
Q MODEL ICE MACHINES 
STACKING RELAY KIT 7628973 
Installation Instructions 
This relay kit is used to stop the operation of both stacked ice machines, when the bottom ice machine is turned off or in an 
auto-shutdown mode (full bin of ice).  It can only be utilized with 230 volt, 50/60 Hz., 1 phase ice machines. 
STEP 1. Disconnect power. 
STEP 2. Drill 1/2 inch (.50) hole in the back corner 
posts of both ice machines in area indicated. 
  Install two plastic black bushings into drilled 
holes. 
STEP 3. Route wire harnes s through bushings from top 
electrical box to bottom electrical box. 
STEP 4. Using double-face tape, mount relay in bottom 
ice machine electrical box. 
STEP 5. Wire the stacking kit relay according to wire diagram on reverse side. 
A. Relay coil 
B. Relay Co ntact
1) Disconnect the wire of the bin switch, connected to ground,
2) Using new connector supplied, connect the wire disconnected from the ground to the new wire harness 
3) Connect the other lead of wire harness to cabinet ground in the top ice machine (same ground that the bin switch 
Manitowoc Ice, Inc.                                                                              
2110 South 26 Street, P.O. Box 1720, Manitowoc, WI 54221-1720 USA                                                  8011463 
Telephone 920-682-0161, Fax - Sales: 920-683-7589, Service/Parts: 920-683-7585, Other: 920-683-7879                    Sheet 1 of 2 
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 connects to the terminal board in the bottom ice machine. 
 is wired in series with the bin switch in the top ice machine. 
 in the top ice machine. 
connected to the relay contacts.  
wire used to be connected to). 
Top Ice Machine 
holes and insert 
bushings