CellarPro 1800H-ECX Houdini Cooling Unit #25544

Options and sizing support available. Contact us at 866-973-1100 or info@vineyardwinecellars.com.

Specifications:

• Capacity: 1864 BTUH @ 55F
  
• Size: 36 1/2w x 10 1/2d x 10h (in)
  
• Weight: 99 lb
  
• Power/Rating: 115V AC / 60 Hz
• Compressor Amps:
  • Startup (LRA): 22.2 Amps
  • Unit Amp Rating: 4.7 Amps
  • Total Watts with Fans on Low: 411
  • Total Watts with Fans on Low: 399
  • Compatible with Dedicated 15-Amp Circuit
• BTUH @ 55F:
  
  • Low Fan Speed: 1456 BTUH
  • High Fan Speed: 1864 BTUH
  • 1/4 Ton Nominal

Description:

1864 SENSIBLE BTUH @ 55F. CellarPro's 1800H-ECX cooling unit (1/5 Ton Nominal) is the first cooling unit designed specifically for glass-enclosed wine cellars, and uses energy-efficient variable-speed EC fans for maximum performance.

Features include:

• Shallow height and depth
• Fits shallow glass enclosures
• 10 1/2"D x 10"H
• 36 1/2"W
• Can be placed inside the cellar, atop the cellar, partially installed in the cellar ceiling, or completely remote from the cellar and ducted
• Choice of airflows for cold side
• Intake from bottom or left side
• Exhaust from bottom or front side
• Air deflector optional
• Choice of airflows for hot side
• Intake from top or right side
• Exhaust from the rear or the top side (the top exhaust offers 2 orientations)
• Air deflector optional
• Energy-efficient variable-speed EC fans with independent controls - choose between performance vs noise
• Hot side - higher ambient temps require high fan speed
• Low fan speed: 49 dBA / 85F maximum intake temperature
• High fan speed: 55 dBA / 95F maximum intake temperature
• Cold side - higher cooling load requires high fan speed
• Low fan speed: 1456 SENSIBLE BTUH @ 55F / 51F lowest achievable cellar temperature
• High fan speed: 1864 SENSIBLE BTUH @55F / 47F lowest achievable cellar temperature on hot, cold or both sides
• Oversized stainless-steel drain pan with 100W heating element
• Included as standard equipment
• No drain line required for properly constructed, airtight cellars
• Optional overflow drain fitting and 8' flexible drain line
• Choice of power source
• Side or rear
• Removable 10-ft cord
• Electric light receptacle (3-amp)
• Optional remote display
• Optional bottle probe (highly recommended unless the unit is configured with the networkable thermostat upgrade)
  

Please note: 1800H Houdini cooling units should pull air from and be installed in conditions ranging from 40F to 95F. When the cooling unit is partially or fully exposed outside the cellar, especially if the cooling unit will be located in a warm, humid environment, we recommend insulating the left 13-inches of the cooling unit with 1-inch closed-cell foam insulation (R-4 or better).

Our cooling units are designed to be used in properly-constructed wine cellars that are adequately insulated, airtight and sealed with a vapor barrier. In improperly-constructed cellars, the cooling unit will create excess condensation, leading to damage and premature failure of your cooling unit (not covered by warranty).

Features:

CellarPro 1800H-ECX Cooling Unit (P/N 25544). NOW WITH ENERGY-EFFICIENT EC FANS! CellarPro engineered the 1800H-ECX cooling unit specifically for shallow-depth glass wine cellars.

Just 10 1/2-inches deep and 10-inches tall, the 1800H-ECX Houdini cooling unit is designed to "disappear" inside - or atop - the cellar. Dual independent variable-speed fans offer flexibility to trade-off between super-quiet operation vs maximum performance.

For example, assuming 75F ambient temperature, R13 insulation in the non-glass walls and no ducting, the 1800H-ECX would work in the following cellars:

All air-cooled refrigeration equipment requires fresh air intake to dissipate the heat generated by the cooling unit. The fresh air intake CANNOT come from the wine cellar space - it must come from space outside the cellar.

Variable-speed fans with independent control provide maximum flexibility and versatility, as follows:

• Variable fan speed for the cold side
• Provides cooling flexibility
• Low fan speed: 1456 BTUH @ 55F / 51F lowest achievable cellar temperature
• High fan speed: 1864 BTUH @55F / 47F lowest achievable cellar temperature
• Variable fan speed for the hot side
• Choose between performance vs noise
• Low fan speed: 49 dBA / 85F maximum intake temperature
• High fan speed: 55 dBA / 95F maximum intake temperature
  

Powerful fans on the 1800H-ECX allow the cooling unit to be ducted without the need for an auxiliary fan, as follows:

• Cold side:
• Up to 50 equivalent feet (25' per duct) with 6-inch insulated ducting and insulated rigid corners 
• Intake from the left / exhaust from the front
• Hot side:
• Up to 50 equivalent feet (25' per duct) and 85F maximum intake temperature (no auxiliary fan required). 
• Up to 100 equivalent feet (50' per duct) and 95F maximum intake temperature (requires auxiliary fan)
• Intake and exhaust from the top
• Ducting requires CellarPro duct equipment (sold separately)
  

