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WhisperKool 8000 Evaporator Technician Manual

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PLATINUM SPLIT
TECHNICIAN'S MANUAL
The Coolest Thing In Wine Storage
071615
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  • Page 1 PLATINUM SPLIT TECHNICIAN’S MANUAL The Coolest Thing In Wine Storage 071615...
  • Page 2 WhisperKOOL. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate. WhisperKOOL is not responsible for printing or clerical errors.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Platinum Split TABLE OF CONTENTS Quick Reference Guide ............2 Evaporator Unit .

  • Page 4: Evaporator Unit

    QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Front / Side View Evaporator Unit (Fan Coil Unit) ° Filter Grille Controller Rear / Side View Mounting Key Hole (X4) THROUGH THE WALL Option 1 Knock Out For Wiring Knock Out For Suction Line Knock Out For Liquid Line Knock Out For Drain Line Circular Connection Mounting Location...

  • Page 5: Controller Layout & Specifications

    Evaporator Unit (Fan Coil Unit) is installed in the cellar or up to 25 ducted ft. away, condenser is Installation installed up to 100 ft. from Evaporator Unit (Fan Coil Unit) Thermostat Digital Control Display Temp. Delta 55°F temperature differential between the cellar temperature and condenser air intake temperature. Warranty 2-year parts and labor www.whisperkool.com | Page 3...

  • Page 6: Fully Ducted Unit & Specifications

    Platinum Split Evaporator Unit (Fan Coil Unit) Front / Side View Supply Air Return Air ° Keypad Duct Plenum DUCTED PLATINUM SPLIT UNIT SPECIFICATIONS 4000 Condenser 8000 Condenser 4000 Evaporator 8000 Evaporator Model (Air Cooled (Air Cooled (Fan Coil Unit) (Fan Coil Unit) Condensing Unit) Condensing Unit) Cellar Size (cu.

  • Page 7: Receiving & Inspecting The System

    Allow the Condensing Unit to sit for 24 hours prior to start-up. The Condensing Unit can be placed in the installation location, piped and evacuated during this time. Note: WhisperKOOL units are manufactured in the USA and tested prior to shipment. Review the Packing Slip to Verify Contents •...

  • Page 8: Before You Start

    6. Warranty is not active until a Warranty Checklist has been received, reviewed, and approved. If you encounter a problem with your WhisperKOOL system, please refer to the Troubleshooting Guide on page 42. If you have any further questions, concerns, or need assistance, please contact WhisperKOOL’s Customer Service at 1-800-343-9463. Please be sure all testing has been completed prior to contacting Customer Service.

  • Page 9: Preparing The Wine Cellar

    Wine storage professionals work with licensed contractors, refrigeration technicians, and racking companies to build well-insulat- ed, beautiful, and protective wine cellars. WhisperKOOL has put together some useful tips to assist in the installation process. Our recommendations are meant to act as a guide in the process of building a proper enclosure. Your intended location may have specific needs that we do not address.
  • Page 10 WhisperKOOL system should be used. This will compensate for the insulation loss due to the lower insulating rating of glass.
  • Page 11 However, you must have a fresh air inlet as well. Note: If you are unsure about having adequate ventilation in your install location, please contact us to assess your specific installation at support@whisperkool.com or 1-800-343-9463. Evaporator Unit (Fan Coil Unit)

  • Page 12: Preparing The Evaporator Unit

    PREPARING AND INSTALLING THE WALL MOUNT EVAPORATOR UNIT (FAN COIL UNIT) Required Tools: • • Drill Brazing Torch • • 5/32” Drill Bit Drywall Saw • 1/4” Socket Drill Bit • Ladder • 1/4” Wrench • Level • Phillips Head Screwdriver •...

  • Page 13: Installing The Evaporator Unit

    17. If you have purchased the Active Humidity Option, route the ¼” water line out of the Evaporator Unit with the line set. 18. Route the power supply wires into the unit through the knockout. www.whisperkool.com | Page 11...
  • Page 14 19. Remove the wire nuts from the black, white and green wires located in the lower left corner of the Evaporator Unit. 20. Following the supplied wiring diagram, connect the power supply wires to the black, white and green wires using the supplied wire nuts (Hot=Black, Neutral=White, Ground= Green).

  • Page 15: Drain Line

    No tee is required if draining through the bottom of the unit. To prevent mold from growing, allow the drain line to hang above the water line. WRONG: Drain line is under water. www.whisperkool.com | Page 13...

  • Page 16: Liquid Measuring Thermostat (Bottle Probe)

    LIQUID MEASURING THERMOSTAT The WhisperKOOL Series cooling units come equipped with a liquid temperature measuring thermostat. This incorporates the following advantages: Liquid Measuring Thermostat To assure a consistent temperature, place bottle probe at least 3 ft. away from the air output and not in the flow of the air.

