Hoshizaki F-500BAF(-C) instruction manual Water Supply and Drain Connections See Fig

6.Water Supply and Drain Connections See Fig. 3

•External filters, strainers or softeners may be required depending on the water quality.

•Water supply inlet is 1/2" female pipe thread (FPT).

•A water supply line shut-off valve and drain valve should be installed. A minimum of 3/8" OD copper tubing is recommended for the water supply lines.

•Water supply pressure should be a minimum of 10 PSIG and a maximum of 113 PSIG. If the pressure exceeds 113 PSIG, the use of a pressure reducing valve is required.

•Drain outlet for icemaking is 3/4" FPT. The icemaker drain piping connection must be made separately from the bin drain.

•The drains must have 1/4" fall per foot on horizontal runs to get a good flow.

•The drains should not be piped directly to the sewer system. An air gap of a minimum of 2 vertical inches should be between the end of the drain pipe from the icemaker or the ice bin and the floor drain.

•A plumbing permit and services of a licensed plumber may be required in some areas.

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