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Contents Introduction................................................................................................... 7 What Is the WhisperKOOL Extreme Cooling System?............................................ 7 How Does the WhisperKOOL Extreme System Work? ........................................... 7 Temperature Setting..................................................................................................... 7 Features and Benefits ..........................................................
Troubleshooting Guidelines ....................................................................... 30 Unit Does Not Come On ............................................................................................. 30 Unit Leaks Water........................................................................................................ 30 Cellar Temperature is too Cold ................................................................................. 31 Cellar Temperature is too High.....................
-Introduction Congratulations and thank -you for purchasing a WhisperKOOL Extreme cooling unit. We believe it to be the best wine cellar cooling unit on the market. This User’s Manual is intended to assist in proper installation and maintenance of the WhisperKOOL Extreme cooling system. In order to ensure the longevity of your cooling unit, the equipment should be installed properly and have a proper care and maintenance schedule. Please read and review this manual carefully and keep for future reference.
Features and Benefits Liquid Temperature Measuring Probe The unit accurately measures the temperature of wine in the cellar using a liquid temperature measuring probe. Measuring the temperature of a liquid is a more direct and accurate reflection of the temperature of the wines stored in the cellar than measuring the ambient cellar air. High Heat Alarm If the temperature on the back side of the unit reaches 130°F, a red indicator light will turn on. The light shuts off once the temperature lowers to 100°F.
Superior Operating Flexibility The Extreme Series wine cellar cooling units are designed to work in conditions that cause traditional cooling units to fail. Engineered to solve the most difficult installation dilemmas, the Extreme Series has the performance capability to provide superior wine cellar temperature control: • • In hotter environments where cooling is difficult, up to 120°F; In cold areas where many units fail to operate.
Customer Warranty Registration PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN THE WARRANTY CARD UPON RECEIPT OF THE UNIT. By completing the Product Registration Card, you will be confirmed in our Customer Database ensuring that your information is on file to help you obtain efficient warranty service. Please refer to pages 36-38 for complete terms and conditions, warranty guidelines, and policy for your WhisperKOOL Extreme Series Cooling Unit.
Check the Accessory Kits for the following contents: Kit One: 9 WhisperKOOL Extreme Series User’s Manual 9 Registration / Warranty Card Kit Two: 9 9 9 9 9 9 Power Cord Self-Tapping Screws (6) Drain Line Mounting Flange Pieces (4) Bottle Temperature Probe Insulation Foam (4 strips) Please leave the WhisperKOOL Extreme Unit in its original box until you are ready for installation. This will allow you to move the product safely and without damaging it.
Preparing the Wine Cellar The performance and life of your WhisperKOOL Extreme Series Unit are contingent upon the steps you take in preparing the wine cellar. Note: Improperly preparing your enclosure or incorrectly installing your WhisperKOOL Extreme 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.
Vapor Barrier Vapor Barrier is REQUIRED to prevent the intrusion of water vapor, which keeps the cellar at the correct temperature and humidity. Six-mm plastic sheeting, recommended, is applied to the warm side of the cellar walls. The vapor barrier must be applied to the outside walls and ceiling. If it is impossible to reach the outside, then the plastic must be applied from within the cellar.
Installation Electrical Needs The WhisperKOOL Extreme System requires a dedicated 115-volt 15-amp 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 assistance with the installation of this dedicated electrical circuit. Do: 9 Match the electrical outlet to the plug provided on the WhisperKOOL Extreme Unit.
Push Button Circuit Breaker In case the unit should lose power, press the reset button and attempt to turn unit back on. Check the home/main circuit breaker. If unit does not respond properly, refer to troubleshooting on page 32.
Through-the-Wall Installation (Without Ductwork) Test the Unit Prior to Installation To prepare it for testing before installation in wall: 9 Remove unit from box 9 Place unit on tabletop 9 Plug in unit to electrical outlet 9 Plug in bottle sensor 9 Turn on to test (Should be 12° across coils) 9 Turn off after test 9 Remove bottle sensor Mounting Flange Pieces There are four individual pieces located in Kit 2 of your enclosed accessory kits.
Standard Mounting Arrangements Typical Through the Wall These illustrations are suggested mounting styles and act as guidelines only. They do not represent the actual installation of the unit. 1. WhisperKOOL retrofit 2. Middle Wall 3.
Cutting the Hole for the WhisperKOOL Unit Tools Needed Locate the center of the wall upon which the unit will be installed. Using a stud finder, locate the stud 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, approximately 1.25”(or as close as possible if more than 1.25”) from the ceiling. Using a ruler or measuring tape, measure 22.
