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EXTREME

5000 /

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OWNER’S MANUAL

The Coolest Thing In Wine Storage

Summary of Contents for Extreme 3500tiR

Page 1: ...EXTREME 5000 8000 OWNER S MANUAL The Coolest Thing In Wine Storage ...

Page 2: ...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 registered trademarks and ECE is a trademark of WhisperKOOL All rights reserved Mention of third party products is fo...

Page 3: ...alling the Unit Ducted Installation Ducting Overview Ducting Configurations Installing the Duct Plenums Remote Controller Installation Drain Line Liquid Measuring Thermostat System Multi Speed Control System Operation Standard and Remote Standard Control Functions Standard Wire Schematic Remote Controller Functions Remote Wire Schematic Maintenance Schedule Troubleshooting Guide Technical Assistan...

Page 4: ...ont Side View 5000 5000 Rear Side View MADE IN THE USA Controller Bottle Probe Probe Input Grille w Filter Control Panel see page 14 for details Compressor Access Panel Fan Speed Control Grille w Filter Drain Port Drain Line Access Rear Power Option ...

Page 5: ...troller w Remote Box Bottle Probe Grille w Filter Control Panel see page 14 for details Compressor Access Panel Fan Speed Control Drain Port Controller w Remote Box Bottle Probe Return Plenum Supply Plenum Control Panel see page 14 for details Compressor Access Panel Fan Speed Control Exhaust Plenum Intake Plenum ...

Page 6: ...NCE GUIDE 8000 Front Side View 8000 8000 Rear Side View Controller Bottle Probe Probe Input Grille w Filter Control Panel see page 14 for details Compressor Access Panel Fan Speed Control Grille w Filter Drain Port Rear Power Option ...

Page 7: ... w Remote Box Bottle Probe Grille w Filter Control Panel see page 14 for details Compressor Access Panel Fan Speed Control Controller w Remote Box Bottle Probe Return Plenum Supply Plenum Control Panel see page 14 for details Compressor Access Panel Fan Speed Control Exhaust Plenum Intake Plenum ...

Page 8: ...e Cooling Unit ON OFF 1 Anti Frost Compressor Hi Bottle Temp History Scroll Button 1 Cellar Pre Chill Button 3 5 Low Bottle Temp History Scroll Button Push to see the min stored temperature In programming mode use to browse the parameter codes or decrease the displayed value 1 Inactive Display and modify set point In programming mode it selects a parameter confirms an opera tion Hold for 3 seconds...

Page 9: ...t 3ft is 79 dBA dishwasher in the next room is 55dBA Quiet night is 35dBA Fully ducted systems need to be set and stay in the High fan speed position Model 5000ti 5000tiR 8000ti 8000tiR Cellar Size 1000 cu ft 2000 cu ft Dimensions 14 25 W x 15 75 H x 28 D 14 25 W x 22 H x 28 D Weight 96 lbs 110 lbs AMPS running 9 10 dBA 51 low 58 med 66 high 57 low 59 med 61 high Installation Through the Wall Part...

Page 10: ...ling unit designed to be used as a forced air through the wall unit or as a remote mount unit with external ductwork connections How Does the WhisperKOOL Extreme Series Work The WhisperKOOL Extreme Series cooling system is especially designed for the use and application to maintain optimal conditions for wine storage and aging The system is fully self contained and can be installed as a Through Th...

Page 11: ...CEIVING INSPECTING THE UNIT Please leave the WhisperKOOL unit in its original box until you are ready for installation This will allow you to move the product safely without damaging it When you are ready to remove the product from the box refer to page 12 for installation instructions TIP Save your box and all packaging materials They provide the only safe means of transporting shipping the unit ...

Page 12: ...ty minutes While the unit is running and working properly the air discharged from the front should be 10 15 F cooler than the air in the room This means that in an environment where the air is 80 F the unit will discharge air that is 65 70 F 6 It is REQUIRED to install a drain line to remove condensation from the unit 7 The WhisperKOOL unit is intended for use in properly designed and constructed ...

