Platinum Split TECH MANUAL The Coolest Thing In Wine Storage
We manufacture, test and certify 100% of our wine cooling units in the USA. By sourcing the best components and closely controlling our manufacturing processes, we can assure the highest-quality, lowest defect manufacturing rates in the industry. Copyright © 2012. WhisperKOOL. All rights reserved. This manual, the product design, and the design concepts are copyrighted by WhisperKOOL, with all rights reserved.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Quick Reference Guide (Q.R.G) Controller Layout & Wall Mount Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Ducted Platinum Split Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Receiving & Inspecting The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Preparing the Wine Cellar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Controller Layout Refer to page 33 for complete listing of buttons and °F °F symbols. High Bottle Temp History Scroll Button °F Cellar Pre-Chill °F °F Inactive (Press and hold 3-5 sec) Low Bottle Temp History °F Scroll Button View Set Point Change Set Point (Press and hold 3-5 sec) Power On/Off Compressor On Unit is in Pre-Chill Mode Fans are On Alarm is Present Unit is in Anti-Frost Mode WALL MOUNTED PLATINUM SPLIT UNIT SPECIFICATIONS Model Cellar Size (cu. ft.
DUCTED PLATINUM SPLIT UNIT SPECIFICATIONS Model Cellar Size (cu. ft.) Dimensions 23.75”w x 15”h x 22.5”d 2000 12”w x 13.5”h x 18”d 23.75”w x 15”h x 22.5”d 3120 200 CFM 8000 Condenser (Air Cooled Condensing Unit) 8000 Evaporator (Fan Coil Unit) 1000 BTUh with 90° air entering the Condenser Coil Refrigerant 4000 Condenser (Air Cooled Condensing Unit) 4000 Evaporator (Fan Coil Unit) 12”w x 13.
RECEIVING & INSPECTING THE SYSTEM Receiving and Inspecting the System • Lift only at the designated hand hold locations on the shipping container or fully support the unit from • • • underneath. A shipment may include one or more boxes containing accessories. Before opening the container, inspect the packaging for any obvious signs of damage or mishandling. Write any discrepancy or visual damage on the Bill of Lading before signing. Allow the condensing unit to sit for 24 hours prior to start up.
BEFORE YOU START 1. Inspect all components prior to installation. If damage is found, please contact your distributor or WhisperKOOL Customer Service at 1.800.343.9463. 2. The condensing unit requires a dedicated 115-volt 20-amp circuit. Use a surge protector with the unit. Do not use a GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter) line. 3. It is REQUIRED to install a drain line to remove condensation from the Evaporator Unit (Fan Coil Unit). 4.
PREPARING THE WINE CELLAR The performance and life of your system is contingent upon the steps you take in preparing the wine cellar. Note: Improperly preparing your enclosure or incorrectly installing your unit may cause unit failure, leaking of condensation, and other negative side effects. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU OBTAIN THE ASSISTANCE OF A WINE STORAGE PROFESSIONAL.
Unobstructed Airflow Unobstructed airflow to and from the Evaporator Unit (Fan Coil Unit) and Condensing Unit is critical for the system’s overall performance and life-span. A minimum three-foot clearance (five foot is ideal) area is crucial. The air the fans blow needs to circulate and either dissipate or absorb heat from the space, the more air to exchange the more efficient the system will operate. Note: Avoid attempting to camouflage the unit.
Ventilation The necessity of dissipating heat away from the condensing unit is critical to the performance and cannot be overstated. As the system operates and cools, a greater amount of heat is generated on the condensing side of the system. Adequate ventilation is required in order to dissipate heat away from the condensing unit. If ventilation is inadequate, the exhaust will heat up the area or room and adversely affect the systems ability to cool.
PREPARING THE EVAPORATOR UNIT (FAN COIL UNIT) 1 Tools Needed For Brazing: • Torch • Brazing Rod • Wet Rag • Inspection Mirror • Nitrogen Tank 4 Remove the unit from the packaging. Gather all material needed for brazing purposes. copper lines Remove Protective Caps 2 caps Insert the supplied 10” copper lines into the couplings. 5 drain Line Note: Do not remove the caps until you are ready to perform the brazing process. 3 To prevent oxidizing, purge nitrogen into each line.
PREPARING THE EVAPORATOR UNIT (FAN COIL UNIT) 6 Place the caps removed in step 1 onto the ends of the lines to avoid debris from entering the lines, followed by inserting the barbed coupling into the drain line at the rear of the unit. 9 7 length to extend past wall 3” Cut supplied drain tubing at a length long enough to extend past exterior wall and a second piece three inches long. 8 Rotate the unit to access the side panel.
PREPARING THE EVAPORATOR UNIT (FAN COIL UNIT) 12 11 Insert bottle probe connector through the opening on the rear panel. Circular Connector Bottle Probe Connector Connecting the bottle probe to the circular connector: Insert the bottle probe connector into the circular connector and twist the bottle probe connector clock wise to lock in place. Install the supplied strain relief to secure probe wire.
