Vinotemp WM-2500SSWWC Split Water-Cooled Wall-Recessed Cooling System Owner’s Manual
- October 27, 2023
- VINOTEMP
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Split Water-Cooled
Wall-Recessed Cooling System
Operation Care Installation Manual
WM-2500SSWWC
WM-4500SSWWC www.vinotemp.com
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Vinotemp International Corp
732 South Racetrack Road, Henderson, NV 89015
Tel: (800) 777-VINO Fax: (310) 886-3310 Email:
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Important Safety Information
WARNING
**** To avoid the risk of electrical shock, property damage, personal injury, or death:
- The power cord must be plugged into a 3-prong grounding type wall receptacle, grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 – latest edition and local codes and ordinances.
- It is the personal responsibility of the consumer to have a proper 3-prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.
- DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE THE POWER CORD GROUNDING PRONG.
- A separate adequately fused and grounded circuit should be available for this appliance.
- Do not remove any grounding wires from individual components while servicing unless the component is to be removed and replaced. It is extremely important to replace all grounding wires when components are replaced.
WARNING
**** ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
- Disconnect electrical supply from appliance before servicing.
- Replace all panels before operating.
- Failure to do so could result in death or electrical shock.
Cellar Construction Guide
This is only a guide and shall be considered as the minimum requirements.
All interior walls, ceilings and floors shall have a vapor barrier and a
minimum of R13 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 insulation. All joints, door frames, electrical outlets or
switches and any pipes or vents that go through the cellar shall be sealed to
prevent air and moisture leaking into the cellar. Concrete, rock, and brick
are not insulations or vapor barriers. Doors shall be of a minimum size,
insulated to at least R13 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 cellar shall not exceed the temperature of the cellar by more
than 25 °F. No cellar walls shall receive direct sun or strong wind.
Lighting shall be of low wattage, with a timer to ensure lights are not left
on when the cellar 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 cellar.
Symptoms of this condition are; cooling unit runs all the time with only a
slight reduction in temperature and/or water overflows from the cooling 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 cellar.
Please be aware that moisture can pass through solid concrete, paint and
wood. Often a newly constructed cellar 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.
Features and Specifications
- WM-2500~4500SSWWC split water-cooled wall-recessed cooling systems are designed to provide a cold environment between 50~65 °F with a humidity range within 50~70% RH for a properly insulated wine cellar.
- These temperature and humidity ranges are optimized for long term storage of wine like that in natural caves.
- SSWWC evaporator units can be installed inside a wine rack or between two wall studs, making them an idea choice for wine cabinets or small wine rooms as built-in installation.
- SSWWC cooling systems consist of a remote condensing unit and an evaporator unit and they are connected by a liquid line and an insulated suction line.
- SSWWC condensing units are water cooled so that exhaust ventilation is not needed.
- SSWWC condensing units can be located away from the wine cellars up to 75 ft so that noise and compressor vibration are isolated.
Fig. 1 SSWWC Split Water-Cooled Wall-Recessed Cooling System
CAUTION| If the condensing unit will operate below 50°F, install a low ambient
condition kit.
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NOTE| The cooling capacity is determined under 55°F cellar temperature,
75°F cellar ambient temperature and 90°F condensing unit ambient temperature,
with R13 interior and R19 exterior insulations. Higher ambient temperatures
or lower insulations will cause reducing capacity and the cellar temperature
may not be maintained at 55°F.
The specifications are listed as follows:
Model No. | Capacity (Btu/h) / Airflow (CFM) | Max Cellar Size (cu ft) |
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WM-2500SSWWC | 2500 / 175 | 250 |
WM-4500SSWWC | 4500 / 240 | 1000 |
Temperature and Humidity
1. The con troller
1) Keys
SET: To display set-point; in programming mode it selects a parameter or confirms an operation.
| : To start a manual defrost.
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| : To see the maximum stored temperature; in programming mode it browses the
parameter codes or increases the displayed value.
| : 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.
| : To enter in the programming mode.
| : To return to the temperature display.
