Follett T400A/W - Manual (Page 7)

top view shown
front of icemaker
Top mount icemaker on bin installation procedure
(models MCD400A/WBT and MFD400A/WBT)
Install icemaker and rough-in utilities
1. Install ice storage bin in its final location.
2. Install one supplied grommet in large knockout in base of icemaker and second supplied grommet in ice
hole provided in top of ice storage bin.
3. Rough in plumbing and electrical per specs provided.
4. Flush all water lines before final hook up.
5. Position icemaker with utility connections facing rear of bin.
A. If new storage bin and icemaker – position icemaker with connections facing rear of bin.
B. If using existing bin – place supplied gasket 2.5" (64mm) from front of bin (Fig. 2). Position icemaker
with utility connections facing rear of bin.
6. Make final plumbing and electrical connections.
7. Working from inside bin storage area, push end of transport tube without fasteners up through grommets
into icemaker, leaving about 2" (51mm) hanging down in bin.
8. Route free end of tube to evaporator port.
9. Slip a hose clamp in free end of tube.
10. Push free end of tube on evaporator port and tighten clamp, making sure clamp is positioned on evaporator
side of flange (no flange on MFD400 series flake icemaker).
11. Position ice tube under float bracket retaining tab.
12. Carefully slip ice level control stat alongside transport tube through both grommets and down into bin.
13. Run ice level control stat down through one side of cap tube fasteners attached to ice transport tube, form a
180˚ bend at end of tube and run back up through fastener (Fig. 1).
14. Adjust loop length to provide desired ice level. Loop must below end of ice transport tube.
15. Carefully bend end of cap tube to prevent it from slipping out of clamp.
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Fig. 1
bin top
ice level control stat
ice level control
stat fastener
ice transport tube
Apply supplied gasket to bin top
as shown. Position icemaker on
bin top.
bin top
existing gasket
add gasket
Fig. 2 – Replacing existing icemakers
2.5"
(64mm)
Before turning power on
1. Clean and sanitize ice storage bin in accordance with cleaning procedure in ice storage bin installation
information packed with ice storage bin.
2. Turn water to icemaker on.
3. Remove cover on float reservoir.
4. Push down on float to force water out overflow tube and into evaporator drain pan.
5. Check that water drains freely from evaporator drain pan.
6. Lift float and check that float valve shuts off incoming water when raised.
Installation
Icemaker performance is very sensitive to the quality of installation. To ensure proper performance, ease of
service and warranty coverage, it is critical that you follow the requirements detailed in this manual. If you cannot
meet these requirements or have questions, call our technical service group immediately at (800) 523-9361 or
(610) 252-7301.