Wine Guardian Through-the-Wall Wine Cellar Cooling Systems 50Hz (WG25) - Manual - Manual (Page 22)

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Installing the Condensate Overflow
Condensate generation is a natural by-product of air conditioning systems. The Wine Guardian
cooling coils are designed with the understanding that optimal wine cellar humidity levels are
between 55% RH and 70% RH. If the vapor barrier of the wine cellar is poorly constructed or
excessive moisture is in the basement or surrounding area then the cooling coil may generate
excessive amounts of moisture. The condensate will appear in the form of water at the cooling
coil drain pan and eventually will travel to the condensate removal system located below the
compressor. The Wine Guardian system features an auxiliary drainport connection located at the
condenser end of the system directly below the plastic face plate. In the event there is excessive
moisture we recommend connecting the drainport as indicated on the following page.
Installing the Drain Line
 The drain line must extend from the system to an external drain or disposal
site. Do not use drain tubing any smaller than 6.35mm inside dimension on the
system.
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 If no floor drain is available, use a bucket. Do not extend the drain below the
rim of the bucket. Empty the bucket periodically.
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Allow enough height for the drain line to function properly. If draining into a nearby sink, the
system must be elevated higher than the rim of the sink in order for the water to drain by
gravity. Install with a 6.35mm per linear foot of pitch. See Accessories and Optional Equipment
section for information about the condensate pump.
Priming the Drain Trap
The internal drain trap primes itself automatically once the unit has run for a period of time and
after the system cycles off. This is confirmed by water dripping from the drain.