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The performance and life of your WhisperKOOL System are contingent upon the steps you take in 

preparing the wine cellar.

Wine storage professionals work with licensed contractors, refrigeration technicians, and racking 

companies to build well-insulated, beautiful, and protective wine cellars. In some areas of the country, 

these professionals are not available. We have put together some useful tips to assist in the installation 

process. 
Our recommendations are meant to act as a guide in the process of building a proper enclosure. Your 

intended location may have specific needs that we do not address.

Build wine cellar walls using standard 2x4 or 2x6 construction methods and ceiling joists following the 

guidelines of local and state codes in your area. The general rule for a cellar is the thicker the walls, the 

higher the insulation factor, the better the cellar remains at a consistent temperature.

Insulation is REQUIRED with the use of the WhisperKOOL product; Standard “Fiberglass” or “Rigid 

Foam” insulation is normally used in cellar construction, or in some cases, “blown in” insulation is used. 

It is very important that all walls and ceiling be insulated to keep the cellar temperature as consistent 

as possible during the summer and winter months. The R factor or thickness of insulation is determined 

by the thickness of the walls and ceiling. For example, fiberglass insulation of R13 is designed to be 

used in a 2x4 wall. R19 is used in a 2x6 wall. It is important to use the correct insulation for the wall 

thickness.

Vapor barrier is REQUIRED  if a climate control cooling unit is installed to keep the cellar at the correct 

temperature and humidity. 6mm plastic sheeting is applied to the warm side of the cellar walls. The vapor 

barrier must be either applied to the outside walls and ceiling, or if it is impossible to get to the outside, 

then the plastic must be applied from within the cellar. The 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 

walls and ceiling must be wrapped in plastic for a complete vapor barrier.
In areas of humidity, such as the southern and gulf states, the vapor barrier will prevent infiltration of 

warm moist air. The moist air can cause mold to form. The cooling unit will strip excessive moisture from 

the air and create water, which will need to be dissipated back out of the cellar using the Condensate 

Evaporator system and drain line. In dry climates, the vapor barrier will provide more control over 

retaining the higher correct humidity within the cellar.

The unit is designed to exhaust into an open area. In situations where ducting may be necessary, 

WhisperKOOL provides a specially designed ducting accessory kit for the XLT unit. Please contact 

Customer Service to order the ducting accessory kit by phone (800) 343-9463. Using any other ducting 

system voids warranty. Sheet rock must be applied in the exhaust room with no vapor barrier or 

insulation exposed. Failure to complete the wine cellar voids the warranty. See page 29 for list of 

Ducting Kit options.