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WINE-MATE Split System
Installation, Operation & Care Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Information….........................................2
Features & Specifications.…………………….……………..3
Cellar Construction…………………………….……………..6
Installer’s Instruction…………….…..….……..……………..7
Electrical Wiring………..……….…..….……..……………..14
Temperature Control & Humidity Adjustment….……….16
Care Guide…………………………………………………….19
User’ Troubleshooting…….………………………………...20
Customer Support……………………………………………23
Warranty……………………………………………………….24

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Important Safety Information
WARNING:
•DO NOT USE A GROUND FAULT INTERRUPTER (GFI).
•A DEDICATED 20 AMP CIRCUIT IS REQUIRED.

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Features and Specifications
•Wine-Mate split cooling systems VINO1500SSW and 2500SSW are
designed and used to provide a cold temperature between 50~65 °F for a
properly insulated wine room at a normal environment.
•The wine room will maintain humidity of 50~70% RH even when the
environment becomes dry and humid. These temperatures and humilities
are optimized for long term storage of wine.
•SSW units consist of a condensing unit and an evaporator unit, and they
are connected by a liquid line and an insulated suction line.
•The SSW condensing units can be located away from the evaporator units
and wine cellars as far as 50 ft, which will bring you quiet operation.
•The SSW evaporator units are designed for installation in a wine rack or
between two wall studs, making them an ideal choice for small and
medium wine rooms.
The dimensions and capacities are specified as follows:
MODEL EVAP UNIT
W”xD”xH” COND UNIT L”xD”xH” Btu/h, CFM
(55/90°F) CAPACITY (55/75°F) REFRIGERANT ELECTRICAL
EVAP UNIT/
COND UNIT
WEIGHT(lb)
EVAP UNIT/
COND UNIT
VINO-
1500SSW
WM-
15SFCW
16x5.5 x36
WM-150SCU
18x12 x14 1500/105 150 cu ft R134a 115V-60HZ-
0.35A /115V-
60HZ-3.1A 26/30
VINO-
2500SSW
WM-
25SFCW
16x5.5 x36
WM-250SCU
18x12 x14 2500/175 250 cu ft R134a 115V-60HZ-
0.71A /115V-
60HZ-5.7A 28/40
NOTE:
CAPACITY IS DETERMINED UNDER THE CELLAR AND AMBIENT
TEMPERATURES OF 55°F AND 75°F WITH R11 INTERIOR AND R19
EXTERIOR INSULATIONS. ANY LOWER CABINET AND HIGHER AMBIENT
TEMPERATURES WILL REDUCE THE CAPACITY.
CAUTION:
LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE KIT IS REQUIRED IF THE INSTALLATION
AREA WILL BE BELOW 50°F.
CAUTION:
LIQUID AND SUCTION LINES MAY DIFFER FROM WHAT ARE SHOWN
HERE, PLEASE CHECK ON THE UNITS FOR PROPER INSTALLATION.
NOTE:
LEAVE MINIMUM 3” CLEARANCE FOR ELECTRICAL WIRING AND
REFRIGERATION PIPING.

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Parts included:
Condensing Unit (discharge and suction valves installed) + Liquid Filter + Liquid
Indicator
Evaporator Unit (liquid line solenoid valve and expansion valve installed)
Temperature Controller + Air Sensor
Fig. 1 WM15~25SFCW Evaporator Unit

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Fig. 2 WM150~250SCU Condensing Unit
Fig. 3 Liquid Filter Fig. 4 Liquid Indicator

