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Unit Leaks Water

Possible Cause

Solution

Unit is not level

Unit should be level in wall to prevent leaking

Drain line clogged or kinked

Check drain line to make sure water can flow freely

Drain is clogged preventing water form escaping

Disconnect drain and clear out, open access door and check drain for 
blockage

Drain line does not have a downward slope

Fix drain line so there is a downward slope from the unit to the drain

Coil is iced causing drain pan ice and overflowing water.

Melt ice with blow drier. Soak up with a towel

Unit Runs But Does Not Cool

Possible Cause

Solution

Lack of air flow

Make sure fan is unobstructed and coil is clean

Compressor not running

Call Customer Service at 1-800-343-9463

Unit undersized

Call Customer Service at 1-800-343-9463

Compressor is overheating

Shut unit off for 1 hour to allow compressor to cool. Turn back on 
and check for cooler air to flow out. If compressor runs, check for and 
clean condenser coil as a possible cause of compressor overheating.  
If problem repeats, call Customer Service at 1-800-343-9463

Evaporator Fan Runs But Compressor Does Not

Possible Cause

Solution

Running an Anti-Frost cycle

Check evaporator coil temperature

Compressor and/or starting components faulty

Call Customer Service at 1-800-343-9463

Fdc parameter has been increased, allowing fans to run after the 
compressor turns off

Lower the Fdc parameter

Compressor may have overheated

Shut unit off for 1 hour to allow compressor to cool. Turn back on 
and check for cooler air to flow out. If compressor runs, check for and 
clean condenser coil as a possible cause of compressor overheating.  
If problem repeats, call Customer Service at 1-800-343-9463

Compressor Runs But Evaporator Fan Does Not 

Possible Cause

Solution

Faulty fan motor

Call Customer Service at 1-800-343-9463

Faulty controller

Call Customer Service at 1-800-343-9463

Compressor Short Cycles

Possible Cause

Solution

Evaporator blows on bottle probe

Move bottle probe to a more central location

Unit low on refrigerant charge

Call Customer Service at 1-800-343-9463

Condensing fan motor/capacitor faulty

Call Customer Service at 1-800-343-9463

Compressor and/or starting components faulty

Call Customer Service at 1-800-343-9463

Humidity in Cellar too Low

Possible Cause

Solution

Not enough moisture

Raise the Fdc setting to increase the humidity level

Summary of Contents for SC 2000i

Page 1: ...SC SERIES OWNER S MANUAL SC 2000i SC 3000i SC 3000i SC 4000i SC 6000i SC 8000i The Coolest Thing In Wine Storage...

Page 2: ...esponsible 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 Vinoth...

Page 3: ...Through the Wall Installation 12 Preparing the Installation Location 12 Preparing the Unit for Installation 13 Installing the Unit 14 Condensation Drain Line 15 Liquid Measuring Thermostat System 16...

Page 4: ...SC 060815 Page 2 1 800 343 9463 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Front Side View Rear Side View Controller Bottle Probe Probe Input Control Panel see page 10 for details Drain Port Rear Power Inlet...

Page 5: ...Partially Ducted Thermostat Digital control display Temp Delta 30 F temperature differential maintains proper cellar temperature when exhaust environment does not exceed 85 F Outside Venting Not Recom...

Page 6: ...Cooling Unit The WhisperKOOL cooling unit is a specialized refrigeration unit designed for one purpose only to maintain the optimal temperature and humidity levels conducive to the proper storage and...

Page 7: ...heck the Box for the Following Contents 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 Wh...

Page 8: ...n the temperature of the cellar over time by cycling cooler air throughout Test the unit prior to installation 6 It is Required to install a drain line to remove condensation from the unit 7 The Whisp...

Page 9: ...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...

Page 10: ...ve a very good seal to keep the cool cellar air from escaping out of the cellar One of the most common problems with cooling units running continually is due to the door not sealing properly In cases...

