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ELEVATION SERIES CIM CUBERS

REMOTE CONDENSER GUIDELINES

Remote Condenser Installation

For proper operation of the ice machine, the

following installation guidelines must be followed.

Failure to do so may result in loss of production

capacity, premature part failure, and may

void all

warranties

Use the following for planning the placement of

the remote condenser relative to the ice machine

Location Limits

Remote condenser location must not exceed

ANY

of the following:

Maximum rise from the ice machine to the

remote condenser is 35 physical feet.

Maximum drop from the ice machine to

the remote condenser is 10 physical feet.

Physical line set maximum length is 75 ft.
Calculated line set length maximum is 100

ft.

Ambient operating temperatures:

-20°F (-28.9°C) to 120°F (48.9°C)

Calculation Formula

Drop = dd x 6.6

(dd = drop distance (ft.))

Rise = rd x 1.7

(rd = rise distance (ft.))

Horizontal Run = hd

(hd = horizontal distance (ft.))

Calculated Line Length = Drop + Rise + Horizontal Run

Configurations

that

NOT

meet

these

requirements must receive written authorization
from Ice-O-Matic. This includes multi-pass or rack
system remote condensers.

DO NOT: Route a line set that rises, then falls, then
rises or a line set that falls, then rises, then falls.

Remote Condenser Location

Pre-charged line sets are available in 25, 40, 45, 60
or 75 foot length to connect the ice machine to the
remote condenser. Select the best available
location, protecting the remote condenser from
extremes of dirt, dust and sun. Meet all applicable

building codes. The services of a licensed
electrician may be required. Clearances required
for the RCA/RGA Condensers are 48” above and
18” on all side of the unit for proper air flow.

Roof Attachment

Install and attach the remote condenser to the roof
of the building using the methods and practices of
construction that conform to the local building
codes, including having a roofing contractor secure
the remote condenser to the roof.

Have an electrician connect the remote condenser
fan motor wires to the ice machine using the
junction box at the back of the machine.

Pre-charged Line Set Routing

CAUTION: Do not connect the pre-charged tubing

until all routing and forming of the tubing has been

completed. See the coupling instructions for

connecting information.

Each set of pre-charged tubing refrigerant lines
consists of a 3/8” diameter liquid line and 1/2 inch
diameter discharge line. Both ends of each line
have quick connect couplings, one end of the line
set has a Schrader valve connection.

Note:

the openings in the building or ceiling or wall,

listed in the next step, are the minimum sizes

recommended for passing the refrigerant lines through.

Have a roofing contractor cut a minimum hole for
the refrigerant lines of 2.50 inch. Check local
codes, a separate hole may be required for the
electrical power to the condenser.

CAUTION: DO NOT KINK OR CRIMP

REFRIGERANT TUBING WHEN INSTALLING

IT.

NOTE: REMOTE LINES MUST NOT RISE AND

DROP IN THE SAME RUN.