Ice Machine Pre Filter Replacement
Ice Machine Pre-Filter Replacement involves changing the pre-filter to maintain water purity and protect the machine's internal components from sediment and impurities. This process helps ensure the production of clean, high-quality ice while extending the lifespan of the equipment. Regular pre-filter replacement reduces maintenance costs and optimizes ice machine performance.
Ice Machine Pre Filter Replacement
Ice Machine Pre-Filter Replacement involves changing the pre-filter to maintain water purity and protect the machine's internal components from sediment and impurities. This process helps ensure the production of clean, high-quality ice while extending the lifespan of the equipment. Regular pre-filter replacement reduces maintenance costs and optimizes ice machine performance.
Key Terminology
Opening and closing a valve
Tools Needed
Spanner Wrench Needed to Remove Pre-Filter Housing
Step 1
Shut off main water valve
Main water valve will be the first valve on the pipe coming out of the wall. Please see picture.
Step 2
Drain excess water out of filters
Most locations will have a blue valve with a hose attached directly under. Drain the water until no further water is in the clear drain hose. Please see picture.
Step 4
Install new filter cartridges
Install new filter cartridge be turning the clear housing to the left. Please keep rag handy as water may splash out. Discard of the old pre filter. Install new cartridge* THERE IS A GASKET ( SEAL ) ON THE INSIDE OF THE CLEAR HOUSING. DO NOT MISPLACE ). Hand tighten the clear housing.
Step 5
Drain new filters
Draining new filters will clean and remove any loose particles inside the filter, thus keeping them from getting into the ice machine. Do this for about 2-3 minutes.
Step 6
Final steps
Please follow steps in exact order.
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Source: Kings - NE (Community Member)