CONGRATULATIONS! Thank you for purchasing a new CellarPro cooling system. Please take a minute to read through this Owner’s Manual before you unpack, install and turn on your Cooling Unit. Also please look through the boxes you receive with your Air Handler shipment to make sure you have received the correct components you ordered and that they are all functioning before the installation.
Table of Contents I. Specifications, Cut Sheets, and Cellar Construction 4 II. Installation Instructions 9 III. Operating Instructions 24 IV. Troubleshooting 33 V. Limited Warranty 39 VI.
I. Specifications, Cut Sheets and Cellar Construction The following tables will provide information on the dimensions of the unit and how best to mount or locate the various models available. Specifications Model AH6500 AH8500 Horizontal Self Contained No Humdifier With Humidifier Dimensions Weight Dimensions WxDxH Weight WxDxH (inches) (lbs) (inches) (lbs) 18.6 x 37.1 x 19.3 161 33.0 x 37.1 x 18.5 181 18.6 x 37.1 x 19.3 170 33.0 x 37.1 x 18.
Cellar Construction Insulation CellarPro cooling units are designed to be installed inside wine cellars that have proper insulation, moisture barriers and an airtight seal from the environment outside the cellar. Interior walls and floor should have a minimum of R11 insulation, and a vapor barrier o n t h e w a r m s i d e o f t h e insulation. The ceiling should have a minimum of R-19 insulation and a vapor barrier o n t h e w a r m s i d e o f t h e insulation.
Condenser Air Exhaust/Intake. Condensing units create significant hot air which must be exhausted into an appropriately-sized space in order for the heat to dissipate. If the space is constrained and/or too small, the heat will not dissipate. In this event, the cooling unit will be forced to re-circulate its hot air exhaust and/or the static pressure will back up the cooling unit. If this happens, the cooling unit’s ability to create cold air inside the cellar will be compromised.
II. Installation Instructions Configuration Options The Air Handler comes in three basic configurations: Horizontal configuration - which can be installed inside or outside the cellar. Additionally it can be installed through the wall with a portion of the unit in the cellar and outside the cellar. Vertical configuration – this is the ‘stacked’ option which is a space saving approach.
Vertical Configuration. Through wall: Vertical units cannot be mounted in a through wall configuration. Remote ducted: Vertical units can be mounted remotely with the evaporator intake and discharge air are ducted to the cellar. The condenser can be configured with grills to vent the air provided that the location is suitably ventilated, or with duct adapters for ducting the intake, discharge, or both to a suitably ventilated area.
Split Configuration. Models in the Split Configuration can be mounted as follows, with interconnecting wiring and refrigerant piping field provided by an experienced Refrigeration contractor: Remote ducted: The unit is mounted remote to the cellar, and the evaporator module intake and discharge air are ducted to the cellar. The condenser can be provided with grills to vent the air, or duct adapters to duct the intake, discharge, or both.
Condensate Drain Line – description and layout The Air Handler has been designed to minimize the amount of condensation created when cooling. The condensate that does form on the evaporator will gather in a tray and be channeled to the drain, through a small trap, and then out through the side of the unit where it exits via a barbed fitting.
Power Supply Requirements The Air Handler is a high performance cooling system and with significant power requirements. Each of the two sections of the unit, evaporator and condenser, requires its own power source or cord. The amps and watts for the configurations are listed below.
System Wiring - Self Contained Configuration / Cord Connected Models in the Horizontal or Vertical configurations are provided with two power cords for connection to two dedicated 115V/60HZ power receptacles. Each power receptacle must be on a separate circuit breaker, sized by model and module according to the electrical data table. Both power cords must be connected for the unit to operate.
Installing Refrigeration Lines The Evaporator and Condensing units should be piped according to the following piping schematic: Piping Legend 1. The 3/8"ODS liquid service valve located on Condenser Module. 2. Hermetic liquid line filter drier (shipped loose). Install with the directional flow arrow as shown. 3. Liquid line sight glass with moisture indicator (shipped loose). 4. Liquid line refrigeration piping in accordance with Line Sizing Chart. 5.
