Skope 400 A, Instruction Manual

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be cleaned according to the purity of the water. For small impurities, we recommend the installation of a 5
micron filter.
b) Hard water: the ice will be less compact and the cubes may stick to each other. Some cubes may appear with
white marks. Inside the machine, lime deposits will form, which may interfere with its proper functioning. Water
condensate may obstruct the condenser or reduce its performance. To avoid incrustations it is advisable to install
a water filtering system. We recommend the use of a polyphosphate filter.
c) Highly-chlorinated water: the ice may taste of bleach (chlorine). In order to eliminate this taste, you can install
an activated carbon filter.
Bear in mind that you may receive water which is simultaneously affected by these three problems.
d) High purity water: production may be reduced by up to 10%.
3.3 CONNECTION TO THE WATER MAINS
Use the flexible connection (length 1.3 m.) with the two filter joints supplied with the machine. We do not advise the use of
double outlet taps with two stopcocks as they may close the rear one by mistake, leaving the machine without water. Water
pressure must be between 1 Bar and 6 Bar. If the pressure exceeds these values, install the necessary corrective components.
It is important that the water line does not pass close to sources of heat, and that the flexible hose or the filter does not
receive hot air from the machine. Otherwise this would cause production to decrease as the water would be heated.
3.4 CONNECTION TO THE DRAIN
The drain must be below the machine, by at least 150 mm.
In order to prevent bad smells, install a siphon. The drainage pipe should ideally have an internal diameter of 60 mm. and a
minimum slope of 3 cm per metre.
3.5 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
The machine is supplied with a 1.5 metre cable. If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced with a special
cable or set supplied by the manufacturer or the after-sales service.
The machine should be positioned in such a way that a minimum space is left between the back of the machine and the wall
so the plug on the end of the cable can be plugged in comfortably and without any risk.
Supply a suitable socket.
It is a good idea to install a switch and suitable fuses. The voltage and intensity are marked on the name plate and in the
technical pages of this manual. Voltage variations of more than 10% above that indicated on the plate may cause
breakdowns or prevent the machine starting.
The line to the socket must have a minimum cross-section of 2.5 mm
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Check that the mains voltage and that indicated on the name plate are the same.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that there is a proper earth connection when connecting the machine. Consult the current legislation or
the regulations of the country where it is installed.
The electronic board has a button battery to maintain the time. In the installation, please remove the plastic protecting the
battery (board in the upper side, behind the display, remove two screws under the upper air grille, to access the electric box).