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CONDENSING UNIT QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

Platinum Split 8000 

Condensing Unit 

Platinum Split 4000 Condensing Unit 

Low-Pressure Switch

Standard Electrical Box

Suction Line Service Valve

Fan Cycling Switch

Fan Cycling Switch 

Cut-Out: 75 psi

Cut-In: 120 psi

Cold Weather 

Start Kit Electrical 

Box (if equipped)

Standard Electrical Box

Low-Pressure Switch 

Cut-Out: 5 psi

Cut-In: 20 psi

Suction Line 

Service Valve

Summary of Contents for Platinum Split 4000 Evaporator

Page 1: ...PLATINUM SPLIT TECHNICIAN S MANUAL The Coolest Thing In Wine Storage ...

Page 2: ...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 for informational purposes only and constitutes neither an e...

Page 3: ...aporator with Cold Weather Start Kit Wiring Diagram 19 4000 Condensing Unit Wiring Diagram 20 8000 Condensing Unit Wiring Diagram 21 4000 Condensing Unit with Cold Weather Start Kit Wiring Diagram 22 8000 Condensing Unit with Cold Weather Start Kit Wiring Diagram 23 Preparing the Condensing Unit 24 Installing the Condensing Unit 25 Line Set Piping Diagram 29 Installing the Wall Mount Kit Ducted Pl...

Page 4: ...tal to establish a proper care and maintenance schedule Please read and review this manual carefully and keep it for future reference What is the WhisperKOOL Cooling System The WhisperKOOL cooling system is a specialized refrigeration system designed for one purpose only to maintain the optimal temperature and humidity levels conducive to the proper storage and aging of fine wines This system prod...

Page 5: ...sing Unit 4 You are REQUIRED to install a drain line to remove condensation from the Evaporator Unit Fan Coil Unit 5 The warranty is not active until a Warranty Checklist has been received reviewed and approved 6 The system is intended for use in properly designed and constructed wine cellars Hire a professional wine storage consultant with a valid contractor s license to build your wine cellar 7 ...

Page 6: ...e 1 10 ft Drain Line 4 1 Hex Head Screws 1 Bypass Plug 4 Cable Tie Mounts 2 Cable Ties 1 Black Strain Relief 1 Sight Glass 1 Filter Drier Main Evaporator Box Main Condensing Unit Box F F Use caution when lifting and check package for damage Lift only at the designated hand hold locations on the shipping container or fully support the unit from underneath A shipment may include one or more boxes co...

Page 7: ...ection Mounting Location for bottle probe INSIDE CELLAR Option 2 THROUGH THE WALL Option 1 Knock Out For Wiring Knock Out For Wiring Knock Out For Drain Line Suction Line Knock Out Liquid Line Knock Out Mounting Keyhole X4 Knock Out For Suction Line Knock Out For Liquid Line Knock Out For Drain Line Front Side View Rear Side View ...

Page 8: ...70 190 278 350 Refrigerant R 134a Condensing Unit HP 1 3 1 2 Voltage Rating 115V 20 amp dedicated circuit required Weight lbs 56 56 56 66 AMPS Starting Running 2 1 32 7 7 2 2 1 48 9 5 dBA 54 65 54 65 Drain Line 1 2 ID clear plastic tubing Installation Evaporator Unit Fan Coil Unit is installed in the cellar or up to 25 ducted feet away Condensing Unit is installed up to 100 feet from Evaporator Un...

Page 9: ...the condenser coil 3120 3788 CFM 200 190 200 350 Refrigerant R 134a HP 1 3 1 2 Voltage Rating 115V 20 amp dedicated circuit required Weight lbs 57 56 57 66 AMPS Starting Running 2 1 32 7 7 2 2 1 48 9 5 dBA 54 65 54 65 Drain Line 1 2 ID clear plastic tubing Installation Use 8 supply and 10 return insulated ducting Ducting should not exceed 25 feet from cellar Thermostat Remote digital keypad Temp D...

Page 10: ... Split 4000 Condensing Unit Low Pressure Switch Standard Electrical Box Suction Line Service Valve Fan Cycling Switch Fan Cycling Switch Cut Out 75 psi Cut In 120 psi Cold Weather Start Kit Electrical Box if equipped Standard Electrical Box Low Pressure Switch Cut Out 5 psi Cut In 20 psi Suction Line Service Valve ...

Page 11: ...n pressure falls below the pressure control setting the low pressure switch will signal the compressor to cycle off Most of the refrigerant is now stored between the condensing unit and receiver Cold Weather Start Kit If you are installing a unit equipped with the optional cold weather start kit run two low voltage wires from the Evaporator Unit to the Condensing Unit Ground Fault Interrupter WARN...

