2. Freeze Up
Defrost and clean the unit prior to diagnosing freeze up. See "VI.A. Cleaning and Sanitizing Instructions."
Freeze Up - Possible Cause
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1. Evaporator | a) Scaled up. | |
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| b) Damaged. | |
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2. Separators | a) Out of position. | |
3. Cube Guide | a) Out of position. | |
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4. Spray Tubes and/or Spray | a) Dirty. | |
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b) Out of position. | ||
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5. Refrigerant Charge | a) Low. | |
6. Ambient Temperature | a) Too cool. | |
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7. Water Supply | a) Low water pressure. | |
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| b) External water filters clogged. | |
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| c) Insufficient water line size. | |
| Minimum 3/8" nominal ID (10 mm nominal OD) | |
8. Thermostatic Bin Control | a) Extension bracket not installed. | |
See "IV.C.1. Thermostatic Bin |
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b) Bulb out of position. | ||
Control Check." | ||
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c) Bad contacts. | ||
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9. Control Board | a) Harvest timer set too short. | |
See "IV.B. Control Board Check." | b) Defective. | |
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10. Mechanical Bin Control | a) Actuator does not move freely. | |
See "IV.C.2. Mechanical Bin |
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Control Check and Cleaning." |
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11. Thermistor | a) Loose, disconnected, or defective. | |
See "IV.E. Thermistor Check." |
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12. Hot Gas Valve | a) Closed. | |
13. Inlet Water Valve | a) Water valve screen clogged. | |
14. Liquid Line Valve (if applicable) | a) Open. | |
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15. Expansion Valve (TXV) | a) Defective. | |
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16. Water Regulating Valve | a) Leaking by. | |
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| b) Defective. |
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