Water Supply And Drain Connections - KitchenAid KAR-13 Technical Education

WATER SUPPLY AND DRAIN CONNECTIONS

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the freezer
mechanism, do not operate this ice maker
when the water supply is OFF, or if the pres-
sure is below 10 PSIG (0.7 bar), the recom-
mended water pressure. Stop the ice maker
until proper water pressure is resumed.
• The water supply inlet is 1/2-14 NPT and
must only be connected to a potable water
supply.
• A water supply line shut-off valve and drain
valve must be installed.
• Water supply pressure should be a minimum
of 10 PSIG (0.7 bar), and a maximum of 113
PSIG (7.5 bar). If the pressure exceeds 113
PSIG (7.5 bar), use a pressure reducing
valve.
Ice Maker
Vent
1/4" Fall-Per-Foot
To Approved Floor Drain
• The drain outlet hose is 5/8" (16mm) I.D. and
internally connected with a 2/3" (17mm) O.D.
drain outlet.
• The drain must be 1/4" fall-per-foot (2 cm
fall-per-meter) on horizontal runs for opti-
mum flow.
• Keep a 2 vertical inch (5 vertical cm) air gap
or more between the drain pipe end and the
sink.
• The drain pipe must be used to prevent a
backflow into the storage bin.
• This ice maker should be installed in accor-
dance with applicable national, state,
and local regulations.
Water Supply Inlet = 1/2-14 NPT
Shutoff Valve
Drain Valve (Air or CO
Long Term Storage)
Bin Drain Outlet
Hose 5/8" I.D.
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