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WhisperKOOL

  

 

by Vinothèque

“THE COOLEST THING IN WINE STORAGE.”

The WhisperKOOL 

Split Cooling System 

requires professional 

installation by 

a Certified HVAC\R

 technician

.

Thank  you  for  choosing  WhisperKOOL  Split 
Cooling  System  for  your  wine  preservation 
needs. This unit has been specifically designed 
and  engineered  to  create  the  ideal  balance 
of  temperature  and  humidity  within  a  wine 
cellar.  This,  along  with  a  properly  designed 
and constructed cellar, creates the optimum 
environment  for  the  proper  aging  of  fine 
wine.  Please take the time to read through 
the  owner’s  manual  so  you  understand  the 
correct operations of the WhisperKOOL unit.

Split System
SS4000 & SS7000

(Indoor/Outdoor)

(Indoor)

Condensing Unit

Evaporator

Split Refrigeration System

115 VAC

115 VAC

Liquid Line

Suction

Drain

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Summary of Contents for SS4000

Page 1: ...signed and engineered to create the ideal balance of temperature and humidity within a wine cellar This along with a properly designed and constructed cellar creates the optimum environment for the proper aging of fine wine Please take the time to read through the owner s manual so you understand the correct operations of the WhisperKOOL unit Split System SS4000 SS7000 Indoor Outdoor Indoor Conden...

Page 2: ...e or in part without the written consent of Vinothèque Wine Cellars Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate Vinothèque Wine Cellars is not responsible for printing or clerical errors Vinothèque Wine Cellars reserves the right to make corrections or improvements to the information provided and to the related hardware at any time without notice Vinothèque...

Page 3: ...plit System Installation Guidelines Condensing Unit Skid Preparation Head Pressure Control Low Ambient Control Switch Mounting the Evaporator Unit Split System Wiring Schematic Refrigeration Lines Wiring system Charging the system Maintenance Technical Assistance Troubleshooting Installation Terms and Conditions 4 5 6 7 8 8 9 10 11 12 19 19 19 21 21 22 23 28 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 ...

Page 4: ...to wine cellars We have accounted for these variables and incorporated the use of state of the art components which offer quiet and sophisticated operations while keeping the basic concept rather simple Condensing Unit Installation Indoors or Outdoors This system offers the option of installing the condensing unit indoors or outdoors This will allow home builders and architects to incorporate this...

Page 5: ...rmostat resulting in accuracy Heavy Duty Circuitry designed to resist power surges which play havoc on sensitive electrical components Fahrenheit and Celsius readout for use in the United States as well as around the world System Features Thermostat The split system evaporator has been designed to incorporate the Vinothèque PDT series thermostat Years of research and testing have gone into the des...

Page 6: ...emperature Unit ON Indicator A red LED bar will light up every time the unit turns on to run a cooling cycle SET Button Used to set the temperature you want the unit to maintain UP Arrow Button Used with the SET button to set temperature higher In addition by pressing and holding the button it will allow you to see the 5 minute count down DOWN Arrow Button Used with the SET button to set temperatu...

Page 7: ...03 7000SS 0120 Sight Glass Filter Drier Box 2 Condensing Unit part 1 122101 Accessory Kit part 09 950 9997SS Box 3 Optional Exterior Housing part 03 7000SS 0120 Mounting Hardware Optional Electrical Cover Accessory Kit part 09 950 9997SS Quantity Brass Fitting 3 8 Barb x 1 8 1 141012 1 Brass Nipple 1 8 Male Pipe 1 141025 1 Bypass Plug Jumper w Molex 1 212455 1 Drain Line Fitting N A 1 Owner s Manu...

Page 8: ... 1 0 Amp 10 3 Amps NA 2 Amps 18 Amps 2 Amps 15 Amps 20 75 x25 75 x18 15 75 x23 5 x15 5 13 5 x18 5 x12 15 75 x23 5 x15 5 13 5 x18 5 x12 30 66 60 56 Technical Specifications Ton 60 NA 7 12 1 3 Power Source Condenser 115Volt 20Amp Dedicated Non GFI Breaker Evaporator 115Volt 15Amp Dedicated Non GFI Breaker Refrigerant Lines and Wiring 1 4 OD copper liquid line 1 2 OD copper suction line If longer tha...

