Installation Guidelines A6 - Ice-O-Matic EF Series Service And Installation Manual

Flake Ice Machines General Information
Installation Guidelines
Note: Installation should be performed by an ICE-O-Matic trained Service Technician.
For proper operation of the ICE-O-Matic ice machine, the following installation guidelines
must be followed. Failure to do so may result in loss of production capacity, premature part
failures, and may void all warranties.
Ambient Operating Temperatures
Minimum Operating Temperature: 50°F (10°C)
Maximum Operating Temperature 100°F (38°C), 110°F (43°C) on 50 Hz. Models.
Note: ICE-O-Matic products are not designed for walk in cooler applications or outdoor
installation.
Incoming Water Supply (See Plumbing Diagram for line sizing Page A7-A9)
Minimum incoming water temperature: 40°F (4.5°C)
Maximum incoming water temperature: 100°F (38°C)
Minimum incoming water pressure: 20 psi (1.4 bar)
Maximum incoming water pressure: 60 psi (4.1 bar)
Note: If water pressure exceeds 60 psi (4.1 bar), a water pressure regulator must be
installed.
Drains:
Route bin drain, float drain and water condenser drain individually to a floor drain.
The use of condensate pumps for draining water is not recommended by ICE-O-Matic.
ICE-O-Matic assumes no responsibility for improperly installed equipment.
Water Filtration
A water filter system should be installed with the ice machine.
Clearance Requirements
Self contained air cooled ice machines must have a minimum of 6 inches (15cm) of clearance
around the entire machine.
Stacking
EF and EMF Series ice machines are not designed to be stacked.
Dispenser Application
EF and EMF Series ice machines are not designed to be placed on dispensers.
Electrical Specifications
The machine must be installed on a separate circuit.
Refer to the serial plate at the rear of the ice machine or the charts on Page A5.
Adjustments
Level the machine.
Check the primary and secondary bin control for proper adjustment, Page G3.
Check the safety control for proper adjustment, Page G3.
Check the water in the water float for proper level, Page D1.
Check the water regulating valve adjustment if water cooled, Page F6.
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