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Unobstructed Airow
Unobstructed airflow to and from the unit is critical for the unit's overall performance and lifespan. Make sure there
is a minimum of three (3) feet of horizontal clearance in every direction around the unit (five feet is ideal). The air blown
by the fans needs to circulate and either dissipate or absorb heat from the space. The system will operate more efficiently
with a greater amount of air to exchange.
NOTE: Avoid attempting to camouflage the unit. This will restrict airflow, and thus the unit's ability to work
efficiently.
Mounting the Unit
The unit must be mounted within 18 inches of the ceiling in order to achieve sufficient cooling. As the room cools down, the
warm air will rise to the ceiling. Mounting the unit high in the room will create a consistently cool environment by capturing
the warm air and replacing it with cool air. Mounting the unit low in the room will result in a temperature variation in the
room due to (a) the unit's inability to draw warm air down from the ceiling and (b) cold air settling to the floor.
Door and Door Seal
An exterior-grade (1¾") door must be installed as a
cellar door. It is very important that weather stripping be
attached to all 4 sides of the doorjamb. A bottom "sweep" or
threshold is also required. The door must have an excellent
seal to keep the cool cellar air from escaping out of the cellar. If
the seal is not airtight, the unit will run continuously. In cases
where glass doors are used and the room size is close to the
recommended unit size, a larger unit should be used.
This will compensate for the insulation loss due to the lower
insulating rating of glass.
Wine Cellar
Exhaust Area
Keep Clear
Exhaust Fan/Vent
(optional)
Air Intake
(optional)
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