WhisperKool Platinum Split, Manual Manual

Page 1: ...PS 112713 Platinum Split TECH MANUAL The Coolest Thing In Wine Storage ...

Page 2: ...eproduced translated transmitted or reduced to any printed or electronic medium or to any machine readable form for any purpose in whole or in part without the written consent of WhisperKOOL Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate WhisperKOOL is not responsible for printing or clerical errors WhisperKOOL reserves the right to make corrections or improve...

Page 3: ...Split with Humidity Wiring Diagram Platinum Split Wiring Diagram 4000 Condenser Wiring Diagram 8000 Condenser Wiring Diagram 8000 Condenser Wiring Schematic Active Humidity Option Humidistat Installation Preparing the Condensing Unit Line Set Piping Diagrams Installing the Condensing Unit Installing the Wall Mount Kit Installing the Ducted Plenum System Operation Controller Functions Maintenance S...

Page 4: ... Side View F Controller Filter Grille Evaporator Unit Fan Coil Unit Circular Connection Mounting Location INSIDE CELLAR Option 2 THROUGH THE WALL Option 1 Knock Out For Wiring Knock Out For Wiring Knock Out For Drain Line Suction Line Knock Out Liquid Line Knock Out Mounting Key Hole X4 Knock Out For Suction Line Knock Out For Liquid Line Knock Out For Drain Line ...

Page 5: ...ndensing Unit Cellar Size cu ft 1000 2000 Dimensions 20 5 w x 15 625 h x 16 0625 d 12 w x 13 5 h x 18 d 20 5 w x 15 625 h x 16 0625 d 12 w x 13 5 h x 18 d BTUh with 90 air entering the Condenser Coil 3650 4450 CFM 270 190 278 350 Refrigerant R 134a Condensing Unit HP 1 3 1 2 Voltage Rating 20 amp dedicated circuit required 115V or 230V Weight lbs 56 56 56 66 AMPS Starting Running 2 1 32 7 7 2 2 1 ...

Page 6: ...00 350 Refrigerant R 134a HP 1 3 1 2 Voltage Rating 20 amp dedicated circuit required 115V or 230V Weight lbs 56 56 56 66 AMPS Starting Running 2 1 32 7 7 2 2 1 48 9 5 dBA 54 65 54 65 Drain Line 1 2 Condensate Installation Use 8 supply and 10 return insulated ducting Ducting should not exceed 25 ft from the cellar Thermostat Optional Digital Remote Display Temp Delta 55 F Temperature differential ...

Page 7: ...e immediately Check the Box for the following contents Please leave the unit in its original box until you are ready for installation This will allow you to move the product safely without damaging it When you are ready to remove the product from the box refer to the installation instructions TIP Save your box and all packaging materials They provide the only safe means of transporting shipping th...

Page 8: ...ted wine cellars Hire a professional wine storage consultant with a valid contractor s license to build your wine cellar 5 WhisperKOOL requires that all Split Systems are installed by a certified HVAC R technician only Nate or equivalent is recommended 6 Warranty is not active until a Warranty Checklist has been received reviewed and approved If you encounter a problem with your WhisperKOOL system...

Page 9: ...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 Using higher R values in insulation will lower your operating costs and unit run time R 13 minimum R 19 recommended R 30 for ceiling and exterior walls Vapor Barrier Water vapor creates its own pressure separate from the air pressure and...

Page 10: ...vironment 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 of the cellar to the unit itself and cold air settling to the floor Door and Door Seal An exterior grade 1 3 4 door must be installed as a cellar door It is very important that weather s...

Page 11: ...ntilation is inadequate the exhaust will heat up the area or room and adversely affect the systems ability to cool In some cases it may be advisable to install a vent fan to dissipate heat within the exhaust area on the condensing side of the system However you must have a fresh air inlet as well Note If you are unsure about having adequate ventilation in your install location please contact us to...

Page 12: ... installation preference 2 Remove the knockout on the bottom of the unit for the bottle probe connector 3 Remove the insulation from the knockout holes 4 Remove the nut from the bottle probe connector 5 Insert the bottle probe connector through the knockout 6 Secure the bottle probe connector to the wrapper with the nut removed in step 4 7 For ease of installation remove the 9 screws securing the ...

Page 13: ...of the horizontal and vertical lines Note The top of the unit needs to be installed at a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 18 from the ceiling 5 Install the 4 supplied 1 hex head screws into the studs at the locations marked leaving 1 8 between the wall surface and screw head 6 If routing through a wall cut out an access hole for the line set drain line and electrical 7 Raise the evaporator to the ins...

