WhisperKool PLATINUM 8000 - Manual (Page 10)

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Unobstructed Airflow
Unobstructed airflow to and from the unit is a
critical factor in the unit’s overall performance.
Make sure there is a three-foot clearance in the
front of the unit, as fans blow down at an angle
and should not be obstructed by racking. Make
sure there is a minimum three-foot horizontal
clearance from the rear of the unit as well. This
will assure that the unit can move the air around
in an efficient manner. Avoid the attempt to
camouflage the unit by installing racking in front
of the unit. This will restrict airflow and thus the
unit’s ability to work efficiently.
Mounting the Unit
The unit should 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 Whis-
perKOOL high in the room will create a consis-
tently cool environment by capturing the warm
air and replacing it with cool air. Mounting the
unit low in the room will result in a temperature
variation in the room due to the unit’s inability
to draw warm air from the ceiling of the cellar to
the unit itself.
Door and Door Seal
An exterior grade (1 3/4”) door must be installed
as a cellar door. It is very important that weather
stripping is attached to all 4 sides of the doorjam.
A bottom “sweep” or threshold is also required.
The door must have a very good seal to keep the
cool cellar air from escaping out of the cellar. One
of the most common problems with cooling units
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
unit size, the next larger size WhisperKOOL
should be used. This will compensate for the
insulation loss due to the lower insulating rating of
glass.
Intake
Exhaust
Front of Unit
Exhaust Room
Wine Cellar