Manitowoc Ice QF0400, QF2300, QF0800 Section Installation Instructions Location of Ice Machine

Section 2 Installation Instructions

Location of Ice Machine

The location selected for the ice machine must meet the following criteria. If any of these criteria are not met, select another location.

•The location must be free of airborne and other contaminants.

•The air temperature must be at least 45°F (7°C), but must not exceed 110°F (43.4°C).

•The water temperature must be at least 45°F (7°C), but must not exceed 90°F (32.2°C).

•The location must not be near heat-generating equipment or in direct sunlight.

•The location must be capable of supporting the weight of the ice machine and a full bin of ice.

•The location must allow enough clearance for water, drain and electrical connections in the rear of the ice machine.

•The location must not obstruct airflow through or around the ice machine. QF400 airflow is in and out of the front of the ice machine. Refer to below for clearance requirements.

Ice Machine Head Section Clearance Requirements

QF400	Self-Contained	Self-Contained
	Air-Cooled	Water-Cooled
Top/Sides	5” (12.7 mm)	NA
Back	5” (12.7 mm)	NA
QC700/QF800	Self-Contained	Self-Contained
	Air-Cooled	Water-Cooled
Top/Sides	8” (20.3 mm)	5” (12.7 mm)
Back	5” (12.7 mm)	5” (12.7 mm)
QF2300	Self-Contained	Remote
	Air-Cooled	Air-Cooled
Top/Sides	NA	5” (12.7 mm)
Back	NA	5” (12.7 mm)

!Caution

The ice machine head section must be protected if it will be subjected to temperatures below 32°F (0°C). Failure caused by exposure to freezing temperatures is not covered by the warranty. See “Removal from Service/Winterization”.

Ice Machine Heat of Rejection

Series	Heat of Rejection*
Condensing Unit
QF400	4000
QC700	7800
QF800	7800
QF2300/RFC2385	21000

*B.T.U. / Hour

Ice machines, like other refrigeration equipment, reject heat through the condenser. It is helpful to know the amount of heat rejected by the ice machine when sizing the air conditioning equipment where self-contained air- cooled ice machines are installed. QF2300 ice machines add an insignificant amount of load to a conditioned space.

Location of Remote Condensing Unit

The location selected for the Remote Condensing Unit must meet the following criteria. If any of these criteria are not met, select another location.

•The air temperature must be at least -20°F (-28.9°C) but must not exceed 120°F (49°C).

•The location must not allow exhaust fan heat and/or grease to enter the condenser.

•The location must not obstruct airflow through or around the condensing unit. Refer to the chart below for clearance requirements.

CONDENSING UNIT CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

	Ice Machine Condensing Unit
Top/Sides	There is no minimum clearance required,
	although 6” (12.7 cm) is recommended for
	efficient operation and servicing only.
Front/Back	4’ (1.2 M)

Part Number 000002688 2-5