Vintage Cellars CC-CX8800 - Manual (Page 8)

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Sizing the Unit to the Room
The specification chart will provide information on the units room size cooling capacity. There are circumstances in which a cellar design
may require a larger unit due to some existing design restrictions. In such a case, we recommend that the customer consider purchasing a
unit with a larger capacity to compensate for the design limitations. Issues such as glass doors, concrete, or brick walls and floors may seem
adequate but do not offer the insulation capacity required to maintain the optimum environment.
cx4400 1000 81 7 14.25” x 19.75” x 21.63”
cx8800 2000 101 10 16.25” x 22” x 22.25”
cx3300 650 76 5 14.25” x 19.75” x 21.63”
Model Room Size Weight AMP’s Product Dimensions
(cubic feet) (lbs) (running) (W x H x D)
cx2200 300 55 3 14.25” x 13.25” x 16.38”
Temperature Delta - 30°F
(when exhaust environment does not exceed above 85°F and below 50°F)
Warranty - 2 yr parts & labor / 5 yr compressor only
Ventilation
The necessity of dissipating heat away from the unit is critical to the unit’s performance and cannot be overstated. As the unit operates
and cools, a greater amount of heat is generated on the exhaust side of the unit. Adequate ventilation is required in order to dissipate heat
away from the unit. If ventilation is inadequate, the exhaust will heat up and adversely affect the unit’s ability to cool.
Vapor Barrier
Vapor Barrier is REQUIRED to prevent the intrusion of water vapor so that the cellar can be kept at the correct temperature and humidity.
6 mm plastic sheeting (recommended) should be applied to the warm side of the cellar walls. The vapor barrier must also be applied to the
outside walls and ceiling. If it is impossible to reach the outside, then the plastic must be applied from within the cellar. The most common
method is to wrap the entire interior, leaving the plastic loose in the stud cavity so the insulation can be placed between each stud. All of
the walls and ceiling must be wrapped in plastic for a complete vapor barrier.
In areas of high humidity, such as Southern and Gulf States, the vapor barrier will prevent infiltration of warm moist air. The moist air can
cause mold to form, and standing water in drain pans promote microbial and fungal growth that cause unpleasant odors and indoor air
quality problems. If mold is found, remove it immediately and sanitize that portion of the unit.
Ambient Temperature Factor
The cooling system has the ability to cool a maximum of 30°F below the ambient temperature of the room it is exhausting to. Therefore, you
want to exhaust the unit in a room which will not exceed 85°F and preferably a consistent 75°F. Otherwise the unit will not have the capacity
to keep the wine at a desirable 55°F.