Page 2 - We manufacture, test and certify 100% of our wine cooling units in
Copyright © 2011. WhisperKOOL Wine Cellars. All rights reserved. This manual, the product design, and the design concepts are copyrighted by WhisperKOOL, with all rights reserved. Your rights with regard to the hardware and manual are subject to the restrictions and limitations imposed by the copyri...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; OWNERS PLEASE NOTE; Do not start or plug-in your new unit for 24 hours after delivery.
Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 2 Receiving and Inspecting ............................................................................................. 3 Quick Start Guide ..............................
Page 4 - INTRODUCTION
Page 2 XLT 020111 Thank you for purchasing the WhisperKOOL® wine cellar temperature and humidity maintenance system. Please take the time to read through the owner's manual so you understand the correct operations of the WhisperKOOL unit. What is the WhisperKOOL System? The WhisperKOOL system is a s...
Page 5 - RECEIVING & INSPECTING THE UNIT
Page 3 XLT 020111 Customer Warranty Registration PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN THE REGISTRATION/WARRANTY CARD UPON RECEIPT OF THE UNIT. By completing the Product Registration Card, you will be confirmed in our customer database ensur- ing that your information is on file to help you obtain efficient wa...
Page 6 - QUICK START GUIDE
Page 4 XLT 020111 QUICK START GUIDE This guide is meant to serve as a quick reference for installation of the WhisperKOOL unit. The remainder of this Owner’s Manual will provide more detailed information and instructions.Upon receiving the WhisperKOOL unit:1. Inspect the unit before installation. If...
Page 7 - PREPARING THE WINE CELLAR
Page 5 XLT 020111 The performance and life of your WhisperKOOL System are contingent upon the steps you take in preparing the wine cellar. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU OBTAIN THE ASSISTANCE OF A WINE STORAGE PROFESSIONAL. Wine storage professionals work with licensed contractors, refrigeration ...
Page 8 - Intake; Unobstructed Airflow; In
Page 6 XLT 020111 Front of WhisperKOOL Wine Cellar Exhaust Room Intake Exhaust Unobstructed Airflow Unobstructed airflow to and from the unit is a critical factor in the unit’s overall performance. Make sure there is a three-foot clearance in the front of the unit, as fans blow down at an angle and ...
Page 9 - Exhaust Fan
Page 7 XLT 020111 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 dissi...
Page 10 - Cutting the Hole for the WhisperKOOL Unit; Tools Needed; Sizing the Unit to the Room; Hammer; Saw
Page 8 XLT 020111 Cutting the Hole for the WhisperKOOL Unit Tools Needed Sizing the Unit to the Room • Using a level and a pencil, mark a horizontal line on the wall between the two studs, approximately 1.25 inches (or as close as possible if more than 1.25”) from the ceiling. • Using a ruler or mea...
Page 12 - not need to utilize the equipment.; the unit starts. This is based on the function of the thermostat.; INSTALLATION; Sizing Unit to Room
Page 10 XLT 020111 Electrical Needs The WhisperKOOL System requires a dedicated 110-volt 20-amp circuit. The unit draws a large amount of amps at initial start up. By designating a dedicated circuit breaker, you will guarantee the unit has enough power to run effectively. Contact your electrician fo...
Page 13 - Testing Unit; Note: If the system does not seem to be; Applying Insulation Tape; Note: Failure to install foam strips may void the; Liquid Measuring Thermostat System
Page 11 XLT 020111 Carefully remove your WhisperKOOL unit from the box. Do not destroy your packing material, as it provides the only safe means of transporting the unit. Units weigh 65–100 pounds and are cumbersome for one person to carry. We recommend that you get someone else to help you during t...
Page 14 - Installing Thermostat
Page 12 XLT 020111 Placement of Unit Slide the unit from the outside wall into your wine cellar with the outer flange flush to the outside wall. Secure the flange to the wall through the predrilled holes. The screws should penetrate the studs as well as the upper and lower supports to provide adequa...
Page 15 - USING THE WHISPERKOOL SYSTEM; Power Switch
Page 13 XLT 020111 Drain line T-Fitting WRONG: Drainline is under water. USING THE WHISPERKOOL SYSTEM ® FRONT REAR OFF POWER Location of control switches Switches Power Switch XLT units, built after June 2007, come equipped with a 3-position ON/OFF power switch. The upper position activates power fr...
Page 16 - LIQUID MEASURING THERMOSTAT SYSTEM; cision Digital Technology; To Use the thermostat:; Note: Thermostat can be set between 50°F and; Remember
Page 14 XLT 020111 LIQUID MEASURING THERMOSTAT SYSTEM Room-temperature Water Fill an empty bottle with room-temperature water; then insert the probe. All WhisperKOOL units come equipped with our Pre- cision Digital Technology (PDT/PDT JR) liquid tem- perature measuring thermostat system. This system...
Page 17 - PDT JR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Page 15 XLT 020111 Operating Instructions for WhisperKOOL PDT JR. Thermostat Indicators There are three colored lights on the left side of the thermostat: • PWR (Green) – When this light is on, the unit is powered. • RUN (Yellow) – When this light is on, the compressor is running. If the light is fl...