2) Lock and unlock the keys
To lock the keys, press up + down keys + until POF is displayed; to unlock the
keys, press up + down keys + until PON is displayed.
3) Display
During normal operating conditions, the display shows the value measured by
the air temperature probe. In case of active alarm, the temperature flashes
alternately to the code alarm. The LED functions are listed as follows.
LED | MODE | FUNCTION |
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ON | Compressor enabled | |
Flashing | Anti-short cycle enabled | |
ON | Defrost enabled | |
ON | Fan enabled | |
Flashing | Fan delay after defrost enabled | |
ON | Alarm occurring | |
O C/OF | ON | Temperature measuring unit |
O C/OF | Flashing | Programming mode |
4) Alarm Signals
The alarm codes are described as follows.
MESSAGE | CAUSE | FUNCTION |
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P1 | Temperature probe faulty | Compressor switching to Con and CoF |
HA | High temperature alarm | Probe temperature ALU higher than the setting |
temperature; Outputs unchanged
LA| Low temperature alarm| Probe temperature ALL lower than the setting
temperature; Outputs unchanged
CA| External alarm| All outputs off
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.
2. Temperature Setting
- Set the temperature at 55 °F for 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
3. How to see temperature set-point
- Press and immediately release the SET key, the display will show the set-point value.
- Press again and immediately release the SET key to display the probe value.
4. How to change the set-point
- Press and hold the SET key until the “°C” or “°F” LED starts flashing and the set-point is displayed.
- Press the up/down keys / to change the set-point value within 10 sec.
- Press the SET key again to store the new set-point value.
NOTE
The unit turns on at set-point Set plus regulation differential Hy after anti-
short cycle AC has elapsed; the unit turns off at set-point Set.
5. Manual Defrost
Press and hold the defrost key until defrost starts. The defrost indicator
will be on.
6. Parameter Programming
- Press and hold the keys until the “°C” or “°F” LED starts flashing, then release the keys.
- Press and hold again the keys until the Pr2 label is displayed, then release the keys. The first parameter Hy will be displayed.
- Press up/down keys / to scroll to the required parameter within 10 sec.
- Press the “SET” key to display its value.
- Use up/down keys to change its value within 10 sec.
- Press “SET” to store the new value and the display will flash 3 times.
- To exit: Press or wait 15sec without pressing a key.
PARAMETER | DESCRIPTION | DEFAULT VALUE |
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Set | set-point (°) | 55 |
Hy | temperature regulation differential | |
(0) | 4 | |
AC | anti-short cycle delay (min) | 10 (hidden) |
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 |
of | probe calibration (°) | 0 |
LS | minimum set-point (°) | 50 |
US | maximum set-point (°) | 65 |
idF | defrost interval time (hour) | 12 |
MdF | defrost 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) | 60 |
dAO | temperature alarm delay on startup | |
(h r) | 23 | |
SAA | heater set-point (°) | 40 |
SHy | heater regulation differential (°) | 4 |
FSU | fan action | Std |
FnC | fan operating mode | C-n: on with compressor & off during defrost |
Fon | fan on with compressor off (min) | 0 |
FoF | fan off with compressor off (min) | 15 |
NOTE Depending on the controller, not all parameters are available.
7. How to calibrate the air probe
If the actual cellar temperature differs from the setting temperature, set
parameter ot = actual cellar temperature minus set-point.
8. How to adjust defrost settings
In case there is excessive frost, the parameters FnC = C-y, idF = 4 and MdF =
20 can be used to avoid frost.
9. How to adjust the humidity
The parameter Fon is used to adjust the humidity in the wine cellar. Higher
Fon esults in higher relative humidity. Use a separate hygrometer to monitor
the humidity.
10. How to set alarm call
- Speech notice will be sent to your phones when the cellar temperature is ALU higher or ALL lower than the set-point Set.
- In order to test the call function, set parameters Ald = 0 and dAO = 0.
After testing, set Ald = 60 and dAO = 23.
11. How to set cellar heater
The heater turns on at SAA minus Shy; the heater turns off at SAA.
