Specifications

CellarMate Manual Page 17
Start Up and Operation
• Check all ductwork and electrical connections to confirm they are secure.
• Replace all panels that were removed during installation.
• Make sure that all openings on the unit are covered with either a panel,
ductwork collar, or a grille.
Turn the Rocker Switch ON
Turn the rocker switch (on top of the unit) to ON. The switch will light up to indicate that
the unit is receiving power. The unit may not begin operating immediately due to the built-in
timer which prevents short-cycling.
Set the Thermostat
Refer to the thermostat instructions. Set the thermostat to AUTO and 55°F.
Test the Fan
Push the FAN button on the thermostat to switch from AUTO to FAN as indicated on the
display screen.
FAN - The fan runs continuously and indicates that the power is ON
and the control circuit is energized and operating.
AUTO - The fan runs when the thermostat calls for cooling or heat, or
the optional humidistat calls for humidification.
Operating the Unit
Listen for the compressor. The hum will be audible, with no excessive vibration or sounds.
Initially, the unit may run continuously for several hours—up to a day or more—while it
lowers the cellar temperature. Once the unit reaches the set point temperature, it will turn off
and then begin to cycle on and off as it continues to lower the bottle temperature to the set
point. The cellar air temperature will reach the set point before the bottle temperature. If the
cellar air temperature started at 75°F, the supply air discharged by the unit will be 15 to 20°F
colder. As the cellar air temperature decreases to 55°F, the difference in the supply air
temperature will decrease to 8 or 12°F.
Cycling the Unit
The fans will continue to free-wheel for several minutes after the unit cycles off. This is
normal.
If the unit is equipped with a low ambient control, the condenser fan will also cycle on and
off during cooling. This will maintain the head pressure on the compressor under low
ambient conditions. The bottom of the compressor stays warm, even when the unit is OFF,
to keep the lubricating oil warm and separate from the refrigerant.