Service Manual

ICE Series Water System
Page D2
Water Distribution Tube
Water is pumped to a distribution tube located at the top of the evaporator and is used to distribute
water evenly over the evaporator. The distribution tube can be removed and dissembled for
cleaning if the hole becomes plugged or if there is excessive mineral build-up in the water system.
The water distribution tube is a tube within a tube. Water enters and fills the inner tube and exits
through a series of holes along the top of the inner tube. Water then fills the outer tube and exits
through a series of holes along the bottom of the outer tube. For proper water flow over the
evaporator, it is important that the tube be assembled correctly after cleaning. The tube can be
checked for proper assembly by checking the “bump” on the flanges at the tube ends, the “bump”
should be at the top.
Water Distribution Disassembly
Remove 2 screws holding the distribution tube to the evaporator spillway. Remove the clamp
holding the water tube to the distribution tube. Twist the end caps of the distribution tube
counterclockwise and pull to remove the inner tube halves from the outer tube. To reassemble,
push the inner tube halves into the outer tube with the holes facing the same direction. Make sure
the inner tube halves seat together completely. Twist the end caps clockwise ½ turn to lock the
inner tubes in place. The holes in the tubes will now be facing in the opposite directions. e directions.
Important! For proper water flow over the evaporator, the inner tube holes must face up. Important! For proper water flow over the evaporator, the inner tube holes must face up.
Turn counterclockwise to remove