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Form No. HCWBIm-0913
INSTALLATION
all Hot/Cold Drop-In Wells are shipped in a wooden frame for
protection and stability. Keep the unit in the wooden frame until
the unit and the installation site are completely prepared for the
unit to be installed.
Survey the installation site
.
Take into account the need for
louvered or grill-style openings in the cabinetry to provide proper
ventilation for the condensing unit as well as access to the
control panel. One of these ventilation openings must be in front
of the condensing coils with the other on the opposite side. If
multiple refrigerated wells are installed in the same counter,
each unit should intake cool air and expel hot air.
1. Remove all external packaging from the unit.
NOTE: To prevent delay in obtaining warranty coverage,
complete online warranty registration. See the
ImPORTaNT OWNER INFORmaTION
section for
details.
2. Remove tape, protective packaging, and literature from all
surfaces of the unit.
NOTE: A licensed electrician should connect the unit(s) to a
power source. A licensed plumber should connect the
drain and water supply.
Preparing the Installation Site
1. Cut the appropriate opening in the countertop for the unit
being installed. Refer to “Countertop Cutout Dimensions”
in this section.
NOTE: The countertop must be level to ensure proper draining
of the well.
2. If installing the control enclosure remotely, cut and drill the
appropriate holes in the vertical surface where the control
enclosure will be installed. Refer to the “Installing the
Control Enclosure Remotely” procedure for cutout
dimensions.
• The cutout depth required for the control enclosure is
8-1/2″ (216 mm).
3. make structural modifications or add bracing underneath
the countertop to ensure the countertop will support the
weight of the unit and its contents.
4. make sure the following interior clearances are available:
• a minimum 2" (51 mm) clearance between the
condensing unit and any combustible surface.
• a minimum 3-1/2″ (89 mm) clearance between the
bottom of the Hydro-Heater and any combustible
surface.
5. Cut two openings in the cabinetry to provide proper
ventilation to the condensing unit as well as access to the
control panel. Louvered or grill-style panels should be
installed in the openings to protect the condensing unit.
• Openings should be a minimum of 12" x 12" (31 x 31 cm)
or 144 square inches (961 square cm).
• One opening should be located in front of the condenser
coils with the other opening on the opposite side.
Installing the Unit
Use caution and avoid hitting condensing unit hoses/lines
when installing unit. Damage caused during installation is
not covered under warranty.
1. Lift the unit out of the wooden shipping frame and carefully
lower it into the countertop cutout.This step requires two or
more people, depending on the unit.
Installing a HCWBI-3Da model
2. apply National Sanitation Foundation-approved (NSF-
approved) silicone sealant around the edge of the unit to
seal it to the countertop.
3. Install the control panel in the desired location, if installing
remotely.
• The control panel can be installed remotely within 60″
(1524 mm) of the condensing unit. Refer to the
“Installing the Control Panel Remotely” procedure in this
section.
BURN HAzARD: Drain water may reach temperatures in
excess of 200°F (93°C). Use appropriate plumbing materials
when installing drain.
NOTE: Consult a licensed plumber for proper drain and water
supply installation that conforms to local plumbing
codes.
4. Connect the onsite drain line to the 3/4" Garden Hose
Thread (GHT) drain fitting on the front of the Hydro-Heater.
NOTE: Approved air gap or other back-flow prevention device
must be installed by a licensed plumber, if required.
Auto-Fill units must be installed with adequate backflow
protection and must conform with all federal, state, and
local codes.
NOTICE
Air Flow
Air F
low
Condenser coils
on back of
condensing unit
Countertop
Cutout
Hydro-Heater
Ventilation/Control
Access Openings
(on both sides
of cabinet)
CAUTION
NOTICE
