In-Counter Blending Station
Preparing the Counter Area:
• Before cutting holes, make sure that there is adequate clearance under the counter for the
motor. The motor will extend about 5.67 in. / 14.4 cm below the counter but it is best to
allow at least 10 in. / 25.4 cm from the under-counter to shelves or any other equipment
under the counter. Also, when using the removable cover design, the back of the hole
must be at least 4.25 in. / 10.8 cm from any wall to allow for cover door clearance.
• An extra 4 in. / 10.16 cm of open space above the top of the cover will be needed for
placement and removal of the In-Counter machine and for custom programming the six
PRE-SET buttons.
• If installing unit into a closed cabinet, including cabinets with a curtain or extended skirt,
a 4 in. / 10.16 cm diameter flexible vinyl duct (dryer hose) must be used to vent exhaust.
Attach the vinyl duct to the bottom exhaust by forcing the end of the hose over the
exhaust baffle of the unit.
Run the vinyl duct out of the cabinet for proper
ventilation.
Closed cabinet doors must be propped open about 1 in. / 2.54 cm to allow
the intake of fresh air. Multiple units should not vent to a common manifold unit but to
separate places with separate vent ducts.
• When cutting holes for placement of multiple In-Counter units, position the edge of the
machines at least 12 in. / 30.48 cm apart to ensure quick cleaning and proper venting
between machines.
• It is recommended that for a 120 VAC unit In-Counter installation, you have at least one
20 amp outlet per machine under the counter, available within 6 ft. / 1.8 m of the
Blending Station Advance. 220 VAC and 100 VAC units require a dedicated line.
Consult
an electrician for proper electrical needs.
• The In-Counter Blending Station also requires a gasket (provided in the machine’s original
package) to be placed between the machine and the counter. See page 14 for instructions.
• Refer to the Vita-Mix Blending Station In-Counter Template (provided in the machine’s
original package) for detailed installation guidelines and a template.
WARNINGS!
Do not
vent hose into a wall, ceiling or a concealed space of a building or cabinet.
Do not
use hose clamps or equivalent to attach exhaust hose on machine.
When removing blender from the counter, always remove the cover door and back cover from the
machine first.
Do not
strike the blender when removing from the counter.
The area below the counter must have adequate ventilation to provide air circulation around each
motor. This will prolong the life of your Blending Station. If storing powders, mixes, sugars, etc., make
sure containers are tightly sealed. The intake and exhaust air caused by the Blending Station will
disperse any loose products within the cabinet and unit.
IMPORTANT NOTES!
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