FOR THE INSTALLER: Remote Condenser Installation
Location:
Limited to a 40 foot or a 25 foot length of
precharged refrigerant tubing connecting the
icemaker to the remote condenser. The
condenser must be above or level with the
highest (if stacked) icemaker.
Select the best available location, protecting
the condenser from extremes of dirt, dust, and
sun.
Meet all applicable building codes. Usually
the services of a licensed electrician are
required.
Roof Attachment:
1. Install and attach the remote condenser to
the roof of the building, using the methods and
practices of construction that conform to the
local building codes, including having a
roofing contractor secure the condenser to the
roof.
2. Have an electrician connect the remote
condenser fan motor to the icemaker, using
the junction box at the back of the icemaker.
PRECHARGED LINE ROUTING
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Do not connect precharged tubing until all
routing and forming of the tubing is complete.
See the coupling instructions, next page for
connecting instructions.
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1. Each set of precharged refrigerant lines
(either 25 foot or 40 foot) consists of a 3/8 inch
diameter liquid line and a 1/2 inch diameter
discharge line. Both ends of each line have
quick connect couplings, one end has a
schrader valve connection, that end goes to
the condenser.
Note: The openings in the building ceiling or
wall, listed in the next step, are the minimum
sizes recommended for passing the refrigerant
lines through.
2. Have the roofing contractor cut a minimum
hole for the refrigerant lines of 1 3/4 inch.
Check local codes, a separate hole may be
required for the electrical power to the
condenser.
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DO NOT KINK OR CRIMP REFRIGERANT
TUBING WHEN INSTALLING IT.
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3. Route the refrigerant lines through the roof
opening.
Follow straight line routing whenever possible.
Any excess tubing MUST be retained within
the building.
4. Spiral the excess length of pre charged
tubing inside the building. Use a horizontal
spiral (as illustrated) to avoid any traps in the
lines.
5. Have the roofing contractor seal the holes
in the roof per local codes.
REMOTE CONDENSER
LOCATE REMOTE
CONDENSER
ABOVE ICEMAKER
SPIRAL
EXCESS
TUBING
INSIDE
BUILDING
FM1500R
November, 1988
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