Split System Line Sizing Chart Suction Line Size by Length ("ODS) Model Minimum Liquid Line Suction Line Up to 25 feet Over 25 feet Over 50 feet up to 50 feet up to 100 feet Size ("ODS) Insulation Up to 100 Thickness feet (in) AH6500S 3/8 1/2 1/2 5/8 5/8 AH8500S 3/8 5/8 5/8 5/8 7/8 Notes: 1) Line lengths are expressed in equivalent feet = actual run length + fitting allowances. 2) Chart includes allowances for Condensing Unit Service Valves, Filter Drier, and Sight Glass.
6. Disconnect the vacuum pump, but leave the system under vacuum. Use a charging scale to accurately weigh in the refrigerant. Charge liquid R-134a refrigerant through the liquid service valve according to the charge pounds indicated in the "System R134a Charge Guidelines" chart below. Additional refrigerant may need to be added, as detailed in the next step. DO NOT USE REFRIGERANT WITH ADDITIVES. 7.
Installation Tips and Guidelines When brazing copper tubing to the service valves, use 95/5 solder and soldering flux. Do not use silver solder because it requires higher heat that will damage the service valves. Make sure all electrical connections are secure. Inspect Evaporator and Condensing unit fans to confirm airflow. There shouldn’t be any excessive vibration, noise or obstructions to airflow.
Split System R-134a Charge Guidelines Weigh in the R-134a refrigerant via the liquid service valve according to the chart below: System R-134a Charge Guidelines Actual Line Length System Charge (lbs) by Split System Model (ft) 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 AH6500S 3.72 3.92 4.12 4.33 4.53 4.74 4.94 5.15 5.35 5.55 5.76 5.96 6.17 6.37 6.57 6.78 6.98 7.18 AH8500S 3.72 3.92 4.13 4.33 4.53 4.74 4.94 5.15 5.44 5.66 5.87 6.09 6.30 6.51 6.73 6.94 7.16 7.
III. Operating Instructions Overview CellarPro cooling units are designed to maintain optimal conditions for wine storage and aging. These conditions include steady, cool temperatures, high humidity, minimal vibration and light, and clean air. he settings on your CellarPro cooling unit have been preset and optimized by the factory. Before changing any settings below, we recommend waiting 14 days to allow the cooling unit to “break in.
Humidifier (optional): Recommended for installations where the ambient humidity is insufficient to maintain 50 to 70%RH inside the cellar. The humidity control is remote mounted with 10ft of interconnecting wire inside the cellar. Refer to separate manual for detailed installation and operating instructions for the humidifier and humidity controller. Heating (optional): The air handler can be configured with an electric air heater for installations where the cellar may drop below the desired set point.
Control Locations by Configuration (1) Control Panel: Maintains desired cellar environment. Factory settings are optimized for peak performance. Controller is described in detail in the following section. (2) Fan Speed Selector Switch (Low/Med/High): The fans on both the evaporator and condenser modules operate on 3 speed settings: Low, Medium, and High. For optimum sound and energy efficiency, select the lowest fan speed that will maintain the desired cellar temperature.
(3) Bottle Probe Jack (Bottle Probe): A bottle probe is required if the evaporator (cold side) is ducted. The bottle probe is designed to plug into the face of the cooling unit and terminate inside the cellar measuring either air or liquid. Disconnecting the probe will automatically return the control to air temperature. If used to measure air temperatures, the differential (HY) on the cooling unit should be set to “4”. If used to measure liquid temperature, the differential should be set to “1”.
Control Panel Instructions Digital Display The temperature displayed on the control indicates the real-time air temperature as measured by Probe 1 (P1) located behind the front grill of the cooling unit. Power “On” / “Off” Press “Power On/Off” to turn the unit on and off. When the “Compressor On” indicator light is on, the Compressor is running. When the “Fan On” indicator light is on, the Fan is running.
Up and Down Buttons To view the “High Temp” recorded by the cooling unit, press the “Up” button once. To view the “Low Temp” recorded by the cooling unit, press the “Down” button once. To reset the “High Temp” or “Low Temp”, press the “Set” button for three seconds while “Hi” or “Lo” is displayed. “RST” will blink three times to indicate confirmation. Set Button The cooling unit is factory preset with a Minimum Set Point of 58°F and a Temperature Differential of 4°F.
Energy Saver Button To activate and deactivate the “Energy Saver” mode, press the “Energy Saver” button. The “Energy Saver” indicator light will turn on when the cooling unit is in “Energy Saver” mode. In “Energy Saver” mode, the Minimum Set Point increases 4°F and the Temperature Differential is unchanged. Quick Chill Button To activate the “Quick Chill” mode, press the “Up” / “Quick Chill” button for three seconds. To deactivate “Quick Chill”, press “Quick Chill” button for three seconds again.
Remote Control / Display Instructions Digital Display The temperature displayed on the control is red instead of blue.
Advanced Operation CellarPro cooling systems can be programmed with advanced settings to achieve more control over conditions inside the cellar. Conditions like humidity, the Temperature Differential, and alarm settings all can be modified for custom applications. To access the advanced settings, do the following: Press the “Set” button and the “Down” button together at the same time, and hold for three seconds.
IV. Troubleshooting Alarms The cooling unit has both an audible notification and a visual alarm indicator (shown in “red” on the control panel) that are activated when an alarm is triggered. Please note: the temperature alarms (HA and LA) are disabled during the first 23 hours of operation after the cooling unit is plugged in and/or turned on.
General Conditions Cooling Unit Runs Constantly Improper installation, inadequate insulation, or a cellar that is too large will cause the cooling unit to run continuously and be difficult to troubleshoot. The cooling unit is designed to turn on when the air temperature in the cellar rises ABOVE the Minimum Set Point + Temperature Differential, and turn off when the air temperature falls below the Minimum Set Point.
The HA2 Alarm has been triggered The cooling unit is designed to measure the temperature of the condenser coils and, if the temperature exceeds 140°F for more than 2 hours, the HA2 alarm will display on the control panel. If this alarm happens when you first receive and start operating your CellarPro cooling unit, check for appropriate installation and ventilation (Chapter II). Also, make sure that there aren’t any obstructions to the intake and/or exhaust vents.
Troubleshooting Issues – All Configurations Issue Possible Causes No cooling: no refrigerant flow. No power to compressor If the "snowflake" icon is illuminated on the High pressure temperature display control safety shutdown and the compressor / high discharge running. pressure Potential Solutions Power supply to Condensing Unit interrupted. Restore power. Check for loose wires and reconnect.
Troubleshooting Issues – Split System Configuration Only Issue No cooling: no refrigerant flow. If the "snowflake" icon is illuminated on the temperature display control, the optional liquid line solenoid should be energized and the compressor running. Possible Causes No power to liquid solenoid valve coil (valve control) Solenoid coil failure (valve control) No power to compressor Potential Solutions Power supply to Evaporator interrupted. Restore power.
Continued - Troubleshooting Issues – Split System Configuration Only Issue No cooling: Evaporator fan not blowing. If the "fan" icon is illuminated on the temperature display control, the fan should be blowing air. Possible Causes No power to fan Potential Solutions Power supply to Evaporator interrupted. Restore power. Power supply to fan interrupted: loose wire. Inspect for loose fan wiring and reconnect. Fan obstructed With power to unit disconnected, check the rotation of the blower fan.
V. Limited Warranty For five years from the date of original delivery, your CellarPro warranty covers the internal compressor if it proves to be defective in materials or workmanship. In addition, for two years from the date of original delivery, your CellarPro warranty covers all parts and labor to repair or replace any components in the wine cooling unit that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship.
**IMPORTANT** INSTALLERS MUST FILL OUT THIS SHEET AND FAX TO 707.794.8005 OR SCAN / EMAIL TO INFO@CELLARPRO.COM TO ACTIVATE THE WARRANTY. Installing CellarPro Split Systems requires an experienced professional and adherence to industry practices which are described in the manual. To activate the warranty, the cooling unit must be installed properly. In order for us to assess and approve the installation, the installing technician must complete the page below. The page can be faxed to 707.794.