Page 14: ...e 17 If you have purchased the Active Humidity Option route the water line out of the evaporator unit with the line set 18 Route the power supply wires into the unit through the knockout 19 Remove the wire nuts from the black white and green wires located in the lower left corner of the evaporator unit 20 Following the supplied wiring diagram connect the power supply wires to the black white and g...

Page 15: ...e Route the drain line to an appropriate drain location NOTE The fitting should be placed vertical with the three inch piece facing up If the drain line is routed through the bottom of the unit Connect the drain line directly to the second barbed 90 installed in step 15 of the installation instructions Route the drain line to an appropriate drain location No tee is required if draining through the...

Page 16: ...re tap water 3 Place bottle probe securely into bottle 4 Place bottle with probe level and to the side of the unit in your wine cellar It is recommended that it is placed in a central location of your wine cellar Avoid pulling too much on the probe cord It may become disconnected resulting in non operation of the unit Note The thermostat can be set between 50 F and 67 F Remember The WhisperKOOL un...

Page 17: ... from the knockout holes 3 Route the bottle probe from the cellar to the evaporator unit Follow the directions on page 14 for correct installation and location of the bottle probe 4 Follow the directions on page 18 to mount the remote keypad and run the communication cable to the evaporator unit RUBBER WASHER NUT UNIT PANEL CIRCULAR CONNECTOR BOTTLE PROBE INPUT Power 3 8 Suction 1 4 Liquid Drain H...

Page 18: ...ilar insulation 7 Cut a short piece of drain line and connect a barb 90 to the drain line 8 Route the drain line out of the wrapper through the hole for the drain line Use the second barb 90 if going through the bottom of the wrapper Be sure to extend the tubing far enough outside the wrapper to extend through the wall if necessary 9 Using the cable ties and cable tie mounts provided secure the dr...

Page 19: ...e the communication cable from the remote display into the evaporator housing 17 Connect the communication cable to the circular connector located in the lower left corner of the housing 18 If the unit was equipped with the Active Humidity Option route the communication cable from the desired control mounting location into the evaporator unit 19 Connect the communication cable to the circular conn...

Page 20: ...using Using appropriate anchors or fasteners secure the wall mount bracket to the wall If routing the communication line through a wall connect the wires to the back of the control following the image above Connect the red wire to the upper terminal Connect the black wire to the lower terminal If the communication wire is not routed through the wall remove the plug in the side of the display housi...

Page 21: ...ool com Page 19 PLATINUM SPLIT WIRING DIAGRAM 1 4 1 4 Black Green White Black White Red Black Blue White 1 4 Ref Solenoid Use Copper Conductor Only Green Green Blower Fan Line Neutral Black White Black Blue 1 4 1 4 ...

Page 22: ...OFF NO NC COM POWER INPUT Black White Red Black Red Black Green White Black 1 4 1 4 Blue Black White Blue White 0 RH Solenoid White Red Black Black Black Blue White White White 1 2 3 4 Ref Solenoid Use Copper Conductor Only Green Green RH Relay 1 3 2 Flasher Relay Blower Fan Line Neutral Black White Black Blue Black ...

Page 23: ...www whisperkool com Page 21 4000 CONDENSING UNIT WIRING DIAGRAM Platinum Split 4000 8000 Condenser Terminal Board ...

Page 24: ...CK 10 LOAD H LP HP BLUE TD TIME DELAY DELAY ON BREAK G H N 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 POWER SOURCE 115V 60 HZ TD DOB LOW AMBIENT CONTROL LP HP GREEN BLACK F WHITE NEUTRAL BLACK C BLACK H W WHITE BLACK GREEN BLACK BLACK NC BLACK C BLACK NO ENCLOSURE COMP RELAY 19 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 M 2 L S C R S UP 1 3 0 1 7 8 6 3 1 line m1 BLUE YELLOW RED BLACK WHITE NEUTRAL COMPRESSOR TERMINAL OVERLOAD FAN CONDE...

Page 25: ...NG UNIT WIRING SCHEMATIC CC HEATER COMPRESSOR LP HP TD CC COND FAN POWER 115v 60 HZ H N LOW AMBIENT CONTROL CC COMP CONTACTOR HP HI PRESS SWITCH LP LO PRESS SWITCH TD TIME DELAY OL START CAPACITOR CURRENT RELAY COMP CONTACTOR 10 9 6 8 4 6 3 7 ...

