Vintage Cellars LECBILD1400 - Manual (Page 17)

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CELLARPRO COOLING UNIT (continued)
 Temperature
Proper temperatures are maintained by transferring heat from inside wine cellars and
exhausting the heat through the top (top-vent) or rear (rear-vent) of the cooling
units.
CellarPro cooling units are designed to turn on when the temperature inside the
cellar exceeds the Minimum Set Point plus the Temperature Differential, and turn off
when the temperature inside the cellar drops below the Minimum Set Point. For
example, if the Minimum Set Point is 58°F and the Temperature Differential is 4°F, the
cooling unit will turn on when the temperature inside the cellar rises above 62°F, and
turn off when the temperature falls below 58°F.
A number of variables, including the temperatures of the ambient environment, the
insulation of the cellar and the thermal mass inside the cellar, will affect the speed
with which the temperature inside the cellar rises during the cooling unit’s “off” cycle.
CellarPro cooling units are designed to maintain optimal temperatures for storage
and aging of wine. Most wine collectors store their wine in the range of 55 - 60°F. If
the cooling unit runs too much, you should raise the Minimum Set Point to reduce the
cycle “on” time. It is normal for the cooling unit to run up to 75 percent of the time in
order to maintain proper conditions inside the cellar.
 Humidity
CellarPro cooling units are designed to maintain appropriate levels of humidity,
ranging from 50 to 70 percent, inside your wine cellar. Relative humidity conditions
depend on several factors, including:
o
Ambient humidity: The higher the ambient humidity, the higher the
humidity will be inside the cellar
o
Fon Setting: By increasing the Fon setting, humidity can be increased inside
the cellar. The recommended range for the Fon setting is 2-6.
In order to increase or decrease humidity inside the cellar, the Fon setting can be
changed as described in the “Advanced Settings” section below.