Ice Machine Clearance Requirements; Cooling Tower Applications - Manitowoc RF0244A Technician's Handbook

Ice Machine Clearance Requirements

Head
Sections
Back
Sides/Top
RCU Units
Front/Back
Sides/Top
* Water-Cooled Only - There is no minimum clearance required. This
value is recommended for efficient operation and servicing only.
NOTE: Allowance must be made for removal when the
ice machine is built-in. Monthly removal of the top
panel is required for cleaning and sanitizing.

Cooling Tower Applications

A water cooling tower installation does not require
modification of the ice machine. The water regulator
valve for the condenser continues to control the
refrigeration discharge pressure.
It is necessary to know the amount of heat rejection,
and pressure drop through the condenser and water
valves (inlet and outlet) when using a cooling tower on
an ice machine.
• Water entering the condenser must not be lower
than 37°F (3°C) or exceed 90°F (32°C).
• Water flow through the condenser must not
exceed 5 gal. (19 L) per minute.
• Allow for a pressure drop of 7 psi (48 kPa)
between the condenser water inlet and the outlet
of the ice machine.
• Water exiting the condenser must not exceed
110°F (43°C).
Part Number 000007661 6/13
Self-
Contained
Air-Cooled
5" (12.7 cm)
8" (20.3 cm)
Self-
Contained
Water-Cooled*
5" (12.7 cm)
8" (20.3 cm)
Remote Condensing Unit*
24" (61.0 cm)
6" (15.2 cm)*
QuietQube
Air-Cooled
0" (0 cm)
0" (20 cm)
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