IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING! When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: GROUNDING THE WINE VAULT Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a twist-lock, 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a specialized 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to minimize the possibility of electric shock...
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Allow one day for assembly of the vault and one day to install the wine racks. At least four people are required to assemble the wine vault. Refer to the Pre-Installation Checklist to be sure that all installation location conditions and requirements have been considered and, if needed, corrected.
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Required Clearances The wine vault can be installed in a location that is at least: 7’ 10” high, 8’ 9-1/2” wide, 11’ 9-1/2” deep (including 48” clearance at the front). This area provides 1/2” of clearance to adjacent walls on the back and sides. The 7’ 10” height provides a 4”...
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS A 120V, 60 Hz, 30-amp dedicated power supply is required. A dedicated 30-amp branch circuit must be properly grounded and protected by a time-delay fuse. Wiring for the cooling unit, lights and touch screen computer is routed through a single power source with a NEMA L5-30P twist-lock plug that must mate with the NEMA L5-30R electrical receptacle.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TOOLS AND MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED Rubber mallet Tin snips Framing square 3/8” dia. tube, approx. 6” long, to feed ceiling light wires through Chalk line the ceiling panel Duct tape Step stool Drill and appropriate bits Safety glasses Hammer drill and bits Junction box Tape measure...
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS LAY OUT AND INSPECT PANELS Panel sizes vary. Assemble the wine vault " panels in the positions shown. Corner " 1 / 2 panels are interchangeable. " INSTALL THE BASE CHANNELS Thoroughly clean the floor surface where the vault is to be installed.
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Step 2: Locate the two front base channel sections. Slide the channels against the spacer and secure with tape. The template provides the required 31-1/16” interior opening for installation of the door panel. Check that the door opening is positioned correctly for your room and that there is at least 48”...
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLE WALL AND CEILING PANELS About the Locking Latches The wine vault wall and ceiling panels connect together using an innovative latch built into the top and right side of the panels. To join the panels, insert the 5/16" hex key into the access holes. Turn the hex key clockwise approximately 7/8 of a turn to lock the connector.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLE WALL AND CEILING PANELS Installing the Wall Panels Note: Panels are covered with protective plastic on both sides. Do not remove the plastic until the panel is ready to be installed. Step 1: Separate the panels and locate the corner panels.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLE WALL AND CEILING PANELS Step 6: Set the 34-1/2” panel into base channel. Then install the opposite rear corner panel. Use the hex key ⁄ ” 46” wide 23” wide wide to securely lock the panels together. panel panel panel...
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Extend the Wall Panels Step 8: Continue installing the two 48” wide side panels. Check to be sure panels are aligned at the top. Lock the panels together. Installing the Door Support Brackets Step 9: Remove the door opening spacer template.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLE WALL AND CEILING PANELS Install the Door Panel BEFORE YOU BEGIN: Check the door opening between the base channels to be sure it measures 31-1/16” . Check the door opening on the door panel assembly to be sure it will fit. Slight manufacturing variations may cause an uneven door fit.
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Install the Cooling Unit Panel and Cooling unit Final Corner panel Step 1: Install the front panel with the cooling unit opening. Again, check to be sure panels are aligned at the top. Lock the panel to the door panel. Then, install the right front corner panel and lock in place.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PREPARE CEILING PANELS FOR INSTALLATION Install the Junction Box in the Front ceiling Front Ceiling Panel panel Step 1: Center the junction box on the front Junction box location hole on top of the front ceiling panel. Using the junction box as a template, draw a line outlining the shape of the box.
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INSTALL HALOGEN CEILING LAMPS PREFERRED METHOD Recessed Installation The ceiling lamps can be recessed or surface mounted. The recessed installation is preferred. Step 1: Locate the center 46” ceiling panel. At each grommet location, use a 2-1/8” dia. hole saw to cut a 1” min. 1”...
