Water Supply And Drain Connections; Connecting The Water Supply Line; Connecting The Drain Line - EdgeStar IB450SSP Owner's Manual

Water Supply and Drain Connections

The water supply should be ready at the point of installation. The water supply pressure should be a
minimum of 15 psi with a static pressure of no more than 80 psi. A wall outlet directly behind the ice
maker will make installation easier. When you connect the water supply hose and drain hose, pay
attention to the label on the back that indicates the location of the water inlet and water outlet.
Important:
1. All installations must be in accordance with local plumbing code requirements.
2. Make certain that the pipes are not pinched or kinked or damaged during installation.
3. Check for leaks after connection.

Connecting the Water Supply Line

1. Turn off main water supply. Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear the line of water.
2. Find a ½" to ¾" vertical cold water pipe near the installation location. The distance should be
less than 9 feet. The water supply hose provided with the ice maker is about 9 feet long.
3. A shut-off valve must be installed to the main water supply. If the water pipe has a plain
piece of copper tubing, attach a ¼" O.D. compression union to the tubing and remove the
nut.
4. Connect nuts of the water supply hose to the tap and water inlet valve. Tighten firmly by
hand, then tighten one-half turn with a 1/2 " open-end wrench.
5. Turn on the main water supply and tap. Check for water supply connection leaks. Tighten
every connection (including connections at the water inlet).
Note: In general, it is always a good idea to filter the water. A water filter can remove taste and
odors as well as particles. Where water is very hard, softened water may result in white, mushy
cubes that stick together. Deionized water is not recommended.

Connecting the Drain Line

There are two choices for drain operation: one that drains by gravity and one that utilizes the
internal drain pump. The unit can pump out water up to 5ft vertically or 5ft horizontally.
Note: There is a drain outlet on the ice maker. Please drain water through the drain hose provided
with the ice maker.
1. Locate the floor drain near the ice maker. The distance should be less than 4.5 feet since the
length of the long drain hose provided with the ice maker is about 4.5 feet.
2. Connect the drain hose to the back of the ice maker, then insert the other end of the hose into
the floor drain.
3. All horizontal runs of drain lines must have a fall of
required between the ice maker drain hose and the drain/waste receptacle. A stand pipe with
a trap below it would be acceptable for the drain/waste receptacle. A floor drain would also
be acceptable.
4. Pour 1 gallon of water into the ice storage bin to check for proper drainage.
" per foot. An air gap will likely be
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