Page 13: ...OL product Standard fiberglass or rigid foam insulation is nor mally used in cellar construction or in some cases blown in insulation is used It is very important that all walls and ceilings are insulated to keep the cellar temperature as consistent as possible during the summer and winter months The R value or quality of insulation is determined by the rate at which heat passes through the insula...

Page 14: ...eplacing it with cool air Mounting the unit low in the room will result in a temperature variation in the room due to the unit s inability to draw warm air from the ceiling of the cellar to the unit itself and cold air settling to the floor Door and Door Seal An exterior grade 1 3 4 door must be installed as a cellar door It is very important that weather stripping is at tached to all 4 sides of t...

Page 15: ...nit Adequate ventila tion is required in order to dissipate heat away from the unit If ventilation is inadequate the exhaust will heat up the area or room and adversely affect the unit s ability to cool In some cases it may be advisable to install a vent fan to dissipate heat within the exhaust area on the backside of the unit However you must have a fresh air inlet as well If your unit requires d...

Page 16: ... into a surge protector or power conditioner As with any sensitive electrical equipment the WhisperKOOL electrical equipment may be damaged by power surges and spikes Power surges and spikes are not covered under warranty WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU DO NOT USE A GROUND FAULT INTERRUPTER GFI WITH THIS PRODUCT Electrical Inlets The unit is equipped with two power inlets One is located on the right side of...

Page 17: ...ince you already have one hole this is an easy process Using a nail mark all four corners of the first hole by making nail holes through the sheetrock Then on the other side of the wall connect the holes with a pencil mark and cut Once the horizontal lines have been cut make vertical cuts using the inside edge of the studs as a guide Once you have made both vertical cuts you should have a rectangu...

Page 18: ... space and aids in condensation drainage Mounting Bracket Installation Select your desired bracket mounting location see diagram below this location determines the depth of the instal lation For example position 1 keeps most of the system out of the cellar while position 4 makes the back of the system near flush on the exterior wall Slide bracket onto unit pay special attention to the TOP label on...

Page 19: ...t to the wall Mounting Flange Installation Select your desired flange mounting location see diagram below this location deter mines the depth of the installation For example position 1 keeps most of the system out of the cellar while position 3 makes the back of the system near flush on the exterior wall Use the 8 supplied 1 2 self tap ping screws to fasten the flanges to the unit It is imperative...

Page 20: ... holes for both the mounting bracket and exte rior grille 1 Slide the mounting bracket onto the unit followed by the exterior grille bring the two pieces together by slid ing the exterior grille over the mounting bracket side flanges 2 Align the 2 top screw holes of the exterior grill with the top screw locations on the system use the supplied self tapping screws to fasten the grille 3 Repeat step...

Page 21: ...s to fasten the grille to the unit Flush Installation This installation is slightly different because you are utilizing the same holes for both the mounting flanges and exte rior grille 1 Slide the exterior grille onto the system and align the screw holes of the exterior grill with the screw locations on the system 2 Place the top mounting flange and use the supplied self tapping screws to fasten ...

Page 22: ... and lower sup ports to provide adequate support for the WhisperKOOL system see illustration Seal all cracks and gaps around the WhisperKOOL Extreme unit with an air tight sealant or caulking to prevent air leakage Note If you use decorative moulding it should be attached to the walls and never to the cooling unit itself The moulding itself should be removable incase the unit needs servicing Wall ...

Page 23: ...ch out the duct to make a smoother interior which reduces air resistance Maximum duct length is 25 For 90 bends use a 90 adjustable elbow No more than two 90 bends on each duct Sweep 90 bends are recommended rather than sharp 90 bends Generously apply duct sealant to all metal seams to fill in gaps that can leak air Allow sealant to dry until firm to the touch before applying fiberglass insulation...

Page 24: ...sis for your particular installation Remember to contact a wine cellar professional if you have any questions Three Quarter Duct Configuration DUCTING CONFIGURATIONS Wine Cellar Adjacent Room Return Air Cellar Side Cold Air Supply Cellar Side Wine Cellar Adjacent Room Return Air Cellar Side Condenser Intake Condenser Exhaust Cold Air Supply Cellar Side ...

