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the unit, WhisperKOOL will cover the costs of the evaluation by the certified HVAC technician. If the product 

is  malfunctioning  due  to  the  improper  installation  or  some  other  act  or  omission  by  a  party  other  than 

WhisperKOOL, then the user is responsible for the costs of the on-site evaluation by the technician in addition 

to any repair costs. 

8. Request for Product Evaluation and Repair Under Warranty

 8.1  Split System Field Service Warranty Policy 

 

This  Policy  is  to  clarify  what  falls  under Warranty  Service  and  what  becomes  the  responsibility  of  the 

Owner. WhisperKOOL (“manufacturer”) strives to provide our customers with a superior product and we 

back  our  product  with  a Two Year  Limited Warranty.  Please  review  the  following  guidelines  to  ensure 

you have a complete understanding of our Policy and coverage of your Split System. WhisperKOOL will 

respond to your request for service once this letter has been signed and returned to the manufacturer. 

8.2   Product Warranty Information

(a)  LABOR: For a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Product is determined to be 

defective after undergoing customer service troubleshooting, WhisperKOOL will repair or replace 

the Product, at its option and discretion, at no charge to the customer. After the Warranty Period, the 

customer is responsible for ALL labor charges.

(b)    PARTS: WhisperKOOL will supply, at no charge, new or rebuilt replacement parts in exchange for 

defective parts for a period of two (2) years which include, but are not limited to, Evaporator Coil, 

Evaporator Side Fan, Evaporator Solenoid Valve, Thermostat, Condenser Sid Fan, Condenser Side Fan 

Switch, Compressor, Head Pressure Control, Low Pressure Switch, Condenser Coil, Access T’s, Sight 

Glass, Liquid Line Drier, High Side Receiver.

(c)    FREIGHT: For a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase, WhisperKOOL will cover freight for 

the repair of units UNDER WARRANTY to customers within the continental United States.

8.3  Product Installation 

The following parts or causes of failure are not the responsibility of the manufacturer: improper voltage 

supply, line set with screw connectors (high end and low end), leaks found at the braze points when 

performing pressure check, unit that has been charged incorrectly, incorrect tubing diameter used on 

line set, a unit that has been wired incorrectly. (Refer to page 19 of Split System Manual), valve stem 

on condenser side, improper installation of P-Trap or lack of  P-Trap if required (Refer to page 8 of Split 

System Manual), condenser installed outdoors, or in elements that would affect operation, without 
proper cover or housing. (Housing is available from Manufacturer)

8.4  User Costs and Responsibility 

The following items are not covered under warranty and are the sole responsibility of the user:

(a)  Costs incurred for the installation and removal of the product. 

(b)  Purchasers  (users)  are  reminded  that  they  should  satisfy  themselves  that  the  product  they  have 

purchased  is  suitable  for  their  needs  and  requirements  and  no  responsibility  will  be  placed  with 

WhisperKOOL for their decisions.

(c)      It  is  the  user’s  responsibility  to  secure  safe  haven/storage  for  ANY  AND  ALL  items  that  are  being 

kept  and  stored  in  the  user’s  wine  cellar. WhisperKOOL  takes  no  responsibility  for  the  safety  and 

preservation of the aforementioned items in the event that the environment becomes unsuitable to 

maintain proper storage.

8.5  Arbitration

Summary of Contents for 81310

Page 1: ...SPLIT SYSTEM OWNER S MANUAL To be used with your system s UNIT specific Installation Guide The Coolest Thing In Wine Storage ...

Page 2: ...pose in whole or in part without the written consent of WhisperKOOL Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate WhisperKOOL is not responsible for printing or clerical errors WhisperKOOL reserves the right to make corrections or improvements to the information provided and to the related hardware at any time without notice Vinothèque and WhisperKOOL are reg...

Page 3: ...allation 7 Remote Keypad Ducted Installation Liquid Measuring Thermometer System Operation Control Panel Operation Maintenance Schedule Troubleshooting Guide Wiring Diagrams Technical Assistance Installation Terms and Conditions 2 3 4 6 9 10 11 12 13 16 17 22 26 27 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...

Page 4: ...d maintenance schedule Please read and review this manual carefully and keep it for future refer ence What is a WhisperKOOL Split System Specialized refrigeration systems designed for one purpose only to maintain the optimal temperature and humidity levels conducive to the proper storage and aging of fine wines Split systems produce minimal in cellar noise and have the most lenient exhaust require...

