!1) will remain on screen until the High Pressure reset switch has been reset.

  • Page 46: Start-Up

    Start-Up • Check over the installation and ensure all wiring connections are correct • Examine all duct connections, grilles, and panels in case any are not connected • Start the unit • Check ducts and duct connections for any possible air leaks •...

  • Page 47: Maintenance

    Maintenance High Voltage Risk of Serious Injury or Death Use Lockout/Tagout Procedure before opening panels Sharp Edges Risk of Serious Injury Sharp Edges are present on the fan wheels, housing, fins, and coils Maintenance on Wine Guardian units requires working with high voltage and sheet metal with possible sharp edges.

  • Page 48: Flushing The Water Regulating Valve - Water-Cooled Only

    Flushing the Water Regulating Valve – Water-Cooled Only To clear any sediment that may accumulate, valves may be manually flushed by inserting screwdrivers under both sides of the main spring and lifting upwards to flush the valve. Manual flushing does not affect valve adjustments.

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before proceeding, read and understand the safety information contained in the Safety Section of the Wine Guardian Manual For in-depth Troubleshooting please head to: Help.wineguardian.com Resetting the High-Pressure Switch High-Pressure Switch Has Shut Down the Unit Every Wine Guardian unit has a manual reset high pressure switch in the refrigeration system.
  • Page 50 Fig. 1 Please see the link below for a video on how to reset the High-Pressure Switch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFGFTWZVeAs...

  • Page 51: Contact And Warranty

    Contact and Warranty GENERAL Wine Guardian warrants, to the original buyer, its goods, and all parts thereof to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of invoicing assuming NORMAL USE AND SERVICE. LIABILITY Wine Guardian liability shall be limited to the repair or replacement (at its option) of any part, which, at our sole discretion, is determined to be defective.

  • Page 52: Contact Information

    construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision had never been contained. ADDITONAL REQUIREMENTS If a defect covered by the Warranty occurs, contact Wine Guardian for authorization to proceed with corrective action. Do not return any parts or incur any charges for which you expect to be reimbursed under this Warranty without receiving this authorization.

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