Vintage Cellars Wine Guardian Humidifier Manual - Manual (Page 5)

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CAREFULLY FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED WITH THE HUMIDIFIER.
REFER TO THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE BOX FOR THE
HUMIDISTAT. WE RECOMMEND YOU KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A FOLDER ALONG WITH THIS
GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Size and Capacity
The Wine Guardian Humidifier uses a 10” wide x 11” high x 2” thick expanded coated
aluminum pad. Its rated output capacity for wine cellars is 60°F and 50%RH is 1.6 gallons per
day (gpd) with 60°F
water supply, 3.3 gpd with 90°F water, and 5.1 gpd with 120°F water. The
weight of an operating humidifier is approximately 10 lbs. See Figure 1.0 dimensions.
OVERVIEW – refer to call-outs on drawing. See Figure 2.0
Adapter plates – metal plates used to mount the humidifier to the different sizes of Wine
Guardian cooling units.
Cabinet – the cabinet and access doors are constructed of 0.063” gauge aluminum with a powder
coated finish. This affords corrosion protection and an attractive, maintenance-free appearance.
Areas in contact with cold temperatures are lined with a dense, closed-cell insulation to prevent
condensation.
Distribution tray – the plastic water trough into which the water drips and is distributed evenly
over the drip pad through several holes evenly spaced in the trough.
Drain – collects excess water at the bottom of the pad and is piped to an external drain.
Electrical controls – most of the electrical components and controls are located inside the
humidifier enclosure. All wiring is done in accordance with the National Electrical Code. Wires
are numbered and color coded to match the wiring diagrams.
Evaporative drip pad – the expanded metal pad through which the cellar air flows and the
water drips down the surfaces.
Factory tested – all Wine Guardian Humidifiers are run in the factory and tested for operational
performance prior to shipment.
Fan – turns “On” and “Off” on signal from the humidistat when humidity in the cellar is
required. The fan draws air across the evaporative drip pad to absorb moisture.
Grille – for freestanding applications only. Used to separate the inlet air from the discharge air.
Orifice – small fitting with a very small hole in the center to restrict the flow of water.
CAUTION