INSTALLING THE EVAPORATOR UNIT (FAN COIL UNIT) 1 3 0.75" 3.75" 3" Locate the two desired wall studs. Mark the center line on each stud vertically on the wall (14.5 inches apart). Connect the two lines by using a level draw a horizontal line at your desired height. NOTE: The top of the unit needs to be installed with a minimum of six inches and a maximum of eighteen inches from the ceiling. ( This will ensure the unit is accessable for servicing, as needed.
INSTALLING THE EVAPORATOR UNIT (FAN COIL UNIT) 5 5. Lift the Evaporator Unit (Fan Coil Unit) up and place onto the wall bracket. NOTE: Be sure that the power cord and drain line stay clear of the bracket contact area 6. Form the copper lines on the outside of the cellar in the desired direction. NOTE: WhisperKOOL recommends using sweep 90-degree bends when making turns with the line set. With the system operating, sight glass clear, and the cellar close to 55 degrees Fahrenheit.
DRAIN LINE Condensation Drain Line The condensation drain line tube is used to remove excess condensation from the Evaporator Unit (Fan Coil Unit) to a proper discharge location. It is important that the drain line tube is properly connected and used to prevent leakage and other problems associated with excess condensation. Failure to use the condensation drain line tube will void the warranty on the unit. Drain Line All systems come with a drain line for additional removal of excessive condensate.
EVAPORATOR UNIT (FAN COIL UNIT) WIRING SCHEMATIC Capacitor Evap Fan Capacitor www.whisperkool.
PREPARING THE CONDENSING UNIT Electrical Needs The Condensing Unit requires a dedicated 115-volt 20-amp circuit. The unit draws a large inrush current for about one second the instant the compressor starts. With a dedicated circuit and circuit breaker, the condensing unit will have sufficient power for effective operation. (The compressor is controlled by a low pressure switch mounted on the condensing unit.
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8000 CONDENSING UNIT WIRING DIAGRAM LEGEND: TERMINAL BOARD BD # SERVES GROUND 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 GREEN UK GREEN/YELLOW STRIPE L1-115V-HOT BLACK RED UK-CAN 115V-NEUTRAL WHITE BLUE UK CC HEATER BLACK COMP GND GREEN H-COMP BLACK N-COMP WHITE H-COND FAN BLACK LINE H-LP-HP BLACK COMPRESSOR CRANKCASE LOAD H-LP-HP BLUE HEATER WHITE (NEUTRAL) BLACK 1 M UP S START CAPACITOR 2 L FAN (CONDENSER) 3 BLUE RED 1 COLOR 1 C R S YELLOW RELAY TD=TIME DELAY, DELAY ON BREAK COMPRESSOR TERMINAL OVERLOAD GREEN
8000 CONDENSING UNIT WIRING SCHEMATIC H POWER 115v 60 HZ N 4 CC HEATER START CAPACITOR COMP CONTACTOR CURRENT RELAY 6 OL 3 COMPRESSOR 9 HP 10 LP TD CC CC HP LP TD COMP CONTACTOR HI PRESS SWITCH LO PRESS SWITCH TIME DELAY 7 6 8 LOW AMBIENT CONTROL COND. FAN www.whisperkool.
PREPARING THE CONDENSING UNIT (continued) Installing the Condensing Unit The condensing unit can be installed inside a well ventilated area of the home, but it is typically installed outside. Exterior applications will require the use of a protective housing, and the amount of sun exposure should be considered when selecting the placement of the condensing unit .The condensing unit requires a dedicated 20 amp circuit, non-GFI.
LINE SET PIPING DIAGRAMS These are two options for running the line set from the coil to the condensing unit. Option 1 is 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 www.whisperkool.
INSTALLING THE CONDENSING UNIT Refrigerant Piping Procedures When installing/routing the lines set, cap both ends of each tube to prevent material or debris from entering the tubing. Prior to connecting the piping, loosely connect the refrigerant gauges to the service ports of the suction and liquid line service valves. Purge the charging hoses with dry Nitrogen and tighten the hose connections.
INSTALLING THE CONDENSING UNIT Evacuation Connect evacuation type four valve gauge manifold to high and low pressure service valve ports on the condensing unit with the valve stems mid seated as when leak testing. Install service caps on valves and tighten them. Energize the liquid line solenoid valve (make sure there is fresh oil in the vacuum pump).
INSTALLING THE CONDENSING UNIT (continued) Measure Superheat If superheat is high and bubbles are present, add more refrigerant until it is clear. If superheat is low (around 4-6 degrees Fahrenheit) and bubbles are present in the sight glass, check for liquid refrigerant entering the compressor as evidenced by cool crankcase below 100- 110 degrees Fahrenheit and low discharge superheat. Adjust TXV setting in small increments to increase superheat and stop liquid from going to the compressor.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Wall Mount Kit Option (Installed) Evaporator Unit (Fan Coil Unit) Wall Mount Kit Filter Grille Side Air Grille Controller Rear / Side View Mounting Bracket (pre-installed) www.whisperkool.