Page 12: ...ction line service valve convert to temp B Measure the temperature of the suction line at the outlet of the evaporator C Complete superheat calculation A B NOTE There may be a need to adjust the TXV to get the correct superheat levels Bottle Probe A Install probe in bottle of warm water to keep system operating Temperature Differential at the Evaporator A Measure return air and supply air temperat...

Page 13: ...ve the nut from the bottle probe connector 5 Insert the bottle probe connector through the knockout 6 Secure the bottle probe connector to the housing with the nut removed in step 4 7 For ease of installation remove the nine 9 screws securing the top and remove the top Rubber Washer Nut Unit Panel Circular Connection Bottle Probe Input Circular Connection Mounting Location Power 3 8 Suction 1 4 Li...

Page 14: ...nd copper tubing route the liquid and suction lines through the knockouts in the housing Be sure to extend the tubing far enough outside of the housing to extend through the wall if necessary Note copper tubing will slip over the 3 8 suction line on the evaporator for an easy connection 10 Remove the solenoid coil and wrap the solenoid valve in a wet rag to prevent overheating 11 To prevent oxidat...

Page 15: ...supply wires in the housing 21 Route the keypad adapter through the grommet below the drip tray and into the blower compartment Note Keypad adapter is packaged in the accessory kit not with the evaporator 22 Connect the keypad adapter to the circular connector for the bottle probe in the lower left corner of the housing 23 Secure all wiring neatly and as close to the left wall as possible in order...

Page 16: ...tall the drain line voids the warranty To prevent mold from growing allow the drain line to hang above the water line WRONG Drain line is under water DRAIN LINE Drain Line All systems come with a drain line for additional removal of excessive condensate moisture produced by the process of condensation It is mandatory that you install the drain line whether it leads through the wall and out of the ...

Page 17: ...the insulation from the knockout holes 3 Route the bottle probe from the cellar to the Evaporator Unit Follow the directions on page 33 for correct installation and location of the bottle probe 4 Follow the directions on page 17 to mount the remote keypad and run the communication cable to the Evaporator Unit Rubber Washer Nut Unit Panel Circular Connector Bottle Probe Input Power 3 8 Suction 1 4 ...

Page 18: ...g far enough outside the housing to pass through the wall if necessary 9 Using the cable ties and cable tie mounts provided secure the drain line to the bottom of the housing to ensure a downward slope 10 Route the power supply wires and the circular connector from the 50 ft bottle probe into the unit through the knockout for the electrical 11 Remove the wire nuts from the black white and green wi...

Page 19: ...fasteners secure the wall mount bracket to the wall see Fig 1 below If routing the communication cable through a wall connect the wires to the back of the keypad as depicted in the image above Connect the red wire to the upper terminal Connect the black wire to the lower terminal If the communication cable is not routed through the wall remove the plug in the side of the keypad housing Route the c...

Page 20: ...IRING DIAGRAM 1 4 1 4 White Green White Black White Black Blue White 1 4 Ref Solenoid Green Green Evaporator Fan Line Neutral Black White Black Blue 1 4 1 4 Solenoid White 115V Line 115V Neutral Ground Def 1 Evap Fan Black White Evap B Probe Black Red To Keypad ...

Page 21: ...hite Black Blue 1 4 1 4 Solenoid Units equipped with a factory installed CWSK Option must have an 18 2 Thermostat wire run from the evaporator to the condensing unit Connect the yellow wire to the purple 12 wire and connect the blue wire to the grey 13 wire Bare End White White 115V Line 115V Neutral Ground Field Installed LEGEND Factory Installed Evap B Probe Black Red To Keypad White Black Evap ...

Page 22: ...R COMPRESSOR TERMINALS OVERLOAD Blue 1 2 3 4 5 H 1 2 3 4 5 N 1 2 3 4 5 F NC C NO 3 4 2 7 8 6 1 0 LP FC POWER SUPPLY 115 VAC 60 HZ 20 AMP POWERCORD CC HEATER Black Black Blue Blue Black White Green Black White D Black B Black A Black Black 1 2 3 4 5 L Blue Black Black B Black Black White C Blue E Blue Black Black Black White GREEN UNIT GROUND CONNECTION ...

Page 23: ...R COMPRESSOR TERMINALS OVERLOAD Yellow Blue Red 1 2 3 4 5 H 1 2 3 4 5 N 1 2 3 4 5 F NC C NO 3 4 2 7 8 6 1 0 LP FC POWER SUPPLY 115 VAC 60 HZ 20 AMP POWERCORD CC HEATER Black Black Blue Blue Black White Green Black White D Black B Black A Black Black 1 2 3 4 5 L Blue Black Black B Black Black White C Blue E Blue Black Black Black White GREEN UNIT GROUND CONNECTION ...