NOTE
Use a forced air heater to warm up the wine cellar. If there is a thermostat on the heater, bypass it or set the thermostat at the highest level. If the heater runs more than 10 A current, use a 120VAC coil contactor.
Care Guide
A WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
Disconnect the electrical power before servicing any components. Failure to do
so can result in death or electrical shock.
In general, always unplug system or disconnect power while doing care.
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Condenser Water Line Cleaning
• To clear any sediment that may accumulate, the water regulating valve may be manually flushed.
• Insert screwdrivers under both sides of the valve spring guide and lift upwards to flush. -
Condensate Removing
• Remove the excessive condensate if it is accumulated in the wine cellar under high humidity conditions.
User’s Troubleshooting
This Troubleshooting Chart is not prepared to replace the training required for a professional refrigeration service person, not is it comprehensive.
Complaint | Possible Causes | Response |
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1. Unit not running | a.Power cord not plugged |
b.No power from supply
c.Incorrect or loose wirings
d.Low voltage
e.Setting higher than
ambienttemperature
f.Waiting for cut-in
g.Defrost light blinking
h Compressor light blinking
i. Defective controller| a.Check power cord
b.Check receptacle and fuses
c.Check all wirings and connections
d.Contact an authorized electrician
e.Lower temperature setting
f.Wait
g.Unit is under defrost mode
h.Unit is under anti-short cycle delay
i.Call service for diagnosis
2. Unit not starting and temperature rising high| a. Anti-short cycle| a.
Reset AC
3. Temperature fluctuating| a. Air probe| a. When using an air probe, the
wine bottle temperature is mainly controlled by the average air temperature.
If the set-point is 55°F with the differential 4F, the cooling unit turns on
at 59°F of air temperature (It may be higher than 59°F if it is in anti-short
cycle or defrost) and turns off at 55°F of air temperature. The average air
temperature is 57°F, and then the wine temperature is around 57+/- 0.5°F. The
air is light enough to change so quickly that it maintains relatively constant
average temperature that would prevent wine bottle temperature from
fluctuating.
4. Temperature high, unit stopping and starting normally| a. Temperature
setting high| a. Lower the setting
5. Temperature high, unit stopping and starting with short running time|
a.Air probe touching the evaporator coil, displaying
temperature ok
b.Air probe in cold-air supply, displaying temperature ok
c.Failed controller and probe| a.Move the air probe away from the evaporator
b.Move the air probe away from the cold-air supply
c.Call service for diagnosis
6. Temperature high or not cooling and running continually| a.Improper cellar
insulation & seal
b.Cellar too large
c.Malfunctioning fans
d.Evaporator airflow| a.Check insulation, gasket and door opening
b.Check for excessive size
c.Check for evaporator fans
d.Check for air restrictions, air short-circulation, grille directions
| g.Dirty Condenser
h.Improper condenser cooing
i.Iced evaporator
j.Refrigeration system restriction
k.Refrigerant leak
I. Undercharge or overcharge
m. Faied components| li. Clean condenser
I. Check for water flow
m.Defrost and reset temperature
n.Call service
o.Call service
p.Call service
q.Call service
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7. Unit running too long| li. Improper color insulation & seal
I. Cellar too large
m.Dirty Condenser
n.Improper condenser cooling| a.Check insulation, gasket and door opening
b.Check for excessive size
c.Clean condenser
d.Check for water flow
8. Temperature high, compressor stopping and starting but very short
running time| c.Faled components
d.Improper condenser cooing
e.Overcharge of refrigerant
f.Discharge or suction pressuretoo high| a.Check compressor windings. start
relay and overload protector.
b.Check for condenser water flow
c.Call service for removing refrigeran:
d.Call service for information
9. Evaporator fan running too lona| a. Post-compressor fan running mode for
humidity modulation| a. Reset FON
10. Evaporator fan running but condensing unit not running| a.Incorrect a
loose wings
b.Faied components
c.Low refrigerant| a.Check all wirings and connections
b.Check start relay, start capacitor. overload protector. compressor.