Page 9: ...600 cfm of cool air to enter the room to replace the exhausted air will accomplish this Unobstructed airflow to and from the unit is a critical factor in the unit s overall performance Make sure there is a minimum three foot horizontal clearance in front and rear of the unit This will assure that the unit can move the air around the room in an efficient manner Outdoor Condensing Unit Installations...

Page 10: ...g unit is shipped with a protective foam pad block to prevent damaging tubing against the condenser coil fins Please ensure that this pad is removed prior to operation CONDENSING UNIT SKID PREPARATION Condensing Unit 10 ...

Page 11: ...switch to 170 psig for cut in and 70 psig for the differential Further adjustment may be needed Verify the settings via refrigeration manifold gauge and perform the final adjustments to the readings on the gauge manifold Condensing Unit Low ambient control is in the control box 11 High Pressure Cutout Low Ambient Control Low Pressure Cutout ...

Page 12: ...e housing Remove front cover and thermostat by unscrewing four captive screws located on each corner of the cover and five at bottom of front cover Note Thermostat is not plugged into electrical line 2 Remove interior assembly The interior assembly is one piece The assembly should slide out on mounting rails as one piece MOUNTING THE EVAPORATOR UNIT 12 ...

Page 13: ... lines and install the two grommets supplied Remove knockout for electrical line Keep the refrigerant pipes capped to prevent any foreign material from entering until ready to braze 4 Mounting housing to wall The unit has six mounting holes on 16 inch wide centers Utilize all mounting screws to secure the housing to the wall screws not included 18 inches 6 13 ...

Page 14: ...llel to the evaporator coil and the coil is at an angle with the housing the through the rear or side wall pipes will have to be formed inside the housing to match that angle prior to connecting The 90 elbow on the vertical riser can be adjusted to the proper angle to fit the nipple from the elbow to the coil suction line connection With measurements taken remove the interior assembly and the hous...

Page 15: ...e install interior assembly Slide interior assembly back into housing gently Re attach using the two screws Flow a small amount of dry nitrogen through the tubing during brazing This is to displace oxygen and prevent the formation of copper oxide The solenoid should be energized for a free flow without building up pressure in the tubing 15 ...

Page 16: ...develops in the piping Connect flare fittings if a flare fitting model tighten securely braze other fittings leak check evacuate to 200 microns charge with R 134 refrigerant start and check out Using wire ties secure tubing as low as possible in the evaporator so tubing is not visible through air inlet grille Note Be sure the tubes do not stick out beyond the evaporator opening for the front panel...

Page 17: ...ensed on the coil fins and captured in the base of the evaporator unit Therefore a drain line will need to be installed to drain the condensate The drain fitting is located in the center bottom of the unit Attach the supplied drain line and route it to a drain A condensate pump may be required if a drain is not readily available Install the drain line fitting to the bottom of the drain pan The ind...

Page 18: ...at Thermostat mounts on the bottom front of the unit Plug electrical outlet to thermostat and mount from underneath with screws supplied 12 Install front cover 13 Energize unit Note Thermostat has a 5 minute time delay 18 ...

Page 19: ...lar insulation wall thickness Armaflex brand name or equal to reduce heat transfer Wiring System The compressor is controlled by a pump down cycle therefore no wiring between the condensing unit and evaporator unit is necessary Wire the system in accordance with local codes and the enclosed wiring diagrams Evaporator wiring on pg 17 schematics below and on pg 20 The evaporator unit requires a stan...

Page 20: ...Split Unit Wiring Diagram 20 ...

Page 21: ...ng slowly feed liquid refrigerant R134A into the suction service port As the suction pressure rises to 15 PSIG the condensing unit will start Slowly feed refrigerant while maintaining a pressure above 10 PSIG to prevent the compressor from short cycling Slowly feed refrigerant with the compressor running until the sight glass is clear of all bubbles Do not exceed 3 5 lbs of refrigerant Check super...

