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Section 3 - Service and Repair
Plumbing - CLR2160 and CLRCO2175
CAUTION
Plumbing installation must observe all state and local codes. All water and drain connections MUST BE made by a licensed/qualified plumbing contractor. Failure to follow recommendations and instructions may result in damage and/or harm.
DRAIN CONNECTION
IMPORTANT
Drain can NOT be located directly below unit. Unit has a solid base that will not allow unit to drain below itself.
The unit can be installed using a gravity drain, a
Follow these guidelines when installing drain lines to prevent water from flowing back into the ice maker storage bin and/or potentially flowing onto the floor, causing water damage:
GRAVITY DRAIN
A Gravity Drain may be used if:
•Drain line has at least a 1" drop per 48" of run (1/4" per foot).
•Drain line does not create traps or created traps are vented (Figure 62).
Normal |
Proper Drain |
With Trap |
Poor Drainage, Water Will Back Up |
With Trap and Vent |
Proper Drain |
ULIN_0569_A |
Figure 62
See Figure 63 for a typical gravity drain installation.
Gravity Drain |
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| Waste |
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| Valve |
| Cold |
Hot | Water |
Water | |
Waste |
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| ULIN_0570_A |
Figure 63
If using a gravity drain:
1.Attach the 5/8" ID drain connection on the back of the unit to a 5/8" OD rigid tube, using a worm clamp.
2.Attach the other end of the rigid tube to your 5/8" ID drain line with a worm clamp.
3.Insulate the drain line, if necessary, to prevent condensation.
FACTORY-INSTALLED DRAIN PUMP
If your drain line will run up to a stand pipe, disposal assembly or spigot assembly or does not otherwise meet the requirements for a gravity drain, you may have ordered the CLR2160 with a
Stand Pipe |
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| Waste |
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| Valve |
| Cold |
Hot | Water |
Water |
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Waste |
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ULIN_0571_A |
Figure 64