Howe Rapid Freeze Service Manual page 11

3 Installing the Rapid Freeze Flaker
Installation on Ice Storage Bins
Rapid Freeze® Ice Flakers are designed to run smoothly and without vibration. The machines are
usually mounted directly on top of an insulated ice storage bin. The storage bin must have an
insulated top, with a drip pan which is an integral part of the top designed specifically for the
Rapid Freeze Ice Flaker model installed on it. The ice bin should be designed to support the
weight of the flaker, and the ice stored inside the bin. Most ice storage bins can handle the weight
of a 2000, 3000, 4000 or 6000 pound capacity bare ice flaker without any additional bracing. It is
recommended that the bin manufacturer be consulted before any ice flaker is placed on top of a
bin. The weight of each ice flaker machine, along with the diameter of the hole required for ice
entry into the bin, is given on the specification sheet for that particular model.
Allow for a MINIMUM OF 6" clearance on top of the 2000, 3000, 4000 or 6000 pound capacity,
and MINIMUM OF 10" clearance on top of the10,000, 15,000, and 20,000 pound capacity ice
flaker for removal of the speed reducer, and sufficient space around the unit (approximately 3 feet)
for inspection and service.
Recommended Installation Method on Ice Bin
Refer to bin manufacturer's installation instructions for proper assembly and set up procedures.
Locate and set the bin on a solid level footing. Once the bin is set in place and leveled, the Rapid
Freeze ice flaker can be placed inside the drip pan.
Exhibit 2 illustrates the forklift and block method of placing the ice flaker on the bin.
Forklift & Block Method
You will Need:
o Forklift truck with adequate load and height capacities
o (8) 2 X 4 wood blocks approximately 6-8" long
o (2) 2 X 4 's approximately 36" long
o Pry Bars
Step 1. Position ice flaker on forks.
Step 2. Stack two wood blocks in each corner of the drip pan on the ice bin.
Step 3. Lift ice flaker over the wood blocks, position ice drop zone over the bin top opening, then set the
flaker on the blocks.
Step 4. Remove forklift.
Step 5. Stack the two 36" long 2 X 4's on the side of the bin beside the drip pan, overlapping the front and
back of the bin.
Using a pry bar as a lever on the 2 X 4's raise the side of the flaker and remove the TOP blocks
Step 6.
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