WhisperKOOL ® XLT Owner’s Manual Protecting Your Investment In Fine Wines
Copyright ©1998-2004 Vinothèque Wine Cellars All rights reserved. This manual, the product design, and the design concepts are copyrighted by Vinothèque Wine Cellars, with all rights reserved. Your rights with regard to the hardware and manual are subject to the restrictions and limitations imposed by the copyright laws of the United States of America.
TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 What Is the WhisperKOOL System? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 How Does the WhisperKOOL System Work? . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Receiving and Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Quick Start Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Preparing the Wine Cellar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Mounting the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . .
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the WhisperKOOL® wine cellar temperature and humidity maintenance system. Please take the time to read through the owner's manual so you understand the correct operations of the WhisperKOOL unit. What Is the WhisperKOOL System? The WhisperKOOL system is a specialized piece of equipment designed to absorb heat from a cellar and discharge it through the rear of the unit into an adjacent room.
RECEIVING AND UNPACKING Please examine the WhisperKOOL packaging for any damage to the carton. Note any damage on the bill of lading, shipper’s receipt, or airbill. Damaged merchandise should be accepted. Contact Vinothèque Customer Service immediately. Do not attempt to install any unit with cosmetic damage. This includes (but is not limited to) bent flange and/or brackets.
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 Vinothèque 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 System are contingent upon the steps you take in preparing the wine cellar. It is highly recommended that you obtain the assistance of a wine storage professional. Wine storage professionals work with licensed contractors, refrigeration technicians, and racking companies to build well-insulated, beautiful, and protective wine cellars. In some areas of the country, these professionals are not available.
Unobstructed Airflow Unobstructed airflow to and from the unit is a critical factor in the unit’s overall performance. Make sure there is a threefoot horizontal clearance in the front of the unit. This will assure that the unit can move the air around in an efficient manner. Avoid the attempt to camouflage the unit by installing racking in front of the unit. This will restrict airflow and thus the unit’s ability to work efficiently.
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 and adversely affect the unit’s ability to cool.
Cutting the hole for the WhisperKOOL unit Locate the center of the room. Using a stud finder, locate two adjacent studs in the walls, and mark them with vertical lines. Tools Needed Phillips Screwdriver Saw Level Hammer Using a level and a pencil, mark a horizontal line on the wall between the two studs, approximately 1.25 inches (or as close as possible if more than 1.25”) from the ceiling. Using a ruler or measuring tape, measure 16 inches down (22.
Once the horizontal lines have been cut, make vertical cuts using the inside edge of the studs as a guide. Once you have made both vertical cuts, you should have a rectangular hole in the sheetrock. Now you have to make the same hole on the other side of the wall. Since you already have one hole, this is an easy process. Using a nail, mark all four corners of the first hole by making nail holes through the sheetrock. Then on the other side of the wall, connect the holes with a pencil mark and cut.
INSTALLATION Electrical Needs The WhisperKOOL System requires a dedicated 110-volt 20amp circuit. The unit draws a large amount of amps at initial start up. By designating a dedicated circuit breaker, you will guarantee the unit has enough power to run effectively. Contact your electrician for installation of this dedicated electrical circuit. Electrical Outlet The unit is equipped with two electrical outlets, one for installation inside the cellar and the other for installation outside the cellar.
Carefully remove your WhisperKOOL unit from the box. Do not destroy your packing material, as it provides the only safe means of transporting the unit. Units weigh 65–100 pounds and are cumbersome for one person to carry. We recommend that you get someone else to help you during the installation process. Testing Unit Place the WhisperKOOL system on a tabletop to prepare it for installation and testing.
Placement of Unit Slide the unit from the outside wall into your wine cellar with the outer flange flush to the outside wall. Secure the flange to the wall through the predrilled holes. The screws should penetrate the studs as well as the upper and lower supports to provide adequate support for the WhisperKOOL System (see illustration). Seal all cracks and gaps around the WhisperKOOL unit with caulking to prevent air leakage.
USING THE WHISPERKOOL SYSTEM Power Switch Drain Line The new series WhisperKOOL units come equipped with an On/Off switch. The On/Off switch is simply used when the owner does not need to utilize the equipment. Placing the power switch to the front position allows power to flow to the side outlet. Placing the switch in the rear position allows power to flow to the rear outlet. All units come with a drain line for additional removal of excessive condensate.
LIQUID MEASURING THERMOSTAT SYSTEM All WhisperKOOL units come equipped with our Precision Digital Technology (PDT/PDTJR) liquid temperature measuring thermostat system. This system incorporates the following advantages: To Use the thermostat: 1. 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. Do not remove the tip from the probe! 3.
PDT JR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Instructions for Vinothèque PDT JR. Thermostat Indicators There are three colored lights on the left side of the thermostat: • PWR (Green) – When this light is on, the unit is powered. • RUN (Yellow) – When this light is on, the compressor is running. If the light is flashing, the unit is currently in the fiveminute lockout. • SET (Red) – This light flashes when the set-point temperature is changed by pressing one of the three control ) or buttons (see below).