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALL HALOGEN CEILING LAMPS ALTERNATE METHOD 3/8” plastic Surface Mounted Lamp Installation Star grommet tubing Step 1: Locate the center 46” ceiling panel. From underneath, push a 6” length of 3/8” OD plastic tubing through the star grommet. Insert the leads of the lamp assembly into the tubing far enough to clear the top of the panel.
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INSTALL THE CEILING PANELS The front ceiling panel is 23” wide with The center ceiling panel is 46” wide with a 1” hole near the front for the power two pairs of wiring grommets and a single cord connection and a wiring grommet wiring grommet near the front center for feeding the ceiling light cord.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION CHECKLIST Wine Vault Installation Checklist Check to be sure that all panels are aligned with each other. There should be no gaps between the panels, along the base channels, or at the top. Open and close the door. Check to be sure that the door sweep does not bind and that there is nothing to prevent the door from closing securely, such as customer-installed interior flooring.
INSTALL THE COOLING UNIT Unpacking the Cooling Unit To prevent damage to the cooling unit, do not remove it from the shipping box until you are ready to install it. Check to make sure that the following supplied parts are included: •...
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALL THE COOLING UNIT Apply Foam Insulation Tape Step 1: Locate the four pre-cut pieces of black foam insulation tape. There are two long pieces and two short pieces. Step 2: Remove the backing paper from the long pieces of tape and attach them to the top and bottom of the cooling unit.
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Connect the Thermostat Step 1: Plug the thermostat cable into the socket on the main unit. Step 2: Attach the thermostat to the mounting bracket. Step 3: Secure the thermostat mounting bracket to the unit with a small black screw on each side.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CONDENSATE EVAPORATOR AUTO POWER POWER SWITCH The Power Switch is the ON/OFF switch for the cooling system. When first turning the unit on, there is a safety delay of 5 minutes. A red LED light beside WINE will light up to indicate that start-up has been initiated and that that the thermostat is reading the liquid temperature.
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OPERATING THE COOLING SYSTEM The unit is set to 55°F at the factory. The temperature of wine caves in Europe is typically 55° F, the temperature wine collectors strive to match. Pressing the SET button will display the set temperature. To increase or decrease the set temperature, press and hold the SET button while pressing the UP arrow or DOWN arrow until the desired temperature is displayed.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS THE WINE RACKS To ensure a perfect fit and a secure installation, the wine racks are professionally installed by experienced woodcrafters. The Dry Probe The wine vault is equipped with a dry probe to monitor the inside air temperature and has been installed by our wine rack professionals.
INSTALL THE THERMOSTAT Install the Liquid Thermostat The cooling unit uses the liquid thermostat to monitor and help maintain a constant wine temperature. Step 1: Fill a clean, empty wine bottle 3/4 full with room temperature tap water. Step 2: Place the bottle probe securely into the bottle.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS The Cellar Management System module consists of an LCD touch screen with an integrated label printer and barcode scanner. The System features easy-to-use software and includes a pre-installed database of thousands of wines. INSTALL THE CELLAR MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Attach the Cellar Management System Module to the Wine Vault Step 1:...
TROUBLESHOOTING WINE VAULT WALL AND CEILING PANELS Walls do not align properly Possible Cause Recommended Solution Floor is not level Level the floor. Base channel corners are Measure the diagonals of the base channel assembly not square and adjust as needed. Panel latch tongue and slots Panels are upside down.
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TROUBLESHOOTING COOLING UNIT Temperature is too warm Possible Cause Recommended Solution Temperature control not set Adjust the thermostat and allow 48–120 hours for the unit cold enough to reach the set temperature. Warm exterior room Adjust the temperature in the exterior room; it cannot exceed 85°...
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COOLING UNIT Moisture is leaking from the front fan vents Possible Cause Recommended Solution The internal condensation Call 1-877-234-WINE. Disassembly of the unit will void drain is blocked the warranty. Excessive humidity or Install external drain tube to outlet at the front. blocked drain Build up of dust Vacuum intake and exhaust vents.
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