Vinotemp WINE-MATE VINO-1500SSW manual

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    w w w w w w . . w w i i n n e e m m a a t t e e . . c c o o m m WINE-MATE Split System Installation, Operation & Care Manual VINO1500SSW VINO2500SSW V V i i n n o o t t e e m m p p I I n n t t e e r r n n a a t t i i o o n n a a l l C C o o r r p p . . w w w w w w . . v v i i n n o o t t e e m m p p . . c c o o m m RE AD A ND SAVE THESE I NSTRU[...]

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    - 1 - TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Info rmation….........................................2 Features & Specifications.…………………….……………..3 Cellar Construction …………………………….……………..6 Installer’s Instruction…………….…..….……..……………..7 Electrical Wiring……….[...]

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    - 2 - Important Safety Information WARNING: • DO NOT USE A GROUND FAUL T INTERRUPTER (GFI). • A DEDICATED 20 AMP CIRCUIT IS REQUIRED.[...]

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    - 3 - Features and Specifications • Wine-Mate split cooling system s VINO1500SSW and 2500SSW are designed and used to provide a co ld temperature between 50~65 ° F for a properly insulated wine room at a normal environment. • The wine room will maintain hum idity of 50~70% RH even when the environment becomes dry and humid. These temperatures [...]

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    - 4 - Parts included: Condensing Unit (discharge and suction valves installed) + Liquid Filter + Liquid Indicator Evaporator Unit (liquid line solenoid va lve and expansion valve installed) Temperature Controller + Air Sensor Fig. 1 WM15~25SFCW Evaporator Unit[...]

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    - 5 - Fig. 2 WM150~250SCU Condensing Unit Fig. 3 Liquid Filt er Fig. 4 Liquid Indicator[...]

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    - 6 - Cellar Construction This is only a guide and shall be c onsidered 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 s hall be installed on the warm side of the insulation[...]

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    - 7 - Installer’s Instruction Federal law requires that WINE-M ATE split cooling systems be installed by an EPA certified refrigeration technician. WINE-MATE split system is shipped as components and is ready for use only after a certified refrigeration technici an has properly in stalled, evacuated, charged and tested the system. Pr oper install[...]

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    - 8 - 2. Discharge/Suction Valve Operation (Condensing unit) Back Position : Normal operation, proce ss and manometer port closed Front Position : Liquid/suction line connection closed Middle Position : All ports open for evacuation, charge and manometer reading BACK POSITION FRONT POSITION MIDDLE POSITION Fig. 5 ROTALOCK Valve Operation BACK POSIT[...]

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    - 9 - 4. Air Sensor • The air sensor can be located in the wine room 5 ft above the floor or the return air area, but not the supply air area or air dead area. • If the temperature cont roller is mounted outside t he wine room but the air sensor is located inside the wine room, use 18 gauge wires to extend the air sensor if needed. 5. Piping, E[...]

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    - 10 - Fig. 7 Fan Speed Control 6) The subcooling at the condensing unit shall be around 10 ° F. The charge may be complete when there are no more bubbles forming in the liquid indicator. 7) Head pressure range: 125 ~ 150 psig at 70 ~ 90 ° F condensing unit ambient temperature. 8) The evaporator’s constant pressure expansion valve is set around[...]

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    - 11 - The line sizes and refrigerant charges are listed as follows. MODEL REFRIGERATION LINES LIQUID LINE SUCTION LINE DRAIN LINE CHARGE VINO- 1500SSW <= 50 FT 1/4" OD 3/8” OD 1/2” OD R134a/15 OZ VINO- 2500SSW <= 50 FT 1/4" OD 3/8” OD 1/2” OD R134a/19 OZ 6. Use of the adjustable pressure cont rol (if applicable for pump-dow[...]

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    - 12 - 7. Use of the encapsulated low pr essure control (if applicable) Fixed suction pressure setting: Cut in = 32 psig; Cut out = 10 psig Fig. 11 Fixed Pressure Control 8. Use of the condenser fan control (i f applicable for low ambient kit) Head pressure setting: Cut in=170 psig; Cut out=120 psig; Differential=50 psig It closes on rise of pressu[...]

