CU50
Service Manual
March 2010
Page 8
Installation: Water & Drain
The recommended water supply tubing is ¼ inch
OD copper. Stainless steel ex or reinforced PVC
tube may also be used. Install an easily accessible
shut-off valve between the supply and the unit.
This shut-off valve should not be installed behind
the unit.
Note: Do not use self-piercing type valves.
1. Remove the front service panel.
2. Route the tubing through the right hole in the
back to the inlet water solenoid valve inlet.
3. Install a compression tting on the tubing and
connect to the inlet of the solenoid.
Drains
There are two types of ice machine models, one
that drains by gravity and one that has an internal
drain pump.
Drain Pump Model drain installation
1. Locate the coil of 3/8” ID plastic drain tubing
secured to the back of the unit.
2. Route the plastic drain tube from the back of
the unit to the drain connection point.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Often an air gap is required
by local codes between the ice maker drain tube
and the drain receptacle.
Screw
Securing
Front Service
Panel
Back View, Drain Pump Model
Drain Tube,
Route to
building drain
Water Inlet
Tube (eld
supplied)