Manitowoc Ice QM45 Series D. Remove the Water Distribution Tube, Water Distribution Tube Removal

Section 4 Maintenance

D. Remove the Water Distribution Tube

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1. LIFT UP

2. SLIDE BACK1

3. SLIDE TO RIGHT

THUMBSCREW

DISTRIBUTION

TUBE

LOCATING PIN

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THUMBSCREW

Water Distribution Tube Removal

•Loosen the two thumbscrews, which secure the distribution tube.

•Lift the right side of the distribution tube up off the locating pin, then slide it back and to the right.

CAUTION

Do not force this removal. Be sure the locating pin is clear of

the hole before sliding the distribution tube out.

E. Remove the Float Valve

•Turn the splash shield counterclockwise one or two turns.

FLOAT VALVE

BRACKET

COMPRESSION

FITTING

SHUT-OFF

VALVE

CAP AND FILTER

SCREEN

SPLASH SHIELD

FLOAT

Disassembly

• Twist both of the inner tube ends until the tabs

Float Valve Removal

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line up with the keyways.

• Pull the inner tube ends outward.

INNER

TUBE

INNER
TUBE	TAB

KEYWAY

Water Distribution Tube Disassembly

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•Pull the float valve forward and off the mounting bracket.

•Disconnect the water inlet tube from the float valve at the compression fitting.

•Remove the cap and filter screen for cleaning.

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