INTARCON VSH-CGY-21015A split refrigeration system with wine/cheese-room evaporator

Microclimate control for wine and cheese rooms

INTARCON VSH-CGY-21015A is a split system for wine and cheese storage. This specialist system is designed for wine and cheese storage where relative humidity matters alongside cooling. Manufacturer sizing conditions refer to +15 °C and 70 % RH. Consider this range when simple temperature-only control does not meet the required storage process.

Practical benefits

• Temperature and humidity regulation: allows the room microclimate to be matched to the stored product. Setpoints must follow the wine or cheese storage requirements.
• Heating and dehumidification functions: provide control when cooling alone is insufficient. A condensate pump assists drainage.
• Separate room-volume estimates: distinguish insulated and uninsulated rooms. These figures represent different construction conditions and must not be treated as equivalent.

Range configuration and selection limits

The (K) designation identifies a catalogue configuration with a humidification kit. These configurations include an external steam humidifier rated at 3 kg/h. A model without (K) must not be assumed to include the same kit. Coordinate water, power and drainage provisions during design.

Condensing unit location and installation

This model has a centrifugal condensing-unit fan for ducted rejection of warm condenser air. Size the duct against the actual airflow and available fan pressure, not the connection dimensions alone. Provide sufficient make-up air.

The manufacturer specifies a maximum vertical separation of 15 m with the condensing unit above the evaporator, or 6 m with it below. These are elevation limits, not pre-charge pipe lengths. Provide a trapped, sloping condensate drain and follow the installation drawing for refrigerant piping and oil return.

How to size this model

Capacity and room-volume suitability for this exact configuration require confirmation during selection using manufacturer data. Provide internal room dimensions, insulation, ambient temperature, daily product load and incoming temperature, door-opening frequency and the proposed pipe route. An unpublished operating point must not be substituted by a rating at a different temperature.

Unit interconnection principle

Supply scope and documentation

Supply covers the factory condensing unit, evaporator and range-specific controls. The cold-room enclosure, site copper pipework and insulation, electrical installation and commissioning are planned separately. Pre-charge for 10 m does not itself mean that pipes or all interconnecting cables are supplied.

Manufacturer catalogue, printed p. 317. Range and filter selection guide.