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Cellar Construction
This is only a guide and shall be considered as minimum requirements.
All interior walls and floors shall have a vapor barrier and a minimum of R11
insulation. All exterior walls and ceiling shall have a vapor barrier and a minimum
of R19 insulation. The vapor barrier shall be installed on the warm side of the
insulation. All joints, door frames, electrical outlets or switches and any pipes or
vents that go through the enclosure shall be sealed to prevent air and moisture
leakage into the room. Concrete, rock, and brick are not insulation or vapor
barriers.
Doors shall be of a minimum size, insulated to at least R11 and tightly sealed
with high quality weather stripping. Be sure to seal the bottom of the door and fill
gap between the door’s frame and wall before installing the cap molding.
In order to maintain 55 °F in the wine cellar, the ambient temperature
surrounding the enclosure shall not exceed the temperature of the enclosure by
more than 25 °F. No enclosure wall shall receive direct sun or strong wind.
Lighting shall be of low wattage, with a timer to insure lights are not left on when
the enclosure is not occupied.
The cooling system will not be able to maintain the proper temperature if fresh
moisture-laden air is constantly being introduced to the enclosure. Symptoms of
this condition are; unit runs all the time with only a slight reduction in temperature
and/or water overflows from the unit. Because of the temperature difference
between the inside and outside, very small cracks can allow large amounts of
outside air to enter into the enclosure. Please be aware that moisture can pass
through solid concrete, paint and wood. Often a newly constructed room contains
fresh wood, paint, concrete and other building materials. These materials contain
large amounts of moisture. When placed into operation in this type of
environment, the system will work harder to remove this extra moisture resulting
in increased “run” time.

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Installer’s Instruction
Federal law requires that WINE-MATE split cooling systems be
installed by an EPA certified refrigeration technician.
WINE-MATE split system is shipped as components and is ready for use only
after a certified refrigeration technician has properly installed, evacuated,
charged and tested the system. Proper installation is critical. Vinotemp can only
warrant the quality of the components. The installation and proper operation of
the system must be warranted by the installer. Installation of the system must be
done in accordance with all state and local building and electrical codes.
The condensing unit and evaporator unit are connected by a liquid line and an
insulated suction line that are supplied by the installer. These lines must be
properly sized for the distance between the two units. After the units and the lines
are installed, the system must be pressure tested. If no leaks are found,
evacuate and charge system. Refrigerant amount will vary depending on the
length of line set.
1. Condensing Unit
•Place the condensing units WM150SCU and
250SCU in a properly ventilated location. If it is not,
heat exhausted by the condensing unit will build up
and the cooling system will not operate properly.
•Condensing unit shall be elevated to avoid possible flooding and shaded
from direct sun. It shall not be exposed to temperatures higher than 110
°F or lower than 50 °F (optional low ambient kit available).
•Leave minimum 5 ft clearance for the exhaust side and leave minimum 1
foot clearance for the fresh air intake side.
CAUTION:
IF THE CONDENSING UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH A LOW AMBIENT
CONDITION KIT, DO NOT TURN ON THE COMPRESSOR UNTIL THE
CONDENSING UNIT HAS BEEN POWERD FOR 24 HOURS.

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2. Discharge/Suction Valve Operation (Condensing unit)
Back Position: Normal operation, process and manometer port closed
Front Position: Liquid/suction line connection closed
Middle Position: All ports open for evacuation, charge and manometer reading
BACK POSITION FRONT POSITION MIDDLE POSITION
Fig. 5 ROTALOCK Valve Operation
BACK POSITION FRONT POSITION MIDDLE POSITION
Fig. 6 Base Valve Operation
1 - Process & Manometer; 2 – Receiver Discharge or Compressor Suction
3 – Liquid Line or Suction Line; 4 - Pressure Control
3. Evaporator Unit
•The WM15~25SFCW evaporator units shall be installed for wall mount
with the air supply on the top and air return on the bottom.
•Supply air flow shall be unobstructed for at least 12” for free installation or
2” for deflector installation and return air shall be unobstructed for 6”.
•Grille can be used to cover the supply and return, and also 2-3 ft long duct
can be added.
•There is a gravity drain line and the unit shall be installed level or with a
slight angle toward the drain connection. If rise-up is needed, a
condensation pump must be used.