c.Call service
11. Temperature low| a.Low temperature setting
b.Low ambient temperature
C. Air probe fault
d. Temperature controller fault| a.Raise the setting
b.Move to another location
c.Check probe connections or changea new one
d.Change a new one
12. Evaporator freezing up| a.Evaporator ai flow restriction
b.Improper condenser cooling
c.Not stopping due to air leak, high ambient temperature or IOW temperature
setting
d.Defective controller or probe
e.Low ambient temperature
f.lnitialy working then stopping, moisture in the system
g Refrigerant IOW or leaking
h. Expansion valve blockage| a.Check for fans and CFM
b.Check for water flow
c.Check for seal, door opening, ambient temperature andtemperature setting
d.Check for controller and probe
e.Change defrost settings
f.Call service
g.Call service
h.Call service
13. Water leak in wine cellar| a.Air leak in the wile cedar causingexcessive
condensate
b.High humidity causing excessivecondensate
c.Evaporator ai flow restriction
d.Drell restricted or unit not leveland water overflowing
e.Drip tray leak (No overflow but leak)| a.Check for air leak
b.Use drain line
C. Check supply air flow or air TD
d.Clean the drip tray and drain line
e.Seal the leak using silicone sealant
14. Excessive condensate in wine cellar| a.Air leak in the wine color
causivexcessive condensate
b.High humidity causing
excessive| a.Check for any air leak
b.Use drain line
| condensate
c. Drain restricted| c. Clean the drip tray and drain line
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15. Condensate Inside ducts| a.
b.
c.| Drain line restricted
Continually running not stopping
Too cold supply air| a.
b.
c.| Check for drain
raise temperature setting or increase defrost
Increase air flow or raise temperature setting
16. Condensate outside ducts| a.
b.
c.| Duct not insulated
High humidity
Too cold supply air| a.
b.
c.| Check for insulation
Use dehumidifier
Increase air flow or raise temperature setting
17. Circuit tripping| a.
b.
c.| Incorrect fuse or breaker
Incorrect wirings
Failed components| a.
b.
c.| Check for proper fuse or breaker Check for wirings and connections
Call service
18. Noisy operation| a.
b.
c.
d.| Mounting area not firm Loose parts
Compressor overloaded due toimproper condenser cooling
Defective components| a.
b.
c.
d.| Add support to improve installation Check fan blades, bearings, washers,
tubing contact and loose screws. Check for water flow Call service for
checking internal loose, inadequate lubrication and incorrect wirings
Installer’s Instructions
WARNING
Do not use a ground fault interrupter (GFI). A dedicated circuit is required.
WARNING
- ****Always check wiring harness connections before initiating any test procedures.
- Disconnect electric power from the appliance before performing any maintenance or repairs.
- Voltage checks should be made by inserting meter proves beside the wires in the connector blocks with the electric power source on and the connector block plugged in.
- Resistance checks should be made on components with the electric power off and the connector block disconnected.
Federal law requires that WINE~MATE split cooling systems be installed by an EPA certified refrigeration technician.
General Instructions
WINE~MATE split system is shipped as components and is ready for use only
after a certified refrigeration technician has properly installed 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
lines are connected, the system must be checked for restriction,
pressurization and leak. Then the system must be evacuate and charged with
refrigerant. Refrigerant amount will vary depending on the length of line set.
Parts included:
Temperature Controller
Evaporator Unit (liquid line solenoid valve and expansion valve are installed)
Condensing Unit (pressure control, water regulation valve, discharge and
suction valves and installed)
Parts not included:
Liquid line copper tubing
Suction line copper tubing
Water lines
CAUTION
Liquid and suction line locations may differ from that what is shown below,
please check on the units for proper installations.
NOTE
To prepare rough-in, leave minimum 4” clearances for electrical wiring and
refrigeration piping.
