CellarPro 1800QTL User manual

Owner’s Manual
Fine Furniture for Fine Wines
Control the Elements
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C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !
Thank you for purchasing a new CellarPro cooling system.
Please take a minute to read through this Owner’s Manual before you unpack, install
and turn on your Cooling Unit.
If you have any questions about your new cooling unit, it is likely that you will find the
answers in this Owner’s Manual. We also have more information on our website, including
the latest version of the Owner’s Manual, at www.cellarpro.com/customer-service .
If you still have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact your dealer or CellarPro directly.
We can be reached during normal business hours at 1.877.726.8496. You also may contact
us anytime via email at [e-mail].
Contact Information:
CellarPro Cooling Systems
1445 N. McDowell Blvd
Petaluma, CA 94954
877.726.8496
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.CellarProCoolingSystems.com
Serial Number*: ____________________
*We recommend that you take a minute to fill-in your CellarPro serial number above. The
serial number has seven-digits and can be found on the printed label on the left side of your
cooling unit.
Don’t forget to register your cooling unit warranty at www.cellarpro.com/register
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Table of Contents
I. Prior to Installation 4
II. Overview 5
III. Installation Instructions – Wine Cellars 8
IV. Replacement Instructions – Wine Cabinets 14
V. Operating Instructions 17
VI. Troubleshooting 25
VII. Limited Warranty 28
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I. Prior to Installation
•Test the unit before installing it.
1. Remove the unit from the box. SAVE THE BOX AND PACKING MATERIALS.
2. Remove any materials that have been packed inside the exhaust cavity
3. Plug in the power cord. The cooling system is programmed with a 3-Minute
Delay at Startup to protect its internal components
4. Let the unit run on a hard, flat surface for no more than 10 minutes.
5. Make sure that all fans in the cooling unit are spinning.
6. Check that the cooling unit is discharging cold air from the bottom (it should be
approximately 10°F colder than the temperature on the digital display)
7. Turn the unit “off”, install the unit, and wait 24 hours before operating your
CellarPro cooling unit.This will protect the unit from internal damage that
could arise if the unit was shipped, stored or tilted on its side.
•Make sure that the exhaust panel is installed in the correct position – it should cover
either the TOP or the REAR exhaust
vent:
oTOP VENT CONFIGURATION:
If the hot air will be discharged
through the TOP of the cellar,
install the exhaust panel on the
BACK of the cooling unit (as
shown in the Picture A). In this
configuration, the cavity on TOP
of the cooling unit is OPEN.
Picture A Top Vent Configuration
oREAR VENT CONFIGURATION:
If the hot air will be discharged through the
REAR of the cellar, use the exhaust panel to
seal the TOP of the cooling unit (as shown in
the Picture B). In this configuration, the
cavity at the REAR of the CellarPro is OPEN.
Picture B Rear Vent Configuration
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II. Overview
•CellarPro Cooling Capacity*
Estimated thermal loads for various size cellars, with various insulations, various ambient
temperatures and various cellar temperatures, are shown in the table below. To figure out
whether a CellarPro unit will work in your space, make sure that the cooling unit’s BTUH for
a given cellar temperature (at the top of the table) is equal or greater than the thermal load
shown in the body of the table. The non-bold, unshaded numbers are within the capacity of
all units. The unbold, lightly shaded numbers are within all units except the 1800QTL. The
bold numbers are beyond the capacity of the 1800QTL and 1800QT. The italicized
numbers are appropriate only for the 1800XTS / XTSx. “X” indicates conditions beyond the
capacity of all units.
Cellar Temp 55 Degrees 60 Degrees
BTUH 1800QTL 1065 1154
BTUH 1800QT 1380 1479
BTUH 1800XT 1456 1558
BTUH 1800XTS / XTSx 1886 2031
Cellar Insulation –
Walls, ceiling & floor*: R-12 R-19 R-12 R-19
Cellar Size Ambient Temp
75 Degrees 1068 979 940 862
100 Cu Ft. 85 Degrees 1180 1046 1038 920
95 Degrees 1291 1114 1136 980
75 Degrees 1380 1253 1214 1103
200 Cu Ft. 85 Degrees 1538 1349 1353 1187
95 Degrees 1699 1446 1495 1272
75 Degrees 1700 1542 1496 1357
300 Cu Ft. 85 Degrees X 1562 1672 1463
95 Degrees X 1909 2003 1558
75 Degrees X 1744 1690 1535
400 Cu Ft. 85 Degrees X 1879 1888 1654
95 Degrees X X X 1773
*Please note: Glass panels, windows and doors have much lower insulation (at most R-
3) and therefore heat loads will increase dramatically when glass is used in cellars.
