Blueair BLMI-300A, Installation And User Manual

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2.8.1
Water Supply
-Depending on the location where the ice machine is installed, the machineit may
require a water filtration system to prevent formation of scale and removing impurities and
chlorine from the water supply.
2.8.2
Water Supply Line
Refer to the following instructions for installing the water supply line.
- Do not connect a hot water system to the ice machine.
- Water pressure must be between 30 ~ 100 psig(206.8-689.4kPa).
- Water supply line must have a shut off valve.
- Water supply line must be insulated to prevent condensation.
2.8.3
Drainage Line
To prevent backflow of the ice machine and storage container, please refer to the following
instructions for install a drainage line.
- For adequate drainage, a gradient of 1 inch for every 3.3 feet(2.5cm per meter) is needed.
- Do not install any trap.
- Do not connect drainage pipe directly into the sewage pipe.
- There must be a minimum of a 2 inch (50cm)air gap vertically between end of the drainage
pipe and the drain hole.
- Must install a vent.
- Do not combine drain lines for the machine head and the ice storage bin.
- The machine applies gravity drains and does not prevent counter-flow. If you want parts for preventing it,
they must be purchased separately.
2.8 Water Supply & Drain Connections
WARNING
- Installation of water supply and pipe system must be done in accordance to
local, state and federal laws and regulations.
- The ice machine is to be installed with adequate backflow protection to comply
with applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.
- Water pipe work must be done by a qualified service technicians.