Using a saw, cut along the uppermost horizontal line until your saw reaches the stud. Turn the saw around, inserting it into the cut you have just made, and cut toward the opposite stud so that you have a clean horizontal cut between the two studs. Be careful not to cut into the studs themselves. Now make the second horizontal cut from stud to stud on the line 22.75” below the first cut. Once the horizontal lines have been cut, make vertical cuts using the inside edge of the studs as a guide.
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. Sheetrock alone cannot support the weight of a 65-pound (or more) cooling system. Therefore, it is necessary to frame the hole that you have just cut with upper and lower supports. Using two 2x4s14.
Applying Insulation Tape Locate the four precut pieces of black foam tape included with the system. There should be two larger pieces and two smaller pieces. Once you have attached the flange pieces to the unit, peel back the white-paper adhesive covering and place on the corresponding size of flange. The large pieces are applied to the top and bottom of the unit and the smaller pieces to the right and left side flanges. This foam creates a tight seal between the flange and the wall.
Placement of Unit Slide the unit from either the inside or outside wall into your wine cellar with the outer flange flush to the wall. You will need to reverse the mounting flange depending on inside or outside use. 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 Extreme System (see illustration).
Ducted Installation 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 out of the ambient space. 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.
Using Ductwork Cold Air to/from Wine Cellar 9 Remove supply air grille to install ductwork between WhisperKOOL Extreme unit and the cellar. 9 Connect the supply air ductwork from the cellar to the supply air outlet adapter flange at the WhisperKOOL Extreme unit. 9 Connect the return air ductwork from the cellar to the return air inlet adapter flange at the WhisperKOOL Extreme unit. Warm Air to/from Wine Cellar 9 Connect ductwork on the condenser to direct heat and air noise away from occupants.
Flexible and Easy Installation Fully Ductable System The ventilation system is ideal for ducting. The optional collars fit standard ventilation ducting allowing the installer to vent air to and from the unit for optimum performance (please see specifications for details). Outside The Cellar Ducting to and from the unit to the cellar in a variety of configurations, results in a virtually noise free cellar for entertaining and enjoying your investment.
Liquid Measuring Thermostat System Power Switch Turns the unit on/off. Hi-Pressure Light Lights red when the refrigerant pressure is too high. Turn the power off and then turn back on to reset. Bottle Sensor Indicates where to attach the bottle sensor probe. Temperature Read-Out See following pages for Temperature Read-out information.
2 Probe Connection is good and 5-min countdown started Indicator first LED dot 1 WINE Temperature Indicator 3 LED Screen Wine Temperature Reading 4 WINE ON SET WhisperKOOL 55F SET 5 6 Temperature SET Indicator Unit ON Indicator 7 HIGH PRESSURE 8 UP Arrow Button 9 DOWN Arrow Button SET Temperature Button 1. Wine Temperature Indicator: A red LED bar will light up when the thermostat is reading the liquid temperature in the bottle via the probe.
Maintenance Schedule Monthly 1. Check Filters 2. Check for unusual noise or vibration. Quarterly Clean Filters: 1. Remove grille/ducting on both ends of unit. 2. Remove the filter covering the coil. 3. Wash with warm water 4. Dry off filter by shaking excess water from filter. Yearly 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. Inspect for corrosion. 4.
Troubleshooting Guidelines Unit Does Not Come On Controller Display Panel Light is Not On Possible Cause Solution Unit is not plugged in Plug not correct on unit Make sure power cord is plugged into outlet. Make sure the cord location and switch are both designating same plug (i.e. rear plug is switched on when cord is plugged into that outlet). Turn unit on with toggle switch on controller Reset circuit breaker on unit by pushing reset button located on right side of unit above the plug outlet.
Cellar Temperature is too Cold Temperature is too Low when Unit is ON Possible Cause Solution Controller set too low Change set point on controller to higher temperature. (Note: controller is programmed at 55°F when assembled at the factory) Temperature is too Cold When Unit is OFF Possible Cause Solution Too much heat lost to adjacent areas. Add more insulation around ductwork and ensure doorways and glass panels are sealed.
Technical Assistance Vinothèque Customer Service is available Monday through Friday from 8:00AM to 4:00PM 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; 9 The model and serial number of your WhisperKOOL Extreme Series Unit. 9 Location of unit and installation details, such as ventilation, ducting, construction of your wine cellar, and room size.
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.
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. This 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 a technician approved by Vinothèque to service the product. This warranty does not cover products sold “AS IS” or “WITH ALL FAULTS.
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. Trouble Shooting The customer service department is available to answer any questions or inquiries regarding our product as well as to assist in basic and primary troubleshooting for any problems with our product. 9. General Provisions (a) Construction and severability.
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