V5.17
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Interior walls and floor
should have a minimum of
R-11 insulation, and a vapor
barrier on the warm side of
the insulation. The ceiling
should have a minimum of
R-19 insulation and a vapor
barrier on the warm side of
the insulation. Doors also
should be insulated and
tightly sealed with weather
stripping around the
perimeter of the door.
Surface-mounted fixtures
are recommended over
recessed lighting, which can
allow air to leak into the
cellar. Please note: The R-values above are the MINIMUM recommended amounts of
insulation. It is advisable to use as much insulation as possible inside your walls,
ceiling and floor. All walls, joints, doors and windows, electrical outlets and/or
switches, pipes, vents and light fixtures should be sealed to prevent ambient air and
moisture from infiltrating into the cellar.
If the cellar is not well sealed, the cooling unit will build up excess condensation that
eventually may damage the internal components and shorten the life of the cooling
unit, and may cause water to leak from the cooling unit.
We offer a Condensate Drain Line option for
cooling units that will be installed in wine cellars
(as opposed to wine cabinets.) The drain line
includes a fitting and condensate tube at the
back of the cooling unit for excess condensate.
This option is especially recommended for
installations in warm and/or humid
environments. The drain line does not replace
the requirement for a cellar to be properly
constructed with proper insulation, moisture
barrier and airtight seals.
When using a drain line, you must create a condensate trap as follows:
