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ACTIVE HUMIDITY OPTION OVERVIEW
Use of the Active Humidity Option
Humidity may fluctuate in the wine cellar. The Active Humidity Option stabilizes the environment by adding moisture when the
wine cellar is becoming dry. Using a humidistat and a water source, the Active Humidity Option is able to regulate and establish a
humid environment suitable for wine storage.
Note: The ideal humidity of a wine cellar is between 50-70%.
General Active Humidity Option Recommendations
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Water source needs to have at least 40 psi.
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Water tubbing size: 1/4” O.D
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Water source should be tested for content and characteristics.
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In areas that are known to have hard water, the use of a Water-Softener System is required.
Note:
Failure to install a Water-Softener or a Filtration system will allow an
excessive particle residue buildup and may lead to system failure.
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Even if the area is not known to have hard water, the use of a Filtration System (Particle Filter) is required.
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Clean the evaporator coil every 3 months to remove particle residue buildup.
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It might be best to use a Self-Piercing Saddle Valve as a simple connection to a water source.
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Clean or replace the Misting Nozzle every 12 months.
Water Flow Order
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The water supply should pass through either
a Water-Softener or a Filtration system before
reaching the unit as shown in
Figure 2
.
•
Route a 1/4” Copper, Pex or equivalent tubing from
the water source and connect to the water inlet
fitting on the unit as shown in
Figure 3
.
•
Turn on the water and check for leaks.
Self-Piercing Saddle Valve
Install a Self-Piercing Saddle Valve to a near by water supply for
simple connection to a water source as shown in
Figure 1
.
Do not
allow water leakage inside of the Unit.
TUBING OUTLET
OPTIONAL INSERT FOR
PLASTIC TUBING
WATER SUPPLY
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 1
FILTRATION SYSTEM
COOLING UNIT
MISTING NOZZLE
ACTIVE HUMIDITY SPECIFICATIONS
Power Consumption
0.2 amps @ 120V/60 Hz
dBA
TBD
Humidistat Range
30-90% RH
Humidistat Accuracy
± 1%
Humidistat Adjustment
Increments
1%
Water Supply Feed Rate
0.63 gph @ 40 psi