• Features energy-efficient EC Fans on both the cold and hot sides
• This unit can be configured to pull fresh air ranging from -20 to 95F. If the unit's location does not provide sufficient room for the unit's exhaust to dissipate and/or fresh air to be provided, you may need to purchase a rear duct kit. We recommend the addition of a fan cycling switch when fresh air intake will be below 20F.
• The unit must be placed indoors in an area that is above 32F.
• Dual high-output fans come with independent variable speed settings for your choice of maximum cooling power at the high fan speed, or super-quiet operation (49 decibels) at the low fan speed.
• Adjustable humidity control combines a high-output compressor with flexible fan cycles to maintain a recommended level of moisture inside your cellar.
• Custom coils generate maximum cooling power inside the cellar.
• Excess condensate is managed with a high-capacity stainless steel condensate pan and 100W electric heating element.
• Commercial-grade Electrofin coating protects the evaporator coils from leaks and corrosion.
• Intuitive LED display panel mounted on the evaporator with digital programmable thermostat is simple and easy to use. Remote thermostat is available as an upgrade.
• Energy-saver mode, quick-chill mode, and auto-defrost cycle provide convenient solutions to common cellar needs.
• Temperature set point range is 47F to 62F when the cooling unit is properly sized.
• Unit operates with minimal vibrations and less noise than comparable units from competitors.
• Audible and visual alarms and maintenance-needed indicator protect the cooling unit and the wine cellar.
• With dual power sources and a 10-foot power cord, the unit can be plugged into a receptacle from either the rear or right side of the cooling unit, providing flexibility for most installations.
• Common dedicated 15-amp circuit is required to power the unit.
• Mounting brackets, included as standard equipment, ensure easy installation.
• Removable steel case provides access to the internal components for servicing and repair.
• CellarPro's 5-Year Standard Warranty, the most thorough in the industry, protects the unit against manufacturing defects.
• An optional Extended Warranty (P/N 1836) is available for additional protection.
• ETL Tested and Certified to rigorous UL Standards for safety.

Configurations:

• CellarPro 1800H-ECX cooling units are self-contained, fully-charged units designed to be attached to the ceiling inside the cellar, or above the cellar.
• 1800H-ECX units also can be located remotely from the cellar with the addition of one of our cold-side duct packages. Offered with or without insulated flex ducting, in a choice of configurations for low or high humidity conditions, our cold-side duct packages allow these cooling units to be ducted up to 50 equivalent feet (25' per duct). Ducting must be 8-inch (or greater) from start to finish.
• When calculating equivalent feet, each 90-degree turn counts for 8 feet.
• For remote or inaccessible installations, we offer a remote control display kit which is wired to the cooling unit and allows the digital display to be mounted inside or outside the cellar.
• 1800H cooling units require fresh air intake without interference from the unit's hot air exhaust. If sufficient space does not exist to provide fresh air, you may need our hot-side duct kit. The temperature of the fresh air intake should be within a range of 40F to 95F
• The cold side of the cooling unit should never be exposed to temperatures below 32F.
• A CellarPro cooling unit must always be used in the upright position, and should never be operated on its side or upside down.

Options & Upgrades:

Cold Temperature

• CellarPro 1800H Houdini units should be installed in a conditioned environment from 40F to 95F

Duct and Sound Hoods

• Hot Side Duct Hood #25563 and Kit #25562: allows you to install the unit in a small space with limited airflow, and duct the airflow up to 50 equivalent feet (25 feet per duct)
• Cold Side Duct Hood #35618 and Kit #35619: permits the cooling unit to be located remotely and duct the airflow up to 50 equivalent feet (25 feet per duct).
• Duct Kits are the same as Duct Hoods, and also include 2 x 25-feet of R-6 insulated flex ducting.
• Sound Hood #30827: reduces the noise level of our Houdini cooling unit by 5 decibels; no assembly is required.

Filters & Grills

• Use our filter & grill guide to find the cooling unit filter or duct filter and/or duct grill that is appropriate for your cooling unit.
  

Remote Control & Probe

• Networkable Thermostats #27346 and #27310: Included as standard equipment allowing connection of your cooling unit to a networkable, Wi-Fi enabled thermostat (sold separately, Ecobee SmartThermostat Pro #31453). Must be ordered at the same time that the equipment is ordered. Other limitations apply - read the networkable thermostat description for more information.
• Remote Display #1603: lets you place the digital panel wherever you want, whether inside or outside the cellar. Includes 10 feet of wiring.
• Bottle Probe #1434: this remote thermostat with a 10-foot cord overrides the thermostat on the face of the cooling unit, and allows it to monitor air or liquid temperatures at various locations inside the cellar. The bottle probe is highly recommended unless the unit is configured with the networkable thermostat upgrade
• Extension cords available in 25-foot (#1780) and 50-foot (#1781) lengths.

Other Options & Upgrades

• Condensate Drain Line: strongly recommended for wine cellar installations that are not airtight, a drain line allows excess moisture to drain from the the cooling unit (#1606).

Click the following links for more information:

• Spec Sheet
• Owner's Manual
• Cut Sheet: Airflow Cutouts
• Cut Sheet: Control Locations
• Cut Sheet: Dimensions
• Duct Hood Drawings: As Ducted
• Configuration Options