INSTALLING YOUR ICE MACHINE
Select Location
The proper location will ensure peak performance of
your appliance. We recommend a location where the ice
machine will be out of direct sunlight and away from heat
sources. To assure your product performs to specifications
the recommended installation location temperature range
is from 55 to 80°F (13 to 27°C) for built in ice machines,
55 to 90°F (13 to 32°C) for freestanding ice machines. Ice
machine will not perform correctly in ambient temperatures
less than 55°F (13°C).
Outdoor Installation
Only the TEIM15-F model is suitable for outdoor installa-
tions.
Building codes may require a ground fault circuit interrupt-
er electrical receptacle to supply electrical power to the ice
machine for outdoor applications, (see “Electrical Connec-
tion” section).
Do not install in a location where the ice machine will be ex-
posed to direct sun exposure as this may result in unsatis-
factory performance.
Winterizing Your Outdoor Ice Machine
For instructions on winterizing your ice machine see page
16, “Preparing the Ice Machine for Storage”.
Cabinet Clearance
Ventilation is required from the bottom front section of the
ice machine. Keep this area open and clear of any obstruc-
tions. Adjacent cabinets and counter top can be installed
around the ice machine as long as the front grille remains
unobstructed.
Front
Leveling
Legs
Front Grille,
keep this area
open.
Figure 2
Leveling Legs
Adjustable legs at the front and rear corners of the ice ma-
chine should be set so the ice machine is firmly positioned
on the floor and level from side to side and front to back.
The overall height of your Twin Eagles ice machine may be
adjusted from 33
3
⁄
4
” (85.7cm) with the leveling legs turned
in, and up to 34
3
⁄
4
” (88.3cm) with the leveling legs extended.
To adjust the leveling legs, place the ice machine on a solid
surface and protect the floor beneath the legs to avoid
scratching the floor. With the assistance of another per
-
son, lean the ice machine back to access the front leveling
legs. Raise or lower the legs to the required dimension by
turning the legs. Repeat this process for the rear by tilting
the ice machine forward using caution to prevent the door
from opening. On a level surface check the ice machine for
levelness and adjust accordingly.
The front grille screws may be loosened and the front grille
adjusted to the desired height. When adjustment is com-
plete tighten the two front grille screws. (See Figure 3).
Rear
leveling legs
Figure 3
Front Grille
Front grille screw
4
Front Grille
Do not obstruct the front grille. The openings within the
front grille allow air to flow through the condenser heat ex
-
changer. Restrictions to this air flow will result in increased
energy usage and loss of cooling capacity. For this reason
it is important this area to not be obstructed and the grille
openings kept clean. Twin Eagles does not recommend the
use of a custom made grille as air flow may be restricted
because of inadequate openings. (See Figure 2).