INSTALLING THE WALL MOUNT KIT 1/16” 1 NOTE: The screws should be installed with about 1/16” between the face and screw head. Install one of the 6-32 3/8” Phillips Pan Head screws, in each corner of the supply panel. 2 4 Black Red Connect the two wires from the keypad to the terminal block. (Note: If the display does not illuminate on initial start up, reverse the connection of the two wires.
INSTALLING THE WALL MOUNT KIT 5 1/16” NOTE: The screws should be installed with about 1/16” between the face and screw head. Install the remaining four 6-32 3/8” Phillips pan head screws in the four corners on the front of the Evaporator Unit (Fan Coil Unit). 6 Install the Filter Grille by aligning the four inside slotted holes with the four mounting screws and slide down. Tighten the bottom two screws through the access holes when the grille is already in place. WALL-MOUNT PLATINUM SPLIT www.
FULLY DUCTED INSTALLATION INFORMATION Ducting the supply and return air to the cellar creates a virtually silent cellar space and also maximizes cellar capacity. It is absolutely crucial to only use insulated duct work as it minimizes cooling loss, prevents sweating, and reduces noise. Failure to use insulated ducting will cause the unit to run excessively and greatly shorten its lifespan.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Ducted Configuration Option (Installed) Evaporator Unit (Fan Coil Unit) Ducted Configuration Supply Air Collar Return Air Plenum Filter Access Panel Keypad Connection www.whisperkool.
INSTALLING THE DUCTED CONFIGURATION DUCT CONFIGURATIONS 1 Here are two options for ducting the Evaporator Unit (Fan Coil Unit). Option 1 is to duct the system through the wall. Option 2 is to duct the system through the ceiling. (All turns require an elbow.) Option 1 Install the Supply Air Collar by aligning the holes with the Evaporator Unit (Fan Coil Unit) on the side panel, followed by installing the four 6-32 3/8” Phillips pan head screws in the four holes on the front of the Evaporator Unit.
REMOTE KEYPAD: INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION If you have a system with a remote keypad, please review this section for installation. Note: 50 feet of communication line is included, the keypad can be installed up to 300 line feet away. Longer lengths of communication line can be ordered by calling 1-800-343-9463 ext. 751. Run your communication line to the desired location, be sure not to have any harsh kinks in the lines route.
SYSTEM OPERATION Initial Start-Up When power is applied to the unit, the control will briefly display all symbols, and the Snow Flake symbol will be displayed (if unit is calling for cooling). There may be a brief delay prior to the evaporator fan turning on. When the evaporator fan is activated the Fan symbol will be displayed. The temperature control feature for the evaporator fan is a feature applicable to WhisperKOOL.
REMOTE CONTROLLER FUNCTIONS If your unit has a remote keypad then you will have the Remote Controller. High Temp / Pre-Chill Inactive Low Temp Display Set Point ON / OFF TEMPERATURE Button Normal Functions ON/OFF • The ON/OFF button allows the customer the convenience of turning the refrigeration system ON or OFF, from the control panel. This feature does not disconnect power from the unit. In order for the power to be shut off from the unit, the power cord must be unplugged from the wall receptacle.
Set 1. Press the “Set” button once and it will display the Set Point. After approximately 5 seconds, the display will return to normal operation and display the Bottle Probe temperature. 2. Press the “Set” button once and it will display the Set Point. Press the up and down arrows to change the set point. Press the Set button again and the numbers will blink, confirming the change in Set Point. 3.
CPSM Mode Press the “Set” and the “Down Arrow” buttons simultaneously, for 3-5 seconds, and you will access the “Customer Preference Selection Mode” (CPSM). The CPSM allows the customer to “Fine Tune” the Control Operating System to their applicable choice. The following CPSM options are available for adjustment: Fon – Humidity Management Enhancement: This parameter is normally set at 0, which should provide adequate relative humidity for the cellar.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Unit has ice forming on the Evaporator Unit (Fan Coil Unit) Possible Cause Solution Evaporator filter or coil is dirty. Remove the filter and wash, then clean the coil with a vacuum. If coil is very dirty, use a spray bottle with a small amount of liquid dish washing detergent or coil cleaner. Spray coil, let set for 5 min, then flush with fresh water. There is something blocking the supply and or return air Remove blockage The evaporator fan is not turning on.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Unit leaks water Possible Cause Solution Evaporator Unit (Fan Coil Unit) is not level Evaporator Unit (Fan Coil Unit) should be level on the wall to prevent leaking. Drain line clogged or kinked Check drain line to make sure water can flow freely.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WhisperKOOL Customer Service is available Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time. The customer service representative will be able to assist you with your questions and warranty information more effectively if you provide them with the following: • The model and serial number of your WhisperKOOL systems. • Location of unit and installation details, such as ventilation, ducting, construction of your wine cellar, and room size.
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