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    - 13 - i. Low suction pressure a nd l ow head pressure Normal to high superheat and low su bcooling j. Low suction pressure a nd l ow head pressure Low superheat and low subcooling k. Low suction pre s sure and low to no rmal head pressure High superheat and normal to high subcooling l. Low suction pressure and n ormal head pressure High superheat [...]

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    - 14 - Electrical Wiring CAUTION: • USE MINIMUM 14 GAUGE WIRES FOR POWER INES • IF EQUIPPED WITH LOW AMBIENT CO NDITION KIT, USE LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WIRING DIAGRAMS. TURN OFF THE COMPRESSOR BEFORE POWER THE CONDENSING UNIT. ONLY TURN ON THE COMPRESSOR AFTER THE CONDENS ING UNIT HAS BEEN POWERED FOR 24 HOURS. Fig. 12 VINO1500~2500 SSW Wiring[...]

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    - 15 - Fig. 13 Low Ambient Temperature VINO1500~2500SSW Wiring Diagram[...]

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    - 16 - Temperature Control & Humidity Adjustment 1. 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 quantit y of bottles, temperature setting and surrounding temperature. • Allow 24 hours to stabilize th[...]

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    - 17 - 2.1 LED Functions LED MODE FUNCTION ON Compressor enabled Flashing Anti-short cycle enabled ON Defrost cycle enabled ON Fan enabled Flashing Fan delay after defrost enabled ON Alarm occurring ON Temperature measuring unit Flashing Programming mode 3) Alarm Signals 3.1 Code Description MESSAGE CAUSE FUNCTION P1 Temperature probe faulty Compre[...]

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    - 18 - 5) Parameter Programming 1. Press the SET + keys for 3 sec until the “ °C” or “°F” LED starts blinking, then release the keys. 2. Press again the SET + keys for more th an 7sec until the Pr2 label will be displayed, then release the keys. The first parameter Hy will be displayed. 3. Press up/down keys / to select the required param[...]

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    - 19 - Care Guide In general, always unplug system or di sconnect power while doing care. 1. Coil Cleaning • Clean the condenser coil regularly. Coil may need to be cleaned at least every 6 months. • Unplug the system or disconnect power. • Use a vacuum cleaner with an extended attachment to clean the coil when it is dusty or dirty. • Plug [...]

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    - 20 - User’s Troubleshooting This Troubleshooting Chart is not prepared to replace the training required for a professional refrigeration servic e person, not is it comprehensive Troubleshooting Chart Complaint Possible Causes Response 1.Unit not running a. No power b. Power cord unplugged c. Setting higher than ambient temperature d. Defrost li[...]

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    - 21 - temperature too high and running continually c. Ambient temperature too high d. Exhaust restricted e. Malfunctioning fans f. Improper evaporator or condenser airflow g. Dir ty Con denser h. Iced evaporator i. Sealed system problem j. Undercharge or overcharg e c. Check for in stallation location d. Leave minimum 3 ft clearance for the exhaus[...]

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    - 22 - 10.Noisy operation a. Mounting area not firm b. Loose parts c. Compressor overlo aded due to high ambient temperatures o r airflow restrict ion d. Malfunctioning components a. Add support to improve installation b. Chec k fans, cabinet washers, tubing contact and loose screws. c. Check for airflow block age d. Call service for checkin g Inte[...]

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    - 23 - Customer Support If you still have problems, please contact us at: Vinotemp International 17631 South Susana Road Rancho Dominguez, CA 90221 Tel: (310) 886-3332 Fax: (310) 886-3310 Email: info@vinotemp.com[...]

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    - 24 - Warranty Thank you for choosing a Vinotemp cooling unit. Please enter the complete model and se rial numbers in the space provided: Model_____________ _________________________ __ _________________ Serial No._________________ ____________________ _________________ Attach your purchase receipt to this owner’s manual. 1. Limited Warranty VIN[...]

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    - 25 - VINOTEMP will, at its discret ion, repair or replace the unit and return it free of charge to the original retail customer. If the unit is found to be in good working order, or beyond the initial twelve month period, it will be returned freight collect. 2. Limitation of Implied Warranty VINOTEMP’S SOLE LIABI LITY FOR ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT [...]