  • Page 17: Installing The Fully Ducted Evaporator Unit

    4. Follow the directions on page 18 to mount the remote keypad and run the communication cable to the Evaporator Unit. Power 3/8” Suction 1/4” Liquid Drain CIRCULAR CONNECTOR/ BOTTLE PROBE INPUT RUBBER WASHER UNIT PANEL HOLE FOR CIRCULAR CONNECTOR (BOTTLE PROBE INPUT) www.whisperkool.com | Page 15...
  • Page 18 INSTALLING THE FULLY DUCTED EVAPORATOR (FAN COIL UNIT) 1. If mounting the unit to a wall, see steps 1-8 of the instruction for installing the Wall Mounted Evaporator Unit. 2. Using 1/4” and 1/2” copper tubing, route the liquid and suction lines through the knockouts in the wrapper. Be sure to extend the tubing far enough outside of the wrapper to extend through the wall if necessary.
  • Page 19 Platinum Split NOTES www.whisperkool.com | Page 17...

  • Page 20: Remote Keypad

    REMOTE KEYPAD: INSTALLATION & CONFIGURATION If you have a system with a remote keypad, please review this section for installation. Note: 50 ft. of communication line is included. The keypad can be installed up to 300 line ft. away. Longer lengths of communication line can be ordered by calling 1-800-343-9463 ext.

  • Page 21: Platinum Split With Humidity Wiring Diagram

    PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT               Platinum Split Redesign Wiring Diagram Copper Conductor Only Blue Black Green Green Green Black Blower White White www.whisperkool.com | Page 19...

  • Page 22: Platinum Split Wiring Diagram

    PLATINUM SPLIT WITH HUMIDITY WIRING DIAGRAM PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT               Black Platinum Split Redesign With Black Humidity Wiring Diagram Black Copper Conductor Only Blue Black Green Green...

  • Page 23: 4000 Condenser Wiring Diagram

    Platinum Split 4000 CONDENSING UNIT WIRING DIAGRAM Platinum Split 4000 & 8000 Condenser Terminal Board www.whisperkool.com | Page 21...

  • Page 24: 8000 Condenser Wiring Diagram

    8000 CONDENSING UNIT WIRING DIAGRAM LEGEND: TERMINAL BOARD BD # SERVES COLOR GROUND GREEN UK GREEN/YELLOW STRIPE L1-115V-HOT BLACK WHITE (NEUTRAL) BLACK RED UK-CAN 115V-NEUTRAL WHITE BLUE UK CC HEATER BLACK COMP GND GREEN H-COMP BLACK N-COMP WHITE H-COND FAN BLACK START BLUE...

  • Page 25: 8000 Condenser Wiring Schematic

    Platinum Split 8000 CONDENSING UNIT WIRING SCHEMATIC POWER 115v 60 HZ CC HEATER START CAPACITOR COMP CONTACTOR CURRENT RELAY COMPRESSOR COND. COMP CONTACTOR LOW AMBIENT HI PRESS SWITCH CONTROL LO PRESS SWITCH TIME DELAY www.whisperkool.com | Page 23...

  • Page 26: Active Humidity Option

    ACTIVE HUMIDITY OPTION OVERVIEW ACTIVE HUMIDITY SPECIFICATIONS Power Consumption 0.2 amps @ 120V/60 Hz Humidistat Range 30-90% RH Humidistat Accuracy ± 1% Humidistat Adjustment Increments Water Supply Feed Rate 0.63 gph @ 40 psi Accessory Included with Active Humidity Option: (1) 25 ft.

  • Page 27: Humidistat Installation

    7. Drill holes in the wall through the two mounting holes in the back of the humidistat cabinet as shown in Figure 4 and insert anchors into the holes. 8. Fasten the humidistat to the wall with screws through the mounting holes. Terminal Block www.whisperkool.com | Page 25...

  • Page 28: Electrical Connection

    Figure 5 Mounting With a Wall Mount Plate 1. Make sure the humidistat is unplugged before installing the unit. 2. Position the wall mount plate on the wall or junction box to ensure the plate is level and covers the junction box completely.

  • Page 29: Preparing The Condensing Unit

    Provide a weatherproof disconnect for Condensing Unit located outside. As with all sensitive electrical equipment, damage may be caused in the event of power surges and spikes. WhisperKOOL recommends plugging the unit into a surge protector 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 30 CONDENSING UNIT QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Platinum Split 4000 Condensing Unit Electrical Box Liquid Line Fan Cycling Switch Cut-Out: 75 psi Service Valve Cut-In: 120 psi Low-Pressure Switch Cut-Out: 5 psi Cut-In: 20 psi Suction Line Service Valve Platinum Split 8000 Condensing Unit Low Ambient Control Suction Line Secure Valve (Inside Electrical Compartment)

