Manitowoc Q-0280 Installation Instructions
Manitowoc Q-0280 Installation Instructions

Manitowoc Q-0280 Installation Instructions

30” q-model water/remote insulation

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Material List Q-0280 - Q-1000 Water and Remote Ice Machines:

Quantity
1
Armaflex Insulation
1
Armaflex Insulation
(used on evaporator inlet/outlet and dump valve drain line)
1
Bulkhead Insulation Back
1
Bulkhead Insulation Back
2
Side Wall Insulation
1
Vacuum Formed Base with Insulation
1
Foam Gasket For Top Edge of Bin
1
Tube Silicone Sealant Black
1
Tube Silicone Sealant White
1
Mylar Strip
Additional materials required: caulk gun, 2" x 4" wood blocks, wire ties.

Preparation

1. Disconnect power from ice machine.
2. Remove front, top, and side panels.
3. Drain water from sump trough.
4. Ice machine must be thoroughly dried before the insulation can be installed. Use towels to dry bulkhead and base assembly.

Base Insulation Installation

1. Raise the ice machine above the bin. A high lift can be used or (two people required) lift front edge of ice machine and place
wood blocks (2" x 4") between ice machine and bin. Lifting one side of ice machine at a time, move wood blocks to center
balance point of ice machine.
2. Slide vacuum-formed base insulation assembly between the ice machine and bin. Align the insulation with the back and sides of
the bin and ice machine.
3. Add one layer of foam tape insulation from the front of the bin to the front of the base insulation on the left and right side.
3. Add foam tape both sides.
Manitowoc Ice, Inc.
2110 South 26 Street, P.O. Box 1720, Manitowoc, WI 54221-1720 USA
Telephone 920-682-0161, Fax - Sales: 920-683-7589, Service/Parts: 920-683-7585, Other: 920-683-7879
Web Site -
www.manitowocice.com
4. Raise front of ice machine and position the wood blocks on edge (3 1/2" height). This will allow the top of the vacuum-formed
base to be accessed.
30" Q-Model Water/Remote Insulation
Installation Instructions
6' x 2" ID x 3/8" wall thickness
6' x 3/4" ID x 3/8" wall
9" x 30" x 3/4"
3" x 30" x 3/8"
9" x 10" x 3/4"
12 3/4" x 30" x 3/4"
2' x 3/4" x 1/4"
Used to seal base/bulkhead insulation
Used to seal front edge of vacuum-formed base
5" x 25"
2. Install vacuum-formed base
insulation and align back and sides.
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06/02/00

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Summary of Contents for Manitowoc Q-0280

  • Page 1: Installation Instructions

    30” Q-Model Water/Remote Insulation Material List Q-0280 - Q-1000 Water and Remote Ice Machines: Quantity Armaflex Insulation Armaflex Insulation (used on evaporator inlet/outlet and dump valve drain line) Bulkhead Insulation Back Bulkhead Insulation Back Side Wall Insulation Vacuum Formed Base with Insulation...
  • Page 2 5. Place two beads of black silicone sealant (1” in from the edge) on the front and both sides of the vacuum-formed base. 6. Remove wood blocks and lower the ice machine onto the vacuum-formed base (check side and back alignment). Push the center of the vacuum-formed base tight to the ice machine base.
  • Page 3 When installing in limited access areas, the insulation can be cut to allow installation of the bulkhead insulation in two pieces. Peel the white backing off of the insulation for the back bulkhead (9” x 30”). Align the slots in the insulation with the ridges in the base.

This manual is also suitable for:

Q-1000

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