WKC05/02 PG. 2
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR WKC SERIES COOLING UNITS
The
BREEZAIRE
WKC Series cooling units are designed to, when installed in a properly constructed enclosure,
provide a constant, selectable temperature between 48°F and 62°F while reducing the excess relative humidity to the
proper 50% to 75%.
BREEZAIRE
cooling units are designed to lower the temperature, while removing
only
excessive moisture. In a properly constructed enclosure this process can raise the
relative
humidity. The unit does not
add moisture to the enclosure. The unit does not include a heating system and will not warm the enclosure. The WKC
Series is not intended to cool service cabinets, which are maintained at lower temperatures and opened or entered
frequently.
The cooling unit comes with two (2) optional thermostat systems. Mechanical or Digital Electronic (Sentry III).
The mechanical version is low profile and will blend in with the casing of the unit. The mechanical version is of a
simplest design and the adjustments requires a 1/4" straight type screwdriver.
The Digital Electronic (Sentry III) thermostat adds additional safety to your enclosure and has the following features:
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Large, easy to read, green LED display.
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Accurate, easy to adjust (no tools needed) readable set points with continuous reading of enclosure
temperature or displaying of set point when changing enclosure temperatures.
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Power outage protection, which delays unit start up after power outages.
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Blocked airflow protection, which shuts down unit and protects wine in case of high temperatures caused by
condenser blockage.
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Controls temperature by enclosure air sensors or optional bottle probe.
The configuration of the units having the cold air discharge on the bottom makes them ideal to be installed in cabinets
and credenzas.
BREEZAIRE
WKC
series cooling units
are
not always recommended for converted closets. Ask
your dealer for details.
ENCLOSURE CONSTRUCTION GUIDELINES
To use the below SIZING GUIDE, the enclosure to be cooled must be built to the following minimum specifications.
If the enclosure cannot be built to these minimum specifications, consult your
BREEZAIRE
dealer for assistance in
choosing the correct unit.
BREEZAIRE
cooling units are not warranted to cool a specific enclosure.
All walls, floors and ceilings should have a vapor barrier. This vapor barrier should be installed on the warm side of
the insulation. All interior walls and floors should be lined with a minimum of R-11 insulation and exterior walls and
ceiling insulation value should be a minimum of R-19. There should be no glass windows or doors.
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WKC series are specifically designed and engineered to be installed in cabinets and credenzas. The enclosures
in which you install the cooling unit must be well insulated and air tight for the cooling unit to perform properly.
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All joints, door frames, electrical outlets or switches and any pipes or vents which go through the enclosure
should be sealed to prevent air and moisture leakage into the room. Concrete and brick are not insulation or
moisture barriers.
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Doors into the enclosure should be of minimum size, insulated to R-11 and be tightly sealed with a high quality
weather stripping. Be sure to seal the bottom of the door and behind the door frame's molding.
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Enclosure lighting should be of low wattage, with a timer to insure lights are not left on when the enclosure is
unoccupied. Recessed lighting should not be used, as they will allow outside air to enter the enclosure.
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The ambient temperature surrounding the enclosure should not exceed the desired enclosure's temperature by
more than
25
°
F. No enclosure wall should receive direct sunlight or strong wind.