Page 25: ...GURATIONS Heat Exhaust Cold Air Supply Cellar Condenser Intake Return Air Cellar Side It is recommended to use our Insulation Box and Condensate Pan for this application Condenser Exhaust Insulation Box Cold Air Return Air Condenser Intake Fresh Air Intake ...

Page 26: ... Remove the filter grill from the unit by unscrewing the screws that hold it in place STEP 2 Move the Ducting Adapters into place STEP 3 Screw the ducting adapters into place using the supplied screws INSTALLING THE DUCT PLENUMS ...

Page 27: ...o 300 feet away with the extended connection wire available from WhisperKOOL Attach the connection wire as shown below with the red wire in the upper connection slot and the black wire in the lower slot First you will need to determine how you will be routing the connection wire into the controller box Red Wire Black Wire REMOTE CONTROLLER INSTALLATION TM TM Connection wire in Side Mount configura...

Page 28: ...Cooling Unit Below is an illustration of one possible way to configure the remote controller in a wine cellar Remove the mounting bracket and secure the bracket to the wall in the desired location Reattach the controller to the bracket Mounting Bracket ...

Page 29: ...llowing for discharge of the additional condensate Failure to install the drain line voids the warranty To prevent mold from growing allow the drain line to hang above the water line Condensation Drain Line Tube The condensation drain line tube is used to remove excess condensation from the unit to a proper discharge location It is important that the drain line tube is properly connected and used ...

Page 30: ...tat System To assure a consistent temperature place bottle probe approximately 3 feet away from the air output and not in the flow of the air To Use the thermostat 1 Locate an empty wine bottle 2 Fill 3 4 full with room temperature tap water 3 Place bottle probe securely into bottle 4 Place bottle with probe level and to the side of the unit in your wine cellar It is recommended that it is placed ...

Page 31: ... 10ft is 75 dBA normal speech at 3ft is 79 dBA dishwasher in the next room is 55dBA Quiet night is 35dBA Your fan speed selection will depend on the amount of heat that needs to be removed from the cellar and the ap plication of the unit through a wall or fully ducted Fan speed selection will depend on the cellar size insulation factor door seal and desired wine temperature When initially installi...

Page 32: ...he Anti Frost Cycle is a precautionary measure as icing or frosting of the coil does not occur during normal operation The system will go through an anti frost cycle when the evaporator temperature reaches 26 During the Anti Frost cycle the unit will stop cooling and run the indoor fan to provide air flow across the indoor coil which will melt any frost accu mulation Bottle Probe Failure Protectio...

Page 33: ...ime and beyond 3 The Hi Lo feature should be reset at initial Start Up and after the Cellar or Cabinet has obtained 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 pressing the Up button for 3 5 seconds or th...

Page 34: ...od of five minutes During this cycle the compressor and condenser fans will turn off and the evaporator fans will continue to run Once the temperature of the evaporator gets back up to 40 the cycle will deactivate and the system will revert back to normal operating conditions At the beginning of the cycle the symbol will be illuminated and the symbol is illuminated during the anti frost cycle Alar...

Page 35: ...arameter is normally set at 15 This parameter should not be adjusted as it simply provides an OFF cycle time for the fan during the compressor OFF cycle However the parameter is located within the CPSM as a convenience to the customer should it need to be adjusted CCS Cellar Pre Chill Set Point This parameter is set at 52 f but can be adjusted to a set point be tween 50 f 67 f CCT Cellar Pre Chill...

Page 36: ...ARD WIRE SCHEMATIC COMP NC C NO 3 4 2 7 8 6 1 0 9 10 11 12 Max 20A 5 A 16 60 8 A 120V 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 A Evap Line Front Receptacle Rear Receptacle Cond Fan Evap Fan Compressor 2 1 3 5 4 6 DEFR NC C NO 3 4 2 7 8 6 1 0 Cmp Fan ...

