Through-the-Wall Wine Cellar Cooling Systems Installation, Operation and Maintenance Guide Manufactured by: WineGuardian An Air Innovations Company North Syracuse, NY USA www.wineguardian.com www.airinnovations.com Wine Guardian is a registered Trademark (76/551,126) of Air Innovations, Inc.
Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................ 2 Receiving, Inspecting and Unpacking the Wine Guardian Unit ...................... 3 Receiving and Inspecting the System ........................................................................................... 3 Reviewing the Packing Slip .........................................................................................................
Wine GuardianTM User Manual Configuration Settings ............................................................................................................... 21 Settings 1 - 19 ..................................................................................................................... 24-26 Testing the Fan ......................................................................................................................... 27 Running the System ..............................................
Introduction Dear Customer, Congratulations and thank you for purchasing a Wine Guardian cooling system. We believe it to be the best wine cellar cooling system on the market and hope that you will agree. This guide is intended to help the installer and owner of the Wine Guardian cooling system to properly install and maintain the equipment. In order to ensure a long and trouble-free operation, please read this manual carefully, especially the safety instructions, and keep it for future reference.
Receiving, Inspecting and Unpacking the Wine Guardian System Receiving and Inspecting the System NOTE Wine Guardian systems are factory assembled and tested prior to shipment. Wine Guardian systems are shipped individually in corrugated boxes specially designed to protect the equipment during shipment. √ Before opening the container, inspect the packing crates or boxes for obvious signs of damage or mishandling. √ Write any discrepancy or visual damage on the bill of lading before signing.
General Description View the Overview Illustration located on page The Through-the-Wall Wine Guardian cooling system is a professional grade, self-contained climate control system designed specifically for the storage of wine at cellar temperatures. It is designed for easy installation and operation. Wine Guardian uses digital electronic controls and environmentally friendly R-134a refrigerant. The entire system is run-tested at the factory and shipped as a single package.
Wine Guardian Controls Wine Guardian’s digital electronic control series offers a versatile solution for controlling and monitoring your wine cellar temperature and humidity. This series consists of four controls; a main control board; a local user interface; a remote user interface; and a remote temperature and humidity sensor. The system only requires the use of the main control board and one of the user interfaces (local or remote) to function.
Wine Guardian Controls Main Control: Performs all switching functions and interfaces with inputs and outputs. It can connect to local or remote user interface, as well as remote temperature/humidity sensor. Two way communications: local user interface reports settings back to main control, main control energizes outputs and reports alarms and temp/humidity readings to local user interface. One way communication: remote temp/humidity sensor reports temp and humidity readings to main control.
Standard Specifications IMPORTANT Design and specifications are subject to change without notice The Wine Guardian System Contains √ A capillary tube expansion to control the flow of refrigerant into the evaporator coil √ A filter dryer to keep the refrigerant clean and free of contaminants √ Dual factory mounted plastic supply/return air grilles for evaporator and condenser air movement √ Movable suply air louvers for side-to-side directing of cold air into the wine cellar √ A manually reset, high-pressu
Accessories and Optional Equipment Installation Sleeve Each Wine Guardian system includes an EasyMountTM installation sleeve to be used in the mounting of the system through-the-wall at the desired location. The sleeve is essential for the proper support of the Wine Guardian system and ease of installation. The maximum dimensions of the wall opening should be 14-1/2” wide by 16-1/4” high.
Overview of the Wine Guardian Unit Refer to illustrations on page 10 Cabinet – The cabinet is constructed of aluminum with a powder coated finish for corrosion protection and an attractive, maintenance-free appearance. Areas in contact with cold temperatures are lined with insulation to prevent condensation. Condensing Section - Ambient air is circulated through the condenser section by a direct drive, permanently lubricated, motorized impeller blower.
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Safety The following is suggested before installing or maintaining the Wine Guardian System: 1) Read these instructions 2) Keep these instructions 3) Heed all warnings 4) Follow all instructions Safety Message Conventions Safety messages contained in this manual, DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION are bold and highlighted in red for quick identification. Danger A DANGER message indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, results in death or serious injury.
Following is a typical example of a CAUTION message as it could appear in the manual: CAUTION RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT Improper installation may result in the equipment malfunctioning and a safety hazard. Read all of the installation instructions before installing the Wine Guardian unit. Lockout/Tagout Procedure 1) Turn the system to off at the local interface controller (the display will indicate the system is off).
