Ceiling Mounting; Installing The Condensate Drain Connection; Installing The Drain Line - Wine Guardian 24S025 User Manual

Ceiling Mounting

Construct a structurally sound, level platform to place the unit on when hanging it from the
ceiling joists. The Wine Guardian is NOT designed to be suspended from the top of the unit.
Place the unit on a platform to ensure that the unit is supported on all for corners. Leave ad-
equate space on the top of the unit to remove the access doors for service.
In all cases the unit must be level to within +/- 1/4" end to end and +/- 1/8" side to side for
proper operation. Locate the unit as close to the wine cellar as possible to reduce the length of
the duct runs. If possible, use short and straight ducting on all ductwork. The addition of 1/4" thick
rubber pads helps prevent the transmission of vibration and noise.

Installing the Condensate Drain Connection

The Wine Guardian unit provides dehumidification for the inside of the wine cellar. It cools the air
down to the dew point corresponding to the temperature set point of the thermostat. If the vapor
barrier of the wine cellar is poorly constructed or excess moisture is in the basement, the unit has to
remove excessive amounts of moisture from the wine cellar. The moisture appears in the condensate
drain of the unit.
If moisture becomes excessive, install a room type dehumidifier to dehumidify the basement

Installing the Drain Line

√ The drain line must extend from the unit to an external drain or disposal site. Do not
use drain tubing any smaller than 1/2" ID on the unit.
√ Splice the drain extension onto the drain outlet with a short piece of 1/2" copper tubing
and secure with clamps
√ If no floor drain is available, use a bucket. Do not extend the drain below the rim of the
bucket. Empty the bucket periodically.
The Guardian Unit is provided with a built-in drain trap. The drain trap creates a water seal to
prevent air from backing up into the drain pan and causing the drain pan to overflow. Do not
create secondary traps in the external drainline.
Allow enough height for the drain line to function properly. If draining into a nearby sink, the unit must
be elevated higher than the rim of the sink in order for the water to drain by gravity. Install with a ¼"
per linear foot of pitch. Do not tie the condensate drain line directly into the sanitary sewer system.
See Accessories and Optional Equipment section for information about the Condensate Pump.
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so as to not overload your Wine Guardian.