Omcan IC-CN-0016 Instruction Manual page 10

Installation
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.
Tools required:
• Open-end wrenches.
• Phillips screwdriver.
Connecting the water line:
1. Find a 1/2 in. to 3/4 in. vertical cold water pipe near the installation location. The distance should be less
than 9 feet. The water supply pipe provided with the ice maker is about 9 feet.
2. A shut-off valve must be installed to the main water supply.
3. Connect the water supply pipe to the tap, the other end connect with the water inlet valve tight. Tightly with
hand.
4. Turn on main water supply and tap. Check for water supply connections leaks. Tighten any connections
(including connections at the valve) or nuts that leak.
Connecting the drain line:
A gravity drain system is used in this type ice maker, drain water to the drain line through the provided drain
water pipe with ice maker.
1. Find the floor drain near the ice maker. The distance should be less than 5 feet as the length of the long
drain water pipe provided with the ice maker is about 5 feet.
2. Find the drain outlet on the back of ice maker. Connect one end of the long drain pipe to the drain out let of
the machine, the other end to the floor drain.
3. All horizontal run of drain lines must have a fall of ¼" per foot. An air gap will likely be required between the
ice maker drain tube and the drain/waste receptacle. A stand pipe with a tap below it would be acceptable
for the drain/waste receptacle.
Water tap (¼"o.d.)
(3/4"o.d.)
Floor drain
Water inlet valve
Water inlet pipe
Nut of water
draining hole
Drain pipe
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