Ductless split wine cellar cooling system (24 pages)
Summary of Contents for Wine Guardian CAB025
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Directory of Terms ..................5 Receiving, Inspecting and Unpacking the Wine Guardian System ....6 General Description ..................7 Wine Guardian Controls ....................8 Wine Guardian Controls ....................9 Standard Specifications ................... 10 The Wine Guardian Cabinet System Contains ............10 Serving Temperature Option ..................
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Mounting the Optional Remote Interface Controller (Wired) ...... 38 Mounting the Optional Remote Interface Controller (Wireless) ....40 Installation of the Optional Wine Guardian Remote Sensor ...... 41 Mounting the Wired Remote Sensor (Wired) ............. 41 Mounting the Remote Sensor (Wireless) ..............43 Remote Sensor Pairing Instructions –...
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Unit is Operating and Blows Evaporator Air, but the Supply Air is not Colder than the Return Air from the Cellar .................. 49 Problems Controlling Cellar Temperature ..............49 Problems Controlling Cellar Humidity ..............50 Problems Controlling Cellar Humidity ................ 51 Other Miscellaneous Problems ..................
CSA/ETL – Canadian Standard Association/Electric Testing Laboratory CE – Certificate of European conformity Exhaust Air – The air leaving the evaporator or condenser section of the Wine Guardian unit. Evaporator (Cooling) Section / Coil – The Evaporator Section uses the cooling coil and the fan to remove heat from the air inside the wine cellar to the refrigerant, cooling the air and condensing moisture out of the air.
NOTE: Wine Guardian systems are factory assembled and tested prior to shipment. Wine Guardian systems are shipped individually in corrugated boxes specially designed to protect the equipment during shipment. ✓ Before opening the container, inspect the packing crates or boxes for obvious signs of damage or mishandling.
CSA (Canadian Standard Association) safety standards. All wiring complies with NEC (National Electrical Code). All 50Hz Wine Guardian equipment is CE certified. Each system is factory installed with a sealed, UL-approved power cord and plug. Wine Guardian products are made in the USA.
(See pg. 8 for description of control boards and optional sensors). The Wine Guardian’s digital electronic controls are designed to control the operation of the compressor, condenser fan, evaporator fan, and optional humidifier. There also is pressure switch monitoring with a dry contact alarm output that will energize in the event of a pressure switch fault or a high/low temperature or humidity alarm.
Wine Guardian Controls Main Control: Performs all switching functions and interfaces with inputs and outputs. It can connect to local or remote user interface, as well as remote temperature/humidity sensor. One-way communication: remote Two way communications: remote temp/humidity sensor reports temp and user interface reports settings back humidity readings to main control.
✓ Multi-panel evaporator/condenser return/intake connections All exterior framing of the Wine Guardian is 0.063" gauge aluminum to prevent rust and corrosion. All coils are aluminum tubes with aluminum fins. The system uses an internal drain system to remove excess moisture and does not reintroduce it back into the cabinet.
The electric heat option includes an integral electric heating element, thermal overload protection device and controls. The Wine Guardian will either cool or heat the air, but it is not designed to do both at the same time. The Wine Guardian electric heat option must be specified at time of...
All internal wiring is in accordance with the National Electrical Code. Wires are numbered and color coded to match the wiring diagrams. – All Wine Guardian units are factory run-tested and checked for operational Factory Tested performance.
Safety The following is suggested before installing or maintaining the Wine Guardian System: 1) Read these instructions 2) Keep these instructions 3) Heed all warnings 4) Follow all instructions Safety Message Conventions Safety messages contained in this manual, DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION are bold and highlighted in red for quick identification.
Exposure to safety hazards is limited to maintenance personnel working in and around the system. When performing maintenance, always use the Lockout/Tagout procedure, which is described in this chapter. Observe the maintenance safety guidelines in the Wine Guardian manual. IMPORTANT The equipment described in this manual uses electricity.
Rotating Fan Blades are present in the Wine Guardian system. Sticking a hand into an exposed fan while under power could result in serious injury. Be sure to use the Lockout/Tagout procedure when working in this area or remove the power cord.