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•Size & Electrical Specifications
Model
Dimensions
W” x D” x H”
Weight
(lbs)
Operating
Amps
Required
Circuit
1800 QTL/QT/XT/XTS
18 x 16.5 x
10.5
60 3 15-Amp
Dedicated
1800 XTSx
18.1 x 22 x
10.6
70 3 15-Amp
Dedicated
•Ambient Environment
CellarPro cooling units are designed to operate in ambient temperatures between 45°F
and 95°F. Except for the 1800XTSx cooling unit, all cooling units are designed for
internal use only, and are not designed for exposure to the exterior.
CellarPro cooling units are not designed to generate heat inside the cellar, so if
temperatures inside the cellar drop below proper wine storage temperatures, the
cooling unit cannot increase the temperature inside the cellar.
Proper temperatures are maintained by transferring heat from inside wine cellars and
exhausting heat through the top (top-vent) or rear (rear-vent) of the cooling units.
•Insulation
CellarPro cooling units are designed to be installed inside wine cellars that have proper
insulation, moisture barriers and an airtight seal from the environment outside the
cellar.
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
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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.
It is critical that all walls, joints, doors and windows, electrical outlets and/or switches,
pipes, vents and light fixtures be sealed to prevent air and moisture from entering the
cellar. If there is a leak in the cellar, 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 Wine Cellar Modification for cooling
units that will be installed in wine cellars (as
opposed to wine cabinets.) The Wine Cellar
Modification provides a fitting and condensate
tube at the back of the cooling unit to relieve
excess moisture that may condense inside the
cooling unit. For installations in warm
environments and/or cellars without airtight
seals, we strongly recommend this modification.
However, the modification does not replace the requirement for a cellar to have proper
insulation, moisture barriers and airtight seals from the environment outside the cellar.
If your cooling unit has the wine cellar modification, please make sure that the tube has
a condensate trap that is slightly filled with water, as follows:
As shown above, the drain line should drop, then rise (but stay below the height of the
fitting), and then drop again into a drain or bucket. Then, fill the trap with water. The
condensate trap will allow any excess moisture inside the cooling unit to overcome the
static pressure and flow out of the drain line. Please note: If you do not use a trap, you
will see little – if any – condensation, for the same reason that water stays inside a straw
when one end is sealed.
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III. Installation Instructions – Wine Cellars
CellarPro cooling units are designed to be installed THROUGH THE WALL. A hole
should be cut 1/4 inch larger than the dimensions (W x H) of the cooling unit. Horizontal
2 x 4 inch braces should be installed between the studs below and above the cooling
unit. If the studs in the wall must be cut to accommodate the width of the cooling unit,
vertical braces also should be installed on either side of the cooling unit.
CellarPro cooling units must always be mounted in the upright position and located as
close to the ceiling as possible inside the cellar. As warm air rises to the top of the
cellar, the cooling unit pulls the warm air through the evaporator coils and removes the
heat from the warm air. Once cooled, the cold air is discharged from the bottom of the
cooling unit and circulates downward through the cellar.
The rear of the cooling unit should be slightly lower than the front of the cooling unit
(ie the cooling unit should be tilted backwards slightly), so that excess condensation
won’t drip through the evaporator fan cavity. The rear of the cooling unit should be
supported by the wall through which it is installed, and should be flush with the wall.
Assuming 4 1/2 inch interior wall thickness, the front 12 inches will be inside the cellar.
The rear of the cooling unit must be installed in a space that is at least as large as
the wine cellar unless the rear intake and exhaust are ducted. The rear of the
cooling unit requires a minimum clearance of 8 inches in an open (ie non-enclosed,
non-recessed) environment.
The front of the cooling unit requires a minimum of 3 inches of clearance inside the
cellar, and the bottom of the cooling unit requires clearance of 8 inches below the
cold air discharge.
The front of the cooling unit can be mounted using optional mounting clips (available
for purchase from CellarPro), as follows:
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Alternatively, the front of the cooling unit can be supported by a shelf and a diagonal
brace. The shelf can be up to 13.25” inches wide, and should be positioned on the right
side of the cooling unit so that it doesn’t restrict the exhaust vent below the cooling
unit, as follows:
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Once the cooling unit is installed, all cracks and gaps between the cooling unit and the
cellar should be sealed. We provide butyl tape (shipped in the cavity of the exhaust
vent) for sealing these gaps. The butyl tape is pliable, and is designed to be rolled
and stretched in your hands to fit around the entire cooling unit. (If you adhere the
tape before rolling and stretching it, you will not have enough tape to complete the
job). Pay particular attention to the seams on the back of the cellar (top and rear vent
configurations) and the seams at the top of the cellar (top-vent configuration).
