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CM 2500
VERSION 4
OWNER'S MANUAL
NOTICE: To activate the split system warranty,
the installing certified HVAC/R service tech
must complete the split system warranty
checklist and send back to CellarCool.
Split System Warranty Checklist

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  • Page 1 CM 2500 VERSION 4 OWNER’S MANUAL NOTICE: To activate the split system warranty, the installing certified HVAC/R service tech must complete the split system warranty checklist and send back to CellarCool. Split System Warranty Checklist...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Controller Functions ..........44 CellarCool Troubleshooting Guide ....... . 50 Maintenance Schedule .
  • Page 4 WARNING The evaporator unit (fan coil unit) must be insulated using the insulation blanket provided in accordance with this manual. Refer to the insulation blanket installation instructions. Failure to follow the instructions provided will result in a poor vapor barrier, water damage, rust, and system corrosion which will void the warranty on your unit.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing a CellarCool cooling system. We strive to provide the highest-quality products and the best possible customer service. CellarCool Customer Service is available Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. PST. If you have any questions about your system, please email us at Support@CellarCool.com.

  • Page 6: Quick Start Guide

    CellarCool units utilize a solenoid valve on the liquid line and a low-pressure switch on the suction line. When the thermostat calls for cooling, the solenoid valve opens, permitting the flow of refrigerant. The low-pressure switch then signals the compressor to cycle on.
  • Page 7 The more air to exchange, the more efficient the system will operate. Note: Avoid attempting to camouflage the unit. This will restrict airflow and thus the systems ability to work efficiently. www.cellarcool.com | Page 5...
  • Page 8 PREPARING THE WINE CELLAR, CONTINUED Door and Door Seal An exterior grade (13/4”) door must be installed as a cellar door. It is essential that weather stripping is attached to all 4 sides of the doorjamb. A bottom “sweep” or threshold is also required. The door must have a very good vapor seal to prevent warmer moist air from leaking into the cellar.

  • Page 9: Receiving & Inspecting The System

    • Check that all factory options ordered are listed. If any items listed on the packing slip do not match your order information, contact CellarCool Customer Service immediately. Check all shipped boxes for the following contents: Evaporator Unit Box Condensing Unit Box...

  • Page 10: Quick Reference Guide

    QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Bottom View Line Set Knockout Line Set Knockout Electrical Knockouts Supply and Return Grille (Paintable) Mounting Bracket (Paintable) Line Set Knockouts Electrical Knockouts Line Set Knockouts The unit comes in black. The mounting bracket and front grille are paintable, enabling you to match your desired color.

  • Page 11: Knockout Locations

    CM 2500 KNOCKOUT LOCATIONS TOP VIEW SIDE VIEW 2 SIDE VIEW 3 SIDE VIEW 1 www.cellarcool.com | Page 9...

  • Page 12: Liquid-Measuring Thermostat (Bottle Probe)

    LIQUID-MEASURING THERMOSTAT SYSTEM (BOTTLE PROBE) CellarCool cooling units come with a liquid-temperature-measuring thermostat. The self-calibrating probe contains a sensor chip, which communicates back and forth with the thermostat. This results in a consistent temperature setting and accuracy.

  • Page 13: Items To Route Before Installing The Evaporator Unit

    Route the drain line from a proper discharge location to the evaporator unit installation location (see page 20 for more drain line information). Route the power cable wiring to the evaporator unit installation location. ITEMS TO ROUTE ° LINE SET DISPLAY CABLE BOTTLE PROBE DRAIN LINE PROPER DISCHARGE LOCATION POWER CABLE www.cellarcool.com | Page 11...

  • Page 14: Thermostat Conversion Kit Wiring Instructions

    24V WIRING CONNECTIONS (EVAPORATOR UNIT) The 24V thermostat conversion kit requires a standard 18-5 thermostat wire to be run from the evaporator unit to the thermostat. The white wire will not be used, as there is no heating function. (Some thermostats need a common wire and some do not;...

  • Page 15: Selecting Mounting Option

    2. Determine which orientation the evaporator unit will be installed in (inside the cellar or with attic access). Mounting options are listed below: Flush mount option 11.08” Partially recessed mounting option 6.78” 4.3” Choose a mounting option suitable for the installation location. 4.3” 11.08” Fully exposed mounting option 11.08” www.cellarcool.com | Page 13...

  • Page 16: Mounting The Evaporator Unit

    MOUNTING THE EVAPORATOR UNIT NOTE: If installing the unit without attic access, perform steps 5-23 prior to steps 3-4. 3. Secure the mounting bracket to the unit using the twelve (12) supplied 3/8” Phillips pan-head screws. NOTE: You are REQUIRED to use only the mounting locations provided. These locations ensure that the installer will not drill into any copper or electrical wiring within the system.

