These requirements cover automatic ice makers designed for connection to alternating-current circuits rated not more than 600 volts. These requirements apply to unitary and remote ice makers. For the purpose of this standard@ an ice maker includes a means for automatically manufacturing and harvesting ice in cube@ flake@ or other readily usable form@ with or without provision for storage or means of dispensing ice. Self-contained ice makers covered by these requirements employ hermetic refrigerant motor-compressors and air- or water-cooled condensers. These requirements do not apply to ice makers of the tray type@ ice vending machines@ or to ice makers and ice maker kits used in household refrigerators and freezers. Requirements for the installation of ice makers are included in the National Electrical Code@ NFPA 70@ and the Safety Code for Mechanical Refrigeration@ ASHRAE 15.