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Ice-O-Matic GEM-MFI Series Installation And Maintenance Manual
Summary of GEM-MFI Series
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Installation, start-up and maintenance manual 60 hz. Gem-mfi series ice-o-matic 11100 east 45th ave denver, colorado 80239 p t n b 9081403 01 d t 1/10 part number 9081403-01 date 1/10
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Gem-mfi series introduction page i how to use this manual ice-o-matic provides this manual as an aid to the end user and service technician in installation and maintenance of the gem-mfi series ice machines. Do not attempt to perform installation, start-up or maintenance unless you have read and ful...
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Gem-mfi series table of contents page ii table of contents introduction .................................................................................................................................. Page i table of contents ...........................................................................
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Gem-mfi series freight claim procedure page iii important! Inspect promptly this merchandise has been carefully inspected and packed in accordance with the carrier’s packing specifications. Responsibility for safe delivery has been assumed by the carrier. If loss or damage occurs, you as the consign...
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Gem-mfi series warranty page iv ice-o-matic parts and labor domestic & international limited warranty mile high equipment llc (the “company”) warrants ice-o-matic brand ice machines, ice dispensers, remote condensers, water filters, and ice storage bins to the end customer against defects in materia...
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Gem-mfi series for the installer page 1 installation guidelines: for proper operation of the ice-o-matic ice machine, the following installation guidelines must be followed. Failure to do so may result in loss of production capacity, premature part failures, and may void all warranties. Ambient oper...
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Gem-mfi series for the installer page 2 air and water cooled.
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Gem-mfi series for the installer page 3 remote.
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Gem-mfi series for the installer page 4 bin application the gem-mfi series is designed to fit the following ice-o-matic bins ●b42, using bin top kbt 24 ●b25, b40 or b55 using bin top kbt 19. ●b100 and b120 using bin top kbt 23 (one unit) or kbt 22 (two units). ● b150 and b170-not designed for gem-mf...
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Gem-mfi sereis for the installer page 5 location: ice-o-matic ice machines are designed to be installed indoors in a controlled environment. Install the ice machine in a location where it has enough space around it to be accessible for service. A minimum of 6 inches must be allowed at the back for a...
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Gem-mfi series for the installer page 6 a proper installation locates the ice machine indoors, but in a place where the heat and noise it produces are not objectionable. Air cooled machines discharge hot air out the back and must have a minimum of 6 inches of clearance behind the ice machine. Space ...
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Gem-mfi series remote condenser page 7 grc dimensions (inches) grc1001 grc1061 grc1061 a 33.36 33.36 33.36 b 10.75 10.75 10.75 c 23.81 23.81 23.81 d 2.04 2.04 2.04 e 6.12 6.12 6.12 f 16.73 16.73 16.73 g 11.65 11.65 11.65 h 19.57 19.57 19.57 gem/mfi model number gem0650r gem0956r mfi1256r line sets r...
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Gem-mfi series remote condenser location page 8 use the following for planning the placement of the remote condenser relative to the ice machine. Location limits: remote condenser location must not exceed any of the following: ● maximum rise from the ice machine to the remote condenser is 35 physica...
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Gem-mfi series for the installer page 9 remote condenser location: limited to a 25 foot or a 40 foot length of precharged refrigerant tubing connecting the ice machine to the remote condenser. The remote condenser must be above or level with the ice machine. Select the best available location, prote...
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Gem-mfi series for the installer page 10 typical installation remote condenser ice machine.
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Gem-mfi series for the installer page 11 coupling instructions: initial connections: 1. Remove the protector caps and plugs. Wipe the seats and threaded surfaces with a clean cloth to be certain that no foreign matter remains on them. 2. Lubricate the inside of the couplings, especially the o-rings ...
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Gem-mfi series for the plumber page 12 water inlet: ●air cooled models: the recommended water supply is clean, cold water. Use 3/8 inch o.D. Copper tubing, connect to the 3/8 inch fpt at the back of the cabinet. Install a hand valve near the machine to control the water supply. ●water cooled models:...
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Gem-mfi series for the plumber page 13 water inlet: ●remote cooled models: the recommended water supply is cold water. Use 3/8 inch o.D. Copper tubing, connect to the 3/8 fpt on the back of the cabinet. Install a hand valve near the machine to control the water supply. Drains: ●remote cooled models:...
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Gem-mfi series for the electrician page 14 electrical connections: check the ice machine nameplate (located on the back panel) for the voltage requirements, and minimum circuit ampacity. The ice machine requires a solid chassis to earth ground. Connect the ice machine to its own electrical circuit s...
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Gem-mfi series for the electrician page 15 installation must conform to all applicable codes. Connect the electrical power to the unit to the wires in the junction box at the rear of the machine. Check the nameplate (located on the back panel) for the voltage requirements, and for the minimum circui...
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Gem-mfi series for the installer page 16 completed installation-remote condenser a typical installation should generally appear as illustrated below. The best place for the remote condenser is above the ice machine, although other locations are permissible. Roof cut-a-way remote line set ice machine.
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Gem-mfi series for the installer page 17 final check list: air and water cooled _______ 1. Is the ice machine installed indoors in a location where the air and water temperatures are controlled and where they do not exceed the design limitations? _____2. Is there an electrical service disconnect wit...
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Gem-mfi series for the installer page 18 final check list: remote ___1. Is the ice system installed indoors in a location where air and water temperatures are controlled, and where they do not exceed the design limitations? ___2. Is there an electrical service within sight of the installed machine? ...
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Gem-mfi series start up page 19 pre-start inspection: air and water cooled 1. Remove the front and side service panels. 2. Check that any shipping blocks have been removed. 3. Inspect the interior of the ice machine for loose screws or wires. 4. Check that no refrigerant lines are rubbing each other...
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Gem-mfi series start up page 20 pre-start inspection: remote 1. Remove the front and side service panels. 2. Check that any shipping blocks have been removed. 3. Inspect the interior of the ice machine for loose screws or wires. 4. Check that no refrigerant lines are rubbing each other. 5. Check tha...
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Gem-mfi series sanitizing and cleaning page 21 it is the user’s responsibility to see that the unit is properly maintained. It is always preferable, and less costly in the long run, to avoid possible down time by keeping it clean; adjusting it as needed; and by replacing worn parts before they can c...
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Gem-mfi series condenser maintenance: remote page 22 ● clean the condenser: the condenser may appear to be clean on the surface, but it can still be clogged internally. Check with a flashlight from the front to see if light can be seen through the condenser fins. The condenser coil must be kept clea...
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Gem-mfi series maintenance: air cooled page 23 clean the air cooled condenser: air flow on this model is from front to back, so the inside of the ice machine will have to be available to clean the air cooled condenser. Use a vacuum cleaner or coil cleaner if needed. Do not use a wire brush. ● discon...
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Gem-mfi series service history page 24 what to do before calling for service: ●check the water supply to the ice machine. The ice machine is designed to shut off if there is no water to it. Check the water filters if there are any. ●check the power supply to the ice machine. Reset the breaker if it ...