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4. Air Sensor
•The air sensor can be located in the wine room 5 ft above the floor or the
return air area, but not the supply air area or air dead area.
•If the temperature controller is mounted outside the wine room but the air
sensor is located inside the wine room, use 18 gauge wires to extend the
air sensor if needed.
5. Piping, Evacuating, Charging and Starting
CAUTION:
•ALWAYS USE THE SUPERHEAT AND SUBCOOLING, PRESSURE
READINGS TO CHARGE REFRIGERANT PROPERLY, THE LISTED
CHARGES ARE FOR REFERENCE ONLY.
•CHARGE 15% MORE REFRIGERANT IN THE SUMMER IF THE UNIT IS
EQUIPPED WITH A LOW AMBIENT CONDITION KIT.
NOTES:
•THE LINE CONNECTION SIZES OF LIQUID FILTER & INDICATOR, THE
VALVE CONNECTION SIZES OF CONDENSING UNIT AND THE LINE
CONNECTION SIZES OF EVAPORATOR UNIT ARE NOT NECESSARY
THE SAME AS THE ABOVE SPECIFIED LINE SIZES.
•IF THE CONDENSING UNIT IS INSTALLED ABOVE THE EVAPORATOR
UNIT, USE THE SUCTION LINE ONE LISTED SIZE SMALLER.
EXPANSION AND SOLENOID VALVES ARE INSTALLED ON LIQUID LINE.
1) The installation order starts from condensing unit (including receiver and
discharge valve), liquid line filter-drier, moisture-liquid indicator/sight glass,
liquid line, to evaporator unit (including liquid line connection, solenoid
valve, expansion valve, and suction line connection), returning to insulated
suction line, suction valve and then back to condensing unit.
2) Use inverted siphons to prevent liquid from flooding back to the
compressor and aid oil returning to the compressor.
3) Both discharge and suction valves must be in the middle positions during
evacuating and charging.
4) Charge the system after pipe brazing, leak testing and evacuating. Liquid
must always be charged into the hide side.
5) It may use fan speed control to adjust the air flow to achieve the specified.
Turn control knob clockwise to the lowest speed position, locate and
adjust the minimum speed setting (on the side or front) with screw driver.
Rotate the setting clockwise to decrease minimum speed or counter-
clockwise to increase minimum speed). The minimum speed should be
adjusted until it supplies the required CFM. The fan will run from this
preset minimum speed to full speed with the control knob at lowest and
highest speed position.

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Fig. 7 Fan Speed Control
6) The subcooling at the condensing unit shall be around 10° F. The charge
may be complete when there are no more bubbles forming in the liquid
indicator.
7) Head pressure range: 125 ~ 150 psig at 70 ~ 90 °F condensing unit
ambient temperature.
8) The evaporator’s constant pressure expansion valve is set around 30 ~ 35
psig (35 ~ 40°F) at factory. This pressure setting gives a dew point to
maintain the humidity for storing wine.
9) The temperature split between return air and supply air shall be 8 ~ 10°F
at 55°F wine room temperature.
10)Again, must verify if the superheat at the evaporator unit is around 9 ~
18°F at 50 ~ 65 °F wine room temperature with a normal condensing unit
ambient temperature.
11)If the superheat is high, check the subcooling first to know if the refrigerant
charge is sufficient. If the charge is not sufficient, add more refrigerant. If
the charge is good, then increase the evaporator suction pressure by
turning the hex nut (5/16”) clockwise.
12)If the superheat is low, then decrease the evaporator suction pressure by
turning the hex nut (5/16”) counter-clockwise.
13)Both discharge and suction valves must be in the back positions before
disconnecting evacuating and pressure gauges.
Fig. 8 Expansion Valve

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The line sizes and refrigerant charges are listed as follows.
MODEL REFRIGERATION
LINES LIQUID LINE SUCTION LINE DRAIN LINE CHARGE
VINO-
1500SSW <= 50 FT 1/4" OD 3/8” OD 1/2” OD R134a/15 OZ
VINO-
2500SSW <= 50 FT 1/4" OD 3/8” OD 1/2” OD R134a/19 OZ
6. Use of the adjustable pressure control (if applicable for pump-down)
Suction pressure setting: Cut out=5 psig; Cut in=25 psig; Differential=20 psig
Head pressure setting: Cut out=230 psig; Cut in=150 psig; Differential=80 psig
It may need to adjust the setting in the field to get the right cycle time.
A. P70 Single/Dual Control
Fig. 9 Adjustable Pressure Control
B. PS2 Dual Control
Fig. 10 Adjustable Pressure Control

