Vinotemp WINE-MATE WM-4500DS, Operation Care Installation Manual

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Page 2: ... 1 Important Safety Information ...

Page 3: ...nts Cellar Construction 3 Features Specifications 4 Temperature Humidity 6 Care Guide 10 User Troubleshooting 11 Installer s Instructions 14 Service Instructions 18 Electrical Wirings 25 Customer Support 27 Warranty 28 ...

Page 4: ...t temperature surrounding the cellar shall not exceed the temperature of the cellar by more than 25 F No cellar walls 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 cellar is not occupied The cooling system will not be able to maintain the proper temperature if fresh moisture laden air is constantly being introduced t...

Page 5: ...to provide quieter operation and better installation flexibility The cooling systems can be installed up to 25 ft away from the cellar since the back curved impeller fans are so powerful to run a total duct length of 50 ft The cooling systems can be installed both outdoors and indoors Fig 1 DS Packaged Central Ducted Cooling System CAUTION If the cooling unit operates below 50 F a low ambient cond...

Page 6: ...ircuit Ampacity Weight lb WM 4500DS 45 x 34 x 23 4500 380 1000 R134a 115V 60Hz 8A 20A 140 WM 4500DS LA 115V 60Hz 9A WM 6500DS 45 x 34 x 23 6500 490 1500 R134a 115V 60Hz 14A 30A 170 WM 6500DS LA 115V 60Hz 15A WM 8500DS 45 x 34 x 25 8500 750 2000 R134a 115V 60Hz 17A 30A 220 WM 8500DS LA 115V 60Hz 18A WM 12030DS 45 x 34 x 25 12000 810 3300 R134a 230V 60Hz 10A 20A 260 WM 12030DS LA 230V 60Hz 11A Fig 2...

Page 7: ...lock the keypad SET To enter in the programming mode SET To return to the temperature display 2 Lock and unlock the keys To lock the keys press up down keys until POF is displayed to unlock the keys press up down keys until PON is displayed 3 Display During normal operating conditions the display shows the value measured by the air temperature probe In case of active alarm the temperature flashes ...

Page 8: ...instrument 2 Temperature Setting Set the temperature at 55 F for the optimum aging of wine On initial start up the time required to reach the desired temperature will vary depending on the quantity of bottles temperature setting and surrounding temperature Allow 24 hours to stabilize the temperature for each new temperature setting operation 3 How to see temperature set point 1 Press and immediate...

Page 9: ...re regulation differential 4 AC anti short cycle delay min 10 hidden Con compress on with probe faulty min 15 CoF compress off with probe faulty min 30 CF temperature unit F C F Fahrenheit rES display resolution in integer dLy temperature display delay min 1 ot probe calibration 0 LS minimum set point 50 US maximum set point 65 idF defrost interval time hour 12 MdF defrost endurance time min 30 AL...

Page 10: ...lative humidity Use a separate hygrometer to monitor the humidity 10 How to set alarm call 1 Speech notice will be sent to your phones when the cellar temperature is ALU higher or ALL lower than the set point Set 2 In order to test the call function set parameters Ald 0 and dAO 0 After testing set Ald 60 and dAO 23 11 How to set cellar heater The heater turns on at SAA minus Shy the heater turns o...

Page 11: ...ing Clean the condenser coil regularly Coil may need to be cleaned at least every 6 months Use a vacuum cleaner with an extended attachment to clean the coil when it is dusty or dirty 2 Condensate Removing Remove the excessive condensate if it is accumulated in the wine cellar under high humidity conditions ...

Page 12: ...ooling unit turns on at 59 F of air temperature It may be higher than 59 F if it is in anti short cycle or defrost and turns off at 55 F of air temperature The average air temperature is 57 F and then the wine temperature is around 57 0 5 F The air is light enough to change so quickly that it maintains relatively constant average temperature that would prevent wine bottle temperature from fluctuat...

Page 13: ...art capacitor overload protector compressor c Call service 9 Compressor running but condenser fan not running a Fan blade stuck b Incorrect or loose wirings c Failed motors d Fan cycle control a Check for proper clearance b Check all wirings c Call service d Check for setting 10 Temperature high compressor stopping and starting but very short running time a Failed components b Improper condenser a...

Page 14: ...xcessive condensate b High humidity causing excessive condensate c Drain restricted a Check for any air leak b Use drain line c Clean the drip tray and drain line 17 Condensate inside ducts a Drain line restricted b Continually running not stopping c Too cold supply air a Check for drain b raise temperature setting or increase defrost c Increase air flow or raise temperature setting 18 Condensate ...

Page 15: ...technician has properly installed the system Proper installation is critical Vinotemp can only warrant the quality of the components The installation of the system must be warranted by the installer Installation of the system must be done in accordance with all state and local building and electrical codes Fig 4 WM 4500 8500DS Cooling System 1 Fresh air intake condenser 2 Cellar air return evapora...

