7
CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY
NOTE
Water
Supply
Line
Clamp and
Screw
Figure 8
Back view of
ice machine
Compression
fitting
Water
supply
line
Water supply
service loop
to shut off
valve)
Water valve
inlet
Water Supply
Observe and follow all local building codes when installing
this appliance.
This ice machine must be connected to a potable cold wa-
ter supply line. delivering water pressure between a mini-
mum of 20 psi and a maximum of 120 psi.
Use
1
⁄
4
" copper tubing for your water supply which is avail-
able at any local hardware or plumbing supply store. Route
the
1
⁄
4
" copper tubing to suit your installation being sure not
to kink the tubing. Purchase enough copper tubing length to
allow a coil to be formed behind the unit for a "service loop"
which will allow the appliance to be pulled out from the in-
stallation for servicing or cleaning. (See Figure 8). Connect
the copper tubing to the "top side" of a cold water pipe to
prevent the ice-maker from plugging with sediment.
A shutoff valve is recommended on the water supply line to
ease servicing the appliance.
NOTE: A SELF-PIERCING
TYPE VALVE IS NOT RECOMMENDED
as they are prone
to clogging with sediment which will create pressure drop
reducing the water supply to the unit.
Connect the copper tubing water supply to the water valve
inlet with the compression nut fitting provided. Secure the
water supply line to the back of the cabinet with the screw
and strain relief clamp provided in the corner of the back
panel. (See Figure 8).
Make certain all connections are watertight after installa-
tion. Form the tubing so that it will not vibrate against the
cabinet body or kink when your appliance is moved in and
out of position.
This ice machine is designed to make clear ice from the
majority of water sources on a daily basis. If your results
are unsatisfactory, your water may need to be filtered or
treated. A water specialist can recommend proper water
treatment.
•
The water line fitting is to be used with copper tubing
only. Do not use with plastic tubing.
•
Do not use any thread sealers on this water line fitting.
• Reverse osmosis, (RO), water, softened water, and
de-ionized water are not recommended as they will
adversely affect the quality of the ice.
Figure 9