•Ventilation
WITHOUT DUCTING
Proper ventilation is critically important for the proper operation of your CellarPro
cooling unit. The CellarPro cooling unit blows a significant amount of hot air through
the top or the rear of the cooling unit, and the hot air must be exhausted into a space
that is at least as large as the wine cellar in order for the heat to properly dissipate. If
the space is too small or constrained, the heat will not dissipate and the cooling unit will
recirculate its own hot air, which will impair the cooling unit’s ability to create cold air
inside the cellar.
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1. Condenser Air Intake (Rear). The condenser coils are located at the rear of the
cooling unit. These coils require access to cool air in order for the cooling unit to
produce cool air. In general, the cooling unit will be able to produce cold air that is 30°F
below the temperature of the condenser air intake. The cooling unit must be installed
so that, after its installation, there is access to the condenser coils at the rear of the
cooling unit for periodic cleaning of the coils. Minimum clearance of 8 inches is
required behind the cooling unit.
2. Condenser Air Exhaust (Rear or Top). Condenser air can be exhausted either
through the top or the rear of the cooling unit. CellarPro units have interchangeable
vent panels that can be swapped between the top and the rear of the cooling unit to
match the configuration of your cellar and exhaust space.
•Rear vent configuration (most common):in this configuration, the panel is
attached to the top of the cooling unit and hot air is freely exhausted from the
rear of the cooling unit into the exhaust space, which should have the same
space capacity as the wine cellar. (eg, if the cellar is 300 cubic feet, the exhaust
space also should be 300 cubic feet.)In addition, this configuration should have
4-6” of unobstructed clearance directly behind the cellar.
•Top-vent configuration (less common): in this configuration, the panel is
attached to the rear of the cooling unit and hot air is freely exhausted from the
top of the cooling unit into the exhaust space. If the exhaust space is shared
with the rear of the cooling unit, it should have the same space capacity as the
wine cellar (eg, if the cellar is 300 cubic feet, the exhaust space also should be
300 cubic feet.).
WITH DUCTING
We offer a duct kit that is designed to duct the HOT air exhaust and fresh air return on
all CellarPro 1800 cooling units. The kit includes:
•A duct hood that fits over the rear of the cooling unit and is designed to connect
to two 6” ducts (one for intake and one for exhaust), with a removable slot for
changing air filters;
•A 6” inline fan, plus wiring from the cooling unit that provides switched power to
the fan (the cooling unit cannot be ducted without an inline fan). When
connecting the fan to our switched power line, please follow local building
codes, which may require the use of conduit for the wiring and junction boxes
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for any wire connections. The fan can be installed anywhere in the ducting –
either on the intake side or the exhaust side, and either at the beginning or the
end of the ducting.
•50’ (2 x 25’) of insulated 6” ducting.
With our duct kit, CellarPro 1800 cooling units can be ducted up to 50 equivalent feet
per duct. When calculating equivalent feet, each 90 degree turn in the ducting
approximately equals 8’ of ducting. Be sure to use gradual turns to avoid restricting
airflow inside the ducting. Consult your HVAC professional for further information.
The COLD side (ie Front) of 1800 cooling units cannot be ducted unless they are located
directly above the cellar. In this scenario, our front intake hood is required.
INSIDE THE CELLAR
CellarPro cooling units are designed to turn on when the temperature near the ceiling
inside the cellar exceeds the Minimum Set Point plus the Temperature Differential,
and turn off when the temperature inside the cellar drops below the Minimum Set
Point. The Minimum Set Point and Temperature Differential can be set according to
instructions in the following Chapter. For example, if the Minimum Set Point is 58°F
and the Temperature Differential is 4°F, the cooling unit will turn on when the
temperature inside the cellar rises above 62°F, and turn off when the temperature falls
below 58°F. In this example, the cellar temperature will average 60°F.
1. Evaporator Air Intake. The evaporator coils are located on the face of the cooling
unit behind the grill. CellarPro cooling units are designed to be mounted at the highest
point inside wine cellars, so that warm air – which rises – will be the first to pass over
the evaporator coils, which will remove the heat from the air. To ensure proper airflow,
a minimum of 3” of clearance is required in front of the cooling unit.
2. Evaporator Air Exhaust. Cold air is exhausted through the bottom of the cooling
unit. Because CellarPro cooling units are located at the highest point inside wine
cellars, the cold air will fall to the bottom of the cellar. To ensure proper airflow and
reduce temperature stratification inside the cellar, the space below the cold air
discharge should be clear of any obstructions, including wine bottles, wine racks, etc.
