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Designating the Proper Location
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DESIGNATING THE PROPER LOCATION
FOR PLACEMENT
capacity weight of bottles
unit size empty weight of bottles (x3 pounds per bottle) = total weight full
150 213lbs 144 432lbs 645lbs
Mignonne 200lbs 220 660lbs 860lbs
320 237lbs 288 864lbs 1101lbs
500 298lbs 440 1320lbs 1618lbs
550 369lbs 468 1404lbs 1773lbs
700 421lbs 572 1716lbs 2137lbs
Credenza 400lbs 252 756lbs 1156lbs
As you can see, the weight load on the flooring can be significant. Be sure the area is sturdy
enough to handle this weight.
TABLE 1. WEIGHT LOAD FACTORS
Designating the proper location for your unit
is important. There are several consider-
ations which need to be made in order to
receive the best performance results from
your unit.
A. Weight factor.
You will need to take into account that the
weight of the unit fully loaded with wine can
be substantial. The chart above specifies the
approximate weights of the units empty and
filled with wine.
B. Ambient temperature factor.
The cooling system in the cabinet has the
ability to cool a maximum of 30°F below the
ambient temperature in the room. Therefore
you want to place the unit in a room which
will not exceed 85°F. Otherwise the unit will
not have the capacity to keep the wine at a
desirable 55°F.
On the other hand, you want to make sure
the temperature in the room does not fall
much below 55°F. The unit only has the
capacity to cool the wine inside and cannot
exceed the ambient temperature of the
room. In addition, the unit is designed only to
cool to a minimum temperature of 50°F.
C. Ventilation factor.
Ventilation is an important factor to consider
when choosing the correct location. The
compressor motor will give off heat, which
will need to dissipate away from the unit. If
the unit is located within a restricted area
and ventilation is not available, then the
ambient temperature of the room will
increase and thus will prevent the unit from
cooling adequately. Be sure to find a location
with good ventilation. The rear of the unit
should be placed approximately 2 inches
away from the corresponding wall. In
addition, there should be approximately 12
inches of clearance above the top of the unit
and 6 inches on each side. This will assure
adequate dissipation of heat.
D. Noise factor.
At Vinothèque, we believe that our QT
system is the quietest refrigeration system
available in a wine storage cabinet. How-
ever, these units are motor driven and do
produce a nominal amount of noise while the
compressor and temperature equalizer fans
are in operation. The noise is comparable to
the noise of a refrigerator when it is running.
The unit will run continually during the
initial cool down period when the wine has
first been introduced to the cabinet. After
that time, the unit will run as needed in
order to maintain relative humidity and
precise temperature tolerances. The amount
of time the unit will need to run is based on
the ambient temperature of the room. Front
venting and WhisperKools are louder due to
design.
If the unit is placed on a hard surface such
as tile or hardwood floors, it is recom-
mended that you consider installing a small
piece of carpeting underneath the unit to
prevent the unit’s operating noise from
echoing against the hard surface.
E. Humidity control.
The cabinets are designed to maintain