BREEZAIRE WKE3000 - Manual (Page 2)

WKE03/02 PG 2
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR WKE SERIES SENTINEL II EQUIPPED COOLING UNITS
The BREEZAIRE WKE 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 WKE
Series is not intended to cool service cabinets, which are maintained at lower temperatures and opened or entered
frequently.
ENCLOSURE CONSTRUCTION
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 interior walls and floor should have a vapor barrier and a minimum of R-11 insulation. An exterior wall's insulation
value should be a minimum of R-19. The ceiling should have a vapor barrier and a minimum of R-19 insulation. The
vapor barrier should be installed on the warm side of the insulation. There should be no glass windows or doors.
F All 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.
F Doors into the enclosure should be of minimum size, insulated to R-11 and be tightly sealed with a high quality
weather stripping. Be sure to seal the bottom of the door and underneath the door frame's molding.
F Enclosure 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.
F The ambient temperature surrounding the enclosure should not exceed the desired cellar's temperature by more
than 25°F. No enclosure wall should receive direct sunlight or strong wind.
SIZING GUIDE & SPECIFICATIONS
This guide to be used only for enclosures meeting the above construction requirements.
BREEZAIRE Model Enclosure Volume Electrical Dimensions (inches) Weight
WKE 3000 650 cu.ft. 5 Amps 14.25W x 19.75H x 21.63D 76 lb.
WKE 4000 1000 cu.ft. 7 Amps 14.25W x 19.75H x 21.63D 81 lb.
WKE 6000 1500 cu.ft. 9.5 Amps 16.25W x 22.00H x 21.63D 101 lb.
WKE 8000 2000 cu.ft. 10 Amps 16.25W x 22.00H x 21.63D 101 lb.
Note: All units are 115 Volt, 60 Hz
INSTALLATION
Before installing the unit, inspect it again for any shipping damage. Test the unit by placing it in a room where the
temperature is above 65°F and plug it into a properly grounded electrical outlet. The thermostat has no "off" position;
therefore it will begin to run within 5 minutes of being plugged in. Allow it to run for a minimum of 15 minutes. There
should be a flow of cool air from the upper grille (see Fig. 1) and warm air should be flowing from the upper opening on
the warm air exhaust side (see fig. 3). If there is no airflow or no change in temperature on either side, contact your
dealer.
BREEZAIRE units should not be installed in a fire rated wall without consulting your local building inspector and
building codes.