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Section 2 Installation Instructions
Part No. 80-1214-3 2-9
Ice Machine Head Section Water Supply
and Drains
POTABLE WATER SUPPLY
Local water conditions may require treatment of the
water to inhibit scale formation, filter sediment, and
remove chlorine odor and taste.
POTABLE WATER INLET LINES
Follow these guidelines to install water inlet lines:
• Do not connect the ice machine to a hot water supply.
Be sure all hot water restrictors installed for other
equipment are working. (Check valves on sink
faucets, dishwashers, etc.)
• If water pressure exceeds the maximum (80 psig
551.5 kPA) recommended pressure, obtain a water
pressure regulator from your Manitowoc distributor.
• Install a water shut-off valve and union for both the
ice making and condenser water lines.
DRAIN CONNECTIONS
Follow these guidelines when installing drain lines to
prevent drain water from flowing back into the ice
machine and storage bin:
• Drain lines must have a 1.5 inch drop per 5 feet of
run (2.5 cm per meter), and must not create traps.
• The floor drain must be large enough to
accommodate drainage from all drains.
• Run separate bin and water-cooled condenser drain
lines. Insulate them to prevent condensation.
• Vent the bin and ice machine drain to the
atmosphere. The ice machine drain requires an 18”
vent. Do not vent the condenser drain on water-
cooled models.
• Drains must have a union or other suitable means to
allow in place disconnection from the ice machine
when servicing is required.
• Insulate water inlet lines and drain lines to prevent
condensation.
Cooling Tower Applications
(Water-Cooled Models)
A water cooling tower installation does not require
modification of the ice machine. The water regulator
valve for the condenser continues to control the
refrigeration discharge pressure.
It is necessary to know the amount of heat rejection, and
the pressure drop through the condenser and water
valves (inlet and outlet) when using a cooling tower on
an ice machine.
• Water entering the condenser must not exceed 90°F
(32.2°C).
• Water flow through the condenser must not exceed 5
gallons (19 liters) per minute.
• Allow for a pressure drop of 7 psi (48 kPA) between
the condenser water inlet and the outlet of the ice
machine.
• Water exiting the condenser must not exceed 110°F
(43.3°C).
Important
If you are installing a Manitowoc water filter system,
refer to the Installation Instructions supplied with the
filter system for ice making water inlet connections.
Revised 8/2003