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Cellar Construction
Insulation
CellarPro cooling units are designed to be installed inside wine cellars that have proper
insulation, moisture barriers and an airtight seal from the environment outside the
cellar. Interior walls and floor
should have a minimum of R-
11 insulation, and a vapor
barrier o n t h e w a r m s i d e o f
t h e insulation. The ceiling
should have a m i nimum of
R-1 9 insulation and a vapor
barrier o n t h e w a r m s i d e o f
t h e insulation. Doors also
should b e i n s u l a t e d a n d
t i g h t l y sealed with weather-
s t r i p p i n g a r o u n d t h e
p e r i m e t e r o f t h e d o o r .
Surface-mounted fixtures a r e
r e c o m m e n d e d o v e r
recessed lighting, which can
allow air to leak into the
cellar.
It is important that all wall-
joints, doors and windows, electrical outlets and/or switches, pipes, vents and light
fixtures be sealed to prevent air and moisture from entering the cellar. If there is a leak in
the cellar, the cooling unit will build up excess condensation.
The condensate drain line and optional humidifier drain line must be connected to a
suitable drain.
Fan Speeds
Your evaporator module fan speed setting will depend on the amount of ducting and
thermal load on the wine cellar, and the resulting airflow and BTUH that is required
to cool and maintain your wine cellar at the desired temperature. Your condensing
module fan speed setting will depend on the condenser air intake temperature and the
amount of ducting, allowing for sufficient airflow to reject the heat absorbed by the cooling
system.
Ventilation
Adequate ventilation is critically important for the proper operation of your
CellarPro cooling unit, particularly on the condenser (hot) side of the cooling unit.
