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Installation Instructions for E.I. 600
Read all instructions before starting the installation
Locating ice machine
Locate flat level platform for E.I.600. Do not place where salt spray is present or corrosion problems
will result. Locate so that electrical control panel (with off/on switch) faces out for easy access.
Test routing of 1 1/4" ID delivery hose (delivery elbow on unit will swivel to face different
directions). Check routing of 1/2" I.D. raw water hose which connects to hose barb facing
downward at top rear of ice machine (marked "water inlet"). Check 5/8" I.D. hose for raw water
discharge which connects to hose barb on top of unit (marked "water outlet"). Check 1/4" I.D. fresh
water hose which connects to 1/4" male flare fitting on back of machine. Check access to high and
low refrigerant schrader valves on top right and front right of ice machine.
If routing of all hoses is clear, fasten unit down with four 1/4" lag bolts or 1/4" bolts and nuts.
Routing ice delivery hose
Route the hose so that it travels up hill until it reaches the ice storage box. Route with as few bends
as possible and no sharp or 180 degree bends. Total length should be less than 30 feet. If hose runs
uphill and down with only one high spot, this will be OK. However, the hose should not have low
spots which would trap water. (See Drawing #1.) Do not bend hose with bend radius of less than
12". Route hose into side of the ice storage box so that it is as high as possible, and centered on side
of box. This is done to maximize the amount of ice that can be piled up before it reaches the sensor
and delivery hose. Note that the ice does not level itself and will form a broad pile as it falls out of
the hose. It is desirable to have the ice storage box as deep (tall) as possible for maximum delivery of
ice.
It is not necessary to cover the delivery hose with insulation, but insulation is recommended in order
to reduce sweating of hose from condensation. The hose can be covered before installing, after, or
during installation. The insulation provided has a pre-glued seam. After placing the insulation around
hose pull off the two Mylar release liners and then press the two edges together. The disadvantage of
installing the insulation before installing the hose is that care must be taken not to tear up insulation
while working the hose into position. Since the pre-glued seam may soften and come apart with heat
and time, it is recommended that the seam and end joints be covered with white duct tape. Strap hose
securely, keeping mind that it will be heavier when filled with ice. Be careful not to crush or kink
the hose because any restriction will prevent free flow of ice.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Think of ice moving through the hose as a semi-solid that will not push past
any restrictions placed inside of the hose. Example of installations that will not work: ice hose can
not be pushed over a pipe or over a thru-hull fitting. Do not use hose other than factory ice hose.
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