•Power Requirement
CellarPro 1800 cooling systems require a dedicated 15-amp circuit. We recommend
using a surge protector to protect the internal components in case of a power surge.
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The cooling unit uses approximately 3 amps during its “on” cycle. The cooling unit also
offers a grounded 115V AC outlet, which is rated for 3 amps.
A number of variables, including the minimum set point, the temperature in the
ambient environment, the insulation of the cellar, and the thermal mass inside the
cellar, will affect the cooling unit’s runtime. It is normal for the cooling unit to run up to
75 percent of the time in order to maintain proper conditions inside the cellar.
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Summary
Keep in mind the following guidelines before purchasing a wine cooling unit from
CellarPro:
•If the cellar it too large for the cooling unit, and/or if the cellar does not have
adequate insulation, the cooling unit will be unable to maintain proper
temperatures throughout the cellar.
•Without a moisture barrier and an airtight environment inside the cellar, the cooling
unit effectively will become a de-humidifier and may produce buckets of water.
•The rear of the cooling unit must be installed in a space that is at least as large as
the wine cellar unless the rear intake and exhaust are ducted. Both the front and
the rear of the cooling unit require a minimum clearance of 8 inches.
•The cooling unit needs to have access to fresh, cool air at the rear of the cooling
unit. Without fresh, cool air, either because of improper ventilation or environments
that are too hot, the cooling unit will be unable to maintain proper temperatures
inside the cellar and the HA2 alarm will be triggered.
•CellarPro 1800 cooling units require a dedicated 15-amp circuit
Under these conditions, the unit’s internal components may become damaged, the
expected useful life of the wine cooling unit may be adversely affected, and the
product’s warranty may become null and void.
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I V . Replacement Instructions
A. Replacement Instructions
TOOLS NEEDED:
Phillips screwdriver
7/16" open end wrench or socket
Needlenose pliers
REQUIRED PARTS
Replacement Cooling Unit
Butyl Sealant Tape
REMOVAL OF OLD COOLING UNIT:
1. Unplug the cooling unit from the wall.
FROM THE TOP OF THE CELLAR
2. If your cellar comes with a grill(s), remove and discard the grill(s) on top of the
cellar. You do not need a grill with the CellarPro cooling unit.
3. Pull the power cord through the back of the cellar.
4. Note the location where sealant is applied to maintain an airtight seal inside the
cellar.
FROM THE FRONT OF THE CELLAR
5. Open cabinet door and remove all bottles from the top of the rack.
6. Place a heavy towel or blanket on top of the wine rack for protection.
7. IF YOU HAVE A LE CACHE MODEL 2400 WITH A CENTER POST: Remove the
center post by unscrewing the screws (two at the top and two at the bottom)
that attach the post to the wine cabinet.
8. Unplug the light from the cooling unit inside the cellar, and also unplug the cord
from the light fixture.
9. Remove the light fixture as follows:
- Slide the light left or right, and then unscrew and remove one of the two
mounting brackets that attach the light fixture to the ceiling of the cellar.
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- Slide the light fixture off the second mounting bracket.
10. With 7/16 socket wrench, remove the two hex head bolts that attach the cooling
unit to the ceiling of the cellar. Save these bolts! Leave mounting brackets
attached to the cooling unit so that the proper location can be duplicated with
the replacement cooling unit.
PLEASE NOTE: If the nut in the ceiling becomes loose, you will need to use
pliers from the top of the cabinet to hold the nut and keep it from spinning with
the bolt.
11. The cooling unit is now free to remove. Drop front end down, and move side to
side to free from cabinet opening.
CAUTION: Two people may be required to remove the cooling unit, which weighs
58 pounds. Do not let the cooling unit drop on unprotected bottle racks.
TO INSTALL THE REPLACEMENT COOLING UNIT
1. Carefully remove the replacement cooling unit from the packaging. NEVER store
the cooling unit upside down or on its side, and NEVER turn the unit upside down.
You may reuse this packaging for shipping or storing the old cooling unit
2. Remove any materials that have been packed inside the exhaust cavity.
3. Before installing the cooling unit, make sure it works by plugging it in and letting
it run on a hard, flat surface for no more than 5 minutes. Check that cold air is
being produced by the unit. PLEASE NOTE: CellarPro cooling systems are
programmed with a 3-minute delay at start-up to protect its internal
components.