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• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at the outlet plug, convenience receptacles, and the point where it exits the system. • Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. • Always operate this equipment from a 120Vac, 1 phase 60Hz power sources only. For 50Hz equipment 220/240Vac, 1 phase 50Hz power sources only.
Installation CAUTION SHARP EDGES RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY Sharp edges are present inside the Wine Guardian system. Pre-installation Test Test the system before installing it to check for non-visible shipping damage. To test the system: ✓ Set the system on the floor or a sturdy level surface ✓...
CAUTION RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT Improper installation may result in the equipment malfunctioning and a safety hazard. Read all of the installation instructions before installing the Wine Guardian unit Planning the Installation Tools required Drill/Phillips head...
The Wine Guardian cabinet system can be mounted either above or below the cabinet. Coordinate supply and return air openings on the Wine Guardian System with that of the cabinet so that air is directed as needed in and out of the system without obstruction. Multiple condenser intake and exhaust locations provides flexibility in directing warm air in and out of the unit from ambient spaces.
Bottom mount – re-locate the solid panels that cover the supply and return air openings on the top of the unit to the bottom of the unit. Next place the foam gasket on top of the Wine Guardian unit and align the two openings in the gasket with the supply and return openings on the unit.
Turning on system Step 1 - Plug the female end of the power cord into the connection at the Wine Guardian unit and the receptacle end into a 120 volt, 1 ph, 60 hz, (220 volt, 1 ph, 50 hz. for WGCAB25) dedicated circuit.
Detachable UL/CSA 120 volt/1ph/60 hz. power cord rated for 15 amp service with NEMA 5-15P type plug and IEC 60320 C-13 Connector type at Wine Guardian unit. Power cord is 80” long and includes an SJT 3 wire 14-gauge cable. Color: Black. RoHS compliant.
Starting-up and Operating the Wine Guardian Control Settings The control has been wired and set up in the factory for testing with default settings. It is an electronic digital thermostat for one-stage cooling. No additional adjustments should be necessary except adjusting the cellar temperature to your preference.
Press the “Up” or “Down” arrows to adjust the humidity to the desired set point. Note: A Wine Guardian humidifier must be installed and Setting 6 set to “1” or “2” before the controller will let you change percent humidity.
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Setting 6. Press the “Up” or “Down” arrow buttons to adjust to the desired setpoint. Factory default is zero (0). Zero (0) = No humidifier One (1) = Integral Wine Guardian mounted humidifier Two (2) = Stand-alone remote mounted humidifier...
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Compressor anti-short cycling time is the amount of allowable time between compressor stop and restart. Rapid start/stop of compressors can cause premature failure. WINE GUARDIAN DOES NOT RECOMMEND SETTINGS LOWER THAN FACTORY DEFAULT. Defrost sensor Setting 9 enable/disable ...
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Defrost cut-out Setting 11 temperature Press "Settings" button to advance to 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.
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Differential Setting 15 temperature Press “Settings” button to advance to adjustment Setting 15 Press the “Up” or “Down” buttons to adjust to the desired setpoint. This setting changes the system/compressor turn-on temperature above setpoint. Factory default is 1°F. Example: Sensor reading = 55°F (13°C) Setting 15 set to +3°F System/compressor turns on at 58°F...
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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. 1 = Remote User interface #1 mounted within the wine room space and enabled 2 = Remote User interface #2 mounted within the wine room space and enabled 3 = Remote User Interface #1 disabled -...
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Setting 43 Thermistor 4 Press “Settings” button to advance to Setting 43. No setting adjustment. Displays the defrost sensor temperature. Reserved Setting 44-49 Reserved for additional fields. Output test Setting 50 Press “Settings” button to advance to Setting 50. ...
Alarm Codes High temperature Flashing temperature number along with alarm (!) symbol will remain on screen until Flashing temperature falls below the High temperature number Temperature Alarm set point (Setting 3). Low temperature Flashing temperature number along with alarm (!) symbol will remain on screen until temperature rises above the Low Flashing Temperature Alarm set point (Setting 2).
