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ELEVATION SERIES CIM CUBERS

INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

Installation Guidelines

For proper operation of the ice machine, the
following installation guidelines must be followed
by

a qualified refrigeration technician

. Failure to

do so may result in loss of production capacity,
premature part failures, and may

void all

warranties.

Reference  the  installation  parameters  prior  to
installing  the  machine.  Ice-O-Matic  assumes  no
responsibility  for  improperly  installed  equipment.
Excessive  time  required  for  service  or  time  for
units requiring removal for service of inaccessible
equipment  will  be  the  sole  responsibility  of  the
equipment owner.

Ambient Operating Temperature

Minimum operating temperature:
50°F (10°C)
Maximum operating temperature:
100°F (38°C) (60 Hz.), 110°F (43°C) (50 Hz.).

Note: Ice-O-Matic ice-makers and dispensers are not

approved for outdoor installation

Incoming Water Supply

WARNING: Connect to unheated potable water

supply only!

(See Electrical and Plumbing diagrams for line sizing)

Minimum incoming water temperature:

40°F (4.5°C)

Maximum incoming water temperature:

100°F (38°C)

Minimum incoming water pressure:

20 psi (1.4 bar, 0.138MPa)

Maximum incoming water pressure:

80 psi (5.5 bar, 0.552MPa)

Note: if water pressure exceeds 80 psi (5.5 bar), a water

pressure regulator must be installed

All water supply lines must be installed per local
codes. Use 3/8 inch O.D. minimum on air cooled
machines. On water cooled machines 3/8 inch O.D.
minimum tubing must be run to the condenser. The
water supply for the machine can “T” off from the
condenser line using 3/8 inch O.D. minimum

tubing. Make 2 coils of extra tubing so that the
machine can be pulled away from the wall if
service is needed.

Water Filtration/Treatment

A water filter system should be installed with the
ice machine. Refer to Ice-O-Matic water filter
specification sheet.

Reverse Osmosis (RO) water can be very acidic and
can attack the evaporator and other metal in the ice
machine. Because the RO process removes all
minerals and metals from the water it can promote the
faster growth of microbial mold and slime. If RO
water is used, Ice-O-Matic recommends the water pH
is verified to be a neutral 7.0 to minimize the
corrosive effects. Incorrect cleaners, sanitizers, and
RO water that does not have a neutral pH could

void

the machine’s warranty

Drains

All drain lines must be installed per local codes.
Flexible tubing is not recommended. Route bin
drain, purge drain and water condenser drain
individually to a floor drain. The use of condensate
pumps for draining water is not recommended.
Ice-O-Matic assumes no responsibility for
improperly installed equipment.

Note: The Purge Drain Fitting is plastic: DO

NOT apply heat to purge drain area; DO NOT

over-tighten drain connection.

The purge drain should be a minimum of 3/4 inch
O.D. tubing. The condenser drain on water cooled
units should be 1/2 inch O.D. minimum. The drain
line fittings on Ice-O-Matic bins are 3/4 FPT. The
bin drain should be a minimum of 3/4 inch O.D.
Cold water drains should be insulated to prevent
condensation from forming.