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DS Series Ducted System
Installation, Operation & Care Manual
CellarTec 1/3 Ton-DS
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  • Page 1 DS Series Ducted System Installation, Operation & Care Manual CellarTec 1/3 Ton-DS CellarTec 1/2 Ton-DS CellarTec 3/4 Ton-DS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Information…..........2 Features & Specifications.…………………….……………..3 Cellar Construction.…………………………….……………..5 Installer’s Instruction…………….…..….……..……………..6 Temperature Control & Humidity Adjustment..…………9 Service Guide………………….……………………………...13 Electrical Wiring…………….……………………………...19 Care Guide…………………………………………………….26 User’ Troubleshooting…….………………………………...27 Customer Support……………………………………………30 Warranty……………………………………………………….31 - 1 -...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    Important Safety Information WARNING: • DO NOT USE A GROUND FAULT INTERRUPTER (GFI). • A DEDICATED CIRCUIT IS REQUIRED, 15 AMP FOR 1/3 Ton-DS AND 20 AMP FOR 1/2-3/4 Ton-DS. - 2 -...

  • Page 4: Features & Specifications

    Features and Specifications • CELLARTEC ducted system CellarTec 1/3-3/4 Ton-DS are designed and ° used to provide a cold temperature between 50~65 F for a properly insulated wine room at a normal environment. • The wine room will maintain humidity of 50~70% RH even when the environment becomes dry and humid.
  • Page 5 6500/490 R134a 115V-60HZ-14A cu ft CellarTec 2000 3/4 TON- 45X34X25 8500/750 R134a 115V-60HZ-17A cu ft Fig. 2 CellarTec 1/3-3/4 Ton-DS DIMENSIONS CAUTION: LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE KIT IS REQUIRED IF THE INSTALLATION ° AREA WILL BE BELOW 50 - 4 -...

  • Page 6: Cellar Construction

    Cellar Construction This is only a guide and shall be considered as minimum requirements. All interior walls and floors shall have a vapor barrier and a minimum of R11 insulation. All exterior walls and ceiling shall have a vapor barrier and a minimum of R19 insulation.

  • Page 7: Installer's Instruction

    Federal law requires that CELLARTEC ducted cooling systems be installed by an EPA certified refrigeration technician. CELLARTEC ducted system is shipped ready for use only after a certified refrigeration technician has properly installed the system. Proper installation is critical. Apex can only warrant the quality of the components. The installation of the system must be warranted by the installer.
  • Page 8 3. Customer Wiring • Use 14 AWG wires. • If it is CellarTec 1/3 Ton-DS without low ambient kit, go to the next step. Connect wires in the outlet box of the condensing unit to the power lines • Connect wires in the outlet box of the evaporator unit to the temperature controller and then connect the controller to the power lines.
  • Page 9 Fig. 4 Fan Speed Control 6. Intake and Exhaust Guards • If the intake and exhaust are located outdoor, protection guards may be required. MODEL INSULATED DUCT DRAIN LINE CellarTec 1/3 TON-DS 8” 7/8” OD CellarTec 1/2 TON-DS 10” 7/8” OD CellarTec 3/4 TON-DS 10”...

  • Page 10: Temperature Control & Humidity Adjustment

    Temperature Control & Humidity Adjustment 1. Temperature Setting • Set the temperature at 55 ° 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.
  • Page 11 2. Press and hold the two blank keys on either side of the center blank key for approximately five seconds until screen matches the screen below. 3. Press UP/DOWN advance keys to select setup number; press UP/DOWN change keys to change settings. 4.
  • Page 12 Factory Setup Menu Setup Setup Name Settings Number 0120 Date (Year Upper) Select first two digits of current calendar year 0130 Date (Year Lower) Select last two digits of current calendar year 0140 Date (Month) Select number for current calendar month 0150 Date (Day) Select number for current calendar date...
  • Page 13 Fig. 6 System Test Test Number Test Type Description cooling 1-on; 0-off 1-on; 0-off 3) Clock Setting 1. Enter the system setup and set 670 = 0 to unlock screen, then exit. 2. Press CLOCK key; press UP/DOWN keys to change clock. 3.

