Cellar Construction This is only a guide and shall be considered as minimum requirements. All interior walls and floors shall have a vapor barrier and a minimum of R13 insulation. All exterior walls and ceiling shall have a vapor barrier and a minimum of R19 insulation.
Features and Specifications • Wine-Mate split cooling systems WM-1500SS and 1900SS are designed and used to ° provide a cold temperature between 50~65 F for a properly insulated wine room at a normal environment. • The wine room will maintain humidity of 50~70% RH even when the environment becomes dry and humid.
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Condensing Unit (discharge and suction valves installed) + Liquid Filter + Liquid Indicator Evaporator Unit (liquid line solenoid valve and expansion valve installed) Temperature Controller + Air Sensor Fig. 1 WM15SFC Evaporator Unit Fig. 2 WM19SFC Evaporator Unit - 5 -...
WINEMATE split system is shipped as components and is ready for use only after a certified refrigeration technician has properly installed, evacuated, charged and tested the system. Proper installation is critical. Vinotemp can only warrant the quality of the components. The installation and proper operation of the system must be warranted by the installer.
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Back Position: Normal operation, process and manometer port closed Front Position: Liquid/suction line connection closed Middle Position: All ports open for evacuation, charge and manometer reading BACK POSITION FRONT POSITION MIDDLE POSITION Fig. 6 ROTALOCK Valve Operation BACK POSITION FRONT POSITION MIDDLE POSITION Fig.
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4. Piping, Evacuating, Charging and Starting CAUTION: • ALWAYS USE THE SUPERHEAT AND SUBCOOLING, PRESSURE READINGS TO CHARGE REFRIGERANT PROPERLY, THE LISTED CHARGES ARE FOR REFERENCE ONLY. • CHARGE 15% MORE REFRIGERANT IF THE UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH A LOW AMBIENT CONDITION KIT AND INSTALLED IN THE SUMMER. NOTES: •...
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13) Both discharge and suction valves must be in the back positions before disconnecting evacuating and pressure gauges. The line sizes and refrigerant charges are listed as follows. EQUIVALENT LIQUID SUCTION DRAIN MODEL CHARGE LINE SET LINE LINE LINE WM-1500SS <= 75 FT 1/4"...
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Use of the encapsulated pressure control (if applicable) Fixed suction pressure setting: Cut in = 32 psig; Cut out = 10 psig Fig. 10 Fixed Pressure Control Use of the condenser fan control (if applicable for low ambient kit) Head pressure setting: Cut in=170 psig; Cut out=120 psig; Differential=50 psig It closes on rise of pressure.
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High suction pressure and high head pressure High room temperature, high High superheat evaporator load g. Low suction pressure and low head pressure g. Undercharge High superheat and low subcooling h. Low suction pressure and low to normal head pressure h.
Use and Temperature Control 1. Temperature Setting • Set the temperature at 55 ° for the optimum aging of wine • On initial start-up, the time required to reach the desired temperature will vary, depending on the quantity of bottles, temperature setting and surrounding temperature.
Care Guide In general, always unplug system or disconnect power while doing care. 1. Coil Cleaning • Clean the condenser coil regularly. Coil may need to be cleaned at least every 6 months. • Unplug the system or disconnect power. •...
User’s Troubleshooting This Troubleshooting Chart is not prepared to replace the training required for a professional refrigeration service person, not is it comprehensive Troubleshooting Chart Complaint Possible Causes Response a. No power a. Check power at receptacle & fuses 1.Unit not b.
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temperature c. Ambient temperature too high c. Check for installation location d. Exhaust restricted d. Leave minimum 3 ft clearance for too high and the exhaust side and leave minimum running 1 foot clearance for the fresh air continually intake side e.
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10.Noisy a. Mounting area not firm a. Add support to improve installation b. Loose parts b. Check fans, cabinet washers, tubing operation contact and loose screws. c. Compressor overloaded due to c. Check for airflow blockage high ambient temperatures or airflow restriction d.
Customer Support If you still have problems, please contact us at: Vinotemp International 17631 South Susana Road Rancho Dominguez, CA 90221 Tel: (310) 886-3332 Fax: (310) 886-3310 Email: info@vinotemp.com - 20 -...
BTU/H. While every effort has been made to provide accurate guidelines, VINOTEMP can not warranty its units to cool a particular enclosure. In case of failure, VINOTEMP cooling units must be repaired by the factory or its authorized agent. Repairs or modifications made by anyone else will void the warranty.
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VINOTEMP will, at its discretion, repair or replace the unit and return it free of charge to the original retail customer. If the unit is found to be in good working order, or beyond the initial twelve month period, it will be returned freight collect.