  • Page 17: Evaporator Unit Preparation

    2. Controller and Probe Wiring 6. Remove the knockout(s) that you will be using to route 7. Connect the line set according to the line set installation the line set, power wires, display cable, bottle probe, and instructions. drain line. www.cellarcool.com | Page 15...

  • Page 18: Installing The Evaporator Unit

    INSTALLING THE EVAPORATOR UNIT 8. Insulate the suction line using Armaflex or similar 11. Slide the electrical panel up and out of the unit. insulation. 9. Route the drain line out of the evaporator unit with the line set. Connect using the supplied 1/4” barb coupling. 12.
  • Page 19 Place flaring tool onto form. Turn the handle of the flaring tool clockwise until the pipe is fully flared. Remove the flaring tool and flare form, then inspect the ends for any cracks and make sure the flaring is even. www.cellarcool.com | Page 17...
  • Page 20 CONNECTING THE LINESET, CONTINUED PIPING EXTENSION BEYOND FLARE FORM A (in.) Outer Diameter of Pipe (in.) Min. Max. 1/4” 0.0275” 0.05” 3/8” 0.04” 0.063” 1/2” 0.04” 0.07” 5/8” 0.078” 0.086” 3/4” 0.078” 0.094” Connect Pipes When connecting refrigerant pipes, be careful not to use any excessive torque or to deform the piping. You should first con- nect the low pressure pipe, then the high pressure pipe.

  • Page 21: Insulation Blanket Installation

    5. Using a utility knife, cut holes in the insulation for the line set, wiring, and drain line if needed. 6. If necessary, cut the insulation to size using the top edge of the evaporator unit as a template. Remove excess insulation. Proceed to piece (B) installation. www.cellarcool.com | Page 19...
  • Page 22 INSULATION BLANKET INSTALLATION, CONTINUED 7. Spray the top of the evaporator unit with spray adhesive. (See spray adhesive directions for proper tack time before proceeding to step 8.) 8. Set piece (B) in place by pressing firmly on all surfaces of the insulation that come in contact with the top of the evaporator unit (see illustration).

  • Page 23: Drain Line

    Little Giant Pump. Tie into your sink drain using a pipe wye. • Example C: Lead condensate to a floor drain in Little Giant Condensate Pump Kit an adjacent mechanical room/garage using the (Available at CellarCool.com). Little Giant Pump. www.cellarcool.com | Page 21...

  • Page 24: Remote Display Installation

    REMOTE DISPLAY: INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION* Tools needed: 5/16” drill bit, 3/16” drill bit, drywall saw, level, pencil What’s included: Display panel, wall mount bracket, flush mount bracket, flush mount template °F Display panel Wall mount bracket Flush mount bracket Flush mount template Wall Mount Bracket Installation Place the bracket on the wall.
  • Page 25 3. Place bracket against wall, aligning screw holes with drywall anchors. Insert the four supplied Phillips-head screws into the drywall anchors. Tighten the screws to secure the bracket to the wall. www.cellarcool.com | Page 23...
  • Page 26 WALL MOUNT BRACKET INSTALLATION, CONTINUED NOTE: Before you continue to Step 4, locate the area where the display will be mounted. You may route the display wire into the housing one of three ways: either through the wall or through one of the holes on the top or bottom edges of the wall mount bracket.
  • Page 27 Step 1. of the template. Pencil line 3. Use a 5/16” drill bit to drill a hole in the center of Cut along the perforated lines. When finished, remove each cross (+). template from wall. www.cellarcool.com | Page 25...
  • Page 28 FLUSH MOUNT BRACKET INSTALLATION, CONTINUED 5. Remove the backing from the double-sided tape on the flush mount bracket. 6. Align magnets with previously drilled holes. Make sure the cut-out portion of the bracket (circled below) is on the bottom. Press the bracket firmly against the wall. WALL HOLE CUTOUT...
  • Page 29 8. Place the display on the flush mount bracket as shown, attaching the back of the display panel to the magnets on the mounting bracket. Make sure that the alignment tab on the back of the display panel sits in the notch on the bottom of the bracket. WALL www.cellarcool.com | Page 27...

  • Page 30: Cm2500 Evaporator- Kdt

    CM2500 WIRING DIAGRAM (KDT) ELIWELL RTN400 KDT PLUS DISPLAY Pb3 CPB KEYB NEUTRAL LINE OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 NEUTRAL LINE OUT 1 BLACK BLUE BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK UNIT GROUND RESERVOIR WHITE STUD CONDENSATE PUMP MINI GREEN CM/CM2500 BLUE Capacitor BLACK...

