Manitowoc RF-0244 Installation, Use & Care Manual

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Section 2 Installation InstructionsPart Number 000005653 10/09 5Water and Drain RequirementsPOTABLE WATER REQUIREMENTSFollow these guidelines to install water inlet lines:• Do not connect the ice machine to a hot watersupply. Be sure all hot water restrictors installed forother equipment are working. (Check valves on sinkfaucets, dishwashers, etc.)• If water pressure exceeds the maximum of 80 psig(6 bar) recommended pressure, obtain a waterpressure regulator from your Manitowoc distributor.• Install a water shut-off valve and union for both theice making and condenser water lines.• Insulate water inlet lines to prevent condensation.• Plumbing must conform to local codes.WATER SUPPLY AND DRAIN LINE SIZING/CONNECTIONSTypical Water Supply Drain InstallationDRAIN 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 feet ofrun (2.5 cm per meter), and must not create traps.• The floor drain must be large enough toaccommodate drainage from all drains.• Run separate bin and water-cooled condenser drainlines. Insulate them to prevent condensation.• Vent the bin and ice machine drain to theatmosphere. The ice machine drain requires an 18"(46 cm) vent. Do not vent the condenser drain onwater-cooled models.• Drains must have a union or other suitable means toallow in place disconnection from the ice machinewhen servicing is required.Location Water TempMin/MaxWaterPressureMin/MaxFitting/MinTubing SizePotableWater Inlet40°/90°F(4°/32°C)14/80 psi(100/552 kPA)3/8" FPTCondenserWater Inlet40°/90°F(4°/32°C)20/150 psi(138/1034 kPA)1/2" FPTCondenserWaterDrain--- --- 1/2" FPTBin Drain --- --- 3/4" FPTLarge Capacity Bin Drain --- 1" FPTVENT TUBE18" (46 CM)LONGROUTEDRAINTUBING TOOPEN SITEDRAINICE MAKINGWATER INLETTUBING 3/8" MIN.I.D. (.95 CM)VENT TUBE18" (46 CM)LONGSEPERATE BIN AND ICEMACHINE DRAINS AREREQUIREDROUTE DRAIN TUBING TOOPEN SITE DRAINWATER SHUT-OFF VALVEREQUIRED - ICE MAKINGWATER INLET TUBING 3/8"MIN. I.D. (.95 CM)