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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 85°F. Therefore, you want to exhaust the unit in a room which will not exceed 85°F, preferably
75°F. Otherwise, the unit will not have the capacity to keep the wine at a desirable 55°F.
Back - Exhaust Room
Exhaust Fan
Air Intake
Cellar Wall
85ºF
MAX
55ºF
Front
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Wine Cellar
WhisperKOOL
(side view)
Ventilation
The necessity of dissipating heat away from the unit is critical to the unit’s performance and cannot be overstated. As the unit
operates and cools, a greater amount of heat is generated on the exhaust side of the unit. Adequate ventilation is required in
order to dissipate heat away from the unit. If ventilation is inadequate, the exhaust will heat up the area or room and adversely
affect the unit’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 rear of the unit. If you install a vent fan, however, you must have a fresh air inlet as well.
Note: If you are unsure whether you have adequate ventilation in your installation location, please
contact us to assess your specific installation at [email protected] or 1-800-343-9463.
WARNING! Allowing the unit to operate in high ambient temperatures for extended
periods of time will greatly decrease the life of the unit and void your warranty.
Drain Line
All units come with a drain line for additional removal of excessive condensate. This is a backup system for the evaporator. You
are REQUIRED to install the drain line attachment. During operation, the cooling unit will strip excess water from the air in order
to maintain the proper level of humidity within the cellar. The condensate evaporator will heat and dissipate the excess moisture
through the rear of the unit. However, in extreme humidity, additional condensate will be created. High-humidity air has less
capacity to absorb additional moisture through the exhaust of the unit. The drain line will prevent overflow and leaking by
allowing for the discharge of the additional condensate. WhisperKOOL carries a condensate pump kit, which allows the excess
condensate to be pumped up to 20 feet away from the unit.
