BREEZAIRE WKE3000 User Manual

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WKE SERIES

(USA ONLY)

--INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS--

Thank you for choosing a BREEZAIRE cooling unit. We believe our products are the best

on the market and will provide many years of trouble free service.

Please take a few minutes and read the entire instruction before beginning the installation.

Before removing the cooling unit from the box, please inspect for damage, which might have

occurred during shipping. If damage is found, notify the Freight Company immediately.

BREEZAIRE is not responsible for any damages during shipping.

MODEL . SERIAL NUMBER .

INSTALLED BY . DATE .

While great effort has been made to provide accurate guidelines, BREEZAIRE cannot warrant its units to properly cool a particular enclosure. Customers are cautioned that

enclosure construction, unit location and many other factors can affect the operation and performance of the unit. Therefore the suitability of the unit for a specific enclosure or
application must be determined by the customer and cannot be warranted by BREEZAIRE.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR WKE SERIES SENTINEL II EQUIPPED COOLING UNITS

The BREEZAIRE WKE Series cooling units are designed to, when installed in a properly constructed enclosure,
provide a constant, selectable temperature between 48°F and 62°F while reducing the excess relative humidity to the
proper 50% to 75%. BREEZAIRE cooling units are designed to lower the temperature, while removing only
excessive moisture. In a properly constructed enclosure this process can raise the relative humidity. The unit does not
add moisture to the enclosure. The unit does not include a heating system and will not warm the enclosure. The WKE
Series is not intended to cool service cabinets, which are maintained at lower temperatures and opened or entered
frequently.

ENCLOSURE CONSTRUCTION

To use the below SIZING GUIDE, the enclosure to be cooled must be built to the following minimum specifications.
If the enclosure cannot be built to these minimum specifications, consult your BREEZAIRE dealer for assistance in
choosing the correct unit. BREEZAIRE cooling units are not warranted to cool a specific enclosure.

All interior walls and floor should have a vapor barrier and a minimum of R-11 insulation. An exterior wall's insulation
value should be a minimum of R-19. The ceiling should have a vapor barrier and a minimum of R-19 insulation. The
vapor barrier should be installed on the warm side of the insulation. There should be no glass windows or doors.

F All joints, door frames, electrical outlets or switches and any pipes or vents which go through the enclosure should

be sealed to prevent air and moisture leakage into the room. Concrete and brick are not insulation or moisture
barriers.

F Doors into the enclosure should be of minimum size, insulated to R-11 and be tightly sealed with a high quality

weather stripping. Be sure to seal the bottom of the door and underneath the door frame's molding.

F Enclosure lighting should be of low wattage, with a timer to insure lights are not left on when the enclosure is

unoccupied. Recessed lighting should not be used, as they will allow outside air to enter the enclosure.

F The ambient temperature surrounding the enclosure should not exceed the desired cellar's temperature by more

than 25°F. No enclosure wall should receive direct sunlight or strong wind.

SIZING GUIDE & SPECIFICATIONS

This guide to be used only for enclosures meeting the above construction requirements.

BREEZAIRE Model Enclosure Volume Electrical Dimensions (inches) Weight

WKE 3000 650 cu.ft. 5 Amps 14.25W x 19.75H x 21.63D 76 lb.
WKE 4000 1000 cu.ft. 7 Amps 14.25W x 19.75H x 21.63D 81 lb.
WKE 6000 1500 cu.ft. 9.5 Amps 16.25W x 22.00H x 21.63D 101 lb.
WKE 8000 2000 cu.ft. 10 Amps 16.25W x 22.00H x 21.63D 101 lb.

Note: All units are 115 Volt, 60 Hz

INSTALLATION

Before installing the unit, inspect it again for any shipping damage. Test the unit by placing it in a room where the
temperature is above 65°F and plug it into a properly grounded electrical outlet. The thermostat has no "off" position;
therefore it will begin to run within 5 minutes of being plugged in. Allow it to run for a minimum of 15 minutes. There
should be a flow of cool air from the upper grille (see Fig. 1) and warm air should be flowing from the upper opening on
the warm air exhaust side (see fig. 3). If there is no airflow or no change in temperature on either side, contact your
dealer.

BREEZAIRE units should not be installed in a fire rated wall without consulting your local building inspector and
building codes.

WKE03/02 PG 2

If your installation cannot be performed in accordance with these instructions contact your dealer.

BLANK OFF PLATE

The unit must be installed in the upright position and is not designed to have duct work on either the warm air or cold
air sides. Do not drill any holes into the cooling unit. It may damage the unit, promotes rust, and will void the warranty.
Do not install the unit so that its removal will be difficult or impossible. It may be necessary to periodically remove the
unit to clean the condenser coil.

BOTTLE PROBE
OUTLET

COLD AIR OUT

WINE ROOM

REMOTE DISPLAY

OUTLET

H

INLET
POWER CORD

DRAIN PLUG

LOCATION

(underside of unit)

W

Fig.1

D

F Select a place to mount the unit where the warm air flow from the warm air exhaust is unobstructed for a minimum

of 3 feet. The area into which the unit exhausts must be well ventilated. If not, the unit will be unable to reject the
excessive moisture and heat and will not operate satisfactorily. Inappropriate locations for the warm air exhaust
includes unventilated laundry rooms, closets, bathrooms, garages, crawl spaces, attics and humid basements.

F Additionally, cold air flowing from the upper cold side grille must remain unobstructed for 3 feet. It is preferred

that the unit be mounted near the ceiling and as close to equal distance from each end of the wall as possible. If
necessary, these units may be mounted near the floor if the upper grille is interchanged with the blank off plate so
that the cold air will be directed up (See Fig. 1). There should be nothing above the unit to block air flow. Remove
the insulation under the blank off plate with a knife. Make sure that the warm air exhaust grille can be properly
attached to the unit (see fig. 3).

F Make a hole through the wall as illustrated in Fig. 2. The dimensions of the hole should be approximately 1/4 inch

larger than the width and height given in the specifications. If the unit is to be installed above floor level, construct a
shelf as shown in Fig. 3. This shelf must be capable of supporting the weight indicated in the specifications. NOTE:
Insulation placed between the unit and the shelf will reduce additional noise and help reduce condensate from
forming on the underside of the unit.

F Cut a hole in the shelve that corresponds to the Pull down drain tube's location on the underside of the unit for easy

access. Refer to section "CONDENSATE DRAIN TUBE".

F Place the unit through the opening with the warm air exhaust side, flush to the outside of the wall (see fig. 3).

Attach the warm air exhaust grille to the unit and to the wall with screws supplied with grille. Note: the unit may be
installed with the cold side flush to the inside wall, however, 2 provisions must be made. First, insure the warm air
exhaust grille will be installed. Second, insulate and vapor barrier the framed opening to prevent any wall moisture

WKE03/02 PG 3