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24  Part Number 000014141 Rev 07 2/20
Installation  Section 2
Cooling Tower Applications 
(Water-Cooled Models)
A water cooling tower installation does not 
require modification of the ice machine.
•  Water pressure at the condenser cannot 
exceed 276 psig (1900 kPa).
•  Water entering the condenser must not 
exceed 90°F (32°C).
•  Water flow through the condenser 
must not exceed 5 gallons (19 liters) per 
minute.
•  Allow for a pressure drop of 7 psi 
(50 kPa) between the condenser water 
inlet and the outlet of the ice machine.
•  Water exiting the condenser must not 
exceed 110°F (43°C).
Drain Connections
Follow these guidelines when installing 
drain lines to prevent drain water from 
flowing back into the ice machine and 
storage bin:
•  Drain lines must have a 1.5 inch drop 
per 5 foot (2.5 cm per meter) of run and 
must not create traps.
•  The floor drain must be large enough to 
accommodate drainage from all drains.
•  Run separate bin and ice machine 
drain lines. Insulate them to prevent 
condensation.
•  Install a tee at the ice machine drain 
outlet and install an 18" (46 cm) vent 
above the drain line. 
•  Drain termination must have an air gap 
that meets local code.
Auxiliary Base Drain Installation
An auxiliary drain is located in the ice 
machine base to remove moisture in high 
humidity areas. 
1.  View the back of the ice machine base 
on the compressor side and locate and 
remove the cap plug.
2.  Route tubing to an open site drain:
•  Use 1/2 inch CPVC tubing.
•  Apply a bead of silicone around the 
exterior of the ice machine tubing 
and insert into ice machine base. The 
silicone will secure the tubing and 
provide a watertight seal.
•  Provide support for tubing.










