Manual

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Grilles
One grille is provided on the condenser outlet. The grille is removable and can be replaced with a
duct collar should warm air need to be ducted away from the mounting area. Additional grilles can
be purchased as an option and as wall grilles inside the cellar. The return air, or inlet, to the unit
must connect to the return air outlet from the cellar. Any of the three supply air outlets on the unit
can be used for the ductwork to the supply grille inside the cellar. The factory installed supply duct
can be relocated to any of the other two openings. The procedures below apply to both the
evaporator and the condenser sections. In most cases, no ducts are installed on the condenser section
because the unit is located in a mechanical or storage type space. If exhaust heat is undesirable, use
duct collars and ductwork to move the heat outdoors or to another space.
Reducing Noise from the Unit
Consider noise when locating the unit close to the cellar or an adjacent occupied space. A piece of 1
inch or two inch dense rubber or Styrofoam with foil face in between the unit and the wall absorbs
and reduces the noise from the unit. For air noise use larger grilles or use flexible ductwork to absorb
the noise. Sound usually travels as a line of sight. Sound is reduced when it turns a corner, such as
passing through a bend in ductwork. If the unit is supported from a wall or joist, using a rubber pad
under the unit will reduce vibration transmission.
Installing the Unit Outdoors
The Wine Guardian is NOT designed nor approved for direct outdoor installation. If it is located
outdoors, it MUST be protected with a rain-proof enclosure.
 Mount it above the ground on a solid, waterproof base to protect the unit from
ground water.
 Do not locate it where grass clippings or leaves can blow into the unit.
 Keep the area around the unit clean and free of debris.
 Protect from damage when the unit is located in a garage or unheated shed. In both
cases, the unit MUST have the low ambient controls built into the unit.
 Double insulating ducts with exterior grade insulation is recommended to keep the ducts
dry and effective. Wine Guardian suggests installing one, sized flexible duct inside the
next larger size duct where ductwork is exposed.
 Allow enough space at both ends of the unit to remove ductwork and allow access for
service.