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SPLIT SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL
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The Coolest Thing In Wine Storage
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Copyright © 2010. WhisperKOOL. All rights reserved. This manual, the product design, and the design concepts are copyrighted by WhisperKOOL, with all rights reserved. Your rights with regard to the hardware and manual are subject to the restrictions and limitations imposed by the copyright laws of the United States of America. Under copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, reproduced, translated, transmitted, or reduced to any printed or electronic medium or to any machine-readable for
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ............................................................................................................. 2 Receiving & Inspecting The Unit................................................................................. 3 Preparing the Wine Cellar ...................................................................................... 7 4 Installation ...............................................................................................................
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INTRODUCTION Customer Service Thank you for purchasing a WhisperKOOL split system. We strive to provide the highest quality products and the best possible customer service. If you have any questions about your WhisperKOOL unit, please call us at 1(800) 343-9463 or visit www.whisperkool.com. Using this Manual This Owner’s Manual is intended to be a general WhisperKOOL split system installation and maintenance guide. Please use the supplied unit specific installation guide in conjunction with
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RECEIVING & INSPECTING THE UNIT Customer Warranty Registration PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN THE WARRANTY CARD UPON RECEIPT OF THE UNIT. By completing the Product Registration Card, you will be confirmed in our customer database ensuring that your information is on file to help you obtain efficient warranty service. Please refer to page 25 for complete terms and conditions, warranty guidelines, and policy for your WhisperKOOL split system. Note: WhisperKOOL split systems are manufactured in
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PREPARING THE WINE CELLAR The performance and life of your WhisperKOOL system are contingent upon the steps you take in preparing the wine cellar. Note: Improperly preparing your enclosure or incorrectly installing your WhisperKOOL system may cause unit failure, leaking of condensation, and other negative side effects. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU OBTAIN THE ASSISTANCE OF A WINE STORAGE PROFESSIONAL. Wine storage professionals work with licensed contractors, refrigeration technicians,
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Unobstructed Airflow Unobstructed airflow to and from both the evaporator and condenser is a critical factor in the system’s over- all performance. Make sure there is a 3 ft. horizontal clearance in the front of both units. This will assure that the air can circulate in an efficient manner. Avoid any attempt to camouflage the evaporator by installing racking in front of the unit. This will restrict the airflow and reduce system performance. In-Cellar Mounting If you are mounting your evapor
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SPLIT SYSTEM INSTALLATION General Installation Guidelines and Instructions WhisperKOOL requires that a certified HVAC technician install and charge all split systems. Please take a moment to review state and city building codes to ensure the safe and proper installation of the system. Electrical Needs WhisperKOOL split systems requires a dedicated 110-volt 20-amp circuit. The system draws a large amount of amps at initial start up. By designating a dedicated circuit breaker, you will guara
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Installing the Condensing Unit The condensing unit can be mounted inside a utility area of the home or outside utilizing the required outdoor condensing unit housing. The condenser requires a dedicated 20 amp circuit, non-GFI. Make sure there is a minimum three-foot horizontal clearance in front and rear of the unit. The unit may either be hard wired or plug-in depending on local electrical codes. Inside Condensing Unit Installations: Inside installations require special consideration,
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SPLIT SYSTEM INSTALLATION (cont’d) Installing the Evaporator Unit Please refer to the supplied Unit Specific Installation Guide for detailed evaporator installation guidelines. Head Pressure Control, Low Ambient Control Switch, Fan Cycling Switch: These switches are used to cycle the condenser fan at low ambient temperature conditions. If your unit is equipped with a Low Ambient Control, set the switch to 170 psig for cut-in and 70 psig for the differential. Further adjustment may be neede
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T M T M T M T M REMOTE KEYPAD: INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION If you have a system with a remote keypad, please review this section for installation. Note: 50 feet of communication line is included, the keypad can be installed up to 300 line feet away. Lon- ger lengths of communication line can be ordered by calling 1-800-343-9463 ext. 751. Run your communication line to the desired location, be sure not to have any harsh kinks in the lines route. Attach the connection wire as shown below,
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DUCTED INSTALLATION Ducting the supply and return air to the cellar creates a virtually silent cellar space and also maximizes cellar capacity. It is absolutely crucial to only use insulated duct work as it minimizes cooling loss, prevents sweat- ing, and reduces noise. Failure to use insulated ducting will cause the unit to run excessively and greatly shorten its lifespan. Note: Do not exceed a total of 25 duct feet between the evaporator and cellar vent, this means a total of 50’ combined
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LIQUID MEASURING THERMOMETER Most WhisperKOOL systems come equipped with a liquid temperature measuring thermometer probe . This self calibrating probe contains a sensor chip, which actually communicates back and forth to the thermostat. This results in a consistent liquid temperature as air temperature fluctuates Measuring liquid temperature has a couple unique advantages: 1. The temperature of the wine can be more precisely controlled, ensuring a more consistent overall temperature. 2.