Moving Parts Hazards The Motor and Blower must be disconnected prior to opening access panels. The motor can start automatically. Disconnect all power and control circuits prior to servicing to avoid serious injuries or possible dismemberment. The fans are free-wheeling after the power is disconnected. Allow the fans to stop completely before servicing the system to avoid cuts or dismemberment. Rotating Fan Blades are present in the Wine Guardian system.
CAUTIONS • Do not block any supply or return air opening. Install in accordance with the instructions in the Wine Guardian manual. • Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at the outlet plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where it exits the system. • Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. • Always operate this equipment from a 120 VAC, 1 phase 60 Hz power sources only.
Installation CAUTION SHARP EDGES RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY Sharp edges are present inside the Wine Guardian system. Pre-installation Test Test the system before installing it to check for non-visible shipping damage. To test the system: √ Set the system on the floor or a sturdy level surface √ Plug in the system √ Press the on/off switch, control illuminates. This indicates the system has power. √ The built in timer prevents short cycling and keeps the system from turning on right away.
WARNING RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT Modification to the equipment may cause injury or damage to the equipment. DANGER √ This equipment is heavy. Place the system on the floor or on a level and stable surface that can support the full weight of the system. √ Do not modify the equipment, it may cause damage to the equipment and voids the warranty. √ Never place anything on top of the system. √ Never block or cover any of the openings or outlets of the system.
√ Does the condenser heat exhaust need to be ducted away? An optional kit is available. √ Where to locate the thermostat, if remote interface control is ordered? Thermostat should be located mid point on a wall within the wine cellar. Provides suffficient access and exposure to airflow from the Wine Guardian system. The thermostat should not be located under shelving or within racking.
Step 1 Find wall stud locations. If both wine cellar side and finished basement side of walls have drywall already installed it is important to locate the wall studs in the area chosen to mount the Through-theWall system. Use of any high quality stud finder is recommended for locating the center and edges of the wall studs on the wine cellar wall. Once located, the stud edges should be clearly marked prior to following Step 2 below. Step 2 Preparing wall penetration for Installation Sleeve.
Step 4 Fasten the EasyMountTM sleeve to the wall studs through the six (6) pre-drilled holes located on either side of the EasyMountTM sleeve. Starting at location (1) insert a wood screw into the pre-drilled hole and tighten the screw until it is snug. Do no over tighten. Continue to the number (2) Through (6) positions and tighten until all are snug. Do not over tighten. Once each screw has been installed repeat the progression (1) through (6) so that each screw is tight.
Step 6 Seal joint between EasyMountTM sleeve and Wine Guardian system on the flange side of system with bulb weather strip seal material provided, to ensure a tight seal and prevent the system from horizontal movement. Installing the Condensate Overflow Condensate generation is a natural by-product of air conditioning systems. The Wine Guardian cooling coils are designed with the understanding that optimal wine cellar humidity levels are between 55% RH and 70%RH.
Priming the Drain Trap The internal drain trap primes itself automatically once the unit has run for a period of time and after the system cycles off. This is confirmed by water dripping from the drain. Wiring the System for Power WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD The electrical outlet and wiring installation must meet the national and local building codes. DO: √ Match the electrical outlet to the plug provided on the Wine Guardian. √ Provide dedicated circuit and wiring for the system.
Electrical Plug Configuration To comply with the UL STD 484 this system contains a factory supplied LCDI (leakage current detection interruptor) power cord, which specifies that single phase portable air conditioning units contain a porotection device to reduce the risk of an arc fault occuring in the power cord. These provide a reliable way to prevent the risk of fire due to a damaged power cord.
Control Options and Wiring Each Wine Guardian system comes with a control mounted on front of system. It is wired at the factory for testing prior to shipment. Previously described in this manual. Note Keep the thermostat guide in a folder along with the Wine Guardian Manual for future reference. Remote Thermostat (Optional) A phone cord-style communication cable is required to connect back to port supplied on the main chassis. This may be factory supplied.
Turn on the System Plug in the system. Touch the on/off bottom on front panel. The display lights up to indicate power to the system. The system may not come on right away due to the timer built into the circuiting toprevent short-cycling. There is a 5-minute compressor/condenser fan time delay on initial start-up. On/Off - The On/Off button will be used to turn the system on or off. When set to the off mode the control will not allow any of the outputs to energize effectively locking the system out.
