Vogt P18AL TUBE-ICE, Service Manual

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P18AL Service Manual
INSTALLING YOUR TUBE-ICE
®
MACHINE
3/6/07
3-2
Foundation Layout
! CAUTION !
The approximate machine operating weight is 3,000 pounds.
! CAUTION !
The machine foundation should be constructed from concrete or similar material in accordance with
all local and federal OSHA codes and building regulations. The minimum required foundation size
is shown in Figure 3-1. The foundations height will vary depending on the auxiliary equipment
selected by the customer to transport ice to a bin or hopper. Adequate space should be allowed for
removal of the water tank and servicing operations such as cleaning the water distributors.
Figure 3-1 indicates minimum mounting requirements. Contact your local distributor for seismic
anchoring requirements in your area. Additional bracing may need to be added to the top of the
machine mounted to the lifting lug to meet local codes.
Piping and Drain Connections
Figure 3-1 (Water Connections and Refrigerant Connections) shows locations and sizes for all
connections on lowside.
! CAUTION !
External shut-off valves must be provided in the water inlet lines.
The minimum inlet water pressure for satisfactory operation of the machine is 30 psig.
The maximum allowable pressure is 100 psig.
! CAUTION !
Make-up
Water In Water Tank
Drain*
Water Tank
Overflow
Water Tank
Flush Valve
Suction
Connection
**
Liquid
Connection***
Thaw Gas
Connection***
1/2” FPT 1” FPT 2” FPT 3/4” FPT 2” Flange 3/4” Flange 1 1/4” Flange
* The water tank drain connection must be extended to an open drain or sump, arranged for visible discharge.
** Mating 4 bolt flange supplied with machine.
*** Mating 2 bolt flange supplied with machine.
TABLE 3-1
Water Supply and Drain Sizes
! CAUTION !
These lines must NOT be connected into a pressure tight common header
due to the possibility that warm condenser water may back up into the water tank.
The condenser water outlet MUST be piped separately to the drain.
! CAUTION !