Vintage Cellars CellarPro Owners Manual - Manual (Page 7)

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We offer a Wine Cellar Modification for cooling units that will be installed in wine
cellars (as opposed to wine cabinets.) The Wine Cellar Modification provides a fitting
and condensate tube at the back of the cooling unit to relieve excess moisture that
may condense inside the cooling unit. For installations in warm environments and/or
cellars without airtight seals, we strongly recommend this modification. However, the
modification does not replace the requirement for a cellar to have proper insulation,
moisture barriers and airtight seals from the environment outside the cellar.
CellarPro cooling systems should be plugged into an outlet connected to a 15-amp
circuit. The cooling unit uses approximately 3 amps during its “on” cycle. The cooling
unit also offers a grounded 115V AC outlet, which is rated for 3 amps.
We recommend plugging your CellarPro cooling unit into a surge protector (minimum
of 15-amps) to protect the electrical components from power surges or spikes. If
using an extension cord, use a grounded 14-gauge or heavier cord, and keep the
length to a minimum to avoid voltage drop.
• Ventilation
Proper ventilation is critically important for the proper operation of your CellarPro
cooling unit. The CellarPro cooling unit creates a significant amount of hot air, which
must be exhausted into an appropriately-sized space in order for the heat to
dissipate. If the space is constrained and/or too small, the heat will not dissipate
and the cooling unit will end up recirculating hot air. If this happens, the cooling
unit’s ability to create cold air inside the cellar will be compromised.
CellarPro cooling units have interchangeable vent panels that can be swapped
between the top and the rear of the cooling unit to match the configuration of your
cellar and exhaust space.
• Top-vent configuration: in this configuration, the panel is attached to the rear
of the cooling unit and hot air is freely exhausted from the top of the cooling
unit into the exhaust space.
- If the cellar’s air intake comes from BEHIND the cellar, the cooling unit
will require 3-4” of unobstructed clearance behind the cellar; and 8-9”
of clearance above the cellar;
- If the cellar’s air intake comes from the TOP of the cellar, the cooling
unit will require 18” of unobstructed clearance above and to both sides
of the cellar, unless:
1. The hot air exhaust is ducted away from the cellar; or
2. The hot air exhaust is evacuated via an exhaust fan.