Page 24: ...WER SUPPLY 115 VAC 60 HZ 20 AMP POWERCORD CC HEATER Black Black Blue Blue Black White Green Black White D Black B Black A Black 1 2 3 4 5 L Black Black B Black Black White C Blue E Blue Black Black Black White COIL 0 1 6 4 24V Relay NC C NO 3 4 2 7 8 6 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 H2 1 3 Bypass Timer 2 HEATER TS HEATER 1 2 3 4 5 N2 Red 7 Red 6 Red 9 Red 9 Purple 12 Grey 13 Black 1 Black 2 Black 1 Blue 11 Red 8 B...

Page 25: ... 0 LP FC POWER SUPPLY 115 VAC 60 HZ 20 AMP POWERCORD CC HEATER Black Black Blue Blue Black White Green Black White D Black B Black A Black 1 2 3 4 5 L Black Black B Black Black White C Blue E Blue Black Black Black White COIL 0 1 6 4 24V Relay NC C NO 3 4 2 7 8 6 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 H2 1 3 Bypass Timer 2 HEATER TS HEATER 1 2 3 4 5 N2 Red 7 Red 6 Red 9 Red 9 Purple 12 Grey 13 Black 1 Black 2 Black 1 Blue...

Page 26: ... circuit breaker for the Condensing Unit Provide a weatherproof disconnect for the Condensing Unit if it is located outside Power surges and spikes can damage sensitive electrical equipment WhisperKOOL recommends plugging the unit into a surge protector or power conditioner in order to protect your system As outlined in our terms and conditions power surges and spikes are not covered under warrant...

Page 27: ...st port with fan may need to be installed to ensure that heat is effectively removed from the utility room There must be a return grille or provision for 500 600 CFM of cool air to enter the room to replace the exhausted air Unobstructed airflow to and from the unit is a critical factor in the unit s overall performance Make sure there is a minimum of three 3 feet of horizontal clearance in every ...

Page 28: ...ower out from the Magnecraft relay to the crank case heater Connected to terminal 7 on the Magnecraft relay Lever Connector labeled L VWC P N 1 422128 Purpose to house one fan cycling switch wire one low pressure switch wire and wire B that connects to the 1 terminal on the Magnecraft relay Inside AKA4457 Electrical Box Lever Connector labeled N VWC P N 1 422128 Purpose to house the neutral wires ...

Page 29: ...tch is closed Enclosed power relay 30a 24vac spst VWC P N 1 141122 Purpose receives control voltage from air handler and sends power to the bypass timer Standard Electrical box Cold Weather Start Kit Box Magnecraft Relay VWC P N 1 141120 Purpose to assist in the start of the unit Bypass Timer VWC P N 1 230608 Purpose To bypass the low pressure switch and send power to the compressor for 1000 secon...

Page 30: ...verload Connected to terminal 6 on the Magnecraft relay Wire A receives power from the lever arm connector H and sends power to the Magnecraft Relay Connected to terminal 8 on the Magnecraft relay Crank case heater wire sends power out from the Magnecraft relay to the crank case heater Connected to terminal 7 on the Magnecraft relay Wire B sends power out from the Magnecraft relay to the lever arm...

Page 31: ...an Coil Option 2 LINE SET PIPING DIAGRAMS Model Line Set Length 25ft 26 50ft 50 100ft Vertical Rise 15ft 3ft 3 10ft 10ft 3ft 3 10ft 10ft Platinum Split 4000 Horizontal Tubing 1 2 5 8 Vertical Rise 1 2 1 2 Platinum Split 8000 Horizontal Tubing 1 2 5 8 Vertical Rise 1 2 It is required to size the suction line tubing according to this chart ...

Page 32: ...nt formation of highly abrasive copper oxide Perform all brazes Pressure test the system and check for leaks Insulate the suction line using wall cellular insulation or equivalent Seal all seams with Armaflex 520 Foam Insulation Adhesive or equivalent Wrap each seam using line set tape Liquid Line Piping Procedure OD copper tubing is required for the liquid line on all systems Braze a short piece ...

Page 33: ...e manifold to the pump Start the pump and run it until the micron gauge on the Evaporator Unit Fan Coil Unit reads 200 microns or less Disconnect the vacuum pump from the system Break the vacuum by pressurizing the system to approximately 5 PSI with R 134a refrigerant Remove the micron gauge from the access valve Charging Install a low pressure gauge on the access valve near the Evaporator Unit Fa...

Page 34: ... the bottom two 2 screws to fasten the grille to the unit INSTALLING THE DUCTED PLENUM 1 If removed reinstall the top panel of the unit housing 2 Align duct plenum with the four 4 ball studs on the housing Push the duct plenum onto the ball studs until it snaps into place 3 Using a Phillips head screwdriver fasten the bottom two 2 screws to fasten the plenum to the unit 4 Connect the supply and re...