Page 22: ...del and serial number of your WhisperKOOL unit Type of thermostat used with your WhisperKOOL Locationandinstallationdetails suchasventilation construction and size of room How To Contact Vinothèque Customer Service Telephone 209 466 9463 800 343 9463 Fax 209 466 4606 Web site www Vinothèque com Address Vinothèque Wine Cellars 1738 East Alpine Avenue Stockton CA 95205 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE 22 ...

Page 23: ... If not check power supply switch if equipped Ensure it is in the ON position If on check to see in the breaker is tripped If tripped reset and check display If display Wine bar is illuminated wait for time delay to expire Wine light blinks during time delay countdown Check to see if On bar indicator illumination appears at which time the blower and cooling should start If blower starts and no coo...

Page 24: ... for the problem Compressor runs intermittently 1 Fan coil blower not running with compressor Evaporator coil will probably be iced Call a CERTIFIED HVAC service technician 2 Fan coil blower running too slow or air flow blocked Increase speed control setting if equipped Clean coil if necessary remove obstructions Coil icing can occur 3 Condenser coil blocked with dirt or other matter Clean coil an...

Page 25: ...ling system capacity Evaporator blower runs but compressor does not 1 System Anti Frost Observe for several minutes Compressor should turn on at termination of Anti Frost Cycle and evaporator clear of frost 2 Power off to compressor Check breaker Refer to 3 above 3 Out of refrigerant Call a CERTIFIED HVAC service technician to locate leak repair and charge with refrigerant 4 Compressor off on over...

Page 26: ...ass located in 1 4 copper tube at condensing unit If flashing with bubbles call a CERTIFIED HVAC service technician for leak location repair and adding refrigerant 3 Condenser fan motor defective Fan does not run with compressor copper tube at sight glass very hot compressor very hot runs short time shuts off Shut power off to condensing unit Call a CERTIFIED HVAC service technician for repair 4 C...

Page 27: ...st in the evaporator coil the compressor should be OFF and the evaporator blower running If compressor is running with ice on the coil call a certified HVAC service technician Humidity in cellar too high 1 Compressor short cycling See Compressor Short Cycling Subject above 2 Refrigeration not running properly Check items above Call a CERTIFIED HVAC service technician 3 Cellar vapor barrier not suf...

Page 28: ... c The HVAC technician installing the product must complete the designated portion of the Limited Warranty card and provide licensing or certification identification number information to Vinothèque in order to validate the Limited Warranty d Purchaser is responsible for the full costs of installation and any additional parts required for the proper and complete installation of the product 3 Produ...

Page 29: ...r implied warranties so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you Vinothèque s Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state 4 Maintenance The Purchaser or user is responsible for checking the coils on the condenser unit and vacuuming them every three months to maintain them free of debris The drain tube and the heater ...

Page 30: ...for Product Evaluation and Repair Under Warranty 8 1 Split System Field Service Warranty Policy This Policy is to clarify what falls under Warranty Service and what becomes the responsibility of the Owner Vinothèque manufacturer strives to provide our customers with a superior product and we back our product with a Two Year Limited Warranty Please review the following guidelines to ensure you have...

Page 31: ...torage 8 5 Arbitration Any disputes arising out of or in connection with the installation and warranty of the Split System shall be referred to and finally resolved by a Vinothèque approved Independent Certified HVAC Technician The evaluation of the Technician on all issues or matters of identifying the responsible party Vinothèque or Installing Technician shall be determined in a written report T...

Page 32: ... written and oral between the parties regarding the subject matter of this the Terms and Conditions and Limited Warranty The parties may modify these Terms and Conditions or the Limited Warranty only in writing signed by each No waiver by Vinothèque of any breach or default hereunder will be deemed to be a waiver of any preceding or subsequent breach or default d CORRECTION OF ERRORS AND INACCURAC...

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