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EXTREME SERIES

OWNER’S MANUAL

The Coolest Thing In Wine Storage

FOR:

Platinum 4000

Platinum 8000

8000ti

Summary of Contents for PLATINUM 8000ti

Page 1: ...EXTREME SERIES OWNER S MANUAL The Coolest Thing In Wine Storage FOR Platinum 4000 Platinum 8000 8000ti ...

Page 2: ...r any purpose 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 hard ware at any time without notice Vinothèque and WhisperKO...

Page 3: ...m Remote Controller Variable Speed Control System Operation Standard and Remote Control Panel Features and Operation Maintenance Schedule Troubleshooting Guide Technical Assistance Accessories for Cooling Unit Installation Terms and Conditions 4 5 6 7 8 9 14 15 18 19 21 23 24 26 27 28 31 32 34 34 35 We manufacture test and certify 100 of our wine cooling units in the USA By sourcing the best compo...

Page 4: ...RKOOL Series QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Front Side View Rear View TM HIGH MED LOW Controller Probe Input Front Grille Control Panel see page 13 for details Speed Control only 8000ti models Posterior Grille Drain Port Rear Power Option ...

Page 5: ...E GUIDE FAN SPEED REFERENCE Extreme 8000ti only Note The 1 or 3 5 qualifies the amount of time in seconds that the button must be pushed to activate the feature Your fan speed will depend on thermal load on the wine cellar and resulting BTU that is required to cool and maintain your wine cellar at the desired temperature Speed CFM DBA BTU Evaporator Condenser Low 274 57 57 5216 Medium 318 59 59 56...

Page 6: ...le Please read and review this manual carefully and keep it for future reference What Is the WhisperKOOL Extreme Series Cooling System The WhisperKOOL Extreme Series system is a specialized refrigeration unit designed for one purpose only to main tain the optimal temperature and humidity levels conducive to the proper storage and aging of fine wines It is a self contained cooling unit designed to ...

Page 7: ... installing Sit upright for 24 hours Note WhisperKOOL Extreme units are manufactured in the USA and tested prior to shipment 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 Check the ...

Page 8: ...nit for twenty 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 the drain line to remove excess condensation from the unit 7 The WhisperKOOL unit is intended for use in properly desi...

Page 9: ... 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 factor or quality of insulation is determined by the rate at which heat passes through the insulation The higher the R factor the more resistant the insulation is to conducting heat Using higher R values...

Page 10: ...erKOOL high in the room will create a consis tently cool environment by capturing the warm air and replacing 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 Door and Door Seal An exterior grade 1 3 4 door must be installed as a cellar door It is very ...

Page 11: ...n order to dissipate heat away from the unit If ventilation is inadequate the exhaust will heat up 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 ducting please contact WhisperKOOL Customer Service to ob...

Page 12: ...a saw cut along the uppermost horizontal line until your saw reaches the stud Turn the saw around inserting it into the cut you have just made and cut toward the opposite stud so that you have a clean hori zontal cut between the two studs Be careful not to cut into the studs themselves Now make the second horizontal cut from stud to stud on the line 16 below the first cut Hammer Mark the horizonta...

Page 13: ...sperKOOL system will fit snugly through the framed cut out Frame the hole with two by four supports Once the horizontal lines have been cut make verti cal cuts using the inside edge of the studs as a guide Once you have made both vertical cuts you should have a rectangular hole in the sheetrock Now you have to make the same hole on the other side of the wall Since you already have one hole this is...

Page 14: ...nted outside 4 Mount outside units at a height of 18 and provide overhead protection Electrical Outlet The unit is equipped with two electrical outlets one for the interior or cellar side and one for the exterior or outside of the cellar There is a toggle switch located on the right side of the unit that indicates front cellar side and rear exterior side When placed in either position power will c...

Page 15: ...ur current WhisperKOOL cooling unit 2 Middle wall installation 3 Flush mount to exterior wall THROUGH THE WALL INSTALLATION without ductwork Applying Insulation Tape Locate the four precut pieces of black foam tape included with the system There should be two larger pieces and two smaller pieces Once you have attached the flange pieces to the unit peel back the white paper adhesive covering and pl...

Page 16: ...r to the cooling unit itself Note The screws to the flange should not be cover in case the unit will need to be removed for servicing Location of Supply and Return Grilles Locate the supply and return grilles inside the cellar to create an airflow pattern that maximizes air circulation in the room Avoid short circulation of the air Do not Install through the wall return air grilles at floor level ...

Page 17: ...th a drain line for additional removal of excessive condensate It is mandatory to install the drain line attachment During operation the cooling unit will strip excess water from the air in order to maintain the proper level of humidity within the cellar However in extreme humidity additional condensate will be created Conversely the high humidity air has less capacity to absorb additional moistur...

