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GEM-MFI SERIES 

 

For the Installer (Check List) 

 

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Final Check List: Air and Water Cooled 

 

  _______1.  Is the ice machine installed indoors in a location where the air and water temperatures are 

controlled and where they do not exceed the design limitations? 

 

  _____2.  Is there an electrical service disconnect within sight of the installed machine?   

 

  _____3.  Has the voltage been checked and compared to the nameplate requirements? 

 

  _____4.  Have all the plumbing connections been made and checked for leaks? 

 

  _____5.  Is the ice machine and storage bin level? 

 

  _____6.  Is there a minimum of 6 inches of clearance at the back of the machine for proper service   

access and air circulation? 

 

  _____7.  Is the water pressure a minimum of 20 psig? 

 

  _____8.  Has the ice machine been secured to the bin? 

 

  _____9.  Is there clearance over the top of the ice machine for service access? 

 

  ____10.  Is there a water shut off valve installed near the ice machine? 

 

    

Note: Fasten the ice machine 
to the bin with the hardware 
supplied with the ice machine 

Insure the machine is level 

 

Summary of Contents for GEM Series

Page 1: ...Installation Start up and Maintenance Manual GEM MFI Series 60 hz Ice O Matic 11100 East 45th Ave Denver Colorado 80239 Part Number 9081403 01 Rev G...

Page 2: ...Always wear protective eyewear and gloves whenever maintenance or repairs are performed on the ice machine and related equipment Sustainability Program Ice O Matic is devoted to sustainability in ever...

Page 3: ...taller Guidelines Page 1 For The Installer Applications Page 5 For The Installer Location Page 6 Remote Condenser Page 7 For The Plumber Page 12 For The Electrician Page 14 For The Installer Completed...

Page 4: ...for carrier s inspection Visible Loss or Damage Any external evidence of loss or damage must be fully described and noted on your freight bill or express receipt and signed by the carrier s agent Clai...

Page 5: ...not recommended Route bin drain vented float overflow drain and water condenser drain individually to a floor drain The use of condensate pumps for draining water is not recommended by Ice O Matic Ice...

Page 6: ...GEM MFI SERIES For the Installer Guidelines Page 2 21 Air and Water Cooled...

Page 7: ...GEM MFI SERIES For The Installer Guidelines Page 3 21 Remote...

Page 8: ...GEM MFI SERIES For The Installer Guidelines Page 4 30 Remote...

Page 9: ...T APPROVED All the dispensers have automatic agitation to keep the ice from clumping If agitation is too frequent the Pearl Ice will be damaged and will become difficult to dispense The Ice O Matic an...

Page 10: ...too far forward on the bin the opened door may not be stable resulting in an unexpected closing of the bin door If the ice machine is to be mounted on a bin or dispenser other than an Ice O Matic refe...

Page 11: ...on locates the ice machine indoors but in a place where the heat and noise it produces are not objectionable Air cooled machines discharge hot air out the back and must have a minimum of 6 inches of c...

Page 12: ...hd x 1 hd distance in feet Calculation Drop s Rise s Horizontal Run dd rd hd Calculated Line Length Configurations that do NOT meet these requirements must receive written authorization from Ice O Ma...

Page 13: ...for connecting information 1 Each set of preharged tubing refrigerant lines consists of a 3 8 diameter liquid line and a 1 2 inch diameter discharge line Both ends of each line have quick connect cou...

Page 14: ...GEM MFI SERIES Remote Condenser Page 10 Typical Installation REMOTE CONDENSER ICE MACHINE...

Page 15: ...the swivel nuts by hand until it is certain that the threads are properly engaged 4b Using two wrenches one to rotate the swivel nut and one to hold the tubing tighten each coupling It is CRITICAL th...

Page 16: ...ent should be followed Drains Air Cooled Models Connect a rigid drain tube to the FPT drain fitting at the back of the cabinet The drain is a gravity type and a inch per foot fall is the minimum accep...

Page 17: ...s Remote Cooled Models There is one 3 4 inch FPT drain at the back of the cabinet the drain line is of the gravity type and 1 4 inch per foot fall is an acceptable pitch for the drain tubing There sho...

Page 18: ...is to earth ground Connect the ice machine to its own electrical circuit so it is individually fused Voltage variation must remain within the limitations even under starting conditions Note All extern...

Page 19: ...imitations even under starting conditions There is a separate junction box for the remote condenser fan motor Install an interconnecting wire between the remote condenser and the junction box at the b...

Page 20: ...age 16 Completed Installation Remote Condenser Roof Cut A Way Remote Line Set Ice Machine A typical installation should generally appear as illustrated below The best place for the remote condenser is...

Page 21: ...ments _____4 Have all the plumbing connections been made and checked for leaks _____5 Is the ice machine and storage bin level _____6 Is there a minimum of 6 inches of clearance at the back of the mac...

Page 22: ..._6 Is the water pressure a minimum of 20 psig ___7 Has the machine been secured to the bin or dispenser ___8 Is there a water shut off valve installed near the machine ___9 Is the remote condenser ins...

Page 23: ...On air cooled models the condenser will begin to discharge warm air on water cooled models the water regulating valve will open and warm water will be discharged into the drain 5 The unit should soon...

Page 24: ...the King Valve 4 Switch the master switch ON The electrical start up sequence in automatic a There should be a short 15 second delay before the gear motor starts and the liquid line opens b After the...

Page 25: ...ice machine and or Bin Dispenser perform the following 1 Remove the ice machine front panel 2 Turn the machine OFF at the ON OFF selector switch 3 Remove all ice in the storage bin Required for cleani...

Page 26: ...Questions Ice O Matic Ice Machine Bin Cleaning Cleaning or de liming an ice machine refers to the process of removing mineral buildup and scale from the evaporator and other components Ice O Matic rec...

Page 27: ...b When cleaning the Condenser check the fan blade for cleanliness and for balance Balance is checked by spinning the blade by hand and looking for any wobble Pull on the shaft in several directions to...

Page 28: ...brush Disconnect electrical power and remove the air filter if applicable The filter may be cleaned or replaced Clean the condenser the condenser may appear to be clean on the surface but it can stil...

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