Manitowoc Q Use And Care Manual

Also see for Q Series: Manual Installation, Use, Care, and Service Manual

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Installation Instructions Section 22-8 Part Number 000001114Electrical ServiceGENERALVOLTAGEThe maximum allowable voltage variation is ±10% of therated voltage at ice machine start-up (when the electricalload is highest).FUSE/CIRCUIT BREAKERA separate fuse/circuit breaker must be provided foreach ice machine. Circuit breakers must be H.A.C.R.rated (does not apply in Canada).MINIMUM CIRCUIT AMPACITYThe minimum circuit ampacity is used to help select thewire size of the electrical supply. (Minimum circuitampacity is not the ice machine’s running amp load.)The wire size (or gauge) is also dependent uponlocation, materials used, length of run, etc., so it must bedetermined by a qualified electrician.GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERUPTERGround Fault Circuit Interupter (GFCI/GFI) protection isa system that shuts down the electric circuit (opens it)when it senses an unexpected loss of power,presumably to ground. Manitowoc Ice, Inc. does notrecommend the use of a GFCI/GFI circuit protection withour equipment. If code requires the use of a GFCI/GFIthen you must follow the local code. The circuit must bededicated, sized properly and there must be a panelGFCI/GFI breaker. We do not recommend GFCI/GFIoutlets as they are known for more intermittent nuisancetrips than panel breakers.! WarningAll wiring must conform to local, state and nationalcodes.! WarningThe ice machine must be grounded in accordancewith national and local electrical codes.