Page 26: ... area is not known to have hard water the use of a Filtration System Particle Filter is required Clean the evaporator coil every 3 months to remove particle residue buildup It might be best to use a Self Piercing Saddle Valve as a simple connection to a water source Clean or replace the Misting Nozzle every 12 months Water Flow Order The water supply should pass through either a Water Softener or ...

Page 27: ...humidistat electrical is unplugged before installing the unit 2 Position the back half of the humidistat cabinet on the wall or junction box and ensure it is level and covers the junction box completely 3 Pull the electrical wires through the hole at the terminal block of the humidistat 4 Drill holes in the wall through the 2 mounting holes in the back of the humidistat cabinet as shown in Figure ...

Page 28: ...he pointer above the dial 4 Carefully attach the top cover and ensure the cover locks into place by pushing down on the top and then pushing inward toward the wall Correct Humidistat Settings 1 Rotate the dial to the desired humidity level 2 Set the bottom selector switch to the Humid setting 3 Set the top selector switch to the Hi setting 5 Attach the screws again at the bottom of the cover and t...

Page 29: ... into a surge protector or power conditioner in order to protect your system As outlined in our terms conditions power surges and spikes are not covered under warranty WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU DO NOT USE A GROUND FAULT INTERRUPTER GFI WITH THIS PRODUCT In case the system should lose power check the home main circuit breaker If the system does not respond properly refer to the Troubleshooting section ...

Page 30: ...each side This will assure that the unit can move the air around the room in an efficient manner Outdoor Condensing Unit Installations You must utilize the exterior condensing unit housing for outdoor installations Place the condensing unit on a solid foundation in a location with adequate ventilation There should be three feet of clearance in the front and rear of the unit and one foot on each si...

Page 31: ...s specifically for when the system is installed with the condensing unit below or leveled to the coil Option 2 is for when the system is installed with the condensing unit at a higher elevation than the coil Option 1 Option 2 LEGEND LLS Liquid Line Solenoid TXV Thermal Expansion Valve COMP Compressor REC Receiver EVAP Evaporator O D Outer Diameter ...

Page 32: ...olenoid valve Uncap the suction pipe to prevent obstructed Nitrogen flow Open the Nitrogen to allow a slow flow and braze the liquid line fitting Shut off the Nitrogen and power until suction line is brazed Suction Piping Procedure Slide Aramaflex insulation over the tubing for the entire length of the tube and keep the end of tube sealed during this procedure Keep the tubing sealed while running ...

Page 33: ...s flowing or until about three pounds have been added Shut off refrigerant flow to system Verify that the set point on the controller is low enough to allow the system to run continuously for 30 minutes or more Turn on power to the condensing unit and the compressor should start if suction pressure is above 6 psi If the system pumps down and the compressor shuts off set the 5 minute time delay rel...

Page 34: ...this before adding more refrigerant If the temperature of the air entering the condenser is cold enough to cause the condenser fan to cycle block about 60 of the coil to raise the head pressure and allow time for stabilization Reduce blockage if the condensing temp is above 115 degrees Fahrenheit Retain blockage if necessary to maintain stability for performance test listed in the Split System War...

Page 35: ... upper terminal on the display located on the front grille 3 Connect the black wire from the display adapter to the lower terminal on the display 4 Align the front grill with the 4 ball studs on the housing Push the front grill onto the balls studs until it snaps into place 5 Using a Phillips head screwdriver fasten the bottom two screws to fasten the grille to the unit ...

Page 36: ...into place 3 Using a Phillips head screwdriver fasten the bottom two screws to fasten the plenum to the unit 4 Connect the supply and return duct work to the unit 5 Using duct tape or foil tape seal the seam between the plenum and unit 6 Insulate all exposed metal on the unit to prevent surface condensation NOTE A 12 x12 return air filter grille must be installed to prevent contaminants from enter...

Page 37: ...r Preference Selection features which allow the customer the ability to fine tune the controls Anti Short Cycle The Anti Short Cycle ensures that the unit will remain off for a period of 5 minutes after the unit has reached the set point to prevent short cycling of the compressor Anti Frost Cycle The Anti Frost Cycle is a precautionary measure as icing or frosting of the coil does not occur during...

