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Maintenance | Section 4 |
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Removal from Service/Winterization
GENERAL
Special precautions must be taken if the ice machine is to be removed from service for an extended period of time or exposed to ambient temperatures of 32°F (0°C) or below.
!Caution
If water is allowed to remain in the ice machine in freezing temperatures, severe damage to some components could result. Damage of this nature is not covered by the warranty.
Follow the applicable procedure below.
SELF-CONTAINED WATER-COOLED ICE MACHINES
1.Disconnect the electric power at the circuit breaker or the electric service switch.
2.Turn off the water supply.
3.Remove the water from the water trough.
4.Disconnect and drain the incoming
5.Blow compressed air in both the incoming water and the drain openings in the rear of the ice machine until no more water comes out of the inlet water lines or the drain.
6.Make sure water is not trapped in any of the water lines, drain lines, distribution tubes, etc.
7.Disconnect the incoming water and drain lines from the
8.Insert a large screwdriver between the bottom spring coils of the water regulating valve. Pry upward to open the valve.
9.Hold the valve open and blow compressed air through the condenser until no water remains.
SV1624
Pry Open the Water Regulating Valve AUCS→ Accessory
Refer to the AuCS→ Accessory manual for winterization of the AuCS→ Accessory.
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