Page 37: ... continue to hold the Set button until rst appears on the digital display and then blinks This will erase the past recorded Temperature Data History and start recording from the current time and temperature forward Temperatures displayed would reflect Bottle 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...

Page 38: ...ne Tune the Control Operating System to their applicable choice Alarm The Alarm symbol is shown when the system encounters an issue that needs attention the displayed alarm codes are explained below Alarm Codes Message Cause Solution P1 Bottle Probe is Unplugged Attach Bottle Probe to Unit Faulty Bottle Probe Connection 1 Check Bottle Probe attachment at circular connector 2 Check Bottle Probe con...

Page 39: ...of three days before making any additional adjustments This will allow the cellar sufficient time to acclimate to the new setting Fof Humidity Management Enhancement This parameter is normally set at 15 This param eter should not be adjusted as it simply provides an OFF cycle time for the fan during the compressor OFF cycle However the parameter is located within the CPSM as a convenience to the c...

Page 40: ...Page 38 EXti 110111 REMOTE WIRE SCHEMATIC COMP NC C NO 3 4 2 7 8 6 1 0 Line Front Receptacle Rear Receptacle Cond Fan Evap Fan Compressor 2 1 3 5 4 6 Line Neutral ...

Page 41: ... systems 3 Open access door and add chlorine tablets to drip tray 5000 ti tiR only Annually 1 Replace filters if worn or plugged beyond cleaning 2 Use a vacuum with brush attachment to clean coils Be careful not to crush coil fins when cleaning 3 Inspect for corrosion 4 Check wiring connections and integrity of cords 5 Examine duct work for cracks or possible leaks 6 Pour a 50 50 bleach solution i...

Page 42: ...se a small hand spray with a small amount of liquid dish washer detergent Spray coil let set for 5 min then flush with fresh water Remove blockage Call a service tech to troubleshoot Check for ice in the depth of the coil Melt with blow drier until coil is warm to the touch Soak up water with a towel Observe ice formation pattern If only part way up the coil face unit could be low on refrigerant I...

Page 43: ...oblem repeats call cus tomer service Solution Call Customer Service at 800 343 9463 Call Customer Service at 800 343 9463 Solution Move bottle probe to a more central location Call Customer Service at 800 343 9463 Call Customer Service at 800 343 9463 Call Customer Service at 800 343 9463 Solution Raise the Fon setting to increase the humidity level Unit leaks water Possible Cause Unit is not leve...

Page 44: ...t Exterior Grille Protects the systems from the weather elements when placed on the exhaust side Small Exterior Grille used for Extreme 5000ti 5000tiR Large Exterior Grille used for Extreme 8000ti 8000tiR Condensate Pump Kit The condensate pump kit is designed as an automatic condensate removal pump for water dripping out of our cooling units drain line The pump is controlled by a float switch mec...

Page 45: ...e in which WhisperKOOL states these Terms and Conditions is English WhisperKOOL reserves the right in its sole discretion to change these Terms and Conditions at any time for any reason without notice WhisperKOOL shall not be liable to Purchaser for any delay of delivery of a Product caused by Force Majeure or any other cause beyond WhisperKOOL s control 2 WHISPERKOOL PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY A Tw...

Page 46: ...s can be downloaded from WhisperKOOL s website www whisperkool com or by contacting WhisperKOOL directly for a new copy of the Owner s Manual b It is highly recommended that the End User obtain the assistance of a wine storage professional c Failing to address all of the variables associated with proper installation will cause the Product to operate incorrectly and limit both the Product s ability...

Page 47: ...on of these Terms and Conditions shall be construed to the extent possible so as to be valid and enforceable If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid illegal or otherwise unenforceable such provision will to the extent so held be deemed severed from the contract of sale between Purchaser and WhisperKOOL and all of the other non sever...

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Page 50: ...WhisperKOOL 1738 E Alpine Ave Stockton CA 95205 1 800 343 9463 www whisperkool com ...

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