Unobstructed Airflow
Unobstructed airflow to and from the system is critical for the evaporator unit and condensing units overall
performance
and lifespan. A minimum of 3 feet of clearance (5 feet is ideal) on all sides is crucial. The air the fans blow
needs to circulate and either dissipate or absorb heat from the space. The more air to exchange, the more efficient the
system will operate.
Note:
Avoid attempting to camouflage the unit. This will restrict airflow and thus the systems ability to work efficiently.
Door and Door Seal
An exterior gr
ade (13/4
”) door must be installed as a cellar door. It is essential that weather stripping is attached to all 4 sides of
the doorjamb. A bottom “sweep” or threshold is also required. The door must have a very good vapor seal to prevent warmer
moist air from leaking into the cellar. One of the most common problems with cooling systems running continually is due to
the door not sealing properly.
In cases where glass doors are used and the room size is close to the recommended
system size, the next larger size system should be used.
This will compensate for the insulation loss due to the lower
insulating rating of glass.
PREPARING THE WINE CELLAR, CONTINUED
Ventilation
The necessity of dissipating heat away from the condensing unit is critical to the unit’s performance and cannot be overstated. As
the system operates and cools, a greater amount of heat is generated on the condensing side of the system. Adequate ventilation
is required in order to dissipate heat away from the condensing unit. If ventilation is inadequate, the exhaust will heat up the area
or room and adversely affect the system’s ability to cool. In some cases, it may be advisable to install a vent fan to dissipate heat
within the exhaust area on the condensing side of the system. However, you must have a fresh air inlet as well.
Note:
If you are unsure about having adequate ventilation in your install location, please
contact us to assess your specific
installation
Ambient Temperature Factor
The cooling system has the ability to cool a wine cellar efficiently to 55°F as long as the ambient temperature of the
area that it is exhausting to does not exceed 1
2
0°F. Therefore, you want to exhaust the condensing unit in a space which will
not exceed 1
2
0°F. Otherwise the system will not have the capacity to keep the wine at a desirable 55°F.
WARNING! Allowing your system to operate in temperatures
of 120° or above
for
extended periods of time will greatly decrease the life of your system and void
your warranty. The cooler the temperature of the air entering the condenser coil,
the more cooling capacity the system has. The less heat gain through the
common wall, the less the electricity consumption.
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