Maximicer ICE-1000 User manual

Maximicer®
Maximicer®
Installation Guide for Models
ICE-1000, ICE-1800, & ICE-H
Average Installation Time: 45 to 60 minutes
Tubing Cutter
PVC Cutter
Power Screwdriver or Drill
Channel-lock Pliers
Adjustable Wrench
Measuring Tape
10 ft of 3/8” (0.95cm) Copper Tubing
10 ft of 3/4” (1.91cm) PVC Pipe
(1) PVC 3/4” (1.91cm) ʻTʼConnection
(5) PVC 3/4” (1.91cm) 90˚ Connections
(2) Brass 3/8” (0.95cm) Tubing Unions
PVC Cement
Note: ICE-H model requires the use of
1/2” (1.27cm) copper tubing and unions
Materials:
Water Chilling System
Tools:
Equipment Required:
This guide shows how to install the ICE-1000, ICE-1800, and ICE-H
models of the Maximicer Water Chilling System. If you encounter any
problems after installing Maximicer, refer to Troubleshooting on the last
page of this guide, or call for technical assistance at [phone].
Fresh Water Connections
Maximicer units use Super Speedt® tubing ttings for the fresh water
line connections that require no tools. Tubing (copper or plastic) is simply
inserted into the tting collet to effect a secure connection.
Sump Water Connections
Maximicer units require the use of 3/4” (1.91cm) PVC pipe for the sump
water connections. It is important to glue all connections with PVC ce-
ment. Follow the specic installation procedures to make certain there will
not be a vacuum block or any reduction in water ow to the oor drain.
The tubing should be inserted
aproximately 3/4” (1.91cm)
until it bottoms completely in
the tting to insure that there
will be no leaks.
The tubing end to be inserted
should be straight and have a
clean round cut. If the tubing
is out-of-round, then carefully
make a new cut before insert-
ing into the tting.
Fresh Water Outlet
(To Ice Machine)
Sump Water Discharge Inlet
(From Ice Machine)
Sump Water Outlet
(To Floor Drain)
#3
#4
#2
Maximicer Connections
Fresh Water Inlet
(From Wall or Filter)
#1
Installation Guide
Cut the tube square and push past
the O-ring to the tube stop
Secure connections are simple
Tube is secured in position
Disconnection is just as easy
Push collet against body
Slide tube out of tting

2 Choose proper location.
3 Secure with mounting straps.
4 Install PVC vent pipe.
Maximicer should be installed behind or to the side of the ice machine bin
at least 6 inches (15cm) beneath the height of the ice machineʼs sump wa-
ter discharge outlet. WARNING: Do not mount the Maximicer above
the ice machineʼs sump water discharge outlet.
Health Codes in some areas
require that Maximicer be at least
6 inches (15cm) off the oor. Use
the enclosed mounting straps to
secure Maximicer to either the
ice bin or to the wall. Otherwise,
place the unit on the oor.
First install a vent pipe, or vacuum
breaker, at least 24 inches (60cm) in
length. Using a “T” connector install
the vent pipe as close as possible to the
sump drain exiting the ice machine.
WARNING: Maximicer will not
function properly without the use of
a vent pipe.
1 Turn OFF power and water supply valve. 5 Plumb PVC line from ice machine to Maximicer.
6 Plumb PVC line from Maximicer to oor drain.
Connect a PVC line to the lower
PVC connection on the Maximicer
using a 90˚ tting (connection #4).
Plumb a vertical line down then run
horizontal to the oor drain.
WARNING: Drain water will not
ow properly if the line exiting the
Maximicer is horizontal.
Attach a PVC line from the vent
pipe at the ice machine drain outlet
to the upper PVC connection on the
Maximicer (connection #3). Be sure
to plumb a vertical line down from
the ice machine drain and then a
horizontal line to the Maximicer.
WARNING: Water will over ow
into the ice bin if the PVC line is
installed horizontally after exiting
the ice machine.
7 Cut existing water line and insert into Maximicer.
Carefully cut the existing fresh water
line from the wall or after the water lter
with enough tubing to reach from the
back of the ice machine to the top of the
Maximicer. Insulate the tubing and insert
into the center tting on the top of the
Maximicer unit (connection #2).
IMPORTANT: If you are unfamiliar
with Speedt connectors, review the
“Fresh Water Connections” section at
the beginning of this guide.

Troubleshooting
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The tubing inserted into the tting is either not completely pushed in
all the way OR the tubing end is out-of-round. Turn the water source
OFF to relieve line pressure, then remove the tubing from the tting
(refer to the Fresh Water Connections diagram to remove tubing).
Inspect the end of the tubing to make certain there is a clean square
cut and that the tubing is perfectly round. The tubing should also be
straight so it can be inserted completely (about 3/4 inch (1.91cm)).
Reinsert the tubing into the tting and press in rmly until the tubing
“bottoms” securely. Turn the water valve ON and check again for
leaks.
Sometimes when the existing fresh water lines are cut and bent to be
inserted into the Maximicer some particulate matter can be broken
loose and cause the water supply within the ice machine to become
clogged. Turn the water source valve OFF. Inspect all needle valves,
lter screens, and any other water supply valves inside the machine.
Remove any debris found, then turn water source ON and depress
oat switch in the sump to make certain the restriction was removed.
Either extend the height of the vent pipe if space permits OR use a
larger diameter of PVC pipe in the existing space. Both will allow for
a greater volume of water to rise in the vent pipe to overcome the air
lock in the drain system.
If your problem is not addressed above please call 1-800-289-9098 for
technical assistance.
When the ice machine is running, there is water overowing out of the
top of the vent pipe, the Maximicer seems to be clogged.
When the ice machine is turned ON, there isnʼt any water entering the
sump to make ice.
The water lines are leaking water at the Speedt® ttings.
Insert the tubing containing the
fresh water source into the outer
tting (connection #1) on the top
of the Maximicer unit. If addi-
tional tubing is required between
the Maximicer and the wall outlet
or water lter, connect additional
tubing to existing tubing with a
compression union.
9 Turn ON fresh water valve and check for leaks.
After turning ON the fresh water sup-
ply, check the connections on top of
the Maximicer and all other connec-
tions for leaks. Check the water supply
to the sump inside the ice machine by
depressing the oat valve or by activat-
ing the solenoid water valve. If you
encounter any leaks or problems refer to
the Troubleshooting section.
10 Check for PVC drain leaks, then turn power ON.
Installation Finished!
8 Connect the Fresh Water Source into Maximicer.
Check the PVC drain lines for leaks by pouring water through the
vent pipe until it is seen exiting the Maximicer into the oor drain,
then turn the ice machine power ON. If you encounter any PVC
drain water problems refer to the Troubleshooting section.
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