Installation - Vita-Mix Blending Station MP Owner's Manual

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In-Counter Blending Station MP
Preparing the Counter Area:
• Before cutting holes, make sure that there is adequate clearance under the counter
for the motor. The motor will extend about 5.67 in. / 14.4 cm below the counter but
it is best to allow at least 10 in. / 25.4 cm from the under-counter to shelves or any
other equipment under the counter. Also, when using the removable cover design,
the back of the hole must be at least 4.25 in. / 10.8 cm from any wall to allow for
cover door clearance.
• An extra 4 in. / 10.16 cm of open space above the top of the cover will be needed
for placement and removal of the In-Counter machine and for custom programming
the six PRE-SET buttons.
• If installing unit into a closed cabinet, including cabinets with a curtain or extended
skirt, a 4 in. / 10.16 cm diameter flexible vinyl duct (dryer hose) must be used to
vent exhaust. Attach the vinyl duct to the bottom exhaust by forcing the end of the
hose over the exhaust baffle of the unit. Run the vinyl duct out of the cabinet for
proper ventilation. Do not vent hose into a wall, ceiling or a concealed space
of a building or cabinet. Multiple units should not vent to a common
manifold unit but to separate places with separate vent ducts.
DO NOT use hose clamps or equivalent to attach exhaust hose on machine.
• When cutting holes for placement of multiple In-Counter units, position the edge of
the machines at least 12 in. / 30.48 cm apart to ensure quick cleaning and proper
venting between machines.
• It is recommended that for a 120 VAC unit In-Counter installation, you have at least
one 20 amp outlet per machine under the counter, available within 6 ft. / 1.8 m of
the Blending Station MP. 220 VAC and 100 VAC units require a dedicated line.
Consult an electrician for proper electrical needs.
• The In-Counter Blending Station also requires a gasket (provided in the
machine's original package) to be placed between the machine and the counter.
See page 12 for instructions.
• Refer to the Vita-Mix Blending Station In-Counter Template (provided in the
machine's original package) for detailed installation guidelines and a template.
NOTE:
The area below the counter must have adequate ventaliation to provide
air circulation around each motor. This will prolong the life of your Blending
Station. If storing powders, mixes, sugars, etc., make sure containers are tightly
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