Unobstructed Airflow
Unobstructed airflow to and from the system is critical for the evaporator unit and condensing units overall performance
and lifespan. A minimum of 3 feet of clearance (5 feet is ideal) on all sides is crucial. The air the fans blow needs to circulate
and either dissipate or absorb heat from the space. The more air to exchange, the more efficient the system will operate.
Note:
Avoid attempting to camouflage the unit. This will restrict airflow and thus the systems ability to work efficiently.
Mounting the Evaporator Unit
The evaporator unit must be mounted within 18“ of the top of the room in order to achiev
e sufficien
t cooling. As the
room cools down, the warm air will rise to the ceiling. Mounting the unit high in the room will create a consistently 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, and
cold air settling t
o the floor
.
Door and Door Seal
An exterior gr
ade (13/4
”) door must be installed as a cellar door.
It is essential that weather stripping is attached to all 4 sides of
the doorjamb. A bottom “sweep” or threshold is also required.
The door must have a very good vapor seal to prevent warmer
moist air from leaking into the cellar. One of the most common
problems with cooling systems running continually is due to
the door not sealing properly.
In cases where glass doors
are used and the room size is close to the recommended
system size, the next larger size system should be used.
This will compensate for the insulation loss due to the lower
insulating rating of glass.
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