Installation; Top Mount Ice Machines (Models T400A/W, Mcd400A/W And Mfd400A/W) - Follett T400A Installation, Operation And Service Manual

Installation

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 cannot
meet these requirements or have questions, call our technical service group immediately at (877) 612-5086 or
+1 (610) 252-7301.
Top mount ice machine on bin installation procedure (models MCD400A/WBT and
MFD400A/WBT)
Install ice machine and rough-in utilities
1. Install ice storage bin in its final location.
2. Install one supplied grommet in large knockout in base of ice machine and second supplied grommet in ice
hole provided in top of ice storage bin.
3. Rough in plumbing and electrical per specifications provided.
4. Flush all water lines before final hook up.
5. Position ice machine with utility connections facing rear of bin.
§ If new storage bin and ice machine – position ice machine with connections facing rear of bin.
§ If using existing bin – place supplied gasket 2.5" (64 mm) from front of bin (Fig. 1). Position ice machine with utility
connections facing rear of bin.
Fig. 1
bin top
Apply supplied gasket to bin top
as shown. Position ice machine
on
bin top.
existing gasket
6. Make final plumbing and electrical connections.
7. Working from inside bin storage area, push end of transport tube without fasteners up through grommets
into ice machine, leaving about 2" (51 mm) hanging down in bin.
8. Route free end of tube to evaporator port.
9. Slip a hose clamp in free end of tube.
10. Push free end of tube on evaporator port and tighten clamp, making sure clamp is positioned on evaporator
side of flange (no flange on MFD400 series flake ice machine).
11. Position ice tube under float bracket retaining tab.
12. Carefully slip ice level control stat alongside transport tube through both grommets and down into bin.
13. Run ice level control stat down through one side of cap tube fasteners attached to ice transport tube, form
a 180˚ bend at end of tube and run back up through fastener (Fig. 2).
Fig. 2
bin top
ice level control
stat fastener
ice level control stat
14. Adjust loop length to provide desired ice level. Loop must below end of ice transport tube.
15. Carefully bend end of cap tube to prevent it from slipping out of clamp.
Before turning power on
1. Clean and sanitize ice storage bin in accordance with cleaning procedure in ice storage bin installation
information packed with ice storage bin.
8 T400A/W, MCD400A/W, R400A/W, MFD400A/W, D400A/W Ice Machines
top view shown
add gasket
2.5"
(64 mm)
front of ice machine
ice transport tube