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Planning the Installation
Addressing Items in the Planning Process
Where to locate the unit? Should it be built into the wall or mounted remote
and ducted into the cellar?
How to mount the unit?
Decide where to locate the supply and return grilles in the room to achieve
the temperature gradient and circulation preferred.
Locate the electrical power outlet close to the unit, in cellar or out.
Do not
use an extension cord!
Does the condenser heat exhaust need to be ducted away?
Where to locate the thermostat?
Where to run the drain line?
Are all the parts here to complete the installation?
Performing a Pre-installation Check
Check for the proper installation of the electrical plug configuration.
Check for the properly sized breaker.
Is the cellar built with adequate insulation and vapor barriers?
Are ducts installed above the ceiling or in accessible places properly sized
before being covered?
Is enough space available around the unit for service and repair?
Locating the Unit
Wine Guardian units are typically installed indoors located near the cellar to minimize the
duct runs. Each unit is provided with one entering or return air inlet and three possible supply
air outlets for each of the evaporator and condenser sections. A maximum cumulative total
length for both supply and return ducts (including bends) of 7.5 metres is recommended. If
longer runs are needed use more than one supply opening to reduce the airflow in each duct
by 1/2.
See Recommended Flexible Ductwork Sizing Chart on page 30.
Provide a 1 metre clearance around the unit for removal of grilles or ductwork, access to
filters and unit maintenance. If the humidifier is used, provide access space in front of it for
service.
