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Document #: GAR_IOM_4605246 – 1/21
Installation
Section 2
Positioning
The unit is very heavy and mechanical assistance may be
required to lift and position the appliance.
The unit is designed to be installed on a smooth and level
surface built to withstand the weight of the fully laden
appliance.
To comply with NSF, the unit should be siliconed to the
installation surface to prevent debris from accumulating
under the unit. The levelling feet can be removed if required.
If possible, we recommend moving and positioning the unit
without removing the ceramic bricks, however, if the bricks
must be removed, follow the steps below.
• Remove the lower front panel, by removing the screws
on the underside and popping it off the catches on the
top side. Be sure to disconnect the cooling fan wires
before setting the lower panel aside.
• Remove the valve panel by removing the screws on the
underside and the screws under the front rail. Disconnect
the potentiometer(s) and power switch(es) at their
connectors, and the quick connects on the indicator
light(s). Once all the wiring is disconnected, remove the
ground strap screws to free the valve panel from the unit.
• Remove the shields in the corners of the unit under the
front rail by removing the screw. Remove the insulation
as needed behind the shield, to gain access to the hex
bolt.
Remove the entire top of the unit by removing the hex bolt,
then sliding the lock rods forward to release the catch at the
back. Lift straight up to remove the top assembly from the
unit. This can all be done from the front of the unit (back
panels DO NOT need to be removed.
• With the top assembly removed, the stainless steel
divider(s) (if any) and ceramic bricks can be removed.
Take care not to drop the ceramic bricks and be sure
to store them somewhere they won’t get dropped or
damaged. The ceramic bricks are somewhat fragile and
must be handled with care.
• DO NOT REMOVE INSULATING PAPER UNDER THE
CERAMICS. LEAVE IT IN PLACE.
• Once the unit has been moved into position, re-install
the components in reverse order. The ceramics have
features to ensure they are only installed in the correct
location, so look for these features and re-install them
carefully. Also, be sure the insulating paper is in position
as the ceramics are being installed. The air holes in the
insulating paper must match the air holes in the metal
box and the air holes in the ceramics.
• When done, you should be able to look through any air
hole in the ceramics and see the smaller air hole in the
metal box unobstructed by insulation paper.
Important
If for some reason the insulating paper is removed, be
careful to re-install it correctly. That means you must
ensure the air holes in the paper align with the air holes in
the metal box and that no holes are being blocked.
