Manitowoc Q 1800 Installation And Use Manual

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Installation Instructions Section 22-4Water Service/DrainsWater Inlet LinesFollow these guidelines to install water inlet lines:• Do not connect the ice machine to a hot watersupply. Be sure all hot water restrictors installedfor other equipment are working. (Check valveson sink faucets, dishwashers, etc.)• If water pressure exceeds the maximumrecommended pressure, obtain a water pressureregulator from your Manitowoc distributor.• Install a water shut-off valve for both the icemaking and condenser water lines.• Insulate water inlet lines to prevent condensation.• Use teflon tape to seal threaded fittings.CAUTIONDo not apply heat to water valve inlet fitting.This will damage plastic valve body.ImportantInstall sump trough drain plug before starting theice machine.Drain ConnectionsFollow these guidelines when installing drain lines toprevent drain water from flowing back into the icemachine and storage bin:• Drain lines must have a 1.5 inch drop per 5 feetof run (2.5 cm per meter), and must not createtraps.• The floor drain must be large enough toaccommodate drainage from all drains.• Run separate bin and ice machine drain lines.Insulate them to prevent condensation.• Vent the bin and ice machine drain to theatmosphere. Do not vent the condenser drain onwater-cooled models.CAUTIONPlumbing must conform to applicablecodes.WATER SUPPLY AND DRAIN LINE SIZING/CONNECTIONSLocation WaterTemperatureWaterPressureIce MachineFittingTubing Size Up to IceMachine FittingIce MakingWater Inlet33°F (0.6°C) Min.90°F (32.2°C)Max.20 psi (137.9 kPA) Min.80 psi (551.5 kPA) Max.3/8” FemalePipe Thread3/8” (9.5 mm)minimum insidediameterIce MakingWater Drain --- --- 1/2” FemalePipe Thread1/2” (12.7 mm)minimum insidediameterCondenserWater Inlet33°F (0.6°C) Min.90°F (32.2°C)Max.20 psi (137.9 kPA) Min.150 psi (1034.2 kPA)Max.1/2” Female Pipe ThreadCondenserWater Drain --- --- 1/2” FemalePipe Thread1/2” (12.7 mm)minimum insidediameterBin Drain --- --- 3/4” FemalePipe Thread3/4” (19.1 mm)minimum insidediameter