Page 11: ...generated on the exhaust side of the unit Adequate ventilation is required in order to dissipate heat away from the unit If ventilation is inadequate the exhaust will heat the area or room and adverse...

Page 12: ...sperKOOL unit 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 spi...

Page 13: ...uations Mounting the system lower in the cellar Flush mounting the condenser side of system Directing airflow to avoid recirculation Apply the Magnetic Deflectors in one of the positions displayed bel...

Page 14: ...he second horizontal cut from stud to stud on the line 16 below the first cut Once the horizontal lines have been cut make vertical cuts using the inside edge of the studs as a guide Once both vertica...

Page 15: ...diagram below This location determines the depth of the installation For example position 1 keeps most of the unit out of the cellar while position 2 makes the back of the unit near flush on the exter...

Page 16: ...all Secure the flange to the wall through the pre drilled holes The screws should penetrate the studs as well as the upper and lower supports to provide adequate support for the WhisperKOOL unit see i...

Page 17: ...ll void the warranty on the unit Drain Line All units come with a drain line for additional removal of excessive condensate It is mandatory to install the drain line with a T fitting During operation...

Page 18: ...sistent 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 temper...

Page 19: ...ll then return to normal operation If the evaporator is not above 26F after the Anti Frost sequence has ended the red error light will display in the upper right corner Alarm Ad3 will be recorded in t...

Page 20: ...Set Point Pb1 Liquid Temperature Pb2 Evaporator Coil Temperature Pb3 Condenser Coil Temperature Press the SET button again to view any of these values To change the set point press the SET button Whe...

Page 21: ...it and allow the coil to thaw before re starting 2 Make sure the room to which the unit is exhausting is not less than 60 F 3 If the unit continues to go into continuous Anti Frost cycles every 5 minu...

Page 22: ...White White Ground POWER SUPPLY 115 VAC 60 Hz 20 A POWER CORD Evap Fan Blue Green 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 4 2 5 3 6 1 4 1 4 Line Black Line White Black Evap Probe Bottle Probe Cond Probe FRONT REAR...

Page 23: ...ain line to see if it is above the waterline when draining into a vessel Quarterly 1 Use a vacuum with brush attachment to clean coils Be careful not to crush coil fins when cleaning Annually 1 Inspec...

Page 24: ...point Power select switch in wrong position See page 10 for correct switch position Faulty thermostat or wiring Call Customer Service at 1 800 343 9463 Cellar Temperature is to Warm Possible Cause So...

Page 25: ...463 Evaporator Fan Runs But Compressor Does Not Possible Cause Solution Running an Anti Frost cycle Check evaporator coil temperature Compressor and or starting components faulty Call Customer Service...

Page 26: ...oll Free 1 800 343 9463 Fax 209 466 4606 ACCESSORIES FOR COOLING UNITS WhisperKOOL offers accessories to enhance and customize your wine cooling unit Exterior Grille The exterior grille protects the u...

Page 27: ...www whisperkool com Page 25 SC Series NOTES...

Page 28: ...t to the End User and 2 PARTS Supply to the End User new or rebuilt replacement parts for the Product in exchange for the return of defective parts and 3 FREIGHT Cover normal ground freight charges fo...

Page 29: ...ry the limited warranty on this Product 3 Product Installation Requirements A Prior to installing a WhisperKOOL Product the End User must read the WhisperKOOL Owner s Manual and thereafter the End Use...

Page 30: ...8 East Alpine Avenue Stockton California 95205 8 Miscellaneous Terms and Conditions A Return Policy All return inquiries must be made within thirty 30 calendar days of the original purchase of a Produ...

Page 31: ...l Assistance WhisperKOOL Customer Service is available Monday through Friday from 6 00 a m to 4 00 p m PST The Customer Service representative will be able to assist you with your questions and warran...

Page 32: ...WhisperKOOL 1738 E Alpine Ave Stockton CA 95205 1 800 343 9463 www whisperkool com...

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