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EXTREME SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL FOR: Platinum 4000 Platinum 8000 8000ti The Coolest Thing In Wine Storage...
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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.
WHISPERKOOL Series QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Front / Side View Front Grille Probe Input Control Panel Controller (see page 13 for details) Speed Control (only 8000ti models) Rear View Posterior Grille Rear Power Option Drain Port Page 4 PT-EXPL 020111...
CONTROLLER QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Defrost Compressor Evaporator Fan Energy Reduction Button Cellar “Pre-Chill” Button Controls Hi Bottle Temp History & Scroll Condenser Fans Button Energy Reduction Low Bottle Temp History & Scroll Button Set Button Control “ON/OFF” Button •View Set Point •...
Thank you for purchasing a WhisperKOOL Extreme Series cooling unit. We strive to provide the highest quality prod- ucts and the best possible customer service. If you have any questions about your WhisperKOOL unit, please call us at 1(800) 343-9463.
Insulation Foam (4 strips) Please leave the WhisperKOOL unit in its original box until you are ready for installation. This will allow you to move the product safely without damaging it. When you are ready to remove the product from the box, refer to page 14 for installation instructions.
Use a surge protector with the WhisperKOOL unit. Do not use a GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter) line. 4. For your convenience, the Whisperkool unit has two power sockets, one on the side of the unit and the other on the back. Both sockets come covered. Remove the cover from only the desired power socket in order to plug the unit in.
PREPARING THE WINE CELLAR The performance and life of your WhisperKOOL unit are contingent upon the steps you take in preparing the wine cellar. Note: Improperly preparing your enclosure or incorrectly installing your WhisperKOOL unit may cause unit fail- ure, leaking of condensation, and other negative side effects.
In cases where glass doors are used and the room size is close to the recommended unit size, the next larger size WhisperKOOL should be used. This will compensate for the insulation loss due to the lower insulating rating of glass.
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However, you must have a fresh air inlet as well. If your unit requires ducting, please contact WhisperKOOL Customer Service to obtain a spe- cially designed ducting accessory kit for the unit. Using any other ducting system will void the warranty.
8000ti 1000 14.25” x 22.5” x 27.5” 8000ti 14.25” x 22.5” x 27.5” Cutting the Hole for the WhisperKOOL Unit Tools Needed Level Hammer Screwdriver Locate the desired installation location. Using a stud finder, locate the studs on either side of the center point, and mark them with vertical lines.
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Make sure that the internal height remains at 16” so that the WhisperKOOL system will fit snugly through the framed cut-out. Frame the hole with two-by-four supports...
(exterior side). When placed in either position, power will come from that outlet only. Plug your WhisperKOOL unit into a surge protector or power conditioner. As with any sensitive electrical equip- ment, the WhisperKOOL electrical equipment may be damaged by power surges and spikes. Power surges and spikes are not covered in the WhisperKOOL Extreme warranty.
Extreme Series to mount to the exterior wall. There are three punch- outs located on the exterior of the housing. The punch-outs are designed for specific through-the-wall installa- tion mounts. Please refer to the illustration for location of the punch-outs. #1. Retrofit your current WhisperKOOL cooling unit #2. Middle wall installation #3.
The screws should penetrate the studs as well as the upper and lower supports to provide adequate support for the WhisperKOOL system (see illustration). Seal all cracks and gaps around the WhisperKOOL Extreme unit with an air-tight sealant or caulking to prevent air leakage.
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Condensation Drain Line Tube The condensation drain line tube is used to remove excess condensation from the unit to a proper discharge location. It is important that the drain line tube is properly connected and used to prevent leakage and other problems associated with excess condensation.
• For a non-flush installation (i.e. holes location #1 WhisperKOOL retrofit or #2 Middle Wall), place the grille on the condenser end and line up the holes on the grille with the holes on unit location #3. Use the 10 self tapping screws provided to fasten the grille to the unit.
• Keep air paths free of loose foreign objects and debris. • Connect the round flexible ducts to the WhisperKOOL unit using the duct collars provided with the duct accessory kit. • Pull the outer plastic wrapping and insulation away from the end of the duct to expose the reinforced inside duct liner.
