Vintage-cellars Wine Guardian Water-Cooled Cooling System User Manual

Wine Cellar Cooling Systems Installation, Operation and Maintenance Guide Manufactured by: Wine Guardian division of Air Innovations, Inc

7 CAUTION CAREFULLY FOLLOW THE INSTALLATIONS INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED WITH THE HUMIDIFIER. REFER TO THE IN-STRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE BOX FOR THE HUMID

8Overview of the Wine Guardian UnitRefer to illustrations on page 9Cabinet – The cabinet and access doors are constructed of aluminum with a powder co

9Overview Illustration of the Wine Guardian UnitRefrigeration Illustration - Vapor Compression System

10Wiring Diagrams 24S025 and 24S050

11Wiring Diagrams 24S088 and 24S200

12Model Number 24S025 24S050 24S088 24S200Dimensions - Nominal - add 0.375" for each grilleA - WidthInches14 22 22 22B - HeightInches14 14 14 18C

13Model Number 24S025 24S050 24S088 24S200 Performance Nominal Tonnage Ton 1/4 1/2 1 2 Nominal Compressor HP 1/3 1/2 1

14SafetyBefore installing or maintaining the Wine Guardian Unit do the following:1) Read these instructions.2) Keep these instructions.3) Heed all

15Following is a typical example of a Warning message as it could appear in the manual: WARNING RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENTModifica

16Safety HazardsExposure to safety hazards is limited to maintenance personnel working in and around theunit. When performing maintenance, always use

Table of ContentsCustomer Warranty Registration ... 1Introduction .

17Main Power SwitchThe main power switch is located on the side of the Wine Guardian unit. (See OverviewSketch on page 10 ) It shuts off the power to

18 CAUTIONS • Clean only with a dry cloth.• Never pressurize equipment above specified test pressure. See Wine GuardianSpecification Sheet• Do

19Installation CAUTION SHARP EDGESRISK OF SERIOUS INJURYSharp edges are present inside the Wine Guardian Unit.Pre-installation TestTest the unit befor

20 WARNING RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENTModification to the equipment may cause injury or damage to the equipment. DANGER √ √ √ √ √ T

21Planning the InstallationAddressing Items in the Planning Process√ Where to locate the unit? Should it be built into the wall or mounted remote and

22Locating the UnitWine Guardian units are typically installed indoors located near the cellar to minimize the ductruns. Each unit is provided with on

23Installing the Unit OutdoorsThe Wine Guardian is NOT designed nor approved for direct outdoor installation. If it is locatedoutdoors, it MUST be pro

24Ceiling MountingConstruct a structurally sound, level platform to place the unit on when hanging it from theceiling joists. The Wine Guardian is NO

25Priming the Drain TrapThe internal drain trap primes itself automatically once the unit has run for a period of time andafter the unit cycles off. T

26DO NOT:√ DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUGS IN ANY WAY!√ Do not use extension cords.IMPORTANTThe electrical power supply must be either 115 volt or 230 vol

Installing the Unit Outdoors ... 2

27Reinstalling the Wires1) Realign color coded wires.2) Wrap each wire around the screw and tighten the screw.Adding Additional Wiring√ Splice onto

28Note installation setup number and setting changed from the factory settings.Setup Number 3 - Changed to 1Setup Number 5 - Changed to 9Setup Number

29Recommended Insulated Flexible Ductwork Sizing Chart Evaporator (cooling) Coil Condenser (heat rejection) CoilModel # I

30Uninsulated ducts and surfaces cause bare exposed metal surfaces to sweat,further degradation of the insulation and a loss of equipment cooling cap

31Using DuctworkCold Air to/from Wine Cellar√ Remove supply air grille or access door panels to install ductwork between the WineGuardian unit and t

32Typical Mounting ArrangementsThe following illustrations are suggested mounting arrangements. These illustrations are not intendedto be complete and

33Remote Mount On FloorCondenser inlet and exhaust - to outsideCeiling MountsCeiling Mount Through-Wall Ceiling Mount with Dual SupplyOutside MountsOu

34UNIT SIZE LOCATION ROUND OPENING SIZE FLANGE SIZEDUCT SIZEWIDTH HEIGHT WIDTH HEIGHT1/4 INLET 7.938 10.500 11.125 11.625 13.6251/4 OUTLET 7.938 8.000

35Dual Outlet Duct Installation

36Inspection and Start-up ChecklistsReceiving and Inspecting Unit received undamaged Unit received complete as ordered including accessoriesHandling

Cleaning the Filters ...

37Starting-up and Operating the WineGuardianNow that the installation is complete, it’s time to start the unit up. Check to make sure all ductwork an

38Cycling the UnitThe fans continue to free-wheel for several minutes when the unit cycles off. This is normal. If the unit is furnished with a low am

39MaintenanceGeneral WARNING BEFORE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON THE UNIT, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETYINFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THE SAFETY CHAPTER

40Cleaning the FiltersThe evaporator and condenser coils are provided with reusable, washable air filters. The filtersprotect the coils from becoming

41Heating Coil OptionIt is located between the evaporator coil and blower inside the transition duct. It contains the heatingelement and high temperat

42√ Clean condensate pan under the evaporator coil by flushing. Be careful to keep the drainpans clear of any and all debris.√ Inspect cabinet for c

43Troubleshooting WARNING BEFORE PROCEEDING, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY INFORMATION CONTAINED INTHE SAFETY SECTION OF THE WINE GUARDIAN MANUAL.I

44Unit Does Not Start-upPower Switch Light is OffPossible Cause Solution Switch not on Turn on switchNo power to outlet Check circuit breaker

45Problems Controlling Cellar TemperatureProblems are occurring even though the unit seems to be fully operational – evaporator fan blows airinto the

46Problems Controlling Cellar HumidityHumidity Too Low or Supply Air is Too Cold, Without OptionalHumidifierPossible Cause SolutionNot enough evaporat

2Directory of TermsAmbient Air – The surrounding area outside the cellar such as a room, basement, garage or outdoors.BTU/H – British Thermal Unit pe

47Humidity Too High When Unit is Not RunningPossible Cause SolutionUnit needs to run to dehumidify Run unit. Seal openings around doors (gasket andsw

48High Pressure Switch has Shut the Unit DownEvery Wine Guardian unit has a manual reset high pressure switch in the refrigeration system. Thisswitch

49Advanced TroubleshootingIMPORTANT THIS SECTION IS INTENDED FOR QUALIFIED REFRIGERATION SERVICE TECHNICIANS ONLY.THE TECHNICIAN SHOULD REPEAT ALL OF

50Warranty ProcedureThe Wine Guardian unit serial number is noted on all packing lists and bills of lading and, alongwith the shipping date, is kept o

51Wine Guardian WarrantyGENERALWine Guardian warrants, to the original buyer, its goods and all parts thereof to be free from defects in material and

3Receiving, Inspecting and Unpacking theWine Guardian UnitReceiving and Inspecting the UnitNOTEWine Guardian units are factory assembled and tested pr

4General DescriptionView the Overview Illustration on page 9 for details.The Wine Guardian cooling unit is a professional grade American manufacture

5Standard SpecificationsIMPORTANTDesign and specifications are subject to change without noticeThe Wine Guardian Unit Contains√ A thermal expansion v

6Accessories and Optional EquipmentHeating CoilsAn optional heating coil is built-in and requires no additional power source. The electric heating opt