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7. Use of the encapsulated low pressure control (if applicable)
Fixed suction pressure setting: Cut in = 32 psig; Cut out = 10 psig
Fig. 11 Fixed Pressure Control
8. Use of the condenser fan control (if applicable for low ambient kit)
Head pressure setting: Cut in=170 psig; Cut out=120 psig; Differential=50 psig
It closes on rise of pressure. It may need to adjust the setting in the field to avoid
fan short cycle.
9. Use of the crankcase heater (if applicable for low ambient kit)
The crankcase heater is installed around the lower part of the compressor and
shall be turned on all the time. The heater is self-regulated.
10.Pressure, Superheat and Subcooling Readings
CAUTION:
THE VALVES MUST BE IN THE MIDDLE POSITIONS TO READ PROPERLY.
Complaint Possible Causes
a. High suction pressure and low head pressure
Zero superheat and zero subcooling
b. High suction pressure and low head pressure
Low superheat and low subcooling
c. High suction pressure and high head pressure
Low superheat and high subcooling
d. High to normal suction pressure and high head pressure
Low subcooling
e. High suction pressure and high head pressure
Low superheat and low subcooling
f. High suction pressure and high head pressure
High superheat
g. Low suction pressure and low head pressure
High superheat and low subcooling
h. Low suction pressure and low to normal head pressure
High superheat and high subcooling
a. Compressor may be bad
b. Expansion valve opened, too
much oil
c. Overcharge
d. Non-condensable gas
e. Air restricted, dirty condenser,
bad condenser fans
f. High room temperature, high
evaporator load
g. Undercharge
h. Liquid line restricted after
receiver, solenoid valve
restricted

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i. Low suction pressure and low head pressure
Normal to high superheat and low subcooling
j. Low suction pressure and low head pressure
Low superheat and low subcooling
k. Low suction pressure and low to normal head pressure
High superheat and normal to high subcooling
l. Low suction pressure and normal head pressure
High superheat and normal subcooling
m. Low suction pressure and high head pressure
High superheat and high subcooling
n. Low suction pressure and high head pressure
High superheat and high subcooling
o. low to normal suction pressure and high head pressure
Normal to high superheat and high subcooling
i. Suction line restricted
j. Air restricted at evaporator,
evaporator iced
k. Evaporator restricted
l. Expansion valve restricted
m. Both evaporator and condenser
restricted; liquid and suction
lines connected wrong
n. Liquid line restricted before
receiver
o. Condenser restricted
11.Condensing Unit Troubleshooting
Unit not running
a. Incorrect power supply
b. Incorrect or loose wirings
c. Failed components
d. Liquid refrigerant in the compressor
e. Low pressure switch shutting down the system
a. Check for proper voltage
b. Check all wirings and connections
c. Check start relay, start capacitor, overload
protector, compressor.
d. Call service for OEM information
e. Check for system restriction or low
refrigerant

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Electrical Wiring
CAUTION:
•USE MINIMUM 14 GAUGE WIRES FOR POWER INES
•IF EQUIPPED WITH LOW AMBIENT CONDITION KIT, USE LOW AMBIENT
TEMPERATURE WIRING DIAGRAMS. TURN OFF THE COMPRESSOR
BEFORE POWER THE CONDENSING UNIT. ONLY TURN ON THE
COMPRESSOR AFTER THE CONDENSING UNIT HAS BEEN POWERED
FOR 24 HOURS.
Fig. 12 VINO1500~2500SSW Wiring Diagram

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Fig. 13 Low Ambient Temperature
VINO1500~2500SSW Wiring Diagram

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Temperature Control & Humidity Adjustment
1. Temperature Setting
•Set the temperature at 55 °Ffor the optimum aging of wine
•On initial start-up, the time required to reach the desired temperature
will vary, depending on the quantity of bottles, temperature setting
and surrounding temperature.
•Allow 24 hours to stabilize the temperature for each new temperature
setting operation
2. Use of the controller
Fig. 14 DIGITAL CONTROLLER
1) Keys
SET: To display target set point; in programming mode it selects a parameter or
confirm an operation.
(DEF): To start a manual defrost.
(UP): To see the maximum stored temperature; in programming mode it
browses the parameter codes or increases the displayed value.
(DOWN): To see the minimum stored temperature; in programming mode it
browses the parameter codes or decreases the displayed value.
: To turn on/off the power to the unit.
+: To lock/unlock the keypad.
SET+ : To enter in the programming mode.
SET+ : To return to the temperature display.
2) Display
During normal operating conditions, the display shows the value measured by
the air regulation probe. In case of active alarm, the temperature flashes
alternately to the code alarm.

