Vintage Cellars CC-CX8800 - Manual (Page 6)

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Cellarcool's Dynamic Airflow Circulation
The performance and life of your CellarCool unit are contingent upon the steps you take in preparing the wine cellar.
Note: Improperly preparing your enclosure or incorrectly installing your CellarCool unit may cause unit failure, leaking of condensation,
and other negative side effects.
IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU OBTAIN THE ASSISTANCE OF A WINE STORAGE PROFESSIONAL.
Wine storage professionals work with licensed contractors, refrigeration technicians, and racking companies to build well-insulated, beauti-
ful, and protective wine cellars. CellarCool has put together some useful tips to assist in the installation process. Our recommendations
are meant to act as a guide in the process of building a proper enclosure. Your intended location may have specific needs that we do not
address.
Wall & Ceiling Framing
Build wine cellar walls using standard 2x4 or 2x6 construction methods and ceiling joists following the guidelines of local and state codes
in your area. As a general rule, the thicker the walls and the higher the insulation factor in your cellar, the better it will be at maintaining a
consistent temperature.
Insulation
Insulation is REQUIRED with the use of the CellarCool product. Standard fiberglass or rigid foam insulation is normally used in cellar
construction or, in some cases, “blown-in” insulation is used. It is very important that all walls and ceilings are insulated to keep the cellar
temperature as consistent as possible during the summer and winter months. The R-factor, or quality of insulation, is determined by the
rate at which heat passes through the insulation. The higher the R-factor, the more resistant the insulation is to conducting heat. Using
higher R-values in insulation will lower your operating costs and unit run time. (R-13 minimum, R19 recommended, R30 for ceiling and
exterior walls)
PREPARING THE WINE CELLAR
Cellar Wall
85ºF 55ºF CellarCool
45°angled fans
(side view)
FRONT - WINE CELLAR BACK - EXHAUST ROOM