Hoshizaki KMS-1401MLJ, Condensing Unit Models SRK-14J/3 Freeze-Up Possible Cause, Freeze Cycle

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Freeze-Up - Possible Cause

6. Float Switch

a) Dirty, sticking.

See "IV.D. Float Switch Check

b) Defective.

and Cleaning"

 

7. Refrigerant Charge

a) Low.

 

 

8. Control Board

a) Harvest timer (S4 dip switch 1 & 2) set too short.

See "II.C.3. Controls and

 

b) Harvest pump timer (S4 dip switch 7) not in factory default position.

Adjustments" and "IV.B. Control

 

Board Check"

c) Defective.

 

 

9. Bin Control

a) Actuator does not move freely.

See "IV.C. Bin Control Check and

 

Cleaning"

 

 

 

10. Thermistor

a) Loose, disconnected, or defective.

See "IV.E. Thermistor Check"

 

11. Thermostatic Expansion Valve

a) Defective.

 

 

12. Hot Gas Valves (KMS & SRK)

a) Closed or restricted.

 

 

13. Liquid Line Valves (KMS & SRK)

a) Open.

 

 

 

Freeze Cycle

1. Evaporator

a) Scaled up.

 

 

 

b) Damaged.

 

 

2. Spray Tubes and/or Spray

a) Dirty.

Guides

 

b) Out of position.

 

3. Refrigerant Charge

a) Low.

 

 

4. Control Board

a) Freeze timer (S4 dip switch 9 & 10) set incorrectly.

See "IV.B. Control Board Check"

 

b) Defective.

 

 

5. Fill/Refill or Harvest Water Valve

a) Leaking by.

6. Float Switch

a) Float does not move freely.

See "IV.D. Float Switch Check

 

b) Defective.

and Cleaning"

 

 

 

7. Pump Motor

a) RPM too slow.

 

 

 

b) Impeller damaged.

 

 

8. Thermostatic Expansion Valve

a) Bulb loose or defective.

9. Headmaster (C.P.R.)

a) Defective.

 

 

10. Liquid Line Valves (KMS & SRK)

a) Restricted.

 

 

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Contents Modular Crescent Cuber Serenity Series Model Hoshizaki AMERICA, INC Contents Page Important Safety Information For KMS For SRKSpecifications Icemaker KMS-1401MLJ with SRK-14JData Pending KMS-1401MLJ with SRK-14J3Condensing Unit SRK-14JSRK-14J3 II. General Information Construction IcemakerCondensing Unit Minute Fill Cycle Sequence of OperationSequence Cycles and Shutdown Initial Harvest CycleHarvest Cycle S4 Dip Switch Setting Pump-Out 1st Pump-Out FrequencyPump-Out Cycle ShutdownFlow SequenceControl Board Control Board Layout Control BoardSequence Step LED Lights and Audible Alarm SafetiesNo. of Beeps Type of Alarm Every 3 sec Energized Time LEDs are On Components Min Max AvgS4 Dip Switch Controls and AdjustmentsDefault Dip Switch Settings Harvest Timer S4 dip switch 1Pump-Out Timer S4 dip switch 3 Pump-Out Frequency Control S4 dip switch 5S4 Dip Switch Setting Time seconds Inlet Water Valve Freeze Timer S4 dip switch 9 Harvest Pump Timer S4 dip switchFactory Use S4 dip switch S4 Dip Switch Setting Pump Motor Time secondsS5 Dip Switch Setting No. of Refills No.4 Float Switch Selector S5 dip switchRefill Counter S5 dip switch 2 through RefillCirc Control and Service SwitchesDrain WashIII Wiring Diagrams Transformer 10.5V atControl Output Control Transformer Output 10.5V atSRK Condensing Unit Wire Harness ConnectionsWire Harness Connections KMS Icemaker Unit factory connectedPerformance Data Production PER 24 HRData Pending IV. Service Diagnosis Diagnostic ProcedurePage Page Page Control Board Check Bin Control Check and Cleaning Bin Control CheckBin Control Cleaning Float Switch Check and Cleaning Float Switch CheckFloat Switch Cleaning Thermistor Check Diagnostic Charts No Ice ProductionNo Ice Production Possible Cause Freeze-Up Freeze-Up Possible Cause Harvest CycleFreeze-Up Possible Cause Freeze CycleLow Ice Production Low Ice Production Possible Cause Long Harvest CycleLong Freeze Cycle Replacement of Components Service for Refrigerant LinesRefrigerant Recovery Brazing Evacuation and Recharge R-404APage Important Notes for Component Replacement ComponentVI. Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning and Sanitizing InstructionsCleaning Procedure Sanitizing Procedure Following Cleaning Procedure Storage Bin Scoop MaintenanceStainless Steel Exterior Dispenser Unit/Storage BinPreparing the Icemaker for Periods of Non-Use Page VII. Disposal

Condensing Unit Models SRK-14J/3, KMS-1401MLJ specifications

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