Model No| Evap Unit
W” x D” x H” x H1″| Cond Unit
L” x W” x H”| Electrical Rating
Evap Unit / Cond Unit| Min Circuit Ampacity| Weight (lb)
Evap Unit / Cond Unit
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WM- 2500SS
WWC| WM-25SF
CW 16 x 5-1/2 x 36 x34| WM- 250SCUR-
WC 24 x 18 x 18| 115V-60HZ-1A/ 115V-60HZ-5A| 20A| 30 / 40
WM- 4500SS
WWC| WM-45SFCW
16 x 5-1/2 x 48 x
46| WM-
450SCUR-
WC 24 x 18 x 18| 115V-60HZ-1A/ 115V-60HZ-6A| 20A| 37 / 60
Fig. 3 Temperature Controller (4.5”L X 4.5”W X 3.75H)
2. Temperature Controller and Air Probe Location
- The air probe shall be located in the wine cellar 5 ft above the floor or the air return area.
3. Evaporator Unit Location
- The WM15~45SFCW evaporator units shall be installed for wall mount with the air supply on the top side and air return on the bottom side. It can be installed inside the wine racks.
- Air supply shall be unobstructed minimum 12”; air return shall be unobstructed minimum 6”.
- A grille can be used to cover the supply and return with 0~2” clearance. A 2-3 ft long duct can be added.
- There is a gravity drain system, so the unit shall be installed level or with a slight slope downward the drain connection and the drain line shall be installed slope down toward the drain. If rise-up is necessary, a condensation pump must be used.
4. Condensing Unit Installation
- Condensing unit shall be elevated to avoid possible flooding and shaded from direct sun. The location shall not be subject to freezing temperatures.
- Water must be supplied to WM-250~450SCUR-WC at all times during operation, with the maximum outlet temperature of 120 °F. A sufficient amount of water must be provided for constant head pressure and proper cooling, but excessive water flow will cause the unit working inefficiently.
- The maximum permissible water pressure is 150 PSIG. If water pressure is excessive, a pressure reducing valve must be used to reduce water pressure.
- Service valve operation
5. Refrigeration Piping and Leak Testing
NOTE
The line connector sizes of liquid filter and indicator, the valve
connector sizes of condensing unit or the line connector sizes of evaporator
unit may not be the same as the listed refrigeration line sizes. If the
condensing unit is installed above the evaporator unit, use the suction line
one size smaller. Expansion and solenoid valves have been installed on the
liquid line in the evaporator unit.
The line sizes and refrigerant charges are listed as follows.
Model No| Equivalent Line Set| Liquid Line| Suction Line|
Drain Line| Recommended Initial Charge
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WM- 2500SSWWC| <= 75 FT| 1/4″ OD| 3/8″ OD| 1/2″ OD| R134a / 19 OZ
WM- 4500SSWWC| <= 75 FT| 1/4″ OD| 1/2″ OD| 1/2″ OD| R134a / 26 OZ
- The piping starts from ➔ condensing unit’s receiver discharge valve ➔ liquid filter ➔ liquid indicator ➔ liquid line ➔ to evaporator unit’s liquid line connection (assembled with solenoid valve and expansion valve) ➔ suction line connection ➔ insulated suction line ➔ to condensing unit’s suction valve.
- If the line set exceeds 75 ft long, use both inverted U trap and suction accumulator to prevent liquid from flooding back to the compressor.
- If the condensing unit is located below the evaporator unit, use inverted U trap to prevent liquid from flooding back to the compressor. If the elevation difference is more than 10 ft, use both inverted U trap and suction accumulator.
- If the condensing unit is located more than 10 ft above the evaporator unit, use U trap to aid oil returning to the compressor.
- Complete pipe brazing, check solenoid valve and expansion valve restrictions and perform leak testing.
- Hook up the drain line and check if water drains.
6. Water Piping
If a water pump is used, install it before the water inlet so that the
condenser cooling water is fed from the discharge side of the pump.
Model No| Condensing Unit| Water Flow (75°F
inlet. gal/min)| Water-In Connection| Water-out
Connection| Water Pressure Drop (PSI)
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WM-2500SSWWC| WM-250SCUR-WC| 0.2| 3/8′ FPT| 1/2″ ODF SOLDER| 0.2
WM-4500SSWWC| WM-450SCUR-WC| 0.4| 318- FPT| 1/2″ ODF SOLDER| 0.2
7. Connecting Electrical Wires
Connect all electrical components using the wiring diagrams in accordance with
all state and local codes.
