Vintage Cellars LECBILD1800 - Manual (Page 19)

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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.