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Plumbing installation must observe all state and local codes.
These guidelines must be followed when installing drain lines to prevent water from flow-
ing back into the ice maker storage bin and potentially flowing onto the floor causing
water damage:
• Drain lines and fittings must have a 5/8 inch inside diameter
• Drain lines must have a 1 inch drop per 48 inches of run (1/4 inch per foot) and
must not create traps
• The floor drain must be large enough to accommodate drainage from all drains
• Insulate the bin drain line to prevent condensation
If water is backing up into the storage bin, it will be the result of one of the above points
not being followed. Below are examples of gravity drain line installations for your review. If
there must be a trap in the drain line, it is critical that the drain line is vented to assure
proper draining. Without the vent, water will backup until enough pressure builds up to
force the water past the trap. The problem is that the water may backup into the ice bin
before the amount of pressure needed is achieved. Water in the storage bin will cause
the ice in the bin to melt prematurely.
The customer’s complaint will be slow ice production because the ice that has been
made is melting prematurely due to water backing up in the ice bin.
FROM ICE MAKER TO FLOOR DRAIN
1. Normal Drain. Proper Drainage
Pitched from ice maker
at least 1/4" per foot
2. With Trap. Poor Drainage
Poor drainage.
Water backs up in drain line
3. With Trap and Vent. Proper Drainage
Vent assures proper drainage
Examples of Gravity Drain Installations
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