Remote Condenser Location
Use the following for planning the placement of
the condenser relative to the ice machine
Location Limits - condenser location must not
exceed ANY of the following limits:
• Maximum rise from the ice machine to the
condenser is 35 physical feet
• Maximum drop from the ice machine to the
condenser is 15 physical feet
• Physical line set maximum length is 100 feet.
• Calculated line set length maximum is 150.
Calculation Formula:
• Drop = dd x 6.6 (dd = distance in feet)
• Rise = rd x 1.7 (rd = distance in feet)
• Horizontal Run = hd x 1 (hd = distance in
feet)
• Calculation: Drop(s) + Rise(s) + Horizontal
Run = dd+rd+hd = Calculated Line Length
Configurations that do NOT meet these
requirements must receive prior written
authorization from Scotsman.
Do NOT:
• Route a line set that rises, then falls, then
rises.
• Route a line set that falls, then rises, then
falls.
Calculation Example 1:
The condenser is to be located 5 feet below the ice
machine and then 20 feet away horizontally.
5 feet x 6.6 = 33. 33 + 20 = 53. This location would
be acceptable
Calculation Example 2:
The condenser is to be located 35 feet above and
then 100 feet away horizontally.
35 x 1.7 = 59.5. 59.5 +100 = 159.5. 159.5 is
greater than the 150 maximum and is NOT
acceptable.
Operating a machine with an unacceptable
configuration will void the refrigeration system
warranty.
hd
rd
dd
Remote
Condenser
Located ABOVE
Ice Machine
Remote
Condenser
Located BELOW
Ice Machine
Condenser Distance &
Location Schematic
Max 35’
Max 15’
CME1356R and CME1656R
May 2001
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