  • Page 31: Installing The Condensing Unit

    3 ft. clearance in the front and rear of the unit and 1 ft. on each side. The unit should be elevated 18” in order to avoid any possible flooding or damage by animals, and should be clear of leaves, dirt, and other debris. www.whisperkool.com | Page 29...
  • Page 32 INSTALLING THE CONDENSING UNIT Wiring Procedures Platinum Split 4000 1. Locate or install an electrical outlet near the Condensing Unit. 2. Plug the Condensing Unit’s power cord into the electrical outlet. 3. Leave the circuit breaker off until the unit is ready to charge. Note: Do not apply power to a system without refrigerant.
  • Page 33 8. Leave the circuit breaker off until the unit is ready to charge. Do not apply power to a system without refrigerant. Platinum Split 8000 Wiring Ground Line Time Delay Relay Neutral Johnson Head Compressor Pressure Control Constitution www.whisperkool.com | Page 31...

  • Page 34: Line Set Piping Diagrams

    LINE SET PIPING DIAGRAMS These are 2 options for running Option 1 the line set from the coil to the Condensing Unit. Option 1 is specifically for when the system is installed with the Condensing Unit below or leveled to the coil. Option 2 is for when the system is installed with the Condensing Unit at a higher elevation than...
  • Page 35 • Connect an appropriately sized suction line to the suction line service valve on the Condensing Unit. • Run the pre-insulated suction line to the Evaporator Unit (Fan Coil Unit) and attach to the suction line connection on the Evaporator Unit (Fan Coil Unit). www.whisperkool.com | Page 33...
  • Page 36 Brazing Procedure • Connect the bottle probe to the Evaporator Unit (Fan Coil Unit). • Fill a wine bottle ¾ full of room temperature water. Insert the bottle probe into the neck of the bottle as far as possible. It is important that the bottle probe stopper be compressed by the neck of the bottle to ensure water will not leak.

  • Page 37: Installing The Wall Mount Kit

    4. Align the front grille with the 4 ball studs on the housing. Push the front grille onto the balls studs until it snaps into place. 5. Using a Phillips head screwdriver, fasten the bottom 2 screws to fasten the grille to the unit. DRAIN PAN ° www.whisperkool.com | Page 35...

  • Page 38: Installing The Ducted Plenum

    INSTALLING THE DUCTED PLENUM 1. If removed, re-install the top onto the unit. 2. Align duct plenum with the 4 ball studs on the housing. Push the duct plenum onto the balls studs until it snaps into place. 3. Using a Phillips head screwdriver, fasten the bottom 2 screws to fasten the plenum to the unit. 4.

  • Page 39: System Operation

    (based on detailed laboratory testing), which will ensure Set Point that the product is kept within the safe range. The set point is set from the factory (WhisperKool) at 55F°. Display It can be adjusted by the customer between 45–67F° in 1°F increments.

  • Page 40: Controller Functions

    CONTROLLER FUNCTIONS High Temp / Pre-Chill If your unit has a remote keypad then you will have the Remote Controller. Low Temp Display ON / OFF Set Point TEMPERATURE Button/Symbol Normal Functions ON/OFF The ON/OFF button allows the customer the convenience of turning the refrigeration system ON or OFF from the control panel.

  • Page 41: Alarm Codes

    Allow the room to warm up which will increase the temperature of the perature of 10°F below the set point wine Defective bottle probe Replace the bottle probe “POF” The keypad is locked Hold Up and Down arrows for 3 to 5 seconds to disable. “PON” should appear www.whisperkool.com | Page 39...
  • Page 42 CPSM Mode Press the SET button and the Down arrow simultaneously for 3-5 seconds and you will access the Customer Preference Selection Mode (CPSM). The CPSM allows the customer to fine tune the Control Operating System to their applicable choice. The following CPSM options are available for adjustment: Fon –...

  • Page 43: Maintenance Schedule

    1. Use a vacuum with brush attachment to clean coils. Be careful not to crush coil fins when cleaning Annually 1. Inspect for corrosion 2. Check wiring connections and integrity of cords 3. Pour a 50/50 bleach solution into the drain line every spring www.whisperkool.com | Page 41...

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Unit Has Ice Forming on the Evaporator Unit (Fan Coil Unit) Possible Cause Solution Evaporator filter or coil is dirty Remove the filter and wash, then clean the coil with a vacuum. If coil is very dirty, use a spray bottle with a small amount of liquid dish washing detergent or coil cleaner.
  • Page 45 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 Solution Possible Cause Not enough moisture Raise the Fon setting to increase the humidity level www.whisperkool.com | Page 43...

  • Page 46: Bypass Test Procedure

    BYPASS TEST PROCEDURE NOTE: If instructed by a WhisperKool 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 2 screws on the front of the grille or duct plenum.

  • Page 47: Technical Assistance & Accessories

    Platinum Split TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WhisperKOOL 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 WhisperKOOL systems.
  • Page 48 WhisperKOOL 1738 E. Alpine Ave Stockton, CA 95205 1-800-343-9463 www.whisperkool.com 071615...

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