Page 18 - PDT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; PDT; same time pressing either the arrow up or arrow down button.
Page 16 XLT 020111 1. Wine Temperature Indicator: A red LED bar will light up when the thermostat is reading the liquid temperature in the bottle via the probe. This will remain lit and the temperature you see displayed is what the probe is reading. 2. LED Screen: Displays your thermostat readings. ...
Page 19 - NORMAL OPERATION; Once the system is; Maintenance; Don’t try to open the unit; Humidity Control; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Page 17 XLT 020111 NORMAL OPERATION WhisperKOOL systems are designed to maintain both temperature and humidity. Once the system is installed and the temperature set, it will run continuously until the wine cellar is at your set wine temperature. This may be as long as three weeks, depending on the s...
Page 20 - DUCTING; See page 29 for more information on purchasing a XLT ducting kit.; Using the Thermostat Controller; order to conserve the most electricity.; RT; LO; Temperature
Page 18 XLT 020111 DUCTING A WhisperKOOL XLT ducting kit is available for purchase. The kit allows the warm air to exhaust to several places such as an attic, an adjacent room, or outside. The goal is to get the warm exhaust air away from the rear intake of the unit. The customer will need to purcha...
Page 21 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE; unit’s vents will help assure maximum cooling efficiency.; Airflow
Page 19 XLT 020111 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Try this first! Clean off any accumulated dust, lint, or other debris from the front and rear intake grills. This will restrict the airflow and may affect the unit’s ability to function properly. Periodically cleaning the unit’s vents will help assure maximum...
Page 22 - Ventilation; Door Seal
Page 20 XLT 020111 Ventilation Proper ventilation of the WhisperKOOL unit is one of the most important and often overlooked issues associated with the unit’s performance. The WhisperKOOL unit does create a large amount of heat, which needs to dissipate away from the unit freely in order to cool corr...
Page 24 - in and; test on the by-pass plug for 24 hours; Power Requirements; your cellar. It is recommended to replace a clogged drainline.
Page 22 XLT 020111 Condensation Water Leaking, Front The WhisperKOOL product is designed to dissipate excessive moisture by collecting it in the compressor pan and using a heating element to remove condensation. Operating the WhisperKOOL in excessively humid conditions can cause the unit to accumula...
Page 25 - location quickly in order to get your cellar cooling again.
Page 23 XLT 020111 Repairing Units - Removing Rivets Only a certified HVAC tech should work on the units. We do not want owners opening the units for their own safety. 1. Unplug the WhisperKOOL unit.2. Remove the WhisperKOOL unit from the wall mounting and set it on a sturdy workbench. 3. Drill out ...
Page 26 - TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST; General Inspection; Unit Installation
Page 24 XLT 020111 Yes No TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST Please fill out this checklist to help identify the issue or problem with the performance of the cooling unit. If you still require technical assistance, fax a copy of this Troubleshooting Checklist to WhisperKOOL Customer Service at 209.466.4606. ...
Page 27 - overflows and leaks from build up of condensate. See page 13.; Failure to install drain line will void warranty.; Specific Performance Issues:; Unit is Not Cooling Sufficiently or Not Cooling at All:
Page 25 XLT 020111 Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No All units come with a drain line for additional removal of excess condensate, as a back up system to the Condensate Evaporator which is used to maintain proper humidity. It is critical to install t...
Page 28 - Do not use PDT Probe!; DO NOT EXCEED 24HRS ON BYPASS PLUG.; side section under the first test.; SECOND TEMPERATURE TEST:; side section under the second test.; TEMPERATURE DIFFERENTIAL TESTING
Page 26 XLT 020111 The purpose of this test is to evaluate whether or not your cooling unit is operating correctly by mea- suring the temperatures of both the inside of the cellar and the exhaust side of the unit in the adjoin- ing room. The majority of problems found with cooling units result from ...
Page 29 - thermostat at the outer edges of one of the circular fans.
Page 27 XLT 020111 THIRD TEMPERATURE TEST: 10. Once the unit has run for 24 hours, perform the third temperature test.11. Record information and calculate temperature differential in table below for the condenser/back side section under the second test. TEMPERATURE DATA FROM TESTING *When measuring ...
Page 30 - Conclusions; If the unit is not cooling at all,
Page 28 XLT 020111 Conclusions After completing the temperature differential test, determine if the unit is not cooling at all or if it is not cooling enough. If the unit is not cooling at all, contact WhisperKOOL Customer Service at 800.343.9463. Be sure to have the measurements and results from yo...
Page 31 - TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Page 29 XLT 020111 WhisperKOOL Customer Service is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. Please make sure that you have the following information available before you call: • The model and serial number of your WhisperKOOL unit. The serial number is locat...
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Page 33 XLT 020111 9. Questions or Additional Information If you have any questions regarding these Terms and Conditions or wish to obtain additional information, contact us via phone at 1-800-343-9463 or please send a letter via U.S. Mail to: WhisperKOOL 1738 E. Alpine Ave Stockton, CA 95205 suppor...
