GE APPLIANCES UPK4 Drain Pump Kit Instruction Manual
- June 10, 2024
- GE Appliances
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GE APPLIANCES UPK4 Drain Pump Kit
Product Information: Drain Pump Kit UPK4
The Drain Pump Kit UPK4 is designed to be installed in a cube ice machine or a
nugget ice machine. The kit includes a Drain Pump & Check Valve Assembly, PVC
Drain Pipe & Pressure Sensor Assembly, Rubber Pad for Pump Mounting, Discharge
Tubing – Clear, Metal Clamp for Discharge Tubing, Plastic Snap Ring, Pump
Fixing Bolts, Spring Washer, Flat Washer, Pressure Sensor Case Screw, Ground
Screw with Washer, and Lock Washer. It is important to read
the installation instructions completely and carefully before beginning the
installation process.
Product Usage Instructions: Installing Pump Kit
Step 1: Disconnect Electrical Power. Use a drill or a Phillips
screwdriver to remove the 2 screws from the access panel and slide the panel
in the direction shown to remove. Remove the plastic snap ring from the main
drain tube and release
the small metal clamp on the short drain tube which is connected to the outlet
valve. Pull both tubes down. Remove the small metal clamp from the tube. Keep
both snap ring and clamp for pump kit installation.
Step 2: Install Rubber Pad to New Pump. Remove the rectangular rubber pad from the pump kit and peel off the white sticker. Attach the sticky side to the drain pump base.
Step 3: Install New Drain Tubing. Install the new white drain tubing in the accessories to the drain pump and clamp with the snap ring included in the kit.
Step 4: Install the Drain Pump. Using the hardware from the kit, attach the pump to the ice maker floor using a wrench. Insert the red connector of the drain pump into the red connector you will see on a wire inside of the ice machine.
Step 5: Connect the Drain Pump to Ice Machine. Slide the small metal clamp, which you saved from the original tube assembly, on the short drain tube of the PVC drain pipe as shown in the picture below. Push the pipe up to connect both tubes to the fittings from the ice machine which you disconnected earlier. Snap and secure the snap ring back on the connection of the main drain tube. Slide up and secure the small metal clamp up and tighten at the connection. Slide the drain pump into the ice machine so the base slides under the tab on the base of the ice machine floor. The front of the pump with the hose attached will face the front of the ice machine.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
- IMPORTANT – Save these instructions for the local inspector’s use.
- IMPORTANT – Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
- Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer.
- Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions for future reference.
- Skill level – Installation of this appliance requires basic mechanical skills.
- Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.
- Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
- 3/8” open/box wrench or adjustable wrench
- Drill with Phillips head bit or #2 Phillips screwdriver
- Slip joint pliers
- Side cutting pliers
NOTE: This pump can be installed in a cube ice machine or a nugget ice machine.
KIT CONTENTS
- Drain Pump & Check Valve Assembly (1)
- PVC Drain Pipe & Pressure Sensor Assembly (1)
- Rubber Pad (For Pump Mounting) (1)
- Discharge Tubing – Clear (1)
- Metal Clamp (For Discharge Tubing) (1)
- Plastic Snap Ring (1)
- Pump Fixing Bolts (2); Spring Washer (2); Flat Washer (2)
- Pressure Sensor Case Screw (ST/4*12) (1)
- Ground Screw With Washer (M/4*8) (1);
- Lock Washer(1)
DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER
WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Death or serious injury can result from failure to follow these instructions.
- Service by a qualified service technician only.
- Disconnect power before servicing this product.
- Reconnect all grounding devices after service.
- Replace all parts and panels before operating.
REMOVE ACCESS COVER
Use a drill or a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 2 screws from the access
panel as shown in the figure below. Slide the panel in the direction shown to
remove it.
REMOVE DRAIN TUBING
- Remove the plastic snap ring from the main drain tube and release the small metal clamp on the short drain tube which is connected to the outlet valve. Pull both tubes down. Remove the small metal clamp from the tube. Keep both snap ring and clamp for pump kit installation
- Remove the white drain pipe by pulling it down from the 2 locations shown.
INSTALL RUBBER PAD TO NEW PUMP
- Remove the rectangular rubber pad from the pump kit and peel off the white sticker. Attach the sticky side to the drain pump base.
INSTALL NEW DRAIN TUBING
Install the new white drain tubing in the accessories to the drain pump and
clamp with the snap ring included in the kit
INSTALL THE DRAIN PUMP
- Insert the red connector of the drain pump into the red connector you will see on a wire inside of the ice machine
- Slide the drain pump into the ice machine so the base slides under the tab on the base of the ice machine floor. The front of the pump with the hose attached will face the front of the ice machine.
INSTALL THE DRAIN PUMP (Cont.)
- Using the hardware from the kit, attach the pump to the ice maker floor using a wrench.
CONNECT DRAIN PUMP TO ICE MACHINE
- Slide the small metal clamp, which you saved from the original tube assembly, on the short drain tube of the PVC drain pipe as shown in the picture below. Push the pipe up to connect both tubes to the fittings from the ice machine which you disconnected earlier. Snap and secure the snap ring back on the connection of the main drain tube. Slide up and secure the small metal clamp up and tighten the connection.
CONNECT DRAIN PUMP TO ICE MACHINE (Cont.)
- Locate the male 4-pin white pressure sensor connector behind the bracket hole, loosen the wire tie, and connect the pigtail to the pressure sensor located on the drain tube assembly.
- If the male 4-pin white pressure sensor connector is not showing in the access opening area, locate the connector in the nearby machine compartment area and connect it to the pressure sensor on the drain tube assembly. The 4-pin male connector within the ice machine will match up with the 4-pin female connector on the pressure sensor.
- Note: the yellow connector within the ice machine should not be used.
Attach the pressure sensor assembly in the 3 holes of the flange of the ice machine, as shown, using the screw provided with the kit.
- Thread the drain hose into the round hole in the back of the ice machine case and attach it to the nozzle on the top of the drain pump using the large metal clamp.
CONNECT DRAIN PUMP TO ICE MACHINE (Cont.)
IMPORTANT Ground the pump to the machine cabinet using the green ground
wire, locking washer, and screw. The grounding hole is a Pressure Sensor
marked with a grounding symbol.
CHECK PUMP OPERATION
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Restore power to the unit.
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With the unit still in standby mode (ice making not on), pour several quarts of water into the bin. The drain pump should turn on and pump the water out of the bin, cycling on and off several times during the process. Pump cycling
is normal since the pump-out rate of the drain the pump is greater than the rate of the drain through the bin. -
While the pump is discharging water, THOROUGHLY CHECK THE ENTIRE DRAIN SYSTEM FOR LEAKS.
FINALIZE INSTALLATION
- Re-install the side panel using the screws removed in Step 1.
- Re-install the unit into a built-in or free-standing location. ENSURE THAT NO KINKS OCCUR
- IN WATER INLET OR DRAIN TUBING. Doublecheck for leaks!
- Restore the potable water supply and restart the unit. Check the unit to ensure proper operation and to allow a final check for leaks of any kind.