8. Evacuating, Charging and Starting the System
1-Manifold High or Low Pressure Hose; 2-Receiver Discharge or Compressor
Suction Port; 3-Liquid or Suction Line; 4-Pressure Control;
Fig. 7 ROTALOCK Valve Operation
Fig. 8 Base Valve Operation
Back Position: Normal operation, manifold port is closed.
Front Position: Storage operation, liquid or suction line connection is
closed.
Middle Position: Installation operation, all ports are open.
NOTE
The recommended initial charges are used for reference only, always use the
superheat, subcooling and pressure readings to charge refrigerant properly.
- Turn both discharge and suction valves in the middle positions.
- Connect the manifold high or low pressure hose to the discharge or suction valve and connect it to a vacuum pump.
- Open the manifold high and low pressure valves to evacuate the system.
- Close the manifold high and low pressure valves and switch it to a charging scale.
- Open the manifold high and low pressure valves to charge the system using the recommended initial charge.
- Close the manifold high and low pressure valves.
- Turn on the water valve.
- Turn on the power to start the system.
- Check the following temperatures and pressures.
9. Adjusting and Completing the Installation
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Set the water regulating valve opening set-point at refrigerant pressure of 120 PSIG. Turn counterclockwise to raise the operating set-point. Fig. 10 Water Regulating Valve
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Checking pressure control settings
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 is necessary to adjust the setting in the field to reach the correct cycle time. Fig. 11 Adjustable Pressure Control -
A fan speed control may be used to adjust the air flow to achieve the specified CFM. The fan will run from the minimum speed to full speed with the control knob at the lowest and highest speed position. To adjust the minimum speed, turn control knob to the lowest speed position, then rotate the setting (located on the side or front) clockwise to decrease the minimum speed or counter-clockwise to increase the minimum speed. The minimum speed should be adjusted until it supplies the required CFM
Fig. 12 Fan Speed Control -
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.
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Head pressure is maintained constant but will vary with the water outlet temperature: 120 ~ 190 psig at the water outlet temperature 95 ~ 120 °F.
-
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 proper humidity for storing wine.
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The temperature split across the evaporator shall be 8 ~ 10°F at 55°F wine cellar temperature.
-
Again, you must verify if the superheat at the evaporator unit is 9 ~ 18°F at 55 °F ~ 65 °F wine cellar temperatures.
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If the superheat is high, check the subcooling first to see if the refrigerant charge is sufficient. If the charge is not sufficient, add more refrigerant (Liquid must always be charged into the hide side when the compressor runs). If the charge is good, then increase the evaporator suction pressure by turning the hex nut (5/16”) clockwise.
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If the superheat is low, then decrease the evaporator suction pressure by turning the hex nut (5/16”) counter-clockwise. Fig. 13 Expansion Valve
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Turn both discharge and suction valves in the back positions.
-
Disconnect the manifold.
10. Pressure, Superheat and Subcooling Readings
CAUTION
To read properly, the service valves must be in the middle positions.
Complaint | Possible Causes |
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- High suction pressure and low headpressure Zero superheat and zero subcooling| 1) Compressor may be bad
- High suction pressure and low head pressure Low superheat and low subcooling| 2) Expansion valve opened, too much oil
- High suction pressure and high head pressure Low superheat and high subcooling| 3) Overcharge
- High to normal suction pressure and high head pressure Low subcooling| 4) Non-condensable gas
- High suction pressure and high head pressure Low superheat and low subcooling| 5) Water restricted, bad water regulator or dirty condenser
- High suction pressure and high heapressure High superheat| 6) High cellar temperature, high evaporator load
- Low suction pressure and low head pressure High superheat and low subcooling| 7) Undercharge
- Low suction pressure and low to normal head pressure High superheat and high subcooling| 8) Liquid line restricted after receiver, solenoid valve restricted
- Low suction pressure and low head pressure Normal to high superheat and
low
subcooling| 9) Suction line restricted - Low suction pressure and low headpressure Low superheat and low subcooling| 10) Air restricted at evaporator, evaporator iced
- Low suction pressure and low to normal head pressure High superheat and normal to high subcooling| 11) Evaporator restricted
- Low suction pressure and normal head pressure High superheat and normal subcooling| 12) Expansion valve restricted
- Low suction pressure and high head pressure High superheat and high
subcooling| 13)Both evaporator and condenser restricted; liquid and suction
lines connected
wrong - Low suction pressure and high head pressure High superheat and high
ubcooling| 15) Liquid line restricted before receiver
---|--- - low to normal suction pressure and high head pressure Normal to high superheat and high subcooling| 16) Condenser restricted
11. Condensing Unit Troubleshooting
Unit not running|
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- Incorrect power supply| 1) Check for proper voltage
- Incorrect or loose wirings| 2) Check all wirings and connections
- Failed components| 3) Check start relay, start capacitor, overload protector, compressor.
