Ice Machine Installation Guide

CHOOSING THE CORRECT ICE MACHINE FOR YOUR APPLICATION:

Make sure to have a well-ventilated space to place your commercial ice machine. This prevents the machine from heating up quickly, thus having to work harder to produce ice. If you have a tight space, consider installing a remote condenser so that heat will be extracted outdoors. Check with a Jean's Restaurant Supply sales representative to make sure you find and ice machine of proper size, type, and capacity for your requirements.

PACKING AND SHIPPING MATERIALS TO BE REMOVED:

Carefully read and follow the installation instructions for putting together your commercial ice machine. The packaging material will vary depending on the brand and make of the ice machine. If needed, Jean's Restaurant Supply has factory trained technicians to make sure your ice machine is properly installed according to local and national codes.

PROPERLY SIZED FILTER SYSTEM:

Water filters are an important necessity to a commercial ice machine. Water quality is important when it comes to producing ice so you want to make sure that mineral deposits or any other unwanted material gets filtered. Just as important to your business as having a properly sized ice machine for your needs and requirements, it is also important to have a filter system that is properly sized for the ice machine in order for it to work effectively.

POSITION OF THE ICE MACHINE:

Check the overall level of the machine. Adjust the level by turning the adjusting leg located on the very bottom of the legs. This is important because it effects the water level in the reservoir, the water flow over the evaporator, the dropping of the ice on defrost and drainage.

WATER LINE AND DRAIN LINE:

Always check your particular model ice machine to verify whether it recommends a ¼ inch, 3/8 inch, or ½ inch water supply line to the machine. This will depend on the ice output size of your machine. Drain lines should be ran in such a way as to have an air vent on it as well as a proper p-trap and/or run trap on the line before it reaches the main drain area where it is terminating at. The drain lines should run downward (gravity slope) to an open drain with the bottom ends of the drain tubes being above the top of the open drain. Install the water line so that it is flexible so the machine can be moved around some if needed during service procedures. Jean’s Restaurant Supply also has factory trained technicians to help keep your machine in working order and can get you back up and running quickly with minimal downtime.

ELECTRICAL SUPPLY:

Be sure that you have the properly sized electrical supply to the unit as required by your state and local electrical codes. Install the electrical line so that it is flexible so the machine can be moved around some if needed during service procedures.

THINGS TO REMEMBER!

When installing the ice machine, remember the serviceman. Leave plenty of room around the machine for air and service work. He is the one that has to get to the back and sides of the machine. You are paying for his time so less time is spent if he doesn’t have to empty the ice out to move the machine to breathe and ventilate properly. At Jean’s Restaurant Supply, we also design kitchens for many restaurants in the entire Texas area. Our sales and technical team can help you select the proper equipment for your needs and place them in a good strategic location for your operation.