Wine Corner C25, C25S, C25R, C25SR User Manual

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C O N V E N T I O N

WINE C25

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

: “From Vineyard to wine” ............................................................... Page 27

1. INSTALLATION OF THE WINEMASTER ......................................................... Page 28

1.1. EVACUATION ROOM ..............................................................................................Page 28

1.2 THE CELLAR EQUIPMENT.................................................................................... Page 28

1.2.1. INSULATION ...............................................................................................................Page 28

1.2.2. INSULATION WALLS AND CELLING ......................................................................... Page 29

1.2.3. FLOOR INSULATION .................................................................................................. Page 30

1.2.4. THE DOOR ..................................................................................................................Page 30

1.2.5. INSULATION OF OTHER ITEMS ................................................................................Page 30

2. INSTALLING THE WINEMASTER AIR-CONDITIONER ................................... Page 30

2.1. PIERCING THE WALL ............................................................................................ Page 31

2.2 SEALING AND LEVELLING THE WOODEN FRAME ............................................ Page 31

2.3. INSTALLING THE AIR-CONDITIONER ................................................................. Page 31

2.3.1. REMOVE THE PLASTIC COVER ............................................................................. Page 31

2.3.2. FITTING THE DEVICE INTO THE FRAME ............................................................... Page 32

2.3.3. INTALLING THE WATER DRAINAGE SYSTEM ...................................................... Page 32

3. USING THE WINEMASTER AIR-CONDITIONER ............................................. Page 33

3.1. STARTING UP MODEL WINE C25 ........................................................................ Page 33

3.1.1. CONNECTING THE AIR-CONDITIONER ................................................................. Page 33

3.1.2. SETTING THE TEMPERATURE ...............................................................................Page 33

3.2 STARTING UP MODEL WINE C25S(R) (With heater) ........................................... Page 34

3.2.1. CONNECTING THE AIR-CONDITIONER ................................................................. Page 34

3.2.2. SETTING THE TEMPERATURE ...............................................................................Page 34

3.3 AUTOMATIC DEFROST ......................................................................................... Page 34

4. MAINTAINING THE WINEMASTER AIR-CONDITIONER ................................ Page 35

4.1. CHANGING THE FILTER ........................................................................................ Page 35

5. GUARANTEE ..................................................................................................... Page 35

5.1. TWO-YEAR CONTRACTUAL GUARANTEE ......................................................... Page 35

5.2. TERMS OF APPLICATION OF THE GUARANTEE ............................................... Page 35

5.3. EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITS OF GUARANTEE ...................................................... Page 36

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FROM VINEYARD TO WINE

In former times, good french cellars were built to maintain a temperature not exceeding 14
to 16°C in all seasons.

Today, this is rarely the case.

Nevertheless, a cellar worthy of the name must be protected against wide variations in
temperature, be as damp as necessary and ventilated, dark and free of vibration.

This is why, for more than fifteen years, we have used the expertise of specialists and
enthusiastic amateurs to design, develop, test and produce thousands of air-conditioners
destined to help in the storage and ageing of wine.

If you follow our advice and respect our recommendations Winemaster will provide the
optimal ageing conditions for your treasured wine collection.

Don't hesitate to read the installation and operating guide for your FONDIS
WINEMASTER cellar air-conditioner.

Contact us if you have any questions!

So… even if there may be long years to wait before the wine reaches perfection, the great day
will come when you face the delicate job of uncorking.
Hold the bottle carefully – do not remove the capsule on a level with the mouth – use a good
quality tool or lever – remove the cork without shaking the bottle and examine the "mirror"..

But that's another story…

SERVICE CLIENTS FONDIS

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Warning

: Wait for 24 hours before switching on the air-conditioner.

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CHARACTERISTICS

WINE C25/C25S(R)

Setting the temperature Preset to 12°C, adjustable between 4 and

15°C*
Maximum outdoor temperature 35°C**
Cooling power 550 W at 15°C **
Electricity supply 235 V – 50 Hz
Electrical power 400 W
Heating power 250 w ( only for C25S(R))

The circuit breaker must be at least 16 Amps.

* The insulation quality and thickness has to be in accordance with the volume of the cellar and the set temperature.

** The cooling performance is dependant from the outside temperature. Therefore, the set temperature of 12°C for the cellar cannot
be maintained if the outside temperature of the cellar is maintained at 35°C.

If the thermal safety functions to often, there is a risk for the compressor to be damaged. In all the cases, it must be avoided that
the outside temperature remains at 35°C.
This high temperature should be limited to the summer period.

1. INSTALLATION OF THE WINEMASTER

The WINEMASTER is to be built in a wall of the cellar.
If the compressor runs the unit expels air at the outside air outlet at 20°C
above the temperature of the air inlet.
This hot air must be cooled in a well aerated room or be expelled outside.

1.1 EVACUATION ROOM

The “ hot “ side of the WINEMASTER must be inside a room.
Exceptionally, an outdoor installation is possible if the outside part is
sheltered and protected from the weather (direct rain, snow, etc... ).

WARNING

Starting the compressor at a negative temperature will destroy it. To avoid this problem, you must not change
the setting of thermostat if the outside temperature is under zero. This specification doesn’t concern the model
WINE C25SR equipped with an heating belt on the compressor.
This model should be preferred for outside installation.

The room into which the wine evacuates the hot air must be well ventilated so that the temperature does not
exceed 35°C.

A space of at least 10 cm must remain all around the WINEMASTER so that the cover can be removed and that
hot air expelled is not aspired again in the air inlet.
The outside of the WINEMASTER must not be integrated in an underground cellar window or in too small a
space.
The wall where the device is to built-in must not be more than 22 cm thick. Otherwise, the wall must be cut in a
wedgeshape.

1.2 THE CELLAR EQUIPMENT

1.2.1 INSULATION

Insulation of the 4 walls, the door, the ceiling and the floor is essential for the Winemaster to work
properly. Adequate insulation helps to obtain the stability of the temperature and the humidity.

The table below (choice of insulation) can be used to determine the type and the thickness of insulation
needed according to the internal volume of the cellar and a cellar temperature of 12°C.