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Ventilation
e necessity of dissipating heat away from the unit is critical to the unit’s performance and cannot be overstated. As the unit operates
and cools, a greater amount of heat is generated on the exhaust side of the unit. Adequate ventilation is required in order to dissipate
heat away from the unit. If ventilation is inadequate, the exhaust will heat up and adversely aect the unit’s ability to cool.
Vapor Barrier
Vapor Barrier is REQUIRED to prevent the intrusion of water vapor so that the cellar can be kept at the correct temperature and
humidity. 6 mm plastic sheeting (recommended) should be applied to the warm side of the cellar walls. e vapor barrier must also
be applied to the outside walls and ceiling. If it is impossible to reach the outside, then the plastic must be applied from within the cel-
lar. e most common method is to wrap the entire interior, leaving the plastic loose in the stud cavity so the insulation can be placed
between each stud. All of the walls and ceiling must be wrapped in plastic for a complete vapor barrier.
In areas of high humidity, such as Southern and Gulf States, the vapor barrier will prevent inltration of warm moist air. e moist
air can cause mold to form, and standing water in drain pans promote microbial and fungal growth that cause unpleasant odors and
indoor air quality problems. If mold is found, remove it immediately and sanitize that portion of the unit.
Unobstructed Airow
Unobstructed airow to and from the unit is a critical factor in the unit’s overall performance. Make sure there is a minimum 3 . hori-
zontal clearance from the rear of the unit as well as a minimum 3 . clearance in front of the cooling unit. is will assure that the unit
can move the air around in an ecient manner. Avoid any attempt to camouage the unit by installing racking in front of the unit. is
will restrict the airow and lower the performance of the unit.
Ambient Temperature Factor
e cooling system has the ability to cool a maximum of 30°F below the ambient temperature of the room it is exhausting to. ere-
fore, you want to exhaust the unit in a room which will not exceed 85°F and preferably a consistent 75°F. Otherwise the unit will not
have the capacity to keep the wine at a desirable 55°F.
Door and Door Seal
At minimum an exterior grade (1 3/4”) door must be installed as a cellar door. It is very important that weather stripping is attached to
all 4 sides of the doorjamb. A bottom “sweep” or threshold is also required. e door must have a very good seal to keep the cool air in
and the warm air out. One of the most common problems with cooling units running continually is the door not sealing properly.
Sizing the Unit to the Room
e specication chart will provide information on the units room size cooling capacity. ere are circumstances in which a cellar design
may require a larger unit due to some existing design restrictions. In such a case, we recommend that the customer consider purchasing
a unit with a larger capacity to compensate for the design limitations. Issues such as glass doors, concrete, or brick walls and oors may
seem adequate but do not oer the insulation capacity required to maintain the optimum environment.
4200 1000 81 5 14.25”x 15.75”x 17”
3000 650 76 5 14.25”x 15.75”x 17”
Model Room Size Weight AMP’s Product Dimensions
(cubic feet) (lbs) (running) (W x H x D)
Temperature Delta - 30°F (when exhaust environment does not exceed above 85°F and below 50°F)
Warranty - 2 yr parts & labor / 5 yr compressor only
