INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR WKC SERIES COOLING UNITS
The BREEZAIRE WKC Series cooling units are designed to, when installed in a properly constructed enclosure, provide a constant, selectable temperature between 48°F and 62°F while reducing the excess relative humidity to the proper 50% to 75%. BREEZAIRE cooling units are designed to lower the temperature, while removing only excessive moisture. In a properly constructed enclosure this process can raise the relative humidity. The unit does not add moisture to the enclosure. The unit does not include a heating system and will not warm the enclosure. The WKC Series is not intended to cool service cabinets, which are maintained at lower temperatures and opened or entered frequently.
The cooling unit comes with two (2) optional thermostat systems. Mechanical or Digital Electronic (Sentry III).
The mechanical version is low profile and will blend in with the casing of the unit. The mechanical version is of a simplest design and the adjustments requires a 1/4" straight type screwdriver.
The Digital Electronic (Sentry III) thermostat adds additional safety to your enclosure and has the following features:
FLarge, easy to read, green LED display.
FAccurate, easy to adjust (no tools needed) readable set points with continuous reading of enclosure temperature or displaying of set point when changing enclosure temperatures.
FPower outage protection, which delays unit start up after power outages.
FBlocked airflow protection, which shuts down unit and protects wine in case of high temperatures caused by condenser blockage.
FControls temperature by enclosure air sensors or optional bottle probe.
The configuration of the units having the cold air discharge on the bottom makes them ideal to be installed in cabinets and credenzas. BREEZAIRE WKC series cooling units are not always recommended for converted closets. Ask your dealer for details.
ENCLOSURE CONSTRUCTION GUIDELINES
To use the below SIZING GUIDE, the enclosure to be cooled must be built to the following minimum specifications. If the enclosure cannot be built to these minimum specifications, consult your BREEZAIRE dealer for assistance in choosing the correct unit. BREEZAIRE cooling units are not warranted to cool a specific enclosure.
All walls, floors and ceilings should have a vapor barrier. This vapor barrier should be installed on the warm side of the insulation. All interior walls and floors should be lined with a minimum of
FWKC series are specifically designed and engineered to be installed in cabinets and credenzas. The enclosures in which you install the cooling unit must be well insulated and air tight for the cooling unit to perform properly.
FAll joints, door frames, electrical outlets or switches and any pipes or vents which go through the enclosure should be sealed to prevent air and moisture leakage into the room. Concrete and brick are not insulation or moisture barriers.
FDoors into the enclosure should be of minimum size, insulated to
FEnclosure lighting should be of low wattage, with a timer to insure lights are not left on when the enclosure is unoccupied. Recessed lighting should not be used, as they will allow outside air to enter the enclosure.
FThe ambient temperature surrounding the enclosure should not exceed the desired enclosure's temperature by more than 25°F. No enclosure wall should receive direct sunlight or strong wind.
WKC05/02 PG. 2