Setting 2 Setting 2 is the low temperature alarm set point. The minimum setting for this feature will be 30°F. There must be at least 4°F difference between the low and high temperture alarm set points and at least a 2°F difference between the actual temperture set point and the alarm set point. Default setting is 50°F. Setting 3 Setting 3 is the high temperature alarm set point. The maximum setting for this feature will be 100°F.
Setting 11 Setting 11 is the defrost cut out temperature. This setting will be adjustable from 35°F to 50°F. Default will be 40°F. There must be at least a 1°F difference between defrost cut in and cut out set points. Note: This feature will be locked out for Wine Guardian. Setting 12 Setting 12 is the compressor run time setting for defrost. It will be adjustable from 1 to 12 hours in 1 hour increments. Default will be 4 hours. Note: This feature will be locked out for Wine Guardian.
Testing the Fan Scroll through configurations settings to 17 for “On” or “Auto” operation. It is factory default to “Auto”. • ON means the fan runs continuously and indicates that the power is on and the control circuit is energized and operating. • AUTO means the fan runs only when the thermostat is calling for cooling or humidification. Running the System √ √ Check system to confirm the compressor is running.
Maintenance General WARNING BEFORE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON THE SYSTEM, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THE SAFETY CHAPTER OF THE WINE GUARDIAN MANUAL. DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE - RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH High voltages are present in the cabinets. Turn off all power. Use the Lockout/ Tagout procedure before removing end panels or cover. CAUTION SHARP EDGES RISK OF SEROUS INJURY Sharp edges are present on the fan wheels, housing, fins and coils.
Maintenance Schedule Monthly (or quarterly depending on experience with individual cellar) √ Check for noise or vibration. √ Check for short-cycling of the system - a turning on and off of the compressor unit more than eight (8) times/hour. Yearly (in addition to monthly) √ Check evaporator and condenser coils for dirt – use a vacuum with a brush attachment to clean the coils. √ Clean condensate pan under the evaporator coil by flushing. Be careful to keep the drain pans clear of any and all debris.
High Pressure Switch has Shut the System Down Every Wine Guardian system has a manual reset high pressure switch in the refrigeration system. This switch shuts the compressor and condenser down if the head pressure in the system is too high. It is intended to protect the compressor. Restricted airflow through the condenser is the most common reason for the pressure to become too high. This can be caused by dust covering the filter or an obstruction blocking the airflow in the duct or grille.
Troubleshooting WARNING BEFORE PROCEEDING, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE SAFETY SECTION OF THE WINE GUARDIAN MANUAL. IMPORTANT This section is intended as a diagnostic aid only. For detailed repair or parts replacement procedures, contact a qualified service company. Check the following table for some solutions before calling a service technician. Typical Start-up Problems Possible Cause Solution Incorrect thermostat or humidistat (optional) settings.
System Does Not Start-up Thermostat Light is Off Possible Cause Solution Voltage switch not in correct position Check position No power to outlet Check circuit breaker and wiring Unit not plugged in Plug in the system LCDI tripped Reset Thermostat Light is On Possible Cause Solution Thermostat is not set up properly Check thermostat set up in the guide.
Problems Controlling Cellar Temperature Problems are occurring even though the unit seems to be fully operational – evaporator fan blows air into the cellar and compressor and condenser fan runs.
Problems Controlling Cellar Humidity Humidity Too Low or Supply Air is Too Cold, Without Optional Standalone Humidifier Possible Cause Solution Not enough evaporator airflow Remove blockage in supply or return ductwork Check and clean coil Coil frozen – shut off system for two hours Defective or incorrect expansion device or coils Factory call for service Humidity Too Low, Without Optional Humidifier Possible Cause No moisture being added to cellar Solution Add Wine Guardian humidifier or a room humi
Humidity Too High When System is Not Running Possible Cause System needs to run to dehumidify Solution Lower room temperature setpoint. Seal openings around doors (gasket and sweep) Humidity Too High When System is Running and Cooling Possible Cause Solution Too much moisture in cellar Poor vapor barrier installation Humidifier malfunction refer to the humidifier instructions.
Wine Guardian Warranty GENERAL Wine Guardian warrants, to the original buyer, its goods and all parts thereof to be free from defects in material and workmanship for fifteen (15) months from the date of invoicing assuming NORMAL USE AND SERVICE. LIABILITY Wine Guardian liability shall be limited to the repair or replacement (at its option) of any part, which, at our sole discretion, is determined to be defective. The purchaser shall pay all transportation costs.