  • Page 14: Service Guide

    Service Guide CAUTION: • ALWAYS USE THE SUPERHEAT AND SUBCOOLING, PRESSURE READINGS TO CHARGE REFRIGERANT PROPERLY, THE LISTED CHARGES ARE FOR REFERENCE ONLY. • CHARGE 15% MORE REFRIGERANT IN THE SUMMER IF THE UNIT IS EQUIPPED A LOW AMBIENT CONDITION KIT NOTES: •...
  • Page 15 Fig. 9 Expansion Valve The line sizes and refrigerant charges are listed as follows. LIQUID SUCTION DRAIN MODEL CHARGE (R134A) LINE LINE LINE CellarTec 1/3 1/4" OD 1/2” OD 7/8” OD 24 OZ TON-DS CellarTec 1/2 1/4" OD 1/2” OD 7/8” OD...
  • Page 16 BACK POSITION FRONT POSITION MIDDLE POSITION Fig. 10 ROTALOCK Valve Operation BACK POSITION FRONT POSITION MIDDLE POSITION Fig. 11 Base Valve Operation 1 - Process & Manometer; 2 – Receiver Discharge)/Compressor Suction 3 – Liquid Line/Suction Line; 4 - Pressure Control Use of the adjustable pressure control (if applicable for pump-down) Suction pressure setting: Cut out=5 psig;...
  • Page 17 A. Single Control Fig. 12 Single Adjustable Pressure Control B. Dual Control Fig. 13 Dual Adjustable Pressure Control Use of the encapsulated low pressure control (if applicable) Fixed suction pressure setting: Cut in = 32 psig; Cut out = 10 psig - 16 -...
  • Page 18 Fig. 14 Fixed Pressure Control Use of the condenser fan control (if applicable for low ambient kit) Head pressure setting: Cut in=170 psig; Cut out=120 psig; Differential=50 psig It may need to adjust the setting in the field to avoid fan short cycle. Use of the crankcase heater (if applicable for low ambient kit) The crankcase heater is installed around the lower part of the compressor and shall be turned on all the time.
  • Page 19 Low suction pressure and normal head pressure Expansion valve restricted High superheat and normal subcooling m. Low suction pressure and high head pressure m. Both evaporator and condenser High superheat and high subcooling restricted n. Low suction pressure and high head pressure n.

  • Page 20: Electrical Wiring

    Electrical Wiring CAUTION: • USE 14 GAUGE WIRE FOR POWER LINE WIRING. • USE 18 GAUGE WIRE FOR THERMOSTAT AND SENSOR. • IF EQUIPPED WITH LOW AMBIENT CONDITION KIT, USE LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WIRING DIAGRAMS. TURN OFF THE COMPRESSOR BEFORE POWER THE CONDENSING UNIT. ONLY TURN ON THE COMPRESSOR AFTER THE CONDENSING UNIT HAS BEEN POWERED FOR 24 HOURS.
  • Page 21 Fig. 16 CellarTec 1/3 Ton-DS Electrical Wiring Diagram - 20 -...
  • Page 22 Fig. 17 CellarTec 1/2 Ton-DS Electrical Wiring Diagram - 21 -...
  • Page 23 Fig. 18 CellarTec 3/4 Ton-DS Wiring Diagram - 22 -...
  • Page 24 Fig. 19 Low Ambient Temperature CellarTec 1/3 Ton-DS Electrical Wiring Diagram - 23 -...
  • Page 25 Fig. 20 Low Ambient Temperature CellarTec 1/2 Ton-DS Electrical Wiring Diagram - 24 -...
  • Page 26 Fig. 21 Low Ambient Temperature CellarTec 3/4 Ton-DS Wiring Diagram - 25 -...

  • Page 27: Care Guide

    Care Guide In general, always unplug system or disconnect power while doing care. 1. Coil Cleaning • Clean the condenser coil regularly. Coil may need to be cleaned at least every 6 months. • Unplug the system or disconnect power. •...

  • Page 28: User' Troubleshooting

    User’s Troubleshooting This Troubleshooting Chart is not prepared to replace the training required for a professional refrigeration service person, not is it comprehensive Troubleshooting Chart Complaint Possible Causes Response a. No power a. Check power at receptacle & fuses 1.Unit not b.
  • Page 29 temperature c. Ambient temperature too high c. Check for installation location d. Exhaust restricted d. Leave minimum 3 feet clearance for too high and the exhaust side and leave minimum running 1 foot clearance for the fresh air continually intake side e.
  • Page 30 10.Noisy a. Mounting area not firm a. Add support to improve installation b. Loose parts b. Check fans, cabinet washers, tubing operation contact and loose screws. c. Compressor overloaded due to c. Check for airflow blockage high ambient temperatures or airflow restriction d.

  • Page 31: Customer Support

    Customer Support If you still have problems, please contact us at: Apex 17631 South Susana Road Rancho Dominguez, CA 90221 Tel: (310) 886-3332 Fax: (310) 886-3310 Email: info@groupapex.com - 30 -...

  • Page 32: Warranty

    Warranty Thank you for choosing an Apex cooling unit. Please enter the complete model and serial numbers in the space provided: Model_________________________________________________________ Serial No.______________________________________________________ Attach your purchase receipt to this owner’s manual. 1. Limited Warranty APEX 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.
  • Page 33 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. 2.

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