Manitowoc ECS018A, ECG018A, ECS020A, ECG020A, ECS030A Instructions Manual

Section 1

General Information

Installation Instructions

It is recommended that this ice machine be inspected and

installed by a qualified service technician.

WARNING

If you do not understand the procedures or the safety

precautions that must be followed, call your local service

representative to perform the necessary installation

procedures for you.

Model Numbers

This manual covers the following models:

Self-Contained

Air-Cooled

ECS018A

ECG018A

ECS020A

ECG020A Not Available

ECS030A Not Available

ECG030A Not Available

ECS040A ECS040W

ECG040A ECG040W

ECS050A

ECG050A ECG050W

ECS065A ECS065W

ECG065A ECG065W

ECS080A

ECG080A ECG080W

Follow all recommendations and instructions for proper
installation and safe operation of this ice machine.

WARNING

PERSONAL INJURY POTENTIAL

Do not operate equipment that has been misused, abused,

neglected, damaged, or altered/modi fi ed fr o m that of original

manufactured specifications.

Self-Contained

Water-Cooled

Not Available
Not Available
Not Available

ECS050W

ECS080W

Model Numbers Identification

EC S 040 A

Ice Machine Model

Ice Cube Size

S – Standard Cube
G – Large Cube

Ice Machine Series

Condenser Type

A – Air Cooled
W – Water Cooled

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Installation Instructions

Location of Ice Machine

Section 1

Leveling the Ice Machine

The location selected for the ice machine must meet the
following criteria. If any of these criteria are not met, select
another location.

• The location must be indoors.

• The location must be free of airborne and other

contaminants.

• The air temperature must be at least 10°C (50°F), but must

not exceed 43°C (110°F).

• The location must not be near heat-generating equipment or

in direct sunlight.

• The location must be capable of supporting the weight of the

ice machine and a full bin of ice.

• The location must allow enough clearance for water, drain

and electrical connections in the rear of the ice machine.

• The location must not obstruct airflow through or aroun d the

ice machine (condenser airflow is in and out the front). Refer
to the chart below for clearance recommendations.

Self-Contained

Air-Cooled

Top/Sides 203 mm (8 in.)* 127 mm (5 in.)*

Back 127 mm (5 in.)* 127 mm (5 in.)*

* NOTE: The ice machine may be built into a cabinet.
There is no minimum clearance requirement for the top or left
and right sides of the ice machine. The listed values are
recommended for efficient operation and servicing only.

CAUTION

The ice machine must be protected if it will be subjected to
temperatures below 0°C (32°F). Failure caused by exposure to
freezing temperatures is not covered by the warranty.

Self-Contained

Water-Cooled

Levelers are included with all ice machine. Legs are an available
option.

1. Screw the legs or levelers into the bottom of the ice

machine.

THREAD

LEVELING LEG

INTO BASE OF

CABINET

2. Screw the foot of each leg or leveler in as far as possible.

Move the ice machine into its final position.

3. Level the ice machine correctly. Use a level on top of the ice

machine. Turn each foot as necessary to level the ice
machine from front to back and side to side.

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Checking Ice Machine Level