Page 18: ...ils STEP 3 Now determine at what depth the unit will be installed For a non flush installation i e holes location 1 WhisperKOOL retrofit or 2 Middle Wall place the grille on the condenser end and line up the holes on the grille with the holes on unit location 3 Use the 10 self tapping screws provided to fasten the grille to the unit For a flush installation place the grille on the condenser side a...

Page 19: ...rather than sharp 90 Do not squeeze or reduce the inside diameter of the ducts which reduces airflow Use short and straight ductwork where possible Remove the grilles and panels from the openings to connect the ductwork Check that all fan blades move freely Keep air paths free of loose foreign objects and debris Connect the round flexible ducts to the WhisperKOOL unit using the duct collars provid...

Page 20: ...Remove the grill from the unit by unscrewing the screws that hold it in place STEP 2 Move the Ducting Adapter into place STEP 3 Screw the ducting into place using the same screws that held the grill in place DUCTED INSTALLATION cont ...

Page 21: ...d Air Supply Cellar Condenser Intake Return Air Cellar Side It is recommended to use our Insulation Box and Condensate Pan for this application See page 34 for more information or visit www whisperkool com Condenser Exhaust Insulation Box Cold Air Return Air Condenser Intake Fresh Air Intake ...

Page 22: ...Fully Ducted Application STANDARD DUCTED INSTALLATION Wine Cellar Wine Cellar Adjacent Room Adjacent Room Return Air Cellar Side Return Air Cellar Side Condenser Intake Condenser Exhaust Cold Air Supply Cellar Side Cold Air Supply Cellar Side ...

Page 23: ...emperature is kept in a very precise controlled environment This assures a consistent temperature 2 By measuring the liquid temperature rather than air the unit will operate 75 80 of the time 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 you...

Page 24: ...oling unit or up to 300 feet away with the extend ed connection wire To install the remote controller remove the mounting bracket and secure the bracket to the wall in the desired location Reattach the controller to the bracket Attach the connection wire as shown below with the red wire in the upper connection slot and the black wire in the lower slot Red Wire Mounting Bracket Black Wire REMOTE CO...

Page 25: ...ote Controller Bottle Probe Cooling Unit Below is an illustration of one possible way to configure the remote controller in a wine cellar Connection wire in Side Mount configuration Connection wire in Rear Mount configuration ...

Page 26: ...gh temperature 110 F environments and a low setting for super quiet operation Fan Speed Selector Switch Low Med High The cooling unit fans operate on 3 speed settings Low Medium and High For optimum sound and energy efficiency select the lowest fan speed that will maintain the desired cellar temperature High speed is recommended for initial cellar cool down extreme temperature conditions and ducte...

Page 27: ...ures that the compressor will remain 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 Defrost Cycle The Defrost Cycle is a precautionary measure as icing or frosting of the coil does not occur during normal operation The system will go through a defrost cycle every 4 hours During th...

Page 28: ... 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 Tem peratures 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 obtain...

Page 29: ...oint 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 re cording 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 allow...

Page 30: ...e desired Bottle Probe temperature During a Probe 1 failure Alarm the Bottle Probe tempera ture can be monitored by pressing the Up or Down arrow to view the High and Low Temperature History Hes Differential for Energy Reduction This parameter is set at 4 which results in a set point of 52 f during the Energy Reduction mode A decrease in this setting will decrease the set point and an increase in ...

Page 31: ...e the filter covering the coil 3 Wash with warm water 4 Dry off filter by shaking excess water from filter 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...

Page 32: ...sure all fans are working and there are no airflow obstruction Make sure there are no air gaps around the door If door seal is damaged replace it Lower the set point Observe ice formation pattern If only part way up the coil face unit could be low on refrigerant If so call Customer Service at 800 343 9463 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Unit has ice forming on the evaporator Possible Cause Evaporator filter...

Page 33: ...mer 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 Call Customer Service at 800 343 9463 Solution Install proper vapor barrier Should direct customer to raise the Fon setting to increase the humidity level Unit leaks water Possible Cause Unit is not level...

Page 34: ...um Extreme 4000 Large Exterior Grille used for Platinum Extreme 8000 Exterior Condenser Housing Protects the condenser portion of the split system from the elements when installed outdoors Exterior Condenser Housing is used with the Platinum Mini Split Platinum Split Wall Mount and Platinum Split Fully Ducted Condensate Pump Kit The condensate pump kit is designed as an automatic condensate remova...

Page 35: ... and Conditions The only language 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 WHISPERKO...

Page 36: ...dures set forth by WhisperKOOL in WhisperKOOL s Owner s Manual The Owner s Manual is shipped with each Product and if another copy is needed replacement copies 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 ...

Page 37: ...and duties if applicable b WhisperKOOL retains a security interest in each Product until payment in full c Every provision 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 ext...

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Page 39: ...WhisperKOOL 1738 E Alpine Ave Stockton CA 95205 1 800 343 9463 www whisperkool com ...

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