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Wine Guardian Humidifier Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Wine Cellar Cooling Systems
Humidifier
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Guide
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Wine Guardian division of Air Innovations, Inc. Syracuse, NY
www.wineguardian.com
www.airinnovations.com
Wine Guardian reserves the right, without notice, to make changes to this document at our sole discretion.
Please visit our web site for the most current version of the Wine Guardian Manual and other literature.
Wine Guardian is a registered Trademark (76/551,126) of Air Innovations, Inc.
Edition 8/2005

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  • Page 1 Wine Guardian reserves the right, without notice, to make changes to this document at our sole discretion. Please visit our web site for the most current version of the Wine Guardian Manual and other literature. Wine Guardian is a registered Trademark (76/551,126) of Air Innovations, Inc.

  • Page 2: Receiving, Unpacking And Inspection

    Your Wine Guardian humidifier has a humidistat wired into the terminal strip on the unit and a drain line coming out of the unit. Inspect all equipment for any sign of damage or loose parts caused during transit.

  • Page 3: Directory Of Terms

    Heat Gain / Loss – the amount of cooling or heating expressed in BTU/H that is gained or lost into or out of the wine cellar to the ambient space. It is this load which the Wine Guardian must be able to offset.

  • Page 4: General Description

    Additionally, to insure adequate wetted surfaces and to help flush away excess minerals, the water flow is set to always have a flow of water to the drain. When operating, the humidifier will use approximately 1 to 2 gallons of water per hour depending on the water pressure in the building.
  • Page 5 REFERENCE. Size and Capacity The Wine Guardian humidifier uses a 10" wide x 11" high x 2" thick expanded coated aluminum pad. It’s rated output capacity for wine cellars at 55°F is 1.6 gallons per day (gpd) with 60°F water supply, 3.3 gpd with 90°F water and 5.1 gpd with 120°F water. The weight of an operating humidifier is approximately 10 lbs.
  • Page 6 Strainer – conical shaped stainless steel screen in a plastic frame to capture any sediment in the water and keep it from plugging the orifice. Water Solenoid Valve – opens and closes to control the flow of water into the distribution trough on signal from the humidistat.
  • Page 7 ITEM DESCRIPTION WATER INLET ELECTRICAL COVER DRAIN WATER SOLENOID VALVE CABINET ADAPTER PLATE, 1/4, 1/2 & 1 TON OR 2 TON ORIFICE SWITCH, ON/OFF COVER RELAY BRIDGE RECTIFIER FAN ADAPTER EVAPORATIVE DRIP PAD DISTRIBUTION TRAY STRAINER...

  • Page 9: Installation

    Humidifier may not be installed where it might be exposed to freezing temperatures. If the cooling unit is mounted outside, the humidifier will have to be mounted in the supply duct to the cellar inside the building or mount the humidifier as free standing inside the cellar.
  • Page 10 Install a ¼” hot water line from the water supply into the opening on the top of the humidifier. Use flexible tubing to allow the unit to be rotated. A shut off valve (not provided) is recommended to isolate the humidifier from the water system when needed.
  • Page 11 Install a ¼” hot water line from the water supply into the opening on the top of the humidifier. A shut off valve (not provided) is recommended to isolate the humidifier from the water system when needed.

  • Page 12: Start-Up And Operation

    Test the operation by setting the humidistat above the room condition. The humidifier should come on, the water solenoid should open and water should flow. It may take a few minutes for water to appear in the drain line. Set the humidistat below the room condition and the humidifier should shut off.

  • Page 13: I Nspection And Start-Up Checklist

    Before performing maintenance on the unit, read and understand the safety information contained in this guide. The Wine Guardian is designed for minimum maintenance. Never oil any part of the humidifier. Always disconnect the electrical power to the humidifier and the cooling unit if used.
  • Page 14 4. Pull one side of the humidifier pad assembly frame toward you and remove the distribution tray from the frame 5. Slide the humidifier evaporator pad out of it’s frame. Clean the frame by twisting and flexing it to loosen any calcium deposits, or use a putty knife.
  • Page 15 8. Check the humidifier pad and if dirty or excessive mineral deposits are present, install a new evaporative pad. Replace the pad by sliding the pad back into the frame. Note: the pad must be installed in the correct position. There is a black spot painted on one end of the pad. This is the top of the pad and must be installed with the colored spot UP, next to the distribution trough.

  • Page 16: Water Line Maintenance Detail

    Water Line Maintenance Detail OUTLET COMPRESSION NUT ORIFICE INLET SIDE IN-LINE STRAINER INLET COMPRESSION NUT SOLENOID VALVE...

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