ELEVATION SERIES
SAFEICE CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
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SafeIce Maintenance Instructions
If the ice machine is located in a dusty or smoke-filled area, it is recommended that the bulb be cleaned
every three months to significantly extend the life of the bulb. At a minimum, the bulb must be changed
every twelve months in order to ensure maximum functionality and efficiency.
SafeIce Bulb Removal & Cleaning Instructions
Follow these instructions when removing the bulb for any reason.
1. Disconnect the power supply to the ice machine.
2. Access the SafeIce device by removing the front, top, and side cover panels on the ice machine.
3. Disconnect the lampholder from the bulb by gripping the plastic lampholder body and pulling
away from the bulb.
Do not grip the lampholder by the connecting wires under any cir
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cumstances as this is a high voltage hazard.
The 4 pins on the “pin-end” of the bulb will be
exposed after disconnecting the lampholder.
4. Push the bulb through the “flat-end” of the end cap until approximately one inch of the bulb has
moved through the “pin-end” of the end cap.
5. Pull the remainder of the bulb from the “pin-end”. Remove either end cap from the bulb if it
remained attached.
6. Ensure the bulb has cooled down.
Avoid touching the glass element with exposed fingers
when handling the bulb. Oil and residues from skin can adversely affect the performance
of the bulb.
a. Cleaning the bulb: Clean the bulb with a soft cloth and an appropriate cleansing solvent
compatible with quartz glass (such as rubbing alcohol). Cleansing wipes may also be used.
