5. POSITIONING OF THE WINEMASTER
The WINEMASTER should be installed into a wall with one side of the unit facing the interior of the cellar and the
other side facing the exterior of the cellar on the other side of the wall. This means that the exterior side of the unit
must be accessible from outside of the cellar - see item 6 "WINEMASTER Wall Installation." This allows for the
production of cool air within the cellar by keeping all warm components on the exterior side of the wall.
10 cm minimum
WINEMASTER
ceiling
CELLAR
The conditions for efficient functioning of the WINEMASTER:
The "warm" side of the WINEMASTER should theoretically face the interior of another room inside a home. In
particular cases where the "warm" side of the unit is on the exterior of a home, it must be sheltered from direct
rays of the sun, rain, snow, etc.
Please note
: turning on the compressor in temperatures of below 0 °C can cause permanent damage.
The room, into which the WINEMASTER transfers warm air, must be well ventilated so that its temperature
does not exceed 30 °C.
There must be a space of at least 10 cm (4 in) between the top of the WINEMASTER and the ceiling of the
cellar to facilitate the removal of the cover if needed..
The wall, into which the WineMaster is installed, should not exceed a thickness of 30 cm. Otherwise, the wall
must be bevel-edged (see diagram in item 7 "Installation")
6. CREATING A CELLAR
6.1. THE LOCATION
For an Existing Cellar
If you have an existing cellar or another available room that does not have the characteristics of a real cellar, you
must well insulate the room before installing the WINEMASTER into one of the walls.
Note:
Do not use fibreglass or rock wool insulation.
To Create a New Cellar
In order to transform an unused space into a genuine wine cellar it is necessary to measure the area, mark the
places where you will need to build walls and then implement one of the following building techniques:
Masonry:
build a wall of brick, cement blocks, plaster casts, or other appropriate materials. Then completely
insulate it in the same manner as any other wall and seal all cracks.
Wood:
build a wooden frame and then attach wooden panels to create walls. Then attach insulation materials
to the wooden panels and seal all cracks.
"Sandwich" panels:
purchase pre-insulated double-layer panels which come equipped with an internal layer
of insulation. In this case you can accomplish the creation of the walls and the insulation in one step.
6.2. INSULATION
Insulation is essential for efficient functioning of the WINEMASTER. A good insulation permits the
WINEMASTER to maintain a stable temperature and humidity level.
The chart on the next page will allow you to determine the type and the thickness of insulation needed in relation
to the exterior volume of the cellar.
Winemaster C50S(SR) USER MANUAL
May 2003
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