Page 16: ... operate properly The 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 50 F Leave minimum 5 feet clearance for hot air exhaust and leave minimum 1 foot clearance for fresh air intake Cold air supply shall be unobstructed for minimum 12 for a direct blow installation or 2 for a deflector inst...

Page 17: ...air probe is installed in a return duct the evaporator fans shall be running at all times Meanwhile due to the temperature differential the air probe calibration should be done to maintain the proper wine cellar temperature 5 Insulated Duct and Drain Line Installation Cold air supply and cellar air return ducts can be up to a total length of 50 ft Hot air exhaust and fresh air intake ducts can be ...

Page 18: ...mpressor switch located at the outlet box of condensing unit and then power the condensing unit only Turn on the compressor and power the evaporator unit after the condensing unit has been powered for 12 hours NOTE Make sure the fan speed control is turned on Turn on the power Press temperature controller to turn on the unit It is necessary to check the air flow to meet the specified CFM You may u...

Page 19: ...SITION FRONT POSITION MIDDLE POSITION Fig 8 Base Valve Operation Back Position Normal operation manifold port is closed Front Position Storage operation liquid or suction line connection is closed Middle Position Installation operation all ports are open 2 Refrigeration Piping and Leak Testing The line sizes and refrigerant charges are listed as follows Model No Liquid Line Suction Line Recommende...

Page 20: ... drain line and check if water drains 3 Connecting Electrical Wires Connect all electrical components using the wiring diagrams in accordance with all state and local codes 4 Evacuating Charging and Starting the system NOTE The recommended initial charges are used for reference only always use the superheat subcooling and pressure readings to charge refrigerant properly If the unit is equipped wit...

Page 21: ...pressures 5 Adjusting and Completing the Installation 1 Checking pressure control settings I The adjustable pressure control Suction pressure setting Cut out 5 psig Cut in 25 psig Differential 20 psig Head pressure setting Cut out 230 psig Cut in 150 psig Differential 80 psig It is necessary to adjust the setting in the field to reach the correct cycle time A P70 Single Dual Control B PS2 Dual Con...

Page 22: ...ing Cut in 170 psig Cut out 110 psig Differential 60 psig Fig 12 Condenser Fan Cycle Control 2 A fan speed control may be used to adjust the air flow to achieve the specified CFM The fan will run from the minimum speed to full speed with the control knob at the lowest and highest speed position To adjust the minimum speed turn control knob to the lowest speed position then rotate the setting locat...

Page 23: ...emperatures 8 If the superheat is high check the subcooling first to see if the refrigerant charge is sufficient If the charge is not sufficient add more refrigerant Liquid must always be charged into the hide side when the compressor runs If the charge is good then increase the evaporator suction pressure by turning the hex nut 5 16 clockwise 9 If the superheat is low then decrease the evaporator...

Page 24: ... normal head pressure High superheat and normal to high subcooling 12 Low suction pressure and normal head pressure High superheat and normal subcooling 13 Low suction pressure and high head pressure High superheat and high subcooling 14 Low suction pressure and high head pressure High superheat and high subcooling 15 low to normal suction pressure and high head pressure Normal to high superheat a...

Page 25: ...ed components 4 Low pressure switch shutting down the system 5 high pressure switch shutting down the system 1 Check for proper voltage 2 Check all wirings and connections 3 Check start relay start capacitor overload protector compressor 4 Check for system restriction or low refrigerant 5 Check for the condenser fan ...

Page 26: ...the field wirings Use minimum 14 gauge wires for power lines If equipped with low ambient condition kit use low ambient temperature wiring diagrams A safety switch is always recommended for the condensing unit Fig 15 WM 4500 12030DS Electrical Wiring Diagram ...

Page 27: ... 26 Fig 16 Low Ambient Temperature WM 4500DS LA 12030DS LA Electrical Wiring Diagram ...

Page 28: ... 27 Customer Support If you need further assistance please contact us at Vinotemp International 732 South Racetrack Road Henderson NV 89015 Tel 310 886 3332 Email info vinotemp com ...

Page 29: ...anties express or implied including any of fitness for a particular purpose In no event shall VINOTEMP be responsible for any consequential damages what is so ever Any modification of VINOTEMP products shall void this warranty Service under Warranty This service is provided to customers within the continental UNITED STATES only VINOTEMP cooling units are warranted to produce the stated number of B...

Page 30: ...F USE OF THE UNIT LOSS OF TIME OR COMMERCIAL LOSS ANY OUTER DAMAGES WHETHER INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHERWISE THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIBE AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR INPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE While great effort has been made to provide accurate guidelines VINOTEMP cannot warrant its unit...