Vinotemp VINO4500DS, VINO6500DS, VINO8500DS User Manual

WINE-MATE Ducted System

Installation, Operation & Care Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

Cellar Construction.…………………………….……………..5

Installer’s Instruction…………….…..….……..……………..6

Temperature Control & Humidity Adjustment....…………8

Service Guide………………….……………………………...13

Care Guide…………………………………………………….19

User’ Troubleshooting…….………………………………...20

Customer Support……………………………………………22

Warranty……………………………………………………….23

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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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Feature Description

• WINE-MATE ducted system VINO4500-8500DS are designed and used to

provide a cold temperature between 50~65 °F for a properly 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.

• The DS ducted systems are designed for both outdoor and indoor
installation.

• Back-curved impeller fans are good for total 50 ft long duct to cut the
operation noise.

• Self-contained ready for use with no extra refrigeration tubing in the field.

Fig. 1.1 VINO4500-8500DS FEATURES

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The dimensions and capacities are specified as follows:

BOTTLE

CAPACITY

(55/75

1000

cu ft

1500

cu ft

2000

cu ft

°F)

4500

bottles

6500

bottles

8500

bottles

MODEL

VINO-

4500DS

VINO-

6500DS

VINO-

8500DS

DIMENSION

L”xH”xW”

45X23 X34 4500/380
45X23 X34 6500/490
45X25 X34 8500/750

Btu/h

(55/90

CFM

°F)

Fig. 1.2 VINO4500- 8500DS DIMENSIONS

REFRIGERANT ELECTRICAL WEIGHT(lb)

R134a 115V-60HZ-8A 140
R134a 115V-60HZ-14A 170
R134a 115V-60HZ-17A 220

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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 ducted cooling systems

be installed by an EPA certified refrigeration technician.

WINE-MATE ducted system is shipped ready for use only after a certified
refrigeration technician has properly installed 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.

Fig. 2.1 DS System Installation

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1. Location

• Place the unit in a properly ventilated location. If it is not, heat exhausted
by the condensing unit will build up and the cooling system will not operate
properly.

• Leave minimum 5 feet clearance for hot air exhaust and leave minimum 1
foot clearance for the fresh air intake.

• Air flow from the cold air supply shall be unobstructed for at least 1 foot.

• Cooling unit shall be elevated to avoid possible flooding and shaded from

direct sun. It shall not be exposed to temperatures higher than 110 °F or
lower than 45 °F (optional low ambient kit for 20 °F).

• Overall combined duct length can be up to 50 ft long.

2. Customer Wiring

• Use 14AWG wires to connect the wires in the condensing unit electrical
box to the power lines; connect the wires in the evaporator unit electrical
box to the temperature controller.

• If necessary, splice the air sensor and add extra 14AWG wires.

3. Air Sensor

• The air sensor is recommended to place in the wine room. If it is in a
return duct, due to the temperature differential the temperature setting
needs to be adjusted in order to maintain the proper wine room
temperature.

4. Evaporator Unit Air Flow

• If the overall duct length is more or less than 50ft, it is necessary to check
the air flow to meet the specified CFM. It may use larger or smaller size
ducts or fan speed control to adjust the system refrigeration performance
to achieve 8-10°F differential between return air and supply air.

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