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Troubleshooting 

 
This Troubleshooting Chart is not prepared to replace the training required for a 
professional refrigeration service person, not is it comprehensive

 

 

Complaint Possible 

Causes 

Response 

1. Unit not 

running

 

a.  Power cord not plugged 
b.  No power from supply 
c.  Incorrect or loose wirings 
d. Low 

voltage 

e. Setting higher than ambient 

temperature 

f. 

Cut-in too high 

g. Defrost 

light 

blinking 

h.  Compressor light blinking 
i. Defective 

controller 

a.  Check power cord 
b.  Check receptacle and fuses 
c.  Check all wirings and connections 
d.  Contact an authorized electrician 
e. Lower 

temperature 

setting 

 
f. Reduce 

Hy 

g.  Unit is under defrost mode 
h.  Unit is under anti-short cycle delay  
i. 

Call service for diagnosis 

2. Unit not 

starting , but 
temperature 
rising high  

a.  Anti-short cycle  
 

a. Reset AC 
 

3. Temperature 

fluctuating 

a. Air probe  
 

a.  When using an air probe, the wine 

bottle temperature is mainly 
controlled by the average air 
temperature. If the set-point is 55

°

with the differential 4F, the cooling 
unit turns on at 59

°

F of air 

temperature (It may be higher than 
59

°

F if it is in anti-short cycle or 

defrost cycle) and turns off at 55

°

of air temperature. The average air 
temperature is 57

°

F, and then the 

wine temperature is around 57+/-
0.5

°

F. The air is light enough to 

change so quickly that it maintains 
relatively constant average 
temperature that would prevent wine 
bottle temperature from fluctuating. 

4. Temperature  

high, unit 
stopping 
and starting 
normally 

a. Temperature 

setting 

high 

 

a. Lower 

the 

setting 

5. Temperature  

high, unit 
stopping 
and starting 
with short 
running time 

a. 

Air probe touching the 
evaporator coil, displaying 
temperature ok 

b.  Short circuit of air flow between 

cold-air supply and cellar-air 
return, displaying temperature 
ok  

c.  Failed controller and probe 

a.  Move the air probe away from the 

evaporator 

 
b.  Deflect the supply air down 
 
 
 
c.  Call service for diagnosis 

6. Temperature 

a.  Improper cellar insulation & seal 

a.  Check insulation, gasket and door 

Summary of Contents for CT1500ZD

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Page 2: ...ortant Safety Information NOTES Do not plug in until 24 hours after delivery Do not use a ground fault interrupter GFI A dedicated 20 AMP circuit for CT1500 2500ZD and 30 AMP for CT3500 8500ZD are req...

Page 3: ...2 Table of Contents Features Specifications 3 Installation Instructions 6 Temperature Humidity 16 Care Guide 20 Troubleshooting 21 Electrical Diagrams 24 Customer Support 25 Warranty 26...

Page 4: ...intain humidity ranges within 50 70 RH These temperature and humidity ranges are optimized for long term storage of wine Temperature is controlled and humidity is adjusted using patented technology Ho...

Page 5: ...4 Fig 1 2 CT3500 8500ZD FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS Fig 1 3 CT1500 2500ZD DIMENSIONS...

Page 6: ...ncy and current specified on the label at the cooling unit The rated capacity is determined under the cellar and ambient temperatures of 55 F and 75 F with R13 interior and R19 exterior insulations An...

Page 7: ...ength 1 General Instructions The cooling unit produces cooling supplied into the cellar meanwhile it also generates heat that must be exhausted outside the cellar So the cold air supply with cellar ai...

Page 8: ...4 ID wood thread inserts at the ceiling see Fig 2 1 2 2 Place the gaskets 1 2 foam tape on the mounting lip sides see Fig 2 3 If top exhaust installation place another gaskets along the top exhaust at...

Page 9: ...8 Fig 2 2 THREAD INSERT Fig 2 3 REAR GASKET...

Page 10: ...9 Fig 2 4 TOP EXHAUST GASKET Fig 2 5 COOLING UNIT MOUNTING...

Page 11: ...10 Fig 2 6 SECURING BRACKET SCREW...

Page 12: ...11 Fig 2 7 CABINET GRILLE...

Page 13: ...Construct a shelf as shown The shelf must be capable of supporting the weight of the cooling unit and preventing it from moving Place the cooling unit on the shelf with the back of the unit flush with...

Page 14: ...n be installed with the front of the unit flush with the inside of the wall Construct a shelf outside the room accordingly Fig 2 9 THROUGH WALL INSTALLATION OUTSIDE WALL FLUSH Fig 2 10 THROUGH WALL IN...

Page 15: ...of R13 insulation All exterior walls and ceiling shall have a vapor barrier and a minimum of R19 insulation The vapor barrier shall be installed on the warm side of the insulation All joints door fra...

Page 16: ...ll not be able to maintain the proper temperature if fresh moisture laden air is constantly being introduced to the cellar Symptoms of this condition are cooling unit runs all the time with only a sli...

Page 17: ...k the keypad SET To enter in the programming mode SET To return to the temperature display 2 Lock and unlock the keys To lock the keys press up down keys until POF is displayed to unlock the keys pres...

Page 18: ...e at 55 F for the optimum aging of wine On initial start up the time required to reach the desired temperature will vary depending on the quantity of bottles temperature setting and surrounding temper...

Page 19: ...temperature unit F C F Fahrenheit rES display resolution in integer dLy temperature display delay min 1 ot probe calibration 0 LS minimum set point 50 US maximum set point 65 idF defrost cycle interva...

Page 20: ...will be sent to your phones when the cellar temperature is ALU higher or ALL lower than the set point Set 2 In order to test the call function set parameters Ald 0 and dAO 0 After testing set Ald 60...

Page 21: ...e if it is accumulated on the cooling unit in high humidity conditions 3 Removing Unit When you remove the cooling unit beware water may come out of the unit 4 Installing Drain Line CT3500 8500ZD unit...

Page 22: ...is mainly controlled by the average air temperature If the set point is 55 F with the differential 4F the cooling unit turns on at 59 F of air temperature It may be higher than 59 F if it is in anti...

Page 23: ...size c Check for installation location d Leave minimum 3 feet clearance for the hot air exhaust side and leave minimum 1 foot clearance for the fresh air intake side e Clean condenser f Check for fan...

Page 24: ...causing excessive condensate c Evaporator air flow restriction d Water passages restricted water overflowing e Drip tray leak a Check for air leak b Use drain line c Check supply air flow or air TD d...

Page 25: ...24 Electrical Wiring Diagrams Fig 6 1 CT1500 2500ZD WIRING DIAGRAM Fig 6 3 CT3500 8500ZD WIRING DIAGRAM...

Page 26: ...25 Customer Support If you need further assistance please contact us at APEX 17631 South Susana Road Rancho Dominguez CA 90221 Tel 310 886 3332 Fax 310 886 3310 Email info groupapex com...

Page 27: ...he APEX with respect to its products and is in lieu of all other warranties express or implied including any of fitness for a particular purpose In no event shall APEX be responsible for any consequen...

Page 28: ...PON INCONVENIENCE LOSS OF USE OF THE UNIT LOSS OF TIME OR COMMERCIAL LOSS ANY OUTER DAMAGES WHETHER INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHERWISE THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIBE AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANT...

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