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2.1 LED Functions
LED MODE FUNCTION
ON Compressor enabled
Flashing Anti-short cycle enabled
ON Defrost cycle enabled
ON Fan enabled
Flashing Fan delay after defrost enabled
ON Alarm occurring
ON Temperature measuring unit
Flashing Programming mode
3) Alarm Signals
3.1 Code Description
MESSAGE CAUSE FUNCTION
P1 Temperature probe faulty Compressor switching to Con and CoF
HA High temperature alarm Outputs unchanged
LA Low temperature alarm Outputs unchanged
CA External alarm All outputs off
3.2 Alarm Recovery
Probe alarms P1”, start a few seconds after the fault in the related probe; they
automatically stop a few seconds after the probe restarts normal operation.
Check connections before replacing the probe. Temperature alarms “HA”, “LA”
automatically stops as soon as the temperature returns to normal value. Alarm
“CA” (with i1F=PAL) recovers only by switching off and on the instrument.
4) Temperature Set-Point
4.1 How to see the set-point
1. Press and immediately release the SET key, the display will show the set-point
value.
2. Press again and immediately release the SET key or wait for 5 seconds to
display the probe value again.
4.2 How to change the set-point
1. Press the SET key for more than 3 seconds until the “°C” or “°F” LED starts
blinking and the set-point will be displayed.
2. To change the set value, press the up/down keys /within 10 sec.
3. To store the new set-point value, press the SET key again or wait 10 sec.

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5) Parameter Programming
1. Press the SET +keys for 3 sec until the “°C” or “°F” LED starts blinking,
then release the keys.
2. Press again the SET +keys for more than 7sec until the Pr2 label will be
displayed, then release the keys. The first parameter Hy will be displayed.
3. Press up/down keys /to select the required parameter within 10 sec.
4. Press the “SET” key to display its value.
5. Use up/down keys to change its value within 10 sec.
6. Press “SET” to store the new value.
7. To exit: Press SET + or wait 15sec without pressing a key.
PARAMETER DESCRIPTION VALUE
Set set-point (°) 55
Hy temperature regulation differential (°) 4
AC anti-short cycle delay (min) 10
Con compress on with probe faulty (min) 15
CoF compress off with probe faulty (min) 30
CF temperature unit (°F/ °C)F: Fahrenheit
rES display resolution in: integer
dLy temperature display delay (min) 1
ot probe calibration (°)0
US maximum set-point (°)65
LS minimum set-point (°)50
idF defrost cycle interval time (hour) 24
MdF defrost cycle endurance time (min) 30
ALC temperature alarm type rE: relative to set-point
ALU high temperature alarm (°) 10
ALL low temperature alarm (°) 10
AFH alarm recovery differential (°)5
ALd temperature alarm delay (min) 120
FnC fan operating mode C-n: on with compressor & off during defrost
Fon fan on with compressor (min) 0
FoF fan off with compressor (min) 15
Note:
•The parameter Fon is used to adjust the humidity in the wine cabinet. The
higher Fon is, the higher relative humidity will be.
•The parameter FnC = C-y (on with compressor and on during defrost) with
idF = 8 and MdF = 15 can be used to defrost more efficiently in case there is
much frost.
•The unit turns on at set-point plus regulation differential Hy after anti-short
cycle AC has elapsed and turns off at set-point.
7) Manual Defrost
Press the DEF key for more than 2 seconds and a manual defrost will start.

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Care Guide
In general, always unplug system or disconnect power while doing care.
1. Coil Cleaning
•Clean the condenser coil regularly. Coil may need to be cleaned at least
every 6 months.
•Unplug the system or disconnect power.
•Use a vacuum cleaner with an extended attachment to clean the coil when it
is dusty or dirty.
•Plug cooling system or reconnect power.
2. Moisture Removing
•Remove the extra condensate if it is accumulated in the wine cellar at high
ambient temperature and humidity.