Electrical Requirements

Ice Machine Specifications

The ice machine must be installed with adequate clear- ance for electrical connection at the rear of the unit. The electrical supply for the ice machine requires installation of a grounded receptacle on a separate circuit, servicing only this appliance. Follow the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances when installing the receptacle.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Although it can be located anywhere on the back wall, it is recommended that the receptacle be placed in an adjacent cabinet or in the lower right of the opening. If it is placed within the opening, additional cabinet depth may be required. Refer to the illustration below.

Models UC15IO and UC-15IPO are designed and safe for use in outdoor applications. When installed outdoors, a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) is required to reduce the risk of electrical shock. For outdoor models, or if a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) is required by local codes, it must be a breaker type, not an outlet type.

Electrical Requirements

Power Supply	115 V AC, 60 Hz
Receptacle	3-prong grounding-type
Circuit Breaker	15 amp
Minimum Circuit	4.1 amp

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The electrical supply for the ice machine must be installed by a qualified electrician in accordance with all applicable national and local electrical codes. Observe the following:

•The ice machine must be grounded in accordance with national and local electrical codes.

•A separate fuse or circuit breaker must be provided for each ice machine.

•The maximum allowable voltage variation is ±10% of the rated voltage at ice machine start-up, when the electrical load is highest.

•The minimum wire size is #14 for less than 100' (31 m) or #12 for more than 100' (31 m) to 200' (61 m), use solid copper conductor only. The recommended breaker is 15 amp. Local or state electrical code, length of run or materials used, can increase the minimum wire gauge required. A qualified electrician must determine the proper wire size, although #14 is the minimum size allowed.

•The minimum circuit requirement is used to help select the wire size of the electrical supply. Minimum circuit requirement is not the ice machine’s running amp load.

•Observe correct polarity of incoming line voltage. Incorrect polarity can lead to erratic ice machine opera- tion and a safety issue.

Do not use an extension cord or two-prong adapter. Electrical ground is required on this appliance.

Location of electrical supply.