Page 38: ...al Display Continue to hold the Set button until rst appears on the digital display and then blinks This will erase the past recorded Temperature Data History and start recording from the current time and temperature forward Temperatures displayed would reflect Bottle Probe Temperatures from that point in time and beyond 3 The Hi Lo feature should be reset at initial Start Up and after the Cellar ...

Page 39: ...reference Selection Mode CPSM The CPSM allows the customer to Fine Tune the Control Operating System to their applicable choice Alarm The Alarm symbol is shown when the unit encounters an issue that needs attention the displayed alarm codes are explained below Alarm Codes Message Cause Solution P1 Faulty Bottle probe Connection 1 Check Bottle Probe connection at green terminal block on controller ...

Page 40: ...wait a minimum of three days before making any additional adjustments This will allow the cellar sufficient time to acclimate to the new setting Fof Humidity Management Enhancement This parameter is normally set at 15 This parameter should not be adjusted as it simply provides an OFF cycle time for the fan during the compressor OFF cycle However the parameter is located within the CPSM as a conven...

Page 41: ...in line to see if it is above the waterline if draining into a vessel Quarterly 1 Use a vacuum with brush attachment to clean coils Be careful not to crush coil fins when cleaning Annually 1 Inspect for corrosion 2 Check wiring connections and integrity of cords 3 Pour a 50 50 bleach solution into the drain line every spring ...

Page 42: ...for cooling Lower set point Faulty thermostat or wiring Call Customer Service at 1 800 343 9463 Cellar Temperature is to Warm Possible Cause Solution The temperature or the room condensing unit is exhausting to has exceeded 110 F Intake temperature needs to drop below 85 The system is undersized for the cellar Order correct size system There is something blocking the supply and or return air on th...

Page 43: ...re and there is a dripping snowflake symbol illuminated on the control the system is going through an anti frost cycle No action Required 2 If the system is not maintaining the correct cellar temperature this may be caused by a dirty evaporator filter or coil 3 Call installing technician to troubleshoot as the system may be low on charge or an adjustment to the TXV Compressor and or starting compo...

Page 44: ...luded in the accessory kit 8 Plug the bypass plug into the male Molex connector 9 Connect power to the evaporator unit The unit should immediately turn on If all the components are not operational disconnect power immediately and contact customer service If all components seem to be operating correctly allow the unit to run for 4 hours Monitor the temperature of the cellar to determine if the unit...

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Page 46: ... Toll Free 1 855 235 5271 Fax 209 466 4606 WhisperKOOL offers accessories to enhance and customize your wine cooling unit Exterior Grille Protects the evaporator unit from the weather elements when placed on the exhaust side Condensate Pump Kit The condensate pump kit is designed as an automatic condensate removal pump for water dripping out of our evaporator units drain line The pump is controlle...

Page 47: ...pproved by WhisperKOOL to activate the Limited Warranty If the Split Startup Checklist is approved Purchaser will be sent activation approval documents and will start receiving the benefits of the Limited Warranty throughout the warranty period If the Split Startup Checklist is incomplete Purchaser will be informed they have five days to complete the Split Startup Checklist and re submit to Whispe...

Page 48: ...roof of purchase of the Product in the form of a bill of sale receipted invoice or serial number which is evidence that the Product is within the Limited Warranty Period must be presented by the End User to WhisperKOOL in order to obtain limited warranty service 7 This limited warranty is void if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the Product 8 This limited warranty...

Page 49: ...ct is found to be un repairable in the field contact WhisperKOOL Customer Service to arrange for replacement under the warranty guidelines When a claim for warranty is submitted for a condenser skid the End User must purchase a new condenser skid from WhisperKOOL at retail price Upon installation of the new condenser skid by a certified HVAC R Technician the HVAC R Technician must complete the Ins...

Page 50: ... Installer as the responsible party WhisperKOOL will provide all documentation to the customer to substantiate the findings This will include the Invoice from the Independent Certified HVAC R Technician and the written report of the findings The Owner will become responsible for payment directly to WhisperKOOL for all charges incurred for repairs labor parts and shipping costs on the Split System ...

Page 51: ...ion contact us via phone at 1 800 343 9463 or please send a letter via U S Mail to Customer Service WhisperKOOL Corporation 1738 E Alpine Ave Stockton CA 95205 Email support whisperkool com Web www whisperkool com B Technical Assistance WhisperKOOL Customer Service is available Monday through Friday from 6 30 a m to 4 00 p m PST The Customer Service representative will be able to assist you with y...

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