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SYSTEM OPERATION Initial Start-Up Low Ambient Conditions When power is applied to the unit, the control will If the condensing unit is installed outside (which will briefly display all symbols, and the Snow Flake allow the condenser to be exposed to low ambient symbol will be displayed (if unit is calling for cool- temperatures), the condenser fan may cycle on and ing). There may be a brief delay prior to the evapora- off. The purpose of the fan cycling is to maintain tor fan turning on, a
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CONTROL PANEL OPERATION Defrost Compressor Evaporator Fan Energy Reducti on Cellar “Pre-Chill” Butt on 3 - 5 Butt on 1 Hi Bott le Temp History & Scroll Butt on 1 Energy Reduco ti n Low Bott le Temp History & Scroll Set Butt on Butt on 1 •View Set Point 1 •Change Set Point 3 - 5 Control “ON/OFF” Butt on • •SET + Down = CPSM 3 - 5 Turns the Cooling Unit •Reset Hi & Lo Butt on 3 - 5 “ON/OFF” 1 Condenser Fan ALARM Pre-Chill Display Note: The 1 or the 3-5 stands for the amount of time (in secon
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Energy 1. The ER feature can be used to save energy and aids in extending the life of the system. Reduc- 2. The ER button is located at the top L/H side of the control. The ER feature is activated by tion pressing the ER button one time, and the ER logo will appear on the digital display. (ER) 3. The purpose of the ER feature is to reduce energy cost, by shifting the Set Point up by 4 de- grees, which will allow the cooling system to run for shorter periods of time, resulting in a reduc- ti
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CPSM CCS – Cellar Pre-Chill Set Point: This parameter is set at 52°f, but can be adjusted to a set point Mode between 45°f - 67°f. (Cont.) bLL/Act – Compressor Off or On for Low (bLL) or High (Act) Temperature Alarm: These param- eters are set at “n”. With this parameter set at “n” the refrigeration system will continue to operate normally, if there is a High or Low temperature Alarm. To change this parameter, change the set- ting to “y”, and the compressor/refrigeration system will shut of
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Monthly 1. Check filters 2. Check for unusual noise or vibration Quarterly Clean filters: 1. Remove grille/ducting on the evaporator 2. Remove the filter covering the coil 3. Wash with warm water 4. Dry off filter by shaking excess water from filter 5. For ducted applications, replace filer (call WhisperKOOL for replacements) Page 16 GSM-01 081310
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TROUBLESHOOTING Display Alarm Codes Message Cause Outputs “P1” Room probe failure Compressor output acc. to par. “Con” and “COF” “P2” Evaporator probe failure Defrost end is timed “HA” Max bottle probe temp alarm Outputs unchanged “LA” Min bottle probe temp alarm Outputs unchanged “EA” External alarm Outputs unchanged Fault Cause Solution Water leaking from unit 1. Condensate drain Clear out drain clogged 2. Evaporator coil Clean the coil and / or fan wheel frozen 3. Drain line improperly Call
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If the breaker remains set, check to see if compressor is running and condenser fan turns on. After compressor runs a few minutes, check the refrigerant “sight glass” in the ¼” copper tubing. Look for bubbles. If no bubbles are present and compressor is running, refrigerant system is running OK. If bubbles are present, system is low on refrigerant. A CERTIFIED HVAC service technician will have to locate and repair any refrigerant leaks, then add refrigerant. Condenser fan should come on
