GE APPLIANCES UPK4 Ice Maker Drain Pump Kit Installation Guide

Installation Instructions
Drain Pump Kit UPK4

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

• IMPORTANT – Save these instructions for 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 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:

1. Drain Pump & Check Valve Assembly (1)
2. PVC Drain Pipe & Pressure Sensor Assembly (1)
3. Rubber Pad (For Pump Mounting) (1)
4. Discharge Tubing – Clear (1)
5. Metal Clamp (For Discharge Tubing) (1)
6. Plastic Snap Ring (1)
7. Pump Fixing Bolts (2); Spring Washer (2); Flat Washer (2)
8. Pressure Sensor Case Screw (ST/4*12) (1)
9. Ground Screw With Washer (M/4*8) (1); Lock Washer(1)
10. Small Plastic Snap Ring (1) (in some kit)

CONNECT 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.

1. REMOVE ACCESS COVER
   Use a drill or a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 2 screws from the access panel as shown in figure below. Slide the panel in the direction shown to remove.

2. 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 connected outlet valve. Pull both tube 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.

3. INSTALL RUBBER PAD TO NEW PUMP
   Remove the rectangular rubber pad from pump kit and peel off the white sticker. Attach the sticky side to the drain pump base.

4. INSTALL NEW DRAIN TUBING
   Install the new white drain tubing in the accessories to the drain pump and clamp with snap ring included in the kit. Please ensure that the side with arrow faces up during installation.

5. 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.

6. CONNECT DRAIN PUMP TO ICE MACHINE
   For pump kit without small plastic snap ring (item 10 in Pump kit content list).
   Save the big plastic snap ring and the small metal clamp from original tube assembly.
   tube of the PVC 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 big snap ring back and tighten on the connection of the main drain tube.  Slide up and secure the small metal clamp up at the connection. Locate the male 4-pin white pressure sensor connector behind the bracket hole, loosen the wire tie and connect the pig tail 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 machinecompartment area and connect it to 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 to the nozzle on the top of the drain pump using the large metal clamp. IMPORTANT Ground the pump to the machine cabinet using the green ground wire, locking washer and screw. The grounding hole is marked with a grounding symbol.

7. CHECK PUMP OPERATION (DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP)
   Restore power to the unit.
   Pour several quarts of water into the bin, the drain pump should turn on and pump the water out of the bin automatically, cycling on and off several times during the process is normal. Check the connections if pump had no response.
   While the pump is discharging water, THOROUGHLY CHECK THE ENTIRE DRAIN SYSTEM FOR LEAKS.

8. FINALIZE INSTALLATION
   Re-install side panel using the screws removed in step 1.
   Re-install unit into built-in or free-standing location. ENSURE THAT NO KINKS OCCUR IN WATER INLET OR DRAIN TUBING. Doublecheck for leaks!
   Restore potable water supply and restart the unit. Check unit to ensure proper operation and to allow a final check for leaks of any kind.

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