WhisperKool XLT 1600, XLT 8000 Unit Mounting, Thermostat, Mount WhisperKOOL high in the room

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Unit Mounting

Mounting the unit in the cellar has a significant impact on the unit’s ability to cool the air in the room. A law of nature states that warm air rises while cool air falls. The unit must be mounted high in the room in order to capture the warm air and replace with cool air. If the unit is mounted low in the cellar, it has a tendency to circulate the cool air at the bottom of the cellar but has no ability to draw the warm air from the higher space in the cellar. This will result in an inconsistent temperature range.

Thermostat

If the WhisperKOOL unit is not cooling the room, it might be due to a faulty thermostat. Use the following procedure to test the thermostat. Each unit has a bypass plug included with the instruction guide. The bypass plug is used to help troubleshoot the cabinet when it is not cooling correctly. It allows you to determine whether the problem lies within the thermostat or the cooling unit itself. The process of using this plug is as follows:

Mount WhisperKOOL high in the room.

1.) Unplug the WhisperKOOL unit.

2.) The PDT thermostat is attached to the front of the WhisperKOOL unit with two screws, one at each end of the thermostat. Remove the screws and detach the PDT.

3.) Unplug the PDT from the main unit, and plug in the by-pass plug. The by-pass plug allows you run the WhisperKOOL without having the thermostat installed.

4.) Plug the WhisperKOOL unit back in. The unit will begin running and cooling immediately. Let the unit run for 24 hours.

5.) After 24 hours, use an accurate thermometer (preferably a high-quality digital thermometer) to measure the temperature of air coming out of the WhisperKOOL unit’s front fans. If it is cooling the room, then the problem may lie with the thermostat.

If the WhisperKOOL unit cools the room without the PDT installed, then the thermostat should be replaced. The by-pass plug will allow the WhisperKOOL unit to continue to function, but it will not be able to monitor or maintain the correct temperature automatically without the thermostat.

The unit should be ran for 24hr. If you continue to run the WhisperKOOL you will need to turn off the WhisperKOOL unit periodically to keep it from icing up. We recommend cycling the unit on and off every eight hours if possible or as needed. It is recommended to run during the day and turn off at night.

For replacement of the PDT, please contact Customer Service. See Warranty Service on page 30.

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Contents XLT Page Owners Please Note Table of ContentsHow does the WhisperKOOL System Work? What is the WhisperKOOL System?Introduction Receiving and Inspecting the Unit Customer Warranty RegistrationContents Receiving & Inspecting the UnitQuick Start Guide Wall & Ceiling Framing Preparing the Wine CellarDoor Unobstructed AirflowMounting the Unit Ventilation Ambient Temperature FactorCut horizontal lines from stud to stud Tools NeededMark the horizontal lines with a level Frame the hole with two-by-four supports Cut vertical lines along the inside edge of the studsSizing Unit to Room InstallationElectrical Needs Electrical OutletAttach precut foam tape to the unit’s flange Testing UnitApplying Insulation Tape Liquid Measuring Thermostat SystemPlacement of Unit Installing ThermostatLocation of control switches Using the Whisperkool SystemPower Switch Condensate Evaporator SwitchTo Use the thermostat Liquid Measuring Thermostat SystemOperation PDT JR Operating InstructionsButtons PDT PDT Operating InstructionsHumidity Control Maintenance ScheduleMaintenance Normal Operation85F Max Using the Thermostat ControllerDucting Try this first Troubleshooting GuideAirflow Cool air drops and exits beneath door Door SealAir flows on both sides of the wall Mount WhisperKOOL high in the room Unit MountingThermostat Drainline Power RequirementsCondensation Icing UpConsumer Care Program Repairing Units Removing RivetsGeneral Inspection Troubleshooting ChecklistUnit is Not Cooling Sufficiently or Not Cooling at All Specific Performance IssuesDo not Exceed 24HRS on Bypass Plug Temperature Differential TestingInlet AIR -- Condenser Back Side Temperature / Test timeEvaporator Front Side Condenser Back Side Inlet AIR -- Evaporator Front SideConclusions Technical Assistance Accessories for Cooling UnitsFive 5 Year Compressor Limited Warranty Installation Terms and ConditionsProduct Installation Requirements Product Warranty Limitations and ExclusionsMaintenance Requirements ModelXLTSerial NumberA Questions or Additional InformationWhisperKOOL WhisperKOOL