WHISPER KOOL Platinum Split 4000 Evaporator User manual

CWSK.PS4000.B 082015
The Coolest Thing In Wine Storage
Cold Weather Start Kit:
To be used in conjunction
with Platinum Split 4000 &
Platinum Split 4000 Fully Ducted
(Manufactured Before 01/07/15)
cooling system.
COLD WEATHER START KIT
Installation Manual
Platinum Split 4000 &
Platinum Split 4000 Fully Ducted

CWSK.PS4000.B 082015
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Receiving & Inspecting the Kit ................................ 3
Before You Start .............................................. 4
Condensing Unit Cold Weather Start Kit
Installation Instructions ...................................... 5
Evaporator Unit Cold Weather Start Kit
Installation Instructions ...................................... 21

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WARRANTY REGISTRATION
In order to activate the warranty of your system, the Verication and Operational
Documentation must be completed by the certied refrigeration technician
installing your system and submitted via mail, fax or e-mail.
Mail to:
WhisperKOOL
ATTN: Warranty Registration
1738 E. Alpine Avenue
Stockton, CA 95205-2505
USA
Fax to:
209-466-4606
Scan and e-mail to:
[email protected]
OR OR
INTRODUCTION
Customer Service
Thank you for purchasing a WhisperKOOL Cold Weather Start Kit. We strive to provide the highest quality products and
the best possible customer service. If you have any questions about your system, please call us at 1-800-343-9463 or
visit WhisperKOOL.com.
Using the Manual
This Installation Manual is intended to provide detailed instructions for the installation of the Cold Weather Start Kit on
the Platinum Split 4000 cooling system. In order to ensure the proper longevity of your cooling unit, the equipment
should be installed as outlined in this Installation Manual. It is also vital to establish a proper care and maintenance
schedule. Please read and review this Installation Manual carefully and keep it for future reference.
What is a Cold Weather Start Kit?
The Cold Weather Start Kit is designed to ensure that your cooling system will start in low ambient temperature. The
Cold Weather Start Kit uses temperature controlled heaters on the receiver, in conjunction with an electronic bypass,
to maintain a pressure inside the system high enough for proper operation.
How Does the Cold Weather Start Kit Work?
The Cold Weather Start Kit provides heat to specic components in the condensing unit for proper operation when
the condensing unit is located in environments where temperatures drop below freezing. The Cold Weather Start Kit
comes equipped with sensors to enable an ideal temperature boost every time.
For the equipment warranty to be valid, WhisperKOOL requires that the installation is performed by a certied HVAC-R technician
(NATE certied technician is recommended) per the specications outlined in this Technician’s Manual. The technician shall be
required to be equipped with the proper tools of the trade including: R-134a, brazing equipment, dry nitrogen, an accurate
manifold gauge set (digital preferred), plus a 4 valve manifold set for evacuation, digital micron gauge, digital scale, deep vacuum
pump and accurate digital thermometers. Without the proper equipment, a professional job cannot be accomplished. Evidence of
the certied tech’s NATE# or other certication is required.

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Receiving and Inspecting the Kit
• Inspect the packaging for any obvious signs of damage or mishandling before opening the container.
• Note any discrepancies or visual damage on the Bill of Lading before signing.
Review the Packing Slip to Verify Contents
• Check the model number to ensure it is correct.
If any items listed on the packing slip do not match your order information,
contact WhisperKOOL Customer Service immediately.
STEP 1:
1. Inspect the Kit before installation. If damage is found, please contact your distributor or WhisperKOOL
Customer Service at 1-800-343-9463.
2. Verify that you have received all of the items on the “Components Provided”list below and that the Kit
corresponds with your specific WhisperKOOL cooling system.
3. The system is intended for use in properly designed and constructed wine cellars. Hire a professional wine
storage consultant with a valid contractor’s license to build your wine cellar.
4. WhisperKOOL requires that all Cold Weather Start Kits be installed by a certified HVAC-R technician only.
5. Warranty is not active until a Warranty Checklist has been received, reviewed, and approved.
RECEIVING & INSPECTING THE KIT
After verifying that you have received all of the correct components for your specic system, please keep the Cold
Weather Start Kit in its original box until you are ready for installation. This will allow you to move the product safely
without damaging it. When you are ready to remove the product from the box, refer to the installation instructions.
TIP: Save your box and all packaging materials. They provide the only safe means of transporting/shipping the unit.
Condensing Unit Components Provided:
• (1) Cold Weather Start Kit Electrical Box
Assembly
• (1) Thermal Switch Assembly
• (1) H1 Lever Connector Assembly
• (2) Silicone Heaters
• (2) Yellow Female Disconnect
• (1) Red Female Disconnect
• (1) Closed End Terminal
• (2) Hose Clamps
• (25) Zip Ties
• (3) Metal Zip Ties
• (4) 1/2” Hex Head Self Tapping Screws
• (1) Piece of Heat Shield
• (1) Bag of Thermal Paste
• Platinum Split 4000 Cold Weather Start Kit
Installation Manual
Evaporator Unit Components Provided:
• (4) Lever Connectors
• (1) 120v/24v Transformers (with double
sided tape on bottom and side edges
for mounting)
• (5) Zip Ties (3 for install and 2 additional)
Components Needed (Not provided):
• 2 wire t-stat wire for routing from the
evaporator unit (Air Handler) to the
condensing unit.
• Use 18-20 awg wire stranded or solid
Tools Needed:
• #1 Philips Head Screw Driver
• #2 Philips Head Screw Driver
• 5/16” Nut Driver
• 1/4” Nut Driver
• Drill
• Wire Cutters
• Wire Strippers
• Crimpers
• Needle Nose Pliers
• Utility Knife

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STEP 2: BEFORE YOU START
Disconnect both the evaporator unit (Air Handler) and the
Condensing Unit from each power source.
Shut O Power going to the Evaporator and Condensing Unit.
WARNING: Failure to do so may cause electrical shock which
can result in injury or death.
A 2 wire 18-20 awg thermostat wire will need to be ran from the evaporator unit
to the condensing unit prior to installing the Cold Weather Start Kit.
Review the Tools Needed and Components Provided document prior to starting.

