Installing The Water Supply - Marvel MA15C Série Instructions D'installation, D'utilisation Et D'entretien

Water Supply
CAUTION
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Observe and follow all local building codes when installing
this appliance.
This ice machine must be connected to a potable cold
water supply line. delivering water pressure between a
minimum of 20 psi and a maximum of 120 psi.
Use " copper tubing for your water supply which is
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available at any local hardware or plumbing supply store.
Route the " copper tubing to suit your installation being
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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 installation for servicing or cleaning. (See
Figure 11). 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
IMPORTANT: 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 11).
Make certain all connections are watertight after
installation. 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
treated. A water specialist can recommend proper water
treatment.
CAUTION
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only. Do not use with plastic tubing.
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INSTALLING THE WATER SUPPLY

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Water supply
service loop
to shut off
valve
Figure 11
Back view of
ice machine
Compression
Water valve
inlet
NOTE
Reverse osmosis, (RO), water, softened water, and de-
ionized water are not recommended as they can adversely
affect the quality and quantity of the ice.
Water
Supply
Line
Clamp and
Screw
Water
supply
line