  • Page 31: Cm2500 Evaporator- 24V

    Thermostat Blue Blue Green Green Yellow Yellow Black Transformer Blue White Black UNIT GROUND RESERVOIR STUD CONDENSATE PUMP GREEN BLUE Capacitor BLACK 115V LINE WHITE 115V NEUTRAL GROUND GREEN GREEN GREEN YELLOW 120mm BLACK WHITE Blower www.cellarcool.com | Page 29...

  • Page 32: Cm2500 Condenser

    CONDENSING UNIT WIRING DIAGRAM       CM2500 42722 Page 30...

  • Page 33: Copeland Cold Weather Start Kit

    CM 2500 COPELAND COLD WEATHER START KIT WIRING DIAGRAM Black Black COPELAND CWSK HEATER www.cellarcool.com | Page 31...

  • Page 34: Line Set Piping Diagrams

    LINE SET PIPING DIAGRAMS These are two options for running the Option 1 line set from the coil to the condensing unit. Option 1 applies when the system is installed with the condensing unit below or leveled to the coil. Option 2 applies when the system is installed with the condensing unit at a higher elevation than the coil.

  • Page 35: Preparing The Condensing Unit

    • Power surges and spikes can damage sensitive electrical equipment. CellarCool recommends plugging the unit into a surge pro- tector or power conditioner in order to protect your system. As outlined in our terms and conditions, power surges and spikes are not covered under warranty.
  • Page 36 PREPARING THE CONDENSING UNIT (continued) The condensing unit can be installed inside a well-ventilated area of the home, but is typically installed outside. Exterior applica- tions will require the use of a protective housing. The amount of sun exposure should be considered when selecting the place- ment of the condensing unit.

  • Page 37: Installing The Condensing Unit

    3. Leave the circuit breaker off until the unit is ready to charge. Note: Do not apply power to a system without refrigerant. Copeland Wiring Procedure Step # Use a ¼” nut driver to remove the screw securing the cover to the compressor electrical compartment. www.cellarcool.com | Page 35...
  • Page 38 Copeland Wiring Procedure Step # Remove the cover to expose the internal wires. Copeland Wiring Procedure Step # Route the required 115V power wires into the open clamp on the enclosure. CM2500 42722 Page 36...
  • Page 39 Perform the following wire connections: • Insert the Line 115V wire into the “H” lever connector • Insert the Neutral 115V wire into the “N” lever connector • Insert the Ground wire into the “G” lever connector www.cellarcool.com | Page 37...
  • Page 40 Copeland Wiring Procedure Step # Push wires back into enclosure. Copeland Wiring Procedure Step # Re-install cover. CM2500 42722 Page 38...
  • Page 41 11. Check all braze joints with leak detector or soap bubbles. 12. Release the nitrogen once it is confirmed that there are no leaks. DO NOT BLOCK airflow through the exterior housing. This will restrict airflow and void the warranty. www.cellarcool.com | Page 39...

  • Page 42: System Operation

    INSTALLING THE CONDENSING UNIT (continued) Evacuation 1. Remove the nitrogen tank from the manifold and attach the manifold to the refrigerant tank. 2. Mid-seat both service valves. 3. Install service caps on the valves. 4. Energize the liquid line solenoid valve. 5.
  • Page 43 (converted to temperature) and the temperature of the liquid line. The temperature of the liquid line will be taken on the exterior of the condensing unit, about 4” away from the housing. *Saturation temp — liquid line temp. 5-15°F SUBCOOLING REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY APPROVAL www.cellarcool.com | Page 41...
  • Page 44 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Compressor is on Display Layout Fan is on Anti-Frost Cycle running Alarm is present °F Scroll Button Return to Previous Menu Change Setpoint View/Change Setpoint Scroll Button Enter User Menu Change Setpoint Power On/Off Unlock Button (hold for 5 sec) (hold for 1 sec) CM2500 SPECIFICATIONS CM2500 Evaporator...
  • Page 45 There are several factors such as glass, stone, and concrete which will change the required amount of BTUs needed to properly cool your wine room. We strongly recommend utilizing the cellar wizard on the CellarCool website in order to ensure you are selecting the proper cooling system for your application.

