Ice-o-matic GEMU090 User Manual

Installation Manual

GEMU090 Series

Ice-O-Matic
11100 East 45th Ave
Denver, Colorado 80239
Part Number 9081430-01 / 17-3371-01 Date 9/11

Ice-O-Matic

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Parts and Labor

Domestic & International Limited Warranty

Mile High Equipment LLC (the “Company”) warrants Ice-O-Matic brand ice machines, ice dispensers, remote condensers, water filters, and ice storage
bins to the end customer against defects in material and factory workmanship for the following:

 Cube ice machines, compressed ice machines and remote

condensers. - Thirty-six (36) months parts and labor

 Flake ice machines, GEMD Maker Dispensers, and GEMU

Undercounter compressed ice machines - Twenty-four (24)
months parts and labor

 CD model dispensers - Thirty-six (36) months parts and

labor

An additional twenty-four (24) month warranty on parts (excluding labor) will be extended to all cube ice machine evaporator plates and all cube ice and
compressed ice machines, except GEMU machines, compressors from the date of original installation. An additional thirty-six (36) month warranty on
parts (excluding labor) will be extended to all flake ice machine and GEMD maker dispenser compressors from the date of original installation The
company will replace EXW (Incoterms 2000) the Company plant or, EXW (Incoterms 2000) the Company-authorized distributor, without cost to the
Customer, that part of any such machine that becomes defective. In the event that the Warranty Registration Card indicating the installation date has
not been returned to Ice-O-Matic, the warranty period will begin on the date of shipment from the Company. Irrespective of the actual installation date,
the product will be warranted for a maximum of seventy-two (72) months from date of shipment from the Company.

ICE-model cube ice machines which are registered in the Water Filter Extended Warranty Program will receive a total of eighty-four (84) months parts
and labor coverage on the evaporator plate from the date of original installation. Water filters must be installed at the time of installation and registered
with the Company at that time. Water filter cartridges must be changed every six (6) months and that change reported to the Company to maintain the
extended evaporator warranty.

No replacement will be made for any part or assembly which (I) has been subject to an alteration or accident; (II) was used in any way which, in the
Company’s opinion, adversely affects the machine’s performance; (III) is from a machine on which the serial number has been altered or removed; or,
(IV) uses any replacement part not authorized by the Company. This warranty does not apply to destruction or damage caused by unauthorized service,
using other than Ice-O-Matic authorized replacements, risks of transportation, damage resulting from adverse environmental or water conditions,
accidents, misuse, abuse, improper drainage, interruption in the electrical or water supply, charges related to the replacement of non-defective parts or
components, damage by fire, flood, or acts of God.

This warranty is valid only when installation, service, and preventive maintenance are performed by a Company-authorized distributor, a Compa ny­authorized service agency, or a Company Regional Manager. The Company reserves the right to refuse claims made for ice machines or bins used in
more than one location This Limited Warranty does not cover ice bills, normal maintenance, after-install adjustments, and cleaning.

Limitation of Warranty

This warranty is valid only for products produced and shipped from the Company after March 1, 2010. A product produced or installed before that date
shall be covered by the Limited Warranty in effect at the date of its shipment. The liability of the Company for breach of this warranty shall, in any case,
be limited to the cost of a new part to replace any part, which proves to be defective. The Company makes no representations or warranties of any
character as to accessories or auxiliary equipment not manufactured by the Company. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS

WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CUSTOMER. MILE HIGH EQUIPMENT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT
PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON
THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LENGTH OF THIS WARRANTY.

Filing a Claim
All claims for reimbursement must be received at the factory within 60 da ys from date of service
time period will be void. The model, the serial number and, if necessary, proof of installation, must be included in the claim. Claims for labor to

replace defective parts must be included with the part claim to receive consideration. Payment on claims for labor will be limited to the published labor
time allowance hours in effect at the time of repair. The Company may elect to require the return of components to validate a claim. Any defective part
returned must be shipped to the Company or the Company-authorized distributor, transportation charges pre-paid, and properly sealed and tagged. Th e
Company does not assume any responsibility for any expenses incurred in the field incidental to the repair of equipment covered by this warranty. The
decision of the Company with respect to repair or replacement of a part shall be final. No pe rson is authorized to give any oth er warranties or to assume
any other liability on the Company’s behalf unless done in writing by an officer of the Company.

GOVERNING LAW

This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the state of Delaware, U.S.A., excluding their conflicts of law principles. The United Nations
Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods is hereby excluded in its entirety from application to this Limited Warranty.

Mile High Equipment LLC, 11100 East 45

Ice storage bins -Twenty-four (24) month parts and labor
IOD model dispensers - Twenty-four (24) months parts, Twelve (12) months

labor

Water filter systems - Twelve (12) months parts and labor (not including filter

cartridges)

to be eligible for credit. All claims outside this

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Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80239 [phone]

August 2011

GEMU090
Installation and Use

Introduction

This manual includes information for the
installation, operation and maintenance of the
GEMU090 residential ice machine.

The GEMU090 was developed to offer fans of
Ice-O-Matic’s Pearl Ice form the ability to have that
ice in their homes. Previously pearl Ice was only
available in commercial establishments, where it
developed a strong following because of the
chewable nature of the ice. This machine makes
authentic pearl ice, using the same process as the
larger commercial machines.

