Vintage Keeper INTERKOOL 300 - How to Prepare for Installation; General Installation Guidelines; Insulation and Vapor Barrier; Sealing the Enclosure

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General:
Select a suitable area, sized appropiated to the model’s capac-
ity, in a location where ambient temperature will not exceed
the desired storage temperature by more than 25ºF (14ºC). This
appliance is for INDOOR USE ONLY, and must not be vented into
a laundry room or similar which traps warm air. The unit must
vent to an adjacent INTERIOR CLOSE TO THE CEILING. Exhaust
air must not be obstructed in any way. The temperature of
the air in the immediate area where the unit vents its warm
air must never exceed 80ºF with 70% R.H. (non-condensing).
Operating temperatures are :
- Outside of wine cellar : min. 65ºF (18ºC) Max. 80ºF (26ºC)
- Inside of wine cellar : min. 50ºF (10ºC) Max. 70ºF (21ºC)
WARNING : Lower SET TEMPERATURE FROM DEFAULT 57ºF
(14ºC) only if ambient conditions allow. A lower set temp can
cause water leaks or overow in high humidity conditions.
Insulation:
Floor, ceiling and all walls of the enclosure must be insulated
to minimum R-20 rating, although R-30 is recommended. Best
material is foil-backed urethane foam, sealed at all joints with
thermal tape. Build a proper sub-oor with vapor barrier, and
insulate to at least R-20, especially if oor is concrete.
Vapor Barrier:
All surfaces of the enclosure must be protected by a proper
vapor barrier, ideally on both inside and outside of wine
cellar.
Seal:
Seal corners, joints, gaps, vents, electrical outlets and switches,
and especially around door and frame, to achieve air tight
seal. Pack larger gaps with insulation. Seal all with silicone
caulking. Seal drywall with odorless waterproof paint.
Close to
Ceiling
Models 300,600,900:
15 5/8”
(15 1/2” Min.,
15 3/4” Max)
Model Slimline:
9 ”
Models 300,600,900:
14 ”
(14 ” Min,14 ” Max)
Model Slimline:
21 ”
(21 ” Min., 21 ” Max)
Power Supply:
This appliance must be installed in accordance
with national wiring regulations. Do not use if the
power cord is damaged; it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly
qualied person in order to avoid a hazard. Plug
must remain accessible after installation.
Electrical service must be a dedicated, separately
fused and grounded 15 Amp, 115V line. Do not share
the circuit with any other appliance. If extension
cord must be used, it must be rated for 15 Amps.
Test line voltage BEFORE operating, and do not use if
line voltage is less than 105V. The unit must be pro-
tected against power surges and spikes: use a good
quality surge suppressor.
Wall Cutout:
Ideal cutout for Models 300, 600 and 900 is 14 ”
wide by 15 5/8” high, located reasonably close to
the ceiling. For Slimline model, ideal cutout is 21 ”
wide by 9 ” high.
Width of 14 ” is standard between studs; if cutout
for Models 300, 600 or 900 is less than 14 ”, you
may need to remove rubber bumpers from sides of
cooling unit. Install cross-braces above and below
cutout; level lower brace carefully and provide addi-
tional support, as required. Vintage Keeper will
mount with warm end ush to exterior wall surface,
and the cool end will extend into the enclosure.
Maximum wall thickness is 7 ”, to avoid obstructing
the drain pan.
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PLYWOOD FLOOR
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Air tempera-
ture outside
this unit
must never
exceed 80ºF
and 70%R.H.
HOW TO PREPARE FOR INSTALLATION