  • Page 46: Controller Functions

    CONTROLLER FUNCTIONS Button Normal Functions When the unit is plugged in and power is sent to the controller, a beep will sound, confirming INITIAL STARTUP that the controller is getting power. All LEDs on the display will blink three times. Three dashes will then appear on the screen.
  • Page 47 The alarm icon is shown when the unit encounters an issue that needs attention. Alarm codes ALARM are explained on the following page. All temperature-related alarms are blocked for the first 10 hours after the unit is plugged in to allow the system to stabilize and acclimate to the new environment. www.cellarcool.com | Page 45...
  • Page 48 CELLARCOOL CONTROLLER ALARM CODES Code Cause Solution The following alarm codes will be displayed on the screen along with the alarm icon. Bottle probe is not connected Attach bottle probe to circular connector Faulty bottle probe connection Locate faulty bottle probe connection by inspecting all wiring connections between the bottle probe and the circuit board.
  • Page 49 2. 2 = activates the compressor and fans 5 = disables the compressor and fans NOTE: Setting the dOA to any number other than 2 or 5 will prevent the unit from operating properly. www.cellarcool.com | Page 47...
  • Page 50 ™ Emerson Electronic Unit Controller Quick setup and troubleshooting guide Fan light 1 & 2 Compressor Adjusting Low Pressure Settings Book of Alarms – (Fan cycle units only) to enter alarm menu Hold DOWN and SET simultaneously for 3 seconds to enter menu (PSI light will ...
  • Page 51 Hp switch resets), and any minimum off time will need to complete (5 minutes for the  xed Hp switch) EmersonClimate.com/ElectronicUnitController 2013ECT-46 (9/13) Emerson is a trademark of Emerson Electric Co. ©2013 Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. www.cellarcool.com | Page 49...

  • Page 52: Cellarcool Troubleshooting Guide

    CELLARCOOL TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Unit has ice forming on the evaporator unit Possible cause Solution Evaporator filter or coil is dirty Remove the filter and wash it, then 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.
  • Page 53 Please contact the installing technician to troubleshoot Compressor and /or starting components faulty Please contact the installing technician to troubleshoot Humidity in cellar too low Possible cause Solution Not enough moisture Purchase and place a humidifier (or a decorative fountain) in cellar www.cellarcool.com | Page 51...
  • Page 54 SYSTEM OPERATION- KDT Initial Start-Up Operation in Low Ambient Temperatures When the unit is plugged in and power is sent to the The condensing unit comes equipped with a LAC (Low controller, a beep will sound, confirming that the control- Ambient Control).
  • Page 55 Once the pressure reaches 110 psi, the fan cycle switch will close and allow the condenser fan to continue operation. www.cellarcool.com | Page 53...

  • Page 56: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Monthly 1. Check for debris surrounding condensing unit (leaves, branches, trash, etc); remove all obstructions. 2. Check the drain line to see if it is above the waterline (if draining into a vessel) Inspect the external drain line for functionality. Moisture should be present inside of the drain line if system has been running.
  • Page 57 This can lead to a high concentration of the include proper clothing, gloves and eye protection. agent and possible corrosion of the tubing and/or base. www.cellarcool.com | Page 55...

  • Page 58: Bypass Test Procedure

    BYPASS TEST PROCEDURE NOTE: If instructed by a CellarCool representative, follow the directions below to test the cooling unit using the bypass plug provided in the accessory kit. 1. Disconnect power from the evaporator unit. 2. Loosen the two (2) screws on the front of the grille or duct plenum.

  • Page 59: Technical Assistance & Accessories

    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: The model and serial number of your CellarCool system(s).

  • Page 60: Installation Terms And Conditions

    Product. 2. PARTS — For a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of purchase, CellarCool will supply, at no charge, new or rebuilt replacement parts in exchange for defective parts. Replacement parts are warranted only for the remainder of the original warranty period.
  • Page 61 6. Proof of purchase of the Product in the form of a bill of sale, receipted invoice or serial number, which is evidence that the Product is within the Limited Warranty Period, must be presented by the End User to CellarCool in order to obtain limited warranty service.
  • Page 62 CellarCool Customer Service to arrange for replacement under the warranty guidelines. When a claim for warranty is submitted for a condenser skid, the End User must purchase a new condenser skid from CellarCool at retail price. Upon installation of the new condenser skid by a certified HVAC/R Technician, the HVAC/R Technician must complete the Installation Checklist and End User must submit the Installation Checklist to CellarCool Customer Service for approval.
  • Page 63 County of San Joaquin, State of California, and all parties, CellarCool, Purchaser and End User, hereby irrevocably submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts for that purpose. No waiver by CellarCool of any breach or default of the contract of sale (including these Terms and Conditions of Sale) concerning a Product will be deemed to be a waiver of any preceding or subsequent breach or default.
  • Page 64 Mail to: Fax to: Scan and email to: CellarCool 209-466-4606 warranty@CellarCool.com ATTN: Warranty Registration 1738 E. Alpine Avenue Stockton, CA 95205-2505...
  • Page 65 CellarCool 1738 E. Alpine Ave Stockton, CA 95205 www.CellarCool.com...

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