www.whisperkool.com | Page 11
Platinum Twin
Door and Door Seal
An exterior grade (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 WhisperKOOL system
should be used. This will compensate for the insulation loss
due to the lower insulating rating of glass.
Unobstructed Airflow
Unobstructed airflow to and from the system is critical for the system’s overall performance and lifespan. Make sure there
is a minimum of three (3) feet of horizontal clearance in every direction around the units (five feet is ideal). The air blown
by the fans needs to circulate and either dissipate or absorb heat from the space. The system will operate more efficiently with a
greater amount of air to exchange.
NOTE: Avoid attempting to camouflage the units. This will restrict airflow and thus the system’s ability to work efficiently.
NOTE: For ducted systems, every 90° bend in the ducting
causes the system to lose 13 CFM of airflow.
Mounting the Evaporator Units
The evaporator units must be mounted within 18“ of the top of the room in order to achieve sufficient cooling. As the
room cools down, the warm air will rise to the ceiling. Mounting the units high in the room will create a consistently cool
environment by capturing the warm air and replacing it with cool air. Mounting the units low in the room will result in
a temperature variation in the room due to the units’ inability to draw warm air from the ceiling of the cellar to the units
themselves, and cold air settling to the floor.
Wine Cellar
Keep Clear