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CONDENSING UNIT COLD WEATHER START KIT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Locate the electrical box. Use a Phillips head
screwdriver and remove the three screws holding
the electrical box cover on the electrical box.
NOTE: Save screws
Remove the electrical panel to expose wiring as
shown.
Cut all zip ties in side of the electrical box.
Remove the yellow wire nut from the 4 neutral
wires.
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Separate, twist, and trim the copper strands of each
wire to a length of 3/8”.
Loosen the 2 Phillips screws on the cord squeeze.
Secure all 4 neutral wires into the lever connector
labeled N1.
NOTE: To secure a wire into the lever connector.
Pull a lever to the open position, insert wire,
and close lever.
Zip tie ground wires as shown.
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8
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10

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Zip tie the black wires with the closed end terminal,
as shown.
Remove the yellow female disconnect from the #8
terminal on the contractor.
Cut the yellow female disconnect o of the black
and blue wires.
Strip the blue and black wires as shown.
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12
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Secure both wires into the H1 lever connector.
Secure the red female disconnect labeled 8
onto the #8 terminal on the contactor.
Remove the backing of the double sided tape
from the bottom of the Cold Weather Start Kit
electrical box.
Center the Cold Weather Start Kit box on the top of
the condenser coil. (BE SURE TO PUSH THE PLASTIC
STRAP ON THE BOX ALL THE WAY AGAINST
THE COIL COVER.)
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Route wires 7, 10, 11 & 12 from the Cold Weather
Start Kit box down the fan shroud and into the
cord squeeze as shown.
Secure wire 7into the H1 lever connector.
Disconnect the yellow female disconnect from the
#3 terminal on the DOB relay.
Cut the yellow female disconnect o of the blue
and black wires from the previous step.
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Strip the blue and black wires from the previous
step.
Crimp a red female disconnect labeled 3 onto the
black wire from the previous step.
Secure the red female disconnect from the previous
step to the #3 terminal on the DOB relay.
Crimp a closed end terminal onto wire 12 and the
other stripped wire from step 23.
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Disconnect the blue female disconnect from the
#1 terminal on the DOB relay.
Cut the blue female disconnect from the previous
step o of the black wire.
Strip the black wire from the previous step.
Crimp a yellow female disconnect labeled 1 onto
wire 11 and the black wire from the previous step.
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Secure the yellow female disconnect from the
previous step to the #1 terminal on the DOB relay.
Zip tie wires 7, 10, 11 & 12 from the Cold Weather
Start Kit box to the fan shroud as shown.
Zip tie the wires going into the N1 and H1 lever
connectors as shown.
Tuck the wires into the electrical box and zip tie as
shown.
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Secure the 2 screws on the cord squeeze.
Secure top onto the electrical box using the
removed screws.
Cut and remove the zip tie holding the fan and
ground wires to the capacitor bracket on the
compressor.
NOTE: Remove all labels from receiver.
BE CAREFUL NOT TO CUT THE WIRES.
Locate the two 40 watt silicone heaters.
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Peel o adhesive backing from each of the silicone
heaters.
Place one of the silicone heaters on the receiver
in the location shown. The heater will not adhere
completely, there are hose clamps installed later in these
instructions that will keep them rmly in place.
NOTE: Line up the heater so the wires are located
at the fan shroud, and the bottom of the heater is
touching the liquid line.
Place the other silicone heater on the receiver in the
location shown. The heater will not adhere completely,
there are hose clamps installed later in these
instructions that will keep them rmly in place.
NOTE: Line up the heater so the wires are located at
the fan shroud, and the back edge of the heater is
touching the back edge of the other heater, as shown.
Using a 5/16”nut driver loosen the hose clamp and
remove the strapping from the screw housing as shown.
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Slide the hose clamps on the receiver over the silicone
heaters. One at the top of the heaters and one at the
bottom. Secure in place as shown.
Wrap the spring from the thermal switch around the
liquid line and secure the clasp of the spring to the
thermal switch as shown.
Slide the thermal switch to the location shown. Make sure the tab of the thermal switch rests on the
screw terminal of the top hose clamp.
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45
NOTE: Make sure the surface of the thermal switch is located at the ridge of the receiver,
and is making good contact.

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Pull the two bottom wires towards the fan shroud and
cut as shown (One wire from each heater).
Strip and crimp on the yellow insulated female
disconnect labeled T.
Connect the yellow disconnect labeled Tand
the red disconnect labeled Tfrom the Cold
Weather Start Kit electrical box, to the
thermal switch.
Remove the top from the Cold Weather Start Kit
electrical box.
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46
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49
4”

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Route white wires from the heaters up into the
Cold Weather Start Kit box and zip tie wires in
orientation shown.
Cut corner of zip lock bag containing Thermal Paste,
as shown.
Apply thermal paste on the surface of the thermal
switch. This will help with the accuracy of the
thermal switch. Re-align switch so it sits in the same
orientation as step 45.
Secure the white wires from the heaters to the
lever connector labeled N2.
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Route the 24v control wires into the Cold Weather
Start Kit electrical box.
Connect the 24v control wires to the grey and
purple wires using the wire nuts provided.
Zip tie wires as shown.
Secure the Cold Weather Start Kit box to the top of
the coil using the ½”self taping screws provided.
(Using screws or mounting locations other than
the ones specied, may result in a punctured coil.)
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