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DUCTED INSTALLATION cont. STEP 1: Remove the grill from the unit by unscrewing the screws that hold it in place. STEP 2: Move the Ducting Adapter into place STEP 3: Screw the ducting into place using the same screws that held the grill in place. Page 20 PT-EXPL 020111...
Heat Exhaust Return Air-Cellar Side Condenser Intake Attic Mounted System It is recommended to use our Insulation Box and Condensate Pan for this application. See page 34 for more information or visit www.whisperkool.com Insulation Box Condenser Exhaust Cold Air Condenser...
LIQUID MEASURING THERMOSTAT SYSTEM The WhisperKOOL Series cooling units come equipped with a liquid temperature measuring thermostat system. This system incorporates the following advantages: 1. Self-Calibrating Probe: The probe contains a sensor chip, which actually communicates back and forth to the thermostat. This results in a consistent temperature setting and accuracy. Do not remove the tip from the probe! 2.
REMOTE CONTROLLER: INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION The WhisperKOOL Extreme Series can be configured with a remote controller system. If you have a unit with a remote controller, please review this section. The controller can be installed up to 50 feet away from the cooling unit, or up to 300 feet away with the extend- ed connection wire.
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Connection wire in Side Mount configuration Connection wire in Rear Mount configuration Below is an illustration of one possible way to configure the remote controller in a wine cellar. Cooling Unit Bottle Probe Remote Controller Page 25...
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL (only on the 8000ti) Designed for wine cellars from 1000 to 2000 cubic feet, the Extreme 8000ti features variable-speed fans with a “high” setting for maximum performance in high-temperature (+110°F) environments and a “low” setting for super-quiet operation. Fan Speed Selector Switch (Low/Med/High): The cooling unit fans operate on 3 speed settings: Low, Medium, and High.
5 minutes, 1 minute off until the unit gets a Note: Remote Control is generally standard with a call for cooling which is a feature of the WhisperKOOL “Ducted Unit” Humidity Management (WHM) system. The WHM is...
CONTROL PANEL FEATURES AND OPERATION Button 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. This feature does not disconnect power from the unit, and the condenser fan will continue to run in the OFF position.
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Energy 1. The ER feature can be used to save energy and aids in extending the life of the system. Reduc- 2. The ER button is located at the top L/H side of the control. The ER feature is activated by press- tion ing the ER button one time, and the ER logo will appear on the digital display.
CPSM CCS – Cellar Pre-Chill Set Point: This parameter is set at 52°f, but can be adjusted to a set point Mode between 45°f - 67°f. (Cont.) bLL/Act – Compressor Off or On for Low (bLL) or High (Act) Temperature Alarm: These parameters are set at “n”.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Monthly 1. Check filters 2. Check for unusual noise or vibration 3. Check the drainline to see if it is above the waterline if draining into a vessel. Quarterly Clean filters: Remove grille/ducting on both ends of unit. 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Unit has ice forming on the evaporator Possible Cause Solution Clean filter and coil with a vacuum. Evaporator filter and/or coil are dirty. If coil is very dirty, use a small hand spray with a small amount of liquid dish washer detergent. Spray coil, let set for 5 min, then flush with fresh water.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Unit leaks water Possible Cause Solution Unit is not level Unit should be level in wall to prevent leaking Drain line clogged or kinked Check drain line to make sure water can flow freely. Drain is clogged preventing water form escaping Disconnect drain and clear out Drain line does not have a downward slope Fix Drain line so there is a downward slope from the unit to the drain.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WhisperKOOL Customer Service is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time. The customer service representative will be able to assist you with your questions and warranty information more effectively if you provide them with the following: •...
Conditions is English. WhisperKOOL reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to change these Terms and Conditions at any time, for any reason, without notice. WhisperKOOL shall not be liable to Purchaser for any delay of delivery of a Product caused by Force Majeure, or any other cause beyond WhisperKOOL’s control.
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(5) Proof of purchase of the Product in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice, which is evidence that the Product is within the Limited Warranty Period, must be presented by the End User to WhisperKOOL in order to obtain limited warranty service.
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Terms and Conditions, except that these Terms and Conditions shall be interpreted as through drafted jointly by WhisperKOOL and Purchaser. Any dispute will be resolved by the courts in the County of San Joaquin, State of California, and all parties, WhisperKOOL, Purchaser and End User, hereby irrevocably submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts for that purpose.
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