Section 2 Installation InstructionsPart Number 000002688 2-13Refrigeration System Installation(QF2300/RFC2385 ONLY)USAGE WITH NON-MANITOWOCCONDENSING UNITSManitowoc Condensing Units are specifically designedfor usage with a Manitowoc Flake/Chiplet Ice MachineHead Sections. Manitowoc Flake/Chiplet Ice Machineswill not operate with non-Manitowoc condensing units.Factory Equipment Refrigeration AmountsICE MACHINE HEAD SECTIONEach ice machine head section ships from the factorywith a R-404A refrigerant charge appropriate for linesets up to 50’ in length (12.5 lbs.). The serial tag on theice machine indicates the refrigerant charge. Additionalrefrigerant must be added for line set lengths between50’ and 100’ (1.5 lbs.) see chart below.REMOTE CONDENSING UNITEach condensing unit ships from the factory pressurizedwith 50/50 nitrogen helium mixture that must beremoved during the installation process (approximately20 psig).REFRIGERATION LINE SETS/TRAPS KITRefrigeration Rated Tubing and Trap Kits are shippedcapped with atmospheric pressure.QuietQube®Ice MachineRemote SingleCircuitCondenserLine Set*RFC2300 RFC2385RC-20RC-30RC-50Line Set Suction Line Liquid Line InsulationThicknessRC 20/30/50 3/4 inch(19.1 mm)1/2 inch(12.7 mm)1/2” (13mm)Suction Line1/4” (7mm)Liquid Line! WarningInstallation of a Remote Condensing Unit may require theuse of special equipment for placement. Trained andqualified personnel are required for proper rigging andlifting.! CautionThe 60-month compressor warranty (including the24-month labor replacement warranty) will not apply ifthe Manitowoc Ice Machine and remote ManitowocCondensing Unit are not installed according tospecifications. This warranty also will not apply if therefrigeration system is modified with a condenser,heat reclaim device, or other parts or assemblies notmanufactured by Manitowoc Ice, Inc.Series ChargeQF2200/QF2300RFC2085/RFC23850’ to 50’ linesets 12.5 lbs (5.7 kg)50’ to 100’ linesets 14.0 lbs (6.4 kg)! CautionNever add more than nameplate charge to therefrigeration system for any application.! WarningPotential Personal Injury SituationThe ice machine head section contains the refrigerantcharge. Installation and brazing of the line sets must beperformed by a properly trained and EPA certifiedrefrigeration technician aware of the dangers of dealingwith refrigerant charged equipment.