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Drain Evaporator Condenser (Indoor) (Indoor/Outdoor) The WhisperKOOL Thank you for choosing WhisperKOOL Split Cooling System for your wine preservation Split Cooling System needs. This unit has been specifically designed requires professional and engineered to create the ideal balance installation by...
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Vinothèque Wine Cellars reserves the right to make corrections or improvements to the information provided and to the related hardware at any time, without notice. Vinothèque, and WhisperKOOL are registered trademarks, of Vinothèque Wine Cellars. All rights reserved. Mention of third-party products is for informational purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation.
TABLE OF CONTENTS WhisperKOOL Split Cooling System Features and Benefits..................Receiving & Unpacking................... Thermostat...................... Additional Features................PDT Thermostat Operating Instructions............Package Contents................... Wine Cellar / Space Preparation..............Technical Specifications................. Split System Installation Guidelines............. Condenser Skid Preparation..............Mounting the Evaporator Unit..............
Humidity Control As the temperature begins to drop within the cellar, the relative humidity will rise. The WhisperKOOL units do not create humidity. If you live in a dry area of the country, you may need to create humidity in the wine cellar.
RECEIVING & UNPACKING The system includes both the evaporator and condenser units packaged in two (2) separate containers. An exterior housing is optional for outdoor installations and will arrive packed separately. Evaporator Condensers ( Shown With Optional Housing Thermostat The split system evaporator has been designed to incorporate the Vinothèque PDT ™ series thermostat.
PDT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The unit is set at 55°F at the factory. To raise or lower the set temperature, press the set button while at the same time pressing either the arrow up or arrow down button. WINE Temperature Indicator LED Screen Wine Temperature Reading WINE...
We have created a typical presentation on “How to Build a Wine Cellar” which is available for viewing on our web site at www.whisperkool.com. Failure to prepare the cellar accordingly will result in improper functioning of the cooling unit and is not covered under warranty.
SPLIT SYSTEM INSTALLATION GUIDELINES General Installation Guidelines and Instructions Vinothèque requires that a certified HVAC technician install the Split System unit modules. Please take a moment to review State and City building codes to insure the safe and proper installation of the unit. Installing Condenser Unit The condenser unit can be mounted inside a utility area of the home or outside utilizing the optional outdoor condenser housing.
CONDENSER SKID PREPARATION PLEASE NOTE: Minor assembly to compressor solenoid valve is required prior to installation. The Condenser Skid requires assembly prior to charge/ operation. The included solenoid valve needs to be connected. In Figure A – locate the capped nut. Remove the nut and replace Teflon tape on the threads.
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Head Pressure Control valve: The valve is used to cycle the condenser fan at low ambient temperature. Set the switch to 190 psig for cut in and 70 psig for the differential. Further adjustment may be needed. Verify the settings via refrigeration gauge manifold and perform the final adjustments to the readings on the gauge manifold.
MOUNTING THE EVAPORATOR UNIT 1. Disassemble evaporator unit. In order to mount the housing to the wall, the internal components will need to be removed and reinstalled. Remove front cover by unscrewing six captive screws located on each corner of the cover and two at bottom of front cover.
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3. Identify and remove appropriate knockouts. There are knockouts located on the rear panel, right side panel and on top. Remove knockouts for the two refrigeration lines and install the two grommets supplied. Remove knockout for electrical line. 4. Mounting housing to wall. The unit has six mounting holes on 16 inch wide centers.
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5. Installing refrigeration lines into evaporator housing. Run both refrigeration lines into the housing through the grommets supplied. The refrigeration lines should be 16 inches long to assure a simple attachment to refrigeration lines in the evaporator. 16” 6. Run the electrical line into evaporator on bottom of left side over insulation. Wires should be at least 36”...
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7. Reinstall interior assembly. Slide interior assembly back into housing gently. Reattach using the two screws. 8. Attaching refrigeration lines. Braze (solder) lines using couplings supplied. Secure tubing lines as low as possible, using wire ties supplied, in unit to prevent refrigeration lines from showing through air inlet port. Attach electrical hand guard plate (sheild).
9. Electrical lines will need to be approximately 36 inches long. Attach lines according to schematic shown. Legend Power Source Thermostat L1 - White (neutral) L2 - Black (hot) L3 - Black Silver Stripe L8 - Green (ground) T1 - White T2 - Black T3 - Black / White T8 - Green...
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11. Install thermostat. Thermostat will mount on the bottom front of the unit. Plug electrical outlet to thermostat and mount from underneath with screws supplied. 12. Install front cover. 13. Energize unit. Note: 5 minute thermostat delay. -1-...
Refrigeration Lines inch “liquid line copper tubing” and a inch “suction line copper tubing” connects the two units. The line set should not have a length longer than 50 feet. For runs greater than 50 feet but less than 100 feet the suction line should be increased to ”.
Maintenance The WhisperKOOL system is designed to operate with very little maintenance required. The only maintenance required is to check the coils on the condenser unit and vacuum them out every three months or so.
Please make sure that you have the following information available before you call: • The model and serial number of your WhisperKOOL unit. • Type of thermostat used with your WhisperKOOL. • Location and installation details, such as ventilation, construc- tion and size of room.
TROUBLE SHOOTING Fault Cause Solution Unit does not run / power up 1. Blown fuse or circuit breaker Replace fuse / reset breaker 2. Room at set point Lower set point 3. Thermostat not calling for cooling Lower set point 4.
Purchaser (or user) of the Terms and Conditions set forth in this document. The WhisperKOOL Owner’s Manual is shipped with each unit and if another copy is needed, replacement copies can be downloaded from the company web site (www.Vinothèque.
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Vinothèque’s Limited Warranty does not cover damage to the product caused by third parties or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, or modification of, or to any part of the product. The Limited Warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or lack of proper maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply, or attempted repair by anyone other than an HVAC technician approved by Vinothèque to service the product.
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(d) Purchasers should satisfy themselves that the product they are purchasing is suitable for their needs and requirements. (e) Purchasers are responsible for assuring the safety of any and all items that are kept and stored in the wine cellar. Vinothèque takes no responsibility for the safety of such items in the event that the environment becomes unsuitable to maintain a proper storage environment.
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8.3 Product Installation The following part or cause of failure is not the responsibility of the manufacturer, improper voltage supply, line set with screw connectors (high end and low end), leaks found at the braze points when performing pressure check, unit that has been charged incorrectly, incorrect tubing diameter used on line set, a unit that has been wired incorrectly.
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(b) GOVERNING LAW/ CHOICE OF FORUM: The laws of the State of California (without regard for conflicts of law) shall govern the construction and enforcement of these Terms & Conditions, except that the Terms and Conditions shall be interpreted as through drafted jointly by Vinothèque and the Purchaser.
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