Listed below is a generic set of instructions for the installation of the Icemaster range of ice-making machines. Installation will vary according to the product in question, please refer to the manual supplied with each ice maker. Product dimensions and power requirements are also listed for each individual product on this website - refer to the products page for more information.

IMPORTANT - WARRANTY CONDITIONS

• It is a condition of warranty that the instructions provided in the handbook accompanying your new ice maker are properly observed, particularly with regard to use of an appropriate water filter, installation location, operation and cleaning. Failure to properly observe the instructions and recommendations could result in costly machine downtime and failure with no recourse to Ice Master Pty Ltd.
• Ice makers need clean water. It is a condition of warranty that your new ice maker is installed with a water filter and that the filter is properly maintained.
• Ice makers need a reasonable degree of care. The ice-production components need to be cleaned and sanitised regularly, and the working components must be kept clean and dust-free to allow proper airflow whcih is essential to the effective operation and longevity of the key working components.

Dimensions

• Be sure components will fit through doorways, down halls and into the installation space. Measure first before attempting to push through!

Location

• Do not install the ice machine in a cupboard or unventilated enclosed space.
• Do not install the ice machine inside a cool room or in the vicinity of a reverse cycle air conditioner which may chill the surrounding air below 10°C as this will slow or curtail ice production.
• Locate the ice machine in an area where the ambient air temperature stays between 10°C and 35°C.
• Do not locate near hot appliances such as dishwashers or space heaters.
• Do not locate the ice machine outside in the open.
  
• The optimum operation conditions are: ambient air temperature of 10-21°C and incoming water temperature of 5-15°C.
• Once installed, the ice maker must have adequate clearance for ventilation above, behind and on both sides, and adequate through-airflow throughout the space where the machine is located.
• Allow adequate access for service to the machine after installation.

Connections

• Electrical and water connection must be within 1200mm of the ice maker, meet local, state and national codes and should only be made by qualified persons.

Electrical Requirements

• Provide a separate fuse or circuit breaker for each machine. Make sure the circuit breaker is the value specified by the manufacturer. If in doubt call Ice Master Pty Ltd.
• Ice machines require an electrical ground that meets electrical codes.
• Wire size or gauge must be calculated by a qualified electrician.

Plumbing Requirements

• Ice maker must be connected to a cold water supply.
• Water temperature must be between +3°C and +25°C
• Water pressure:min 0.1 mpa - max 0.6 mpa
• Ensure drain lines have sufficient fall from machine. The drain works on gravity.
• Ice maker water supply should have a separate isolating valve.
• Fit a suitable water filter assembly as required. Check with Ice Master Pty Ltd for a filter assembly that will suit the ice maker purchased.
• Subject to the water conditions, change the water filter cartridge at least every six months, or sooner where more arduous conditions prevail, or where throughput is high.

Model and Bin Selection

• Select your Icemaster ice maker and storage bin combination, allowing for an adequately sized bin to meet peak demands and production capacity to refill the storage bin in your required time frame. Remember, surrounding air and incoming water affect the quantity of ice that your machine will produce. Determine what these temperatures will be during times of peak usage, then verify your selection based on the machine's production specifications.
• The "ice usage guide" will help in calculating production requirements based on your peak needs.
• After calculating how much ice you expect you will need, add at least 25% to accommodate future growth in consumption.
• For complex needs such as mine sites, construction projects or building sites, or where shift workers need ice at different times throughout the 24 hour period, contact Ice Master Pty Ltd for a free, no-obligation ice needs analysis using our computer modelling system.