Vinotemp VINO6500SSH, WM-25SFCH, WM-850SCU, WM-45SFCH, WM-85SFCH User Manual

WINE-MATE Split System

Installation, Operation & Care Manual

VINO2500SSH, 4500SSH
VINO6500SSH, 8500SSH

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Safety Information…..........................................2

Feature Description…………………………….……………..3

Cellar Construction.…………………………….……………..6

Installer’s Instruction…………….…..….……..……………..7

Temperature Control & Humidity Adjustment.………….15

Care Guide…………………………………………………….20

User’ Troubleshooting…….………………………………...21

Customer Support……………………………………………23

Warranty……………………………………………………….24

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Important Safety Information

• DO NOT USE A GROUND FAULT INTERRUPTER (GFI).

• A DEDICATED 20 AMP CIRCUIT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

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MODEL

VINO-

2500SSH

VINO-

4500SSH

VINO-

6500SSH

VINO-

8500SSH

Feature Description

• Wine-Mate split cooling systems VINO2500-8500SSH are designed and
used to provide a cold temperature between 50~65
insulated wine room at a normal environment.

• The wine room will maintain humidity of 50~70% RH even when the
environment becomes dry and humid. These temperatures and humilities
are optimized for long term storage of wine.

• SSH units consist of a condensing unit and an evaporator unit, and they
are connected by a liquid line and an insulated suction line.

• SSH condensing units can be located away from the evaporator units and
wine cellars as far as 50 feet, which will bring you quiet operation.

• The SSH evaporator units are designed to provide chilled air to wine
rooms through ducts and can be located up to 25 ft away to reduce noise.

The dimensions and capacities are specified as follows:

EVAP UNIT

L”xH”xW”

WM-25SFCH

22.5x14.375x

15.875

WM-45SFCH

25.125x16.375
x22.875

WM-65SFCH

25.125x20.375
x22.875

WM-85SFCH

27.125x22.375
x22.875

COND UNIT

L”xH”xD”

WM-250SCU

18x14x12

WM-450SCU

18x14x12

WM-650SCU

24x17x18

WM-850SCU

24x17x18

Btu/h

°F)

(55/90

CFM

2500/220

4500/380

6500/490

8500/750

BOTTLE

CAPACITY

(55/75

250

cu ft

1000

cu ft

1500

cu ft

2000

cu ft

°F)

1200

bottles

4500

bottles

6500

bottles

8500

bottles

REFRIGERANT

R134a

R134a

R134a

R134a

°F for a properly

ELECTRICAL

EVAP UNIT/
COND UNIT

115V-60HZ-

0.8A / 115V­60HZ-5.7A

115V-60HZ-

1.8A / 115V­60HZ-6.9A

115V-60HZ-

1.8A / 115V-

60HZ-12A

115V-60HZ-

2.1A / 115V-

60HZ-15A

WEIGHT(lb)
EVAP UNIT/
COND UNIT

30/40

39/60

48/90

58/115

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Fig. 1.1 WM25-85SFCH Evaporator Unit

Fig. 1.2 WM250-450SCU Condensing Unit

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Fig. 1.3 WM650-850SCU Condensing Unit

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Cellar Construction

This is only a guide and shall be considered as minimum requirements.
All interior walls and floors shall have a vapor barrier and a minimum of R11

insulation. All exterior walls and ceiling shall have a vapor barrier and a minimum
of R19 insulation. The vapor barrier shall be installed on the warm side of the
insulation. All joints, door frames, electrical outlets or switches and any pipes or
vents that go through the enclosure shall be sealed to prevent air and moisture
leakage into the room. Concrete, rock, and brick are not insulation or vapor
barriers.

Doors shall be of a minimum size, insulated to at least R11 and tightly sealed
with high quality weather stripping. Be sure to seal the bottom of the door and fill
gap between the door’s frame and wall before installing the cap molding.
In order to maintain 55 °F in the wine cellar, the ambient temperature
surrounding the enclosure shall not exceed the temperature of the enclosure by
more than 25 °F. No enclosure wall shall receive direct sun or strong wind.

Lighting shall be of low wattage, with a timer to insure lights are not left on when
the enclosure is not occupied.

The cooling system will not be able to maintain the proper temperature if fresh
moisture-laden air is constantly being introduced to the enclosure. Symptoms of
this condition are; unit runs all the time with only a slight reduction in temperature
and/or water overflows from the unit. Because of the temperature difference
between the inside and outside, very small cracks can allow large amounts of
outside air to enter into the enclosure. Please be aware that moisture can pass
through solid concrete, paint and wood. Often a newly constructed room contains
fresh wood, paint, concrete and other building materials. These materials contain
large amounts of moisture. When placed into operation in this type of
environment, the system will work harder to remove this extra moisture resulting
in increased “run” time.

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Installer’s Instruction

Federal law requires that WINE-MATE split cooling systems be

installed by an EPA certified refrigeration technician.

WINE-MATE split system is shipped as components and is ready for use only
after a certified refrigeration technician has properly installed, charged and tested
the system. Proper installation is critical. Vinotemp can only warrant the quality of
the components. The installation and proper operation of the system must be
warranted by the installer. Installation of the system must be done in accordance
with all state and local building codes.
The condensing unit and evaporator unit are connected by a liquid line and an
insulated suction line that are supplied by the installer. These lines must be
properly sized for the distance between the two units. After the units and the lines
are installed, the system must be pressure tested. If no leaks are found,
evacuate and charge system with R134A. Refrigerant amount will vary
depending on the length of line set.

Fig. 2.1 SSH Split System Installation

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