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. 1 WINE Temperature Indicator 2 3 LED Screen Wine Temperature Reading WINE ON SET PDT 55F Precision digital Technology Thermostat Temperature SET 4 5 7 Temperature SET Indicator Button Unit ON Indicator Button 6 UP Arrow Button 8 DOWN Arrow Button SET Temperature Button 1.
NORMAL OPERATION WhisperKOOL systems are designed to maintain both temperature and humidity. Once the system is installed and the temperature set, it will run continuously until the wine cellar is at your set wine temperature. This may be as much as three weeks, depending on the size of the room, the quality (R-value) of insulation, the original temperature of the wine, and the number of bottles residing in the cellar.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Before contacting Customer Service regarding a performance issue with your cooling unit (does not cool, leaks, ices up…), please review the following troubleshooting information and complete the Troubleshooting Checklist found on page 23. It is designed to help you identify the issue yourself and provide appropriate advice to remedy the issue or problem.
Ventilation In order to determine if ventilation may be the problem, try the following tests listed on page 25. Proper ventilation of the WhisperKOOL unit is one of the most important and often overlooked issues associated with the unit’s performance.The WhisperKOOL unit does create a large amount of heat, which needs to dissipate away from the unit freely in order to cool correctly.
around the cellar door to prevent cool air leakage. For more details, see Preparing the Wine Cellar, “Door” on page 6. thermostat installed. 4.) Plug the WhisperKOOL unit back in. The unit will begin running and cooling immediately. Let the unit run for 24 hours. Unit Mounting Mounting the unit in the cellar has a significant impact on the unit’s ability to cool the air in the room. A law of nature states that warm air rises while cool air falls.
Condensation Water Leaking, Rear Power Requirements When the WhisperKOOL starts to operate, it draws several times more power (amps) during the start-up cycle than it does during normal operation. Make sure you have the WhisperKOOL on a dedicated electrical line at a minimum of 20 amps. See the Product Information Table on page 10 to find the correct amperage requirement for your unit.
Consumer Care Program The Consumer Care Program is designed to expedite the shipment of a replacement unit to your location quickly in order to get your cellar cooling again. This program involves contacting our Customer Service department to purchase a refurbished unit in exchange for your original unit. You will receive a unit which has undergone our five star refurbishment program. The unit is tested in our controlled environment and is ready for immediate use.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST Please fill out this checklist to help identify the issue or problem with the performance of the cooling unit. If you still require technical assistance, fax a copy of this Troubleshooting Checklist to Vinotheque Customer Service at 209.466.4606. Be sure to include accurate contact information.
Specific Performance Issues: Unit is Not Cooling Sufficiently or Not Cooling at All: 19) On a thermostat with digital readout, what is the set temperature? To check, hold down the “SET” button on the thermostat to see the set temperature. Refer to page 16 of the owner’s manual. 20) What is the actual temperature of the cellar? Set Temp: Temp: *To check air temperature, use a digital thermostat which can be purchased at any hardware store under kitchen supplies.
TEMPERATURE DIFFERENTIAL TESTING The purpose of this test is to evaluate whether or not your cooling unit is operating correctly by measuring the temperatures of both the inside of the cellar and the exhaust side of the unit in the adjoining room. The majority of problems found with cooling units result from inadequate ventilation on the exhaust (back) side of the unit; therefore, taking these measurements is critical in ensuring the optimal performance of the product while minimizing costs of operation.
Third Temperature Test: 10. After the unit has run for 24hours, perform the third and last temperature test. 11. Record information and calculate temperature differential in table below.
Conclusions After completing the temperature differential test, determine if the unit is not cooling at all or if it is not cooling enough. If the unit is not cooling at all, contact Vinothèque Customer Service at 800.343.9463. Be sure to have the measurements and results from your Temperature Differential test available.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Vinothèque Customer Service is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. 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, construction and size of room. • Photos of installation of unit from 10 to 15 feet away, front and back.
INSTALLATION TERMS AND CONDITIONS WHISPERKOOL XLT/EXTREME COOLING SYSTEM ATTENTION: PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF USE CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING YOUR WhisperKOOL XLT/Extreme Cooling System. INSTALLING YOUR WhisperKOOL XLT/Extreme Cooling System INDICATES THAT YOU ACCEPT AND AGREE TO EACH OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH HEREIN ("TERMS OF USE"). IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THESE TERMS OF USE, YOU RISK VOIDING YOUR WARRANTY AND ASSUMING ADDITIONAL REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT COSTS. 1.
(c) FREIGHT: During the first two (2) years from the date of purchase, Vinothèque will cover freight for the repair of units UNDER WARRANTY to customers within the continental United States. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage caused during installation or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, or modification to any part of the product.
6. State Sales Tax We collect California Sales Tax only for orders made and shipped within California. We do not collect sales tax for orders shipped to other states. However, you may be liable for sales tax to your state for the merchandise you receive. You may want to check with your state’s tax authority for “use tax” regulations. 7. Customer Service Vinothèque’s customer service department is available Monday through Friday, from 8:00AM to 4:00PM PT by calling 1-800-343-9463. 8.
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