Specifications

CellarMate Manual Page 9
• Where to place the thermostat.
• Where to run the drain line.
• All required parts are on-hand.
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Pre-installation Checklist
Before installation, confirm the following:
• The electrical plug has the correct configuration.
• Breakers are the proper size
• The cellar has adequate insulation and vapor barrier
• Ducts are the correct size
• There is ample space around the unit to allow access for maintenance and
repair
Placing the Unit
CellarMate units are typically installed indoors, near the cellar to minimize the length of the
duct run. Each unit is provided with one entering or return air inlet and three possible supply
air outlets for the evaporator and condenser sections. A maximum cumulative length for
both supply and return ducts of 50’ is recommended. If longer runs are needed, use more
than one supply opening to reduce the air flow in each duct by half.
Provide a 3’ access clearance around the unit for maintenance access. If a humidifier is
installed, leave space in front of it for service access.
Noise Insulation
When placing the CellarMate unit close to the cellar or next to an occupied space, insert a
piece of 1” or 2” dense rubber or foil-faced Styrofoam between the unit and the wall to
absorb noise.
Grilles
CellarMate units come from the factory with grilles over the openings of each of the inlets
and three of the outlets. Remove the grilles as needed to install ductwork between the unit
and the cellar.
The return air, or inlet, to the unit must connect to the return air outlet from the cellar.
Any of the three supply air outlets on the unit can be used for the ductwork to the supply
grille inside the cellar. The factory installed outlet grille can be moved to any of the other
two openings.
In most cases, no ducts are installed on the condenser section because the unit is located in a
mechanical or storage space. If exhaust heat is undesirable, use the grilles to duct the heat
outdoors or to another space.