- Low pressure switch shutting down the system| 4) Check for system restriction or low refrigerant
- high pressure switch shutting down the system| 5) Check for the condenser water flow
Electrical Wiring Diagrams
CAUTION
Hidden lines are the field wirings Use minimum 14 gauge wires for power
lines. If equipped with low ambient condition kit, use low ambient temperature
wiring diagrams. A safety switch is always recommended for the condensing
unit. ![Vinotemp WM-2500SSWWC Split Water Cooled Wall Recessed Cooling System
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Fig. 13 WM-2500~4500SSWWC Electrical Wiring Diagram
Warranty
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Limited Warranty
VINOTEMP warrants its products, parts only, to be free from defects due to workmanship or materials under normal use and service for twelve months after the initial sale. If the product is defective due to workmanship or materials, is removed within twelve months of the initial sale and is returned to VINOTEMP, in the original shipping carton, shipping prepaid, VINOTEMP will at its option, repair or replace the product free of charge.
This warranty constitutes the entire warranty of the VINOTEMP with respect to its products and is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, including any of fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall VINOTEMP be responsible for any consequential damages what is so ever. Any modification of VINOTEMP products shall void this warranty.
Service under Warranty
This service is provided to customers within the continental UNITED STATES only. VINOTEMP cooling units are warranted to produce the stated number of BTU/H. While every effort has been made to provide accurate guidelines, VINOTEMP can not warranty its units to cool a particular enclosure. In case of failure, VINOTEMP cooling units must be repaired by the factory or its authorized agent. Repairs or modifications made by anyone else will void the warranty.
Shall a VINOTEMP cooling unit fail, contact the dealer for instructions, do not return the unit to the factory without authorization from VINOTEMP. If the unit requires repair, re-pack it in the original shipping carton and return it to the factory, shipping prepaid. VINOTEMP will not accept COD shipments. If the unitis determined to be faulty and is within the twelve month warranty period VINOTEMP will, at its discretion, repair or replace the unit and return it free of charge to the original retail customer. If the unit is found to be in good working order, or beyond the initial twelve month period, it will be returned freight collect. -
Limitation of Implied Warranty
VINOTEMP’S SOLE LIABILITY FOR ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO, AT OUR OPTION, REPAIRING OR REPLACING OF UNIT.
VINOTEMP SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
DAMAGE TO OTHER PROPERTY CAUSED BY ANY DEFECTS IN THE UNIT, DAMAGES BASED UPON INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF USE OF THE UNIT, LOSS OF TIME OR COMMERCIAL LOSS, ANY OUTER DAMAGES, WHETHER INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHERWISE.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
While great effort has been made to provide accurate guidelines VINOTEMP cannot warrant its units to properly cool a particular enclosure. Customers are cautioned that enclosure construction, unit location and many other factors can affect the operation and performance of the unit. There for suitability of the unit for a specific enclosure or application must be determined by the customer and cannot be warranted by VINOTEMP.
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References
- Welcome to Vinotemp Commercial & Residential Wine Refrigeration
- Welcome to Vinotemp Commercial & Residential Wine Refrigeration
- Welcome to Vinotemp Commercial & Residential Wine Refrigeration
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