Whirlpool CHCH8WS Ice Maker User Manual


 
INSTALL DRAINS
FOR THE PLUMBER
CONFORM TO ALL APPLICABLE CODES
%” O.D. TUBE SUPPLIED FROM ICE MAKER PUMP PAN
WITH WHIRLPOOL BIN
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BIN DRAIN
NOTE: The Ye” dra. siphon break hole must be In the
verhcal leg of white vtnyl tubing.
The storage bin drains by gravity and, therefore, the drain
line must maintain gradual slope to an open drain re-
ceptacle. Any rise in the drain line will cause an atr lock
which will prevent the water from draining from the stor-
age bin. lnstallatron of an air vent in the drain line
WIII
eltmlnate the posslbtltty of an air lock forming.
CONDENSER DRAIN
NEEDED ONLY ON WATER COOLED MODELS
CHCH8WE, CHCH8WS
1. %” galvanized pipe or copper tubing must be used to
extend the condenser outlet to an open type drain.
2. Adequate flow rate must be maintained through the
condenser. Runs over 40 ft. will require using larger pipe size.
*NOTE: These drains may be connected to a disposal
system if high humidity or condenser cleaning causes liquid
in the sump areas.
INSTALL WATER SUPPLY
Water treatment may be advisable because poor quality
water can cause marginal operation or malfunctton and
Increase cleanrng frequency and marntenance costs.
Contact your local Whirlpool Commercial Ice Machrne
Dealer for recommendations.
WATER COOLEO
CONDENSER
Y” MPT ICE MAKER
Y,“O.D.COPPER TUBE
.
DRAIN TUBE
INLET WATER LINE
ICE MAKING HEAD
Cold Water Supply l/4” o.d.
soft copper tube with shut-off valve.
1. A shut-off valve should be provided in the water
supply line at a convenient location near the ice maker.
The supply line must be adequately sized to compensate
for the length of the run.
Supply runs over 10 feet should be made with J/e” o.d.
copper tubtng. Runs of 10 feet or less may be made with
‘,4”
o.d. copper tubing.
NOTE: Always flush out water lines before connecttng
to prevent foreign matter from entenng the float valve.
2. Connect supply line to l/4” o.d. copper water line at
center rear of Ice making head.
3. Water
IS
controlled in pump reservoir by float valve.
Make sure float valve opens and closes.
4. Water pressure must be 20 to 100 PSI. If the pressure
exceeds 100 psi, a regulator will have to be installed. The
unit will operate in pressures below
20
PSI; however, It
may produce cloudy ice
CONDENSER WATER INLET
NEEDED ONLY ON WATER COOLED MODELS
CHCH8WE, CHCH8WS
1. Use a 3/8” I.P.S. independent cold water supply to the
water cooled condenser inlet for proper condenser operation.
Runs over 40 ft. will require using larger pipe size.
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