Page 35: ...ith room temperature tap water 3 Place bottle probe securely into bottle as seen in Figure 1 4 Place bottle off to the side of the unit in your wine cellar with the probe level 5 To ensure a consistent temperature place bottle probe approximately three 3 feet away from the air output and not in the flow of the air It is recommended that the bottle be placed in a central location of your wine cella...

Page 36: ...indoor fan will provide air flow across the indoor coil which will evaporate any frost accumulation Operation in Low Ambient Temperatures If the Condensing Unit is installed outside where the unit may be exposed to low ambient temperatures the fan may cycle on and off The purpose of the fan cycling is to maintain the system s high side pressure which will ensure an adequate refrigeration process B...

Page 37: ... recording from the current time and temperature Temperatures displayed reflect bottle probe temperatures from that point in time onward 3 The Hi Lo feature should be reset at initial start up and after the cellar or cabinet has reached its normal operating temperature generally 55 F 4 To lock the keypad press and hold the UP and DOWN ARROW buttons simultaneously until the code POF appears The key...

Page 38: ...and the DOWN ARROW buttons simultaneously for 3 5 seconds to access Custom er Preference Selection Mode CPSM CPSM allows the customer to fine tune their unit s controls such as humidity pre chill duration and so on see next page ALARM The Alarm symbol is shown when the unit encounters an issue that needs attention Alarm codes are explained below Alarm Codes Message Cause Solution P1 Faulty bottle ...

Page 39: ...ase the duration of the fan off cycle in order to increase the wine cellar s relative humidity you can adjust this setting in the CPSM menu FOn Humidity Management Enhancement fan on The fan on time is preset to zero minutes This keeps the relative humidity of the wine cellar at a stable level If however you wish to raise the relative humidity Humidity Management Enhancement of your wine cellar yo...

Page 40: ... is above the waterline if draining into a vessel Quarterly 1 Use a vacuum with brush attachment to clean coils be careful not to crush coil fins when cleaning 2 Change duct filter if the system is ducted Annually 1 Inspect for corrosion 2 Check wiring connections and integrity of cords 3 Pour a 50 50 bleach solution into the drain line every spring ...

Page 41: ...www whisperkool com Page 39 Platinum Split NOTES ...

Page 42: ...ermostat not calling for cooling Lower set point Faulty thermostat or wiring Call Customer Service at 1 800 343 9463 Cellar Temperature is Too Warm Possible Cause Solution The temperature of the room to which the Condensing Unit ex hausts exceeds 110 F Intake temperature needs to drop below 110 F The system is undersized for the cellar Order correct size system There is something blocking the supp...

Page 43: ...n the control the system is going through an Anti Frost Cycle No action is required 2 If the system is not maintaining the correct cellar temperature this may be due to a dirty evaporator filter or coil 3 Call installing technician to troubleshoot as the system may be low on charge or require an adjustment to the TXV Compressor and or starting components faulty Please contact the installing techni...

Page 44: ...luded in the accessory kit 8 Plug the bypass plug into the male Molex connector 9 Connect power to the Evaporator Unit The unit should immediately turn on If all the components are not operational disconnect power immediately and contact customer service If all components seem to be operating correctly allow the unit to run for four 4 hours Monitor the temperature of the cellar to determine if the...

Page 45: ...port whisperkool com Phone 209 466 9463 US Toll Free 1 800 343 9463 Fax 209 466 4606 WhisperKOOL offers accessories to enhance and customize your wine cooling unit Condensate Pump Kit The condensate pump kit automatically removes water that drips out of the Evaporator Unit s drain line The pump is controlled by a float switch mechanism that turns the pump on when approximately 2 of water collects ...

Page 46: ...out the warranty period If the Split Startup Checklist is incomplete Purchaser will be informed they have five days to complete the Split Startup Checklist and re submit to WhisperKOOL The Split Startup Checklist will be reviewed again and if denied Purchaser will be informed that they have 10 business days for corrective action Failure to register the Product may result in loss of warranty D Purc...

Page 47: ...ow the Product installation requirements stated herein and in the owner s manual 9 Removing the rivets from the Product s unit housing without prior authorization from WhisperKOOL voids this limited warranty 10 The End User must first contact WhisperKOOL Customer Service by telephone at 1 800 343 9463 prior to attempting service on any Product still under the limited warranty else the limited warr...

Page 48: ... it is an installation error or other reason all costs including shipping will be the responsibility of the End User The following items are not covered under any warranty and are the sole responsibility of the End User A End Users should satisfy themselves that the Product they are purchasing is suitable for their particular needs and requirements and thus no responsibility will be placed with Wh...

Page 49: ... 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 severed provisions will remain in full force and effect D Governing Law Choice of Forum The laws of the State of California without regard for conflicts of law shall govern the const...

Page 50: ...PS 011717 WhisperKOOL 1738 E Alpine Ave Stockton CA 95205 1 800 343 9463 www whisperkool com ...

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