Manitowoc Ice S1800 service manual Extremely Thin at Evaporator Inlet, No Ice Formation

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Refrigeration System	Section 7

3. Extremely Thin at Evaporator Inlet

There is no ice, or a considerable lack of ice formation at the inlet of the evaporator. Examples: The ice at the outlet of the evaporator reaches 1/8" to initiate a harvest, but there is no ice formation at all at the inlet of the evaporator.

Possible causes: Insufficient water flow, flooding TXV, etc.

OUTLET

ICE

INLET

Figure 7-4. Extremely Thin Ice Formation at

Evaporator Inlet

4. Spotty Ice Formation

There are small sections on the evaporator where there is no ice formation. This could be a single corner, or a single spot in the middle of the evaporator. This is generally caused by loss of heat transfer from the tubing on the back side of the evaporator.

5. No Ice Formation

The ice machine operates for an extended period, but there is no ice formation at all on the evaporator.

Possible causes: Water inlet valve, water pump, starving expansion valve, low refrigerant charge, compressor, etc.

OUTLET

INLET

Figure 7-6. No Ice Formation

Important

The S1800 model machines have left and right expansion valves and separate evaporator circuits. These circuits operate independently from each other. Therefore, one may operate properly while the other is malfunctioning.

Example: If the left expansion valve is starving, it may not affect the ice formation pattern on the entire right side of the evaporator.

OUTLET

ICE	OUTLET

INLET

INLET

Figure 7-5. Spotty Ice Formation

Figure 7-7. S1800 Evaporator Tubing

7-8	Part Number 80-1634-3

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Water Purge Automatic SHUT-OFF 7. Automatic Shut-OffICE Thickness Check Ice Machine Operation Section Operational ChecksWater Level Ice Thickness CheckWater Purge Adjustment Harvest Sequence Water PurgeIce Machine Operation Section This page Intentionally Left BlankWater-Cooled Condenser Water Regulating Valve Exterior CleaningIce Machine Inspection AlphaSan→Sachet Replacement Frequency Maintenance Section GuardianInstallation Sachet Replacement ProcedureModel Amount of Cleaner Section Maintenance Interior Cleaning and SanitizingCleaning Procedure StepSolution Type Water Mixed With Sanitizer Maintenance SectionSanitizing Procedure Removal of Parts for CLEANING/SANITIZING Solution Type Water Mixed WithIce Thickness Probe Removal Water CurtainWater Curtain Removal Ice Thickness Probe Water Distribution Tube Removal Water Distribution TubeWater Trough Water Pump Removal Water Level ProbeWater Pump Dump Valve Disassembly Water Dump ValveEvaporator Tray Removal Drain Line Check ValveWater Inlet Valve SELF-CONTAINED WATER-COOLED ICE Machines Maintenance Section Removal from Service/WinterizationPry Open the Water Regulating Valve AUCS→ Accessory Checklist Problem Possible Cause To CorrectBefore Calling For Service Section Safety Limit FeatureSELF-CONTAINED WATER-COOLED Models Energized Parts ChartsSection Electrical System Water Purge SELF-CONTAINED ModelsInitial Start-Up or Start-Up After Automatic Shut-Off Self-Contained Water PurgeSelf-Contained Refrigeration System Start-Up Refrigeration System Start Up 5 Seconds Toggle SwitchRefrigeration System START-UP PRE-CHILL Electrical System SectionFreeze Sequence Self-Contained Pre-Chill Self-Contained ModelsSelf-Contained Freeze Self-Contained Models Toggle Switch Bin Switch Control Board RelaysFreeze Harvest Sequence Harvest Self-Contained Automatic Shut-Off Automatic Shut-OffAutomatic SHUT-OFF Section Electrical System Wiring Diagrams Wiring Diagram LegendS1800 SELF-CONTAINED 1 Phase Control BoardS1800 SELF-CONTAINED 3 Phase BIN Switch SpecificationsCheck Procedure Main FuseContinuity Test SymptomsDiagnostic Aids Water Curtain Removal NotesCheck Motor Windings to Ground Compressor Electrical DiagnosticsCheck Resistance Ohm Values Determine if the Compressor is SeizedCompressor Start Sequence Ptcr DiagnosticsWhat is a PTCR? Model Automatic Shut-Off and Restart Troubleshooting PTCR’sWHY a Good Ptcr MAY Fail To Start the Compressor During Start-Up First .25 1.0 SecondsModel Manitowoc Cera-Mite Room Checking the PtcrManitowoc Ptcr Part NumberRelay Diagnosing Start ComponentsCapacitor Relay Operation CheckICE/OFF/CLEAN Toggle Switch Switch Setting Terminals Ohm ReadingElectronic Control Board Control BoardSafety Limits InputsHOW the Probe Works Freeze Time LOCK-IN FeatureIce Thickness Probe Cleaning Harvest LightDiagnosing ICE Thickness Control Circuitry Monitoring of Harvest Light CorrectionWater Level Probe Light Water Inlet Valve Safety SHUT-OFFElectrical System Section Water Level Control Circuitry Freeze Cycle CircuitryWait until the freeze cycle starts Problem Water Trough Overfilling During Freeze CycleDiagnosing Water Level Control Circuitry On or OFF Step Check Self Contained 1 Phase with Terminal Board SELF-CONTAINED Water -COOLED Models Freeze Cycle Refrigeration SequenceRefrigeration System Section S1800 SELF-CONTAINED Tubing Schematic General ICE Production Check Before Beginning ServiceWeights are in pounds Times are in minutesPossible Problem Corrective Action INSTALLATION/VISUAL Inspection ChecