WhisperKOOL EXTREME OWNER’S MANUAL The Coolest Thing In Wine Storage EXti 033114
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Quick Reference Guide Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Fan Speed & Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Receiving & Inspecting the Unit . . . . . . . . . .
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Front / Side View Grille w/Filter Water Port (Included with Built -inHumidity Option) Controller Humidistat Connection (Included with Built -inHumidity Option) Probe Input Compressor Access Panel Control Panel (see page 12 for details) Bottle Probe Fan Speed Control Rear / Side View Grille w/Filter Drain Line Access Rear Power Option Drain Port Page 2 | 1-800-343-9463 EXti 033114
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Remote Front / Side View Grille w/Filter Water Port (Included with Built -inHumidity Option) Humidistat Connection (Included with Built -inHumidity Option) Controller w/Remote Box Compressor Access Panel Control Panel (see page 12 for details) Bottle Probe Fan Speed Control Fully Ducted - Front / Side View Humidistat Connection (Included with Built -inHumidity Option) Exhaust Plenum Water Port Supply Plenum (Included with Built -inHumidity Option) Intake Plenum Compressor Ac
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Standard Controller Layout *If your unit is installed through the wall and does not have a remote keypad you have the Standard Controller* Note: The 1 or 3-5 qualifies the amount of time in seconds that the button must be pushed to activate the feature. Refer to page 27 for complete listing of buttons and symbols.
FAN SPEED REFERENCE Your fan speed selection will depend on the amount of heat that needs to be removed from the cellar and the application of the unit (through a wall or fully ducted). Fan speed selection will depend on the cellar size, insulation factor, door seal and desired wine temperature. When initially installing the unit, set the fan speed to High setting for a quick chill down.
INTRODUCTION Customer Service Thank you for purchasing a WhisperKOOL Extreme Series cooling unit. We strive to provide the highest quality products and the best possible customer service. If you have any questions about your WhisperKOOL unit, please call us at 1-800-343-9463 or visit whisperkool.com. Using the Manual This User’s Manual is intended to assist in the proper installation and maintenance of the WhisperKOOL cooling unit.
RECEIVING & INSPECTING THE UNIT Receiving and Inspecting the Unit • Lift only at the designated hand hold locations on the shipping container or fully support the unit from un• • • • derneath. A shipment may include one or more boxes containing accessories. Before opening the container, inspect the packaging for any obvious signs of damage or mishandling. Write any discrepancy or visual damage on the Bill of Lading before signing.
QUICK START GUIDE This guide is meant to serve as a quick reference for installation of the WhisperKOOL unit. The remainder of this Owner’s Manual will provide more detailed information and instructions. Upon receiving the WhisperKOOL unit: 1. Inspect the unit before installation. If damage is found, please contact your distributor or WhisperKOOL Customer Service at 1-800-343-9463 ext 799. 2. The unit should remain in an upright position for 24 hours prior to operation. 3.
PREPARING THE WINE CELLAR The performance and life of your WhisperKOOL unit is 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 failure, leaking of condensation, and other negative side effects. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU OBTAIN THE ASSISTANCE OF A WINE STORAGE PROFESSIONAL.
Wine Cellar Exhaust Fan/Vent (optional) Air Intake (optional) Keep Clear Exhaust Area Unobstructed Airflow Unobstructed airflow to and from the unit is critical for the unit’s overall performance and life-span. A minimum three-foot clearance (five foot is ideal) area is crucial. The air the fans blow needs to circulate and either dissipate or absorb heat from the space, the more air to exchange the more efficient the unit will operate. Note: Avoid attempting to camouflage the unit.
Ventilation The necessity of dissipating heat away from the unit is critical to the unit’s performance and cannot be overstated. As the unit operates and cools, a greater amount of heat is generated on the exhaust side of the unit. Adequate ventilation is required in order to dissipate heat away from the unit. If ventilation is inadequate, the exhaust will heat up the area or room and adversely affect the unit’s ability to cool.
PRE-INSTALLATION TEST THE UNIT PRIOR TO INSTALLATION To prepare it for testing before installation in wall: • Unit needs to be in the upright position for 24 hours before starting. • Remove unit from box • Place unit on tabletop • Plug in unit to electrical outlet • Plug in bottle probe • Turn on to test (Should be 10°F- 15°F across coils) approximately 20-30 minutes • Turn off after test • Remove bottle sensor Electrical Needs The WhisperKOOL Extreme Unit requires a dedicated 115 volt 20 amp circuit.
PREPARING THE INSTALLATION LOCATION Through-the-Wall Minimum Tools Needed Level Hammer Screwdriver Saw Locate the desired installation location (no lower than 18” inches from the ceiling). Using a stud finder, locate the studs on either side of the center point, and mark them with vertical lines. Using a level and a pencil, mark a horizontal line on the wall between the two studs, no less than 1 1/2” and no more than 18” from the ceiling.
PREPARING THE UNIT FOR INSTALLATION Single Piece Mounting Bracket This sturdy bracket is used to frame the installation location and secures the unit to the wall studs. The bracket has been designed to hold the unit at a 2º degree angle, this helps project the air into the space and aids in condensation drainage. Applying Insulation Tape Locate the (4) precut pieces of black foam tape included with the unit, two larger pieces and two smaller pieces.
OPTIONAL EXTERIOR GRILLE Exterior Grille Installation The exterior grille is required on all installations where the exhaust side of the unit is exposed to the outside of the dwelling (i.e. rain and weather). Non-Flush Installation Install the unit according to the standard through-the-wall procedure. After the unit is installed, place the exterior grille over the exhaust side filer grille and line up the screw holes on the top, bottom, and sides.
THROUGH-THE-WALL INSTALLATION Installing the Unit Slide the unit from the outside wall into your wine cellar with the outer flange flush to the wall. Secure the flange to the wall through the pre-drilled holes. The screws should penetrate the studs as well as the upper and lower supports to provide adequate support for the WhisperKOOL unit (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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ACTIVE HUMIDITY OPTION OVERVIEW ACTIVE HUMIDITY SPECIFICATIONS Power Consumption 0.2 amps @ 120V/60 Hz dBA TBD Humidistat Range 30-90% RH Humidistat Accuracy ± 1% Humidistat Adjustment Increments 1% Water Supply Feed Rate 0.63 gph @ 40 psi Accessory Included with Active Humidity Option: (1) 25 ft. Humidistat Cable (1) Dayton Humidistat Use of the Active Humidity Option Humidity may fluctuate in the wine cellar.
HUMIDISTATINSTALLATION INSTALLATION HUMIDISTAT Note: Only a 120v Humidistat can be used with this unit. Routing the Wiring 1. Plug the circular connector from the humidistat cable into the circular connector on the unit as shown in Figure 1. 2. Route the wire from the unit to the desired humidistat location. Figure 1 Removing the Cover 1. Move both slide controls to the bottom position. 2. Use a screwdriver to loosen the screws at the bottom of the humidistat as shown in Figure 2.
HUMIDISTAT INSTALLATION INSTALLATION HUMIDISTAT Wall Anchors Mounting With a Wall Mount Plate 1. Make sure the humidistat is unplugged before installing the unit. 2. Position the wall mount plate on the wall or junction box and ensure the plate is level and covers the junction box completely. 3. Pull the electrical wires through the hole in the wall mount plate. 4. Drill holes in the wall through the 2 mounting holes in the back of the wall plate as shown in Figure 5 and insert anchors into the holes.
DUCTING OVERVIEW Use of Ductwork Use ductwork to connect the unit to the supply and return outlets in the wine cellar. Use only insulated ductwork to minimize cooling losses, prevent sweating and reduce noise. Use ductwork on the condenser section to redirect or absorb sound, bring in outside air to the unit inlet, and/or exhaust the hot air. Note: Do not exceed a total of 25’ for each length of ductwork run and a total of 50’ combined for both the supply and return lengths.
DUCTING CONFIGURATIONS There are a variety of ways to duct this unit, please review the different configurations to determine a basis for your particular installation. Remember to contact a wine cellar professional if you have any questions.
DUCTING CONFIGURATIONS Fully Ducted Cold Air S up ply-C ellar Retu rn Ai r-Cel la r Side Heat Cond e nser Exha ust Intak e Attic Mounted Unit It is recommended to use our Insulation Box and Condensate Pan for this application. Insulation Box Condenser Exhaust Cold Air Condenser Intake Return Air Fresh Air Intake www.whisperkool.
INSTALLING THE DUCT PLENUMS STEP 1: Remove the filter grill from the unit by unscrewing the screws that hold it in place. STEP 2: Move the Ducting Adapters into place STEP 3: Screw the ducting adapters into place using the supplied screws.
REMOTE CONTROLLER INSTALLATION If you have a unit with a remote controller (tiR), 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 extended connection wire available from WhisperKOOL. First you will need to determine how you will be routing the connection wire into the controller box.
Remove the mounting bracket and secure the bracket to the wall in the desired location. Reattach the controller to the bracket. Mounting Bracket Below is an illustration of one possible way to configure the remote controller in a wine cellar.
DRAIN LINE 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. Failure to use the condensation drain line tube will void the warranty on the unit. Drain Line All units come with a drain line for additional removal of excessive condensate.
LIQUID MEASURING THERMOSTAT The WhisperKOOL Series cooling units come equipped with a liquid temperature measuring thermostat. This incorporates the following advantages: 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. Measuring liquid temperature has a few unique advantages: 1. Wine temperature is kept in a very precise controlled environment.
MULTI FAN SPEED CONTROL Designed for wine cellars up to 1000 and 2000 cubic feet, the Extreme 3500ti/tiR, 5000ti/tiR and 8000ti/tiR feature multi-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.
Unit OPERATION: Standard and Remote Controls Initial Start-Up When power is applied to the unit, the control will briefly display all symbols, and the Compressor symbol will be displayed (if unit is calling for cooling). There may be a brief delay prior to the evaporator and condenser fans turning on. When the evaporator and condenser fans are activated the “FAN” symbol will turn on.
STANDARD CONTROLLER FUNCTIONS If your unit is installed through the wall and does not have a remote keypad you will have the Standard Controller. Button/Symbol Normal Functions ON/OFF • Up and Down Arrows Cellar PreChill (CPC) Energy Reduction (ER) The ON/OFF button allows the customer the convenience of turning the refrigeration unit ON or OFF, from the control panel. This feature does not disconnect power from the unit.
SET 1. Press the “Set” button once and it will display the Set Point. After approximately 5 seconds, the display will return to normal operation and display the Bottle Probe temperature. 2. Standard Controller - Press and hold the “Set” button for 3-5 seconds until the set point is displayed and the °F symbol starts blinking. Next press the “UP or Down” arrows to change the Set Point.
CPSM Mode Press the “Set” and the “Down Arrow” buttons simultaneously, for 10-15 seconds, and you will access the “Customer Preference Selection Mode” (CPSM). The CPSM allows the customer to “Fine Tune” the Control Operating System to their applicable choice. The following CPSM options are available for adjustment: Fon – Humidity Management Enhancement: This parameter is normally set at 0, which should provide adequate relative humidity for the cellar.
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REMOTE CONTROLLER FUNCTIONS If your unit has a remote keypad then you will have the Remote Controller. High Temp / Pre-Chill Low Temp Display Set Point ON / OFF TEMPERATURE 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. In order for the power to be shut off from the unit, the power cord must be unplugged from the wall receptacle.
Set 1. Press the “Set” button once and it will display the Set Point. After approximately 5 seconds, the display will return to normal operation and display the Bottle Probe temperature. 2. Press the “Set” button once and it will display the Set Point. Press the up and down arrows to change the set point. Press the Set button again and the numbers will blink, confirming the change in Set Point. 3.
CPSM Mode Press the “Set” and the “Down Arrow” buttons simultaneously, for 3-5 seconds, and you will access the “Customer Preference Selection Mode” (CPSM). The CPSM allows the customer to “Fine Tune” the Control Operating System to their applicable choice. The following CPSM options are available for adjustment: Fon – Humidity Management Enhancement: This parameter is normally set at 0, which should provide adequate relative humidity for the cellar.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Monthly 1. Check filters 2. Check for unusual noise or vibration 3. Check the drain line to see if it is above the waterline if draining into a vessel. Quarterly 1. Clean Filters 2. Replace Filters on ducted units 3. Open access door and add chlorine tablets to drip tray. (3500ti/tiR & 5000ti/tiR only) Annually 1. Replace filters if worn or plugged beyond cleaning. 2. Use a vacuum with brush attachment to clean coils. Be careful not to crush coil fins when cleaning. 3.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Unit has ice forming on the evaporator Possible Cause Solution Evaporator filter and/or coil are dirty. Clean filter and coil with a vacuum. 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. There is something blocking the supply and or return air Remove blockage The evaporator fan is not turning on.
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, open access door and check drain for blockage 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: • The model and serial number of your WhisperKOOL Series Unit. • Location of unit and installation details, such as ventilation, ducting, construction of your wine cellar, and room size.
Product Warranty Information The Coolest Thing In Wine Storage WhisperKOOL Product Terms and Conditions Including Product Limited Warranty And Product Installation Requirements For WhisperKOOL Cooling Units ATTENTION: PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF USE CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING YOUR WHISPERKOOL COOLING SYSTEM. INSTALLING YOUR WHISPERKOOL COOLING SYSTEM INDICATES THAT YOU ACCEPT AND AGREE TO EACH OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH HEREIN (“TERMS OF USE”).
7. This limited warranty is void if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the Product. 8. This limited warranty is voided if installed in an enclosure of insufficient design that does not follow the Product installation requirements stated herein and in the Owner’s Manual. 9. Removing the rivets from the Product’s unit housing without prior authorization from WhisperKOOL voids this limited warranty. 10.
in and out of buildings through doors, windows, vents, HVAC systems and anywhere else that air enters. Once it is discovered, mold must be addressed quickly and appropriately. Delayed or improper treatment of mold issues can result in costly and reoccurring repairs. If the End User suspects a mold problem, it is always best to hire a qualified and experienced mold remediation specialist. 5.
E. Correction of Errors and Inaccuracies: These Terms and Conditions may contain typographical errors or other errors or inaccuracies. WhisperKOOL reserves the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions, and to change or update these Terms and Conditions, at any time without prior notice. 9. Questions, Additional Information And Technical Assistance A.
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