Table of Contents

Product Description: ...........................................Page 2

Cabinet Dimensions ...........................................Page 3

Location Recommendations: .......................................Page 4

Familiarization ..............................................Page 5

Door Swing ................................................Page 6

Plumbing - Pump Model .........................................Page 7

Plumbing: Gravity Drain Model ......................................Page 8

Electrical and Start Up ..........................................Page 9

Use....................................................Page 10

Maintenance ...............................................Page 11

How to remove scale from the ice making system. ...........................Page 12

Outdoor Use Notice:

Keep from freezing. Severe damage will occur to the unit if left in or operated in temperatures beyond
the limits listed in this manual. That damage is NOT covered by warranty.

Keep dry

Provide Shade
ultraviolet radiation from the sun can potentially damage the unit's plastic components.

. Do not locate in low lying areas where puddles will accumulate.

: Heat gain from the sun will reduce the unit's ability to make and store ice, and

Water Supply
should be rated for potable water and include UV protection. Copper tubing is recommended.

Back Flow Prevention

Drainage

: Avoid a long run of hose or tubing exposed to the sun. Plastic water supply tubing

: The unit includes back flow prevention, no additional check valve is required.

: Do Not drain into swimming pool or onto grounds.

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GEMU090
Installation and Use

Product Description:

This ice machine is designed to be used indoors, in
a controlled environment or outdoors within certain
limits.

The GEMU090 is made up of two major systems:
the ice making system and the ice storage system.
The ice making system is a continuous flow type
ice machine, it makes ice when the ice level
becomes low and stops when it is full.

The ice storage system is an insulated chest with a
drain at the bottom for melting ice. It is not
refrigerated, insuring that the bin contains fresh ice.

Installation Information

Dimensions:

The cabinet is fourteen and seven eighths inches
wide by thirty three and three eighths to thirty four
and three eighths inches high.

Utility and Operational Requirements

• The GEMU090 must be connected to a

potable water supply.

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The water supply must have a conductivity of
at least 10 microSiemens/cm.

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Minimum water pressure: 20 psi

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Maximum water pressure: 80 psi

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Minimum water temperature: 40 degrees F.

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Maximum water temperature: 90 degrees F.

Water Quality

The water to the machine must be potable, or fit for
human consumption. Beyond that, water supplies
vary in the degree of mineral content. As this ice
machine makes ice, all the water that flows into the
machine is changed into ice. That includes any
minerals that might be in the water. However,
during ice making some minerals will stick to the
ice making components. The higher the mineral
content, the more mineral build up will occur. Water
filters are a partial help, as they will remove the
suspended solids, but water treatment is needed
for the dissolved solids, which are part of the water
and cannot be filtered out.

RO Water

This machine can be supplied with Reverse
Osmosis water, but the water conductivity must be
no less than 10 microSiemens/cm. A reverse

osmosis system should include post treatment or
blending to satisfy the R.O. water’s potential
aggressiveness.

Deionized water is not recommended and could
damage the machine.

Because water softeners exchange one mineral for
another, softened water may not improve water
conditions when used with ice machines

Electrical power

It is designed to operate in wide range of air
temperatures:

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Minimum air temperature: 50 degrees F.

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Maximum air temperature: 100 degrees F.

Although the machine will function within the listed
ranges, it works best at water temperatures
between 50 and 60 and air temperatures between
60 and 80.

Note: Ice making capacity goes down as the
environmental temperatures go up, and will be
severely reduced at temperatures over 90

Operating a unit outside of the limits can cause
problems that are not covered by the warranty and,
if extreme, cause damage to the unit.

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The unit must be on its own 115 volt, 60 Hz, 15
amp circuit. It is equipped with a power cord and
can be plugged into a nearby outlet. Extension
cords are not allowed by most codes. Follow all
applicable codes.

Warranty Information

Warranty information is supplied on the inside front
cover of this manual. Refer to it for coverage. In
general, the warranty covers defects in materials or
workmanship and does not cover corrections of
installation errors or maintenance.

GEMU090

14 7/8"

AIR OUT

AIR IN

3 7/8"

20 3/4"

FLOOR DRAIN
ACCESS HOLE

1"

LEG ADJUSTMENT

(4) PLACES

1 5/8"
HANDLE

33 3/8" MIN.

34 3/8" MAX.

3 1/4"

3 7/8"

22 3/8"

3/4"

29 1/2"

LEFT SIDE SVC.
ACCESS PANEL

2 3/4"

5 1/8"

7 1/2"

2 1/2"

11 5/8"

1/4" O.D. COPPER
WATER INLET ­COMPRESSION
FITTING PROVIDED

115V

POWER

CORD

DRAIN ACCESS - FLEXIBLE TUBING
3/8" I.D. PUMP MODEL (INCLUDED)
5/8" I.D. GRAVITY MODEL (NOT INCLUDED)

Installation and Use

Cabinet Dimensions

Ice-O-Matic Ice Systems are designed and manufactured with the highest regard for safety and
performance. They meet or exceed the standards of agencies like ETL.

Ice-O-Matic assumes no liability or responsibility of any kind for products manufactured by Ice-O-Matic
that have been altered in any way, including the use of any parts and/or other components not
specifically approved by Ice-O-Matic.

Ice-O-Matic reserves the right to make design changes and/or improvements at any time. Specifications
and designs are subject to change without notice.

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