Page 5: ... Lading before signing Review the Packing Slip to Verify Contents Check the model number to ensure it is correct Check that all factory options ordered are listed If any items listed on the packing slip do not match your order information contact WhisperKOOL Customer Service immediately at 1 800 343 9463 Check your shipment for the following contents Evaporator Unit Condensing Unit Unit Specific I...

Page 6: ...r the R factor the more resistant the insulation is to conduct ing heat Using higher R values in insulation will lower your operating costs and unit run time Vapor Barrier Vapor barrier is REQUIRED to prevent the intrusion of water vapor so that the cellar can be kept at the cor rect temperature and humidity 6 mm plastic sheeting recommended should be applied to the warm side of the cellar walls T...

Page 7: ...e variation in the room due to the unit s inability to draw warm air from the ceiling of the cellar to the unit itself Ducting Some systems are designed to have the air exchange happen out of the cellar using duct work This allows the evaporator unit to placed in a variety of positions around the cellar and in some models up to 25 duct feet away The return air from cellar to unit needs to be locat...

Page 8: ...trical circuit 1 Match the electrical outlet to the plug provided on the WhisperKOOL unit 2 Provide a dedicated circuit and wiring for the unit 3 Provide a weatherproof plug for units mounted outside WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU DO NOT USE A GROUND FAULT INTERRUPTER GFI WITH THIS PRODUCT In case the system should lose power press the reset button and attempt to turn the unit back on Check the home main c...

Page 9: ...from the utility room A return grille or provision for 500 600 cfm of cool air to enter the room to replace the ex hausted air will accomplish this Unobstructed airflow to and from the unit is a critical factor in the unit s overall performance Make sure there is a minimum three foot horizontal clearance in front and rear of the unit This will assure that the unit can move the air around the room ...

Page 10: ... of gas escaping through the service ports With electrical power connected to the evaporator unit energize the solenoid valve pressurize with dry nitrogen to 200psi Leak test all fittings The system must hold 200psi for 30 minutes If no leaks are found leave the solenoid valve energized and evacuate the system through both the liquid and suction service ports Using a high vacuum pump evacuate to 2...

Page 11: ...th the red wire in the upper connection slot and the black wire in the lower slot It is also important to run your bottle probe line at this time To install the remote keypad box remove the rear mounting bracket and secure the bracket to the wall in the desired location When running the communication line through a wall be sure to run the line in the rear mount position and insert the supplied plu...

Page 12: ... out the duct to make a smoother interior which reduces air resistance For 90 bends use a 90 adjustable elbow Ell Do not squeeze or reduce the inside diameter of the ducts which reduces airflow Use short and straight duct work where possible Remove the grilles and panels from the openings to connect the duct work Check that all fan blades move freely Keep air paths free of loose foreign objects an...

Page 13: ...extending cooling system life To use the thermostat 1 Fill an empty wine bottle 3 4 full with room temperature tap water 2 Press bottle probe securely into bottle 3 Place the bottle with probe into a level rack space Avoid pull ing too much on the probe cord it may become disconnected resulting in non operation of the unit Remember The WhisperKOOL System maintains cellar environ ment based on the ...

Page 14: ...he ability to fine tune the controls Anti Short Cycle The Anti Short Cycle ensures that the unit will re main off for a period of 5 minutes after the unit has reached the set point to allow the pressure in the refrigeration system to equalize prior to starting the compressor Anti Frost Cycle The Anti Frost Cycle is a precautionary measure as icing or frosting of the coil does not occur during norm...

Page 15: ...tle Probe Temperatures from that point in time and beyond 3 The Hi Lo feature should be reset at initial Start Up and after the Cellar or Cabinet has ob tained normal operating temperatures which is generally 55 F Cellar PreChill CPC The CPC Feature is activated by pressing the Up button for 3 5 seconds and the CPC logo will be displayed on the digital display The CPC feature can be terminated by ...

Page 16: ...w Set Point setting 3 Press and hold the Set button during the display of the Hi Low Temperature Data History hold button unit rst blinks on display and it will erase the past recorded data file and start recording from the current time and temperature 4 Press the Set and the Down Arrow buttons simultaneously for 3 5 seconds and you will ac cess the Customer Preference Selection Mode CPSM The CPSM...

Page 17: ... refrigeration system automatically starts a predetermined ON OFF cycle which is controlled by the Con and the Cof parameters The customer can adjust these parameters to maintain the desired Bottle Probe temperature During a Probe 1 failure Alarm the Bottle Probe temperature can be monitored by pressing the Up or Down arrow to view the High and Low Temperature History Hes Differential for Energy R...

