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Ventilation
e necessity of dissipating heat away from the unit is critical to the unit’s performance and cannot be overstated. As the
unit operates and cools, a greater amount of heat is generated on the exhaust side of the unit. Adequate ventilation is required
in order to dissipate heat away from the unit. If ventilation is inadequate, the exhaust will heat up and adversely aect the unit’s
ability to cool.
Vapor Barrier
Vapor Barrier is REQUIRED to prevent the intrusion of water vapor so that the cellar can be kept at the correct temperature
and humidity. 6 mm plastic sheeting (recommended) should be applied to the warm side of the cellar walls. e vapor barrier
must also be applied to the outside walls and ceiling. If it is impossible to reach the outside, then the plastic must be applied
from within the cellar. e most common method is to wrap the entire interior, leaving the plastic loose in the stud cavity so
the insulation can be placed between each stud. All of the walls and ceiling must be wrapped in plastic for a complete vapor
barrier.
In areas of high humidity, such as Southern and Gulf States, the vapor barrier will prevent inltration of warm moist air. e
moist air can cause mold to form, and standing water in drain pans promote microbial and fungal growth that cause unpleasant
odors and indoor air quality problems. If mold is found, remove it immediately and sanitize that portion of the unit.
Unobstructed Airow
Unobstructed airow to and from the unit is a critical factor in the unit’s overall performance. Make sure there is a minimum 3 .
horizontal clearance from the rear of the unit as well as a minimum 3 . clearance in front of the evaporator fans. is will assure
that the unit can move the air around in an ecient manner. Avoid any attempt to camouage the unit by installing racking in
front of the unit. is will restrict the airow and lower the performance of the unit.
Ambient Temperature Factor
e cooling system has the ability to cool a maximum of 30°F below the ambient temperature of the room it is exhausting to.
erefore, you want to exhaust the unit in a room which will not exceed 85°F and preferably a consistent 75°F. Otherwise the
unit will not have the capacity to keep the wine at a desirable 55°F.
Door and Door Seal
At minimum an exterior grade (1 3/4”) door must be installed as a cellar door. It is very important that weather stripping is
attached to all 4 sides of the doorjamb. A bottom “sweep” or threshold is also required. e door must have a very good seal to
keep the cellar cool in and the warm air out. One of the most common problems with cooling units running continually is the
door not sealing properly.
Sizing the Unit to the Room
e specication chart will provide information on the units room size cooling capacity. ere are circumstances in which a
cellar design may require a larger unit due to some existing design restrictions. In such a case, we recommend that the customer
consider purchasing a unit with a larger capacity to compensate for the design limitations. Issues such as glass doors, concrete, or
brick walls and oors may seem adequate but do not oer the insulation capacity required to maintain the optimum environment.
cx4400 1000 81 7 14.25” x 19.75” x 21.63”
cx8800 2000 101 10 16.25” x 22” x 22.25”
cx3300 650 76 5 14.25” x 19.75” x 21.63”
Model Room Size Weight AMP’s Product Dimensions
(cubic feet) (lbs) (running) (W x H x D)
cx2200 350 55 314.25” x 13.25” x 16.38”
Temperature Delta - 30°F (when exhaust environment does not exceed above 85°F and below 50°F)
Warranty - 2 yr parts & labor / 5 yr compressor only
