Ice-O-Matic VRC User Manual

INSTALLATION AND PARTS MANUAL

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REMOTE CONDENSERS

MODELS: VRC

Ice-O-Matic
11100 East 45th Av
Denver, Colorado 80239
Part Number 9081245-01 Date 3/08

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Remote Condenser Introduction

How To Use This Manual

Ice-O-Matic provides this manual as an aid to the service technician in installation and maintenance of
remote condensers. Do not attempt to perform installation, start-up or maintenance unless you have
read and fully understand this manual.

If, at any time, you encounter conditions that are not addressed in this manual, call, E-mail or write the
Ice-O-Matic Service Department:

Ice-O-Matic
11100 E. 45
Denver, Co. 80239
Attn: Technical Service Department
E-Mail: [e-mail]

Telephone Numbers
800-423-3367 All Departments
888-349-4423 Technical Assistance Only (After Hours Only)

Any Service communication must include:

• Model Number

• Serial Number

• A detailed explanation of the problem

Keep this manual for future reference.
Ice-O-Matic icemakers and dispensers are not approved for outdoor installation.
WARNING

or repairs are performed on the ice machine and related equipment.
CAUTION:

the ice machine and related equipment.

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Ave.

: Always disconnect electrical power and shut off water supply whenever maintenance

Always wear protective eyewear whenever maintenance or repairs are performed on

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Remote Condenser Table of Contents

Introduction Page i
Table of Contents Page ii
Freight Claim Procedure Page iii
Warranty Page iv
General Information Page 1
Installation Guidelines Page 2
Remote Refrigeration System Page 4
Component Description Page 5
Installation Page 6
Service Parts VRC

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Remote Condenser Freight Claim Procedure

Freight Claims Important!
Inspect Promptly

This merchandise has been carefully inspected and packed in accordance with the carrier’s packing
specifications. Responsibility for safe delivery has been assumed by the carrier. If loss or damage occurs,
you as the consignee must file a claim with the carrier and hold the container for carrier’s inspection.

Visible Loss or Damage

Any external evidence of loss or damage must be fully described and noted on your freight bill or express
receipt and signed by the carrier’s agent. The claim should be filed on a form available from the carrier.

Concealed Loss or Damage

If loss or damage does not appear until merchandise has been unpacked, make a written request for
inspection by the carrier within 15 days of the delivery date. Then file a claim on a form from the carrier.

File Claim Without Delay
Do Not Return Damaged Merchandise to Ice-O-Matic

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Remote Condenser Warranty

Ice-O-Matic

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,”GEM” model compressed ice
machines ,” MFI” model flake ice machines and remote
condensers. - Thirty-six (36) months parts and labor

• “EF” and “EMF” model flake 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
compressors, “GEM” model compressed ice machine compressors, and “MFI” model flake ice machine compressors from the date of original
installation. An additional thirty-six (36) month warranty on parts (excluding labor) will be extended to all “EF” and “EMF” model flake ice machine
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 d amage caused by unauthori zed
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 non­defective 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 Company­authorized 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 sh ipped from the Company after January, 2007. 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 n ot 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 DURATI ON TO THE LENGTH OF THIS
WARRANTY.

Filing a Claim
All claims for reimbursement must be received at the factory within 90 days from date of ser vice
this 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 elec t 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. The 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 person is authorized to give
any other 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

Parts and Labor

• 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

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Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80239 [phone]

January 2007

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