Page 18: ...unusual noise or vibration Quarterly Clean filters 1 Remove grille ducting on the evaporator 2 Remove the filter covering the coil 3 Wash with warm water 4 Dry off filter by shaking excess water from filter 5 For ducted applications replace filer call WhisperKOOL for replacements ...

Page 19: ...ted If not check power supply switch if equipped Ensure it is in the ON position If on check to see in the breaker is tripped If tripped reset and check display Check breaker to condensing unit If tripped check to see if com pressor is hot too hot to touch If so allow to cool for one 1 hour before resetting breaker After cooling reset breaker and note whether it remains set or trips off If it trip...

Page 20: ... check for the problem Compressor runs intermittently 1 Evaporator Unit blower not running with compressor Evaporator coil will probably be iced Call a CERTIFIED HVAC service technician 2 Evaporator Unit blower running too slow or air flow blocked Increase speed control setting if equipped Clean coil if necessary remove obstructions Coil icing can occur 3 Condenser coil blocked with dirt or other ...

Page 21: ...th cooling system capacity Evaporator blower runs but compressor does not 1 System Anti Frost Observe for several minutes Compressor should turn on at termination of Anti Frost Cycle and evaporator clear of frost 2 Power off to compressor Check breaker Refer to 3 above 3 Out of refrigerant Call a CERTIFIED HVAC service technician to locate leak repair and charge with refrigerant 4 Compressor off o...

Page 22: ...ant sight glass located in 1 4 copper tube at condensing unit If flashing with bubbles call a CERTIFIED HVAC service technician for leak location repair and adding refrigerant 3 Condenser fan motor defective Fan does not run with compressor Copper tube at sight glass very hot compressor very hot runs short time shuts off Shut power off to condensing unit Call a CERTIFIED HVAC service technician fo...

Page 23: ...or frost in the evaporator coil the compressor should be OFF and the evaporator blower running If compressor is running with ice on the coil call a certified HVAC service technician Humidity in cellar too high 1 Compressor short cycling See Compressor Short Cycling Subject above 2 Refrigeration not running properly Check items above Call a CERTIFIED HVAC service technician 3 Cellar vapor barrier n...

Page 24: ...MS Platinum Split 4000 8000 Evaporator Terminal Board Serves Color Line 1 Black Neutral White Solenoid Valve Blue Evap B Black Remote to Keypad Black Red rketing MarketingDept Manuals Generic Split Manual kaged Links Mini Split Wiring ai ...

Page 25: ...Page 23 Platinum Split 4000 8000 Condenser Terminal Board ...

Page 26: ...Page 24 GSM 01 081310 Mini Split Evaporator Terminal Board ...

Page 27: ...Page 25 Mini Split Condenser Terminal Board ...

Page 28: ...ranty information more effectively if you provide them with the following The model and serial number of your WhisperKOOL split system Location of the system and installation details such as ventilation ducting construction of your wine cellar and room size Contact WhisperKOOL Customer Service 1738 E Alpine Avenue Stockton CA 95205 www whisperkool com Email support whisperkool com US Toll Free 800...

Page 29: ...ation of the product 3 Product Warranty Information For Split Systems returned toWhisperKOOL in accordance with the terms and conditions of the LimitedWarranty WhisperKOOL warrants against defects in material and workmanship as follows a LABOR For a period of two 2 years commencing on the date of purchase WhisperKOOL will at its option and discretion either repair or replace the product at no char...

Page 30: ...ave a mold problem it is always best to hire a qualified and experienced mold remediation specialist 5 User Costs and Responsibility Responsibilities of the Purchaser and or items not covered under our Limited Warranty include but are not limited to the following a All initial installation costs including but not limited to labor costs and the cost of any additional parts necessary to complete the...

Page 31: ... Sid Fan Condenser Side Fan Switch Compressor Head Pressure Control Low Pressure Switch Condenser Coil Access T s Sight Glass Liquid Line Drier High Side Receiver c FREIGHT For a period of two 2 years from the date of purchase WhisperKOOL will cover freight for the repair of units UNDER WARRANTY to customers within the continental United States 8 3 Product Installation The following parts or cause...

Page 32: ...ll other provisions will remain in full force and effect b GOVERNING LAW CHOICE OF FORUM The laws of the State of California without regard for conflicts of law shall govern the construction and enforcement of these Terms and Conditions except that the Terms and Conditions shall be interpreted as though drafted jointly by WhisperKOOL and the Purchaser Any dispute will be resolved in a state or fed...

Page 33: ...NOTES ...

Page 34: ...WhisperKOOL 1738 E Alpine Ave Stockton CA 95205 1 800 343 9463 www whisperkool com ...

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