4. For top-vent configurations, make sure that the exhaust panel is installed at
the REAR of the cooling unit, so that the top of the unit has an opening for the
hot air exhaust. For rear-vent configurations, make sure that the exhaust panel
is installed in the TOP of the cooling unit, so that the rear of the unit has an
opening for the hot air exhaust.In both configurations, return air from outside
the cellar will come into the coils at the rear of the cooling unit.
5. If using mounting clips, attach the clips to the FRONT of the cooling unit so that the
short side slides under the metal fold near the top of the cooling unit, and space the
clips so that they’ll line up with the holes in the ceiling of the cellar.You may need to
remove the front grill (attached with two screws on each side of the cooling unit) in
order to slide the mounting clips under the sheet metal, then replace the front grill
after the clips are in place.
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6. If your wine cabinet has three pieces of foam located on the bottom and on each
side of the black metal bracket that supports the rear of the cooling unit (attached to
the rear wall in most top-vented units), place these foam pieces along the bottom
and sides of the metal bracket.
7. Install the cooling unit by following the removal instructions described above in
reverse.
8. A complete and proper seal must be made between the cellar and the cooling unit to
ensure that outside air does not enter the cellar. Use butyl adhesive tape to seal the
perimeter where the cooling unit touches the cellar by rolling the tape with your
fingers into a thin (pencil diameter) "rope", then press the tape into the cracks where
the cooling unit touches the cellar.
9. Check the seal by having a helper stand in front of the cabinet while you shine a
flashlight around the cooling unit edges to discover any gaps in sealant.
10. Wait 24-hours before running the cooling unit. We recommend plugging the cooling
unit into an outlet with a dedicated 15-amp circuit and a surge protector.
RETURNING THE ORIGINAL COOLING UNIT:
If the original cooling unit is under warranty and you are returning it, please follow the
instructions below:
1. Use the original packaging to repack the cooling unit.
2. Make sure that the cooling unit is upright in the box
3. The exterior of the box should be prominently marked with “This Side Up” and
“Fragile” for the freight carrier
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V. Operating Instructions
Overview
Please follow the instructions in Chapter I prior to turning on your CellarPro cooling
unit.
CellarPro cooling units are designed to maintain optimal conditions for wine storage
and aging. These conditions include steady, cool temperatures, high humidity, minimal
vibration and light, and clean air.
The settings on your CellarPro cooling unit have been preset and optimized by the
factory. Before changing any settings below, we recommend waiting 14 days to allow
the cooling unit to “break in.”
The cooling unit is designed to cool the cellar gently without stripping moisture out of
the cellar environment. Therefore, it is not uncommon for the cooling unit to run
nonstop for up to a week initially, depending on the temperature inside the cellar, the
size of the cellar, and the temperature of the ambient environment. Once the cellar has
reached equilibrium, it is normal for the cooling unit to run as much as 75 percent of the
time.
CellarPro cooling units are designed to maintain optimal temperatures for storing and
aging fine wine. CellarPro cooling units are not designed to maintain temperatures for
serving wine, which tend to be much colder than storage temperatures, especially
serving temperatures for white and sparkling wines.
CellarPro cooling units must be used, stored, moved and/or shipped in the upright
position. Be careful when turning the unit on its side. The unit NEVER should be
turned upside down.
Bottle Probe
Bottle probe temperature sensors can be used to cycle on/off based on changes in air or
liquid temperatures inside the wine cellar. When used to measure liquid temperatures,
our bottle probe, which includes a rubber bottle stopper to avoid leaks and spills, should
be inserted into a wine bottle filled with water and alcohol to avoid bacteria growth.
The 10-foot cord allows the bottle to be placed almost anywhere inside the wine cellar.
The other side of the probe is fitted with a jack that plugs directly into the wine cooling
unit. When using a bottle probe to measure liquid temperature, we recommend
reducing the temperature (HY) differential from 4 degrees to 1 degree. Refer to our
“Advanced Operation” instructions for further instructions how to change the HY
differential.
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Basic Operation
The temperature inside the cellar can be increased or decreased by changing the
Minimum Set Point as described later in this chapter. If the cooling unit runs too much,
you can raise the Minimum Set Point to reduce the cycle “on” time. Most wine
collectors store their wine in the range of 55 - 60°F.
CellarPro cooling units are designed to maintain appropriate levels of humidity, ranging
from 50 to 70 percent, inside wine cellars. In order to increase or decrease humidity
inside the cellar, the Fon setting can be changed as described in the “Advanced
Operation” section later in this chapter.
Digital Display
The temperature displayed on the control indicates
the real-time air temperature as measured by Probe
1 (P1)
located behind the front grill of the cooling
unit
, or the temperature (air or liquid) being
measured by the bottle probe (the bottle probe
overrides P1).
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