Introduction
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the WhisperKOOL
®
wine cellar
temperature and humidity maintenance system.
Please take the time to read through the owner's manual so
you understand the correct operations of the WhisperKOOL
unit.
What Is the WhisperKOOL System?
The WhisperKOOL system is a specialized refrigeration unit
designed for one purpose only: to maintain the optimal
temperature and humidity levels conducive to the proper aging
of fine wines. It is a self-contained cooling unit designed to be
mounted through the wall into the wine cellar.
How Does the WhisperKOOL System Work?
• The WhisperKOOL system is designed to maintain humidity,
while measuring and maintaining the wine temperature in
the cellar. This is achieved by gently cooling rather than by
quick-chilling.
• Temperature Setting: The WhisperKOOL unit can be set at
any temperature within the acceptable wine-aging range of
50°F -to- 70°F. It is designed to cool 30°F cooler than the
ambient temperature of the space it is exhausting to.
• Humidity Control: There are no separate controls for
maintaining proper humidity. Humidity is managed through
the design and engineering of the unit. As the temperature
begins to drop within the wine cellar, the relative humidity
will rise, while the absolute humidity will stay the same. For
more information about this process, see Normal Operation
on page 14.
• The WhisperKOOL system is designed to be mounted
through an interior wall into the cellar. The unit will operate
correctly in a controlled environment to properly manage the
effective cooling of the cellar. The unit is not designed to
withstand the elements of an outdoor climate where summer
temperatures exceed 85 degrees or in winter environments
where temperatures reach freezing. The components are not
designed for these extreme conditions and premature failure
may occur.
Note: Improperly preparing your enclosure or incorrectly
installing your WhisperKOOL system may cause unit failure,
leaking of condensation, and other negative side effects.