Ride ™ Model Ice Machines (Models Mcd400A/W, R400A/W) - Follett T400A Installation, Operation And Service Manual

After turning power on
1. Turn power to ice machine on and confi rm that gearmotor, compressor and fan motor start immediately.
2. Check that ice begins to enter bin within approximately 10 minutes.
3. With ice machine running, check that fl oat reservoir water level is approximately 3/8" (10mm) below internal
overfl ow and adjust to this level (raised line on side of reservoir) if necessary.
4. After making ice for 10 minutes, put ice against ice level control stat cap tube and check that ice machine
shuts down.
5. Warm ice level control stat with your fi ngers and check that ice machine restarts in approximately 20 minutes.
(Bin must be calling for ice.)
RIDE model ice machine installation procedure
(models MCD400A/WHS and MCD400A/WVS)
RIDE model ice machine performance is very sensitive to the quality of installation. To ensure proper performance,
ease of service and warranty coverage. it is critical that you follow the requirements detailed in this manual. If you
can not meet these requirements or have questions, call our technical service group immediately at (877) 612-5086
or +1 (610) 252-7301.
RIDE model
Installing
accessory
The requirements below are for ice machine installation without the Follett slide-out accessory. These procedures
ensure that the ice machine can be easily removed as one unit for cleaning and maintenance. For installation
with the slide-out accessory, refer to instructions to install ice machine and rough-in utilities with optional slide-out
accessory.
General requirements
Front of ice machine free of obstructions, plumbing lines, electric conduits.
12" (305mm) minimum clearance above ice machine for access to ice machine components.
6" (153mm) minimum clearance between exhaust side of ice machine and adjacent equipment.
Do NOT weld ice machine to counter channels.
Large, removable panels in counter face to allow ice machine removal.
Machine stand accessory required for ice machines not supported on counter channels.
Connection requirements
Compression fi ttings for water and drain lines.
Separate drains for condenser and ice machine. Do NOT connect drains.
20A power supply with 6 feet.
separate power
to dispenser
Note: Diagram intended as guide only. All fi eld wiring to be installed in accordance with NEC and
local electrical codes.
ice machine and rough-in utilities without optional slide-out
12"
305mm
clearance
front of
ice machine
clear
bin signal from
dispenser
to ice machine
separate power
to ice machine
water shut off
compression fittings
for water and drain lines
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