CellarCool cx2200, Owner'S Manual

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The performance and life of your system is contingent upon the steps you take in preparing the wine cellar. Improperly preparing 

your enclosure or incorrectly installing your unit may cause unit failure, leaking of condensation, and other negative side effects. 

It is highly recommended that you obtain the assistance of a wine storage professional.

Wine storage professionals work with licensed contractors, refrigeration technicians, and racking companies to build well-insulated, 

beautiful, and protective wine cellars. CellarCool has put together some useful tips to assist in the installation process.  Our  

recommendations are meant to act as a guide in the process of building a proper enclosure.  Your intended location may have  

specific needs which we do not address. 

Wall & Ceiling Framing 

Build wine cellar walls using standard 2x4 or 2x6 boards and ceiling joists without violating local or state codes in your area. As a 

general rule, the thicker the walls and the higher the insulation value, the more consistent your cellar temperature will be. 

Insulation 

Insulation is REQUIRED in order to properly use CellarCool products. It is vital that all walls and ceilings be insulated to keep the cellar 

temperature as consistent as possible during the summer and winter months. Standard fiberglass or rigid foam insulation is normally 

used in cellar construction; in some cases, “blown-in” insulation is used.  The R-value, or quality of insulation, is determined by the 

rate at which heat passes through the insulation.  The higher the R-value, the more resistant the insulation is to conducting heat, 

and the more consistent your wine cellar’s temperature will be. Using higher R-values in insulation will lower your operating costs 

and CellarCool unit run time. (R-13 is the recommended minimum; R-19 is preferred for interior cellar walls, and R-30 for ceilings and 

exterior walls.)

Mounting the Unit

The unit should be mounted within 18 inches of the ceiling in order to achieve sufficient cooling.  As the room cools down, the warm 

air will rise to the ceiling.  Mounting the unit high in the room will create a consistently cool environment by capturing the warm air 

and replacing it with cool air.  Mounting the unit low in the room will result in a temperature variation in the room due to the unit’s 

inability to draw warm air from the ceiling down to the unit itself.

PREPARING THE WINE CELLAR

Cellar Wall

85ºF

55ºF

CellarCool

45°angled fans

(side view)

FRONT - WINE CELLAR

BACK - EXHAUST ROOM