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“!4” will remain on screen until communication is re-established. !WARNING! Only one Unit can be set up at a time. Ensure other units are unplugged while pairing a unit to ensure there are no communication issues between Wine Guardian Units...
IMPORTANT Regardless of wired or wireless each, Wine guardian System can have a maximum of two (2) Remote Interface Additional Remote Interface: Controllers and three (3) Remote Sensors.
~WARNING~ Air movement though an unsealed opening in the wall will cause condensation damage to the controller. Use durable tape to seal the opening in the wall after applying insulation around the wire in the opening. Additional Remote Interface: If adding more than one remote interface to the system, you will have to change setting 30 at each remote user interface controller to define its use.
Mounting the Optional Remote Interface Controller (Wired) 1. Disconnect the communication cable from the Wine Guardian unit and the remote interface controller. (Fig. 1) a. Route the communication cable within the wall and/or ceiling structure of the wine cellar to the desired controller mounting location.
Mounting the Optional Remote Interface Controller (Wireless) 1. Disconnect the controller wire from the side of Wine Guardian unit and save for future use. 2. Plan on mounting the remote interface controller on a solid surface away from doors, corners, air outlets, drafts or heat generating equipment.
Mounting the Wired Remote Sensor (Wired) 1. Disconnect the communication cable from the back of the Wine Guardian unit and the remote sensor. Route the communication cable within the wall and/or ceiling structure of the wine cellar to the desired controller mounting location.
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Drill two one-eighth inch holes and insert anchors within the mounting surface. Anchors may not be required if securing to a wall stud or racking system. Insert the screws into the holes and test fit the backing plate for mounting to ensure it mounts easily onto the two screws and slides down onto the slotted openings freely.
Mounting the Remote Sensor (Wireless) 1. Disconnect the controller wire from the side of Wine Guardian unit and save for future use. 2. Plan on mounting the remote sensor on a solid surface away from doors, corners, air outlets, drafts or heat generating equipment.
Remote Sensor Pairing Instructions – 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.
RISK OF SEROUS INJURY SHARP EDGES ARE PRESENT ON THE FAN WHEELS, HOUSEING, INS AND COILS. Maintenance on Wine Guardian system requires working with high voltage and sheet metal with possible sharp edges. Only qualified personnel should perform maintenance. Some tasks require knowledge of mechanical and electrical methods.
Maintenance Schedule Monthly (Or quarterly depending on experience with individual cellar) ✓ Check for noise or vibration. ✓ Check for short-cycling of the system – a turning on and off of the compressor unit more than eight (8) times/hour. Yearly (In addition to monthly) ✓...
High Pressure Switch Has Shut the System Down Every Wine Guardian system has a manual reset high pressure switch in the refrigeration system. This switch shuts the compressor and condenser down if the head pressure in the system is too high.
Troubleshooting WARNING BEFORE PROCEEDING, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE SAFETY SECTION OF THE WINE GUARDIAN MANUAL. IMPORTANT This section is intended as a diagnostic aid only. For detailed repair or parts replacement procedures, contact a qualified service company. Check the following table for some solutions before calling a service technician.
Unit is Operating and Blows Evaporator Air, but the Supply Air is not Colder than the Return Air from the Cellar Possible Cause Solution Remote interface controller not set up Check remote interface controller setup in the manufacture’s remote interface controller properly guide Compressor not operating...
Defective or incorrect expansion device or coils Call factory for service Humidity too low, without optional humidifier Solution Possible Cause No moisture being added to cellar Add Wine Guardian humidifier or room humidifier Humidity too low with optional humidifier – Solution Possible Cause Humidifier not operating...
Problems Controlling Cellar Humidity Humidity too high when unit is not running Solution Possible Cause System needs to run to dehumidify Lower room temperature setpoint. Seal openings around doors (gasket and sweep) Humidity too high when unit is running and cooling Solution Possible Cause Too much moisture in cellar...
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2 years parts 1 year labor 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.
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Warranty The Wine Guardian unit serial number is noted on all packing lists and bills of lading and, along with shipping date, is kept on file at Wine Guardian for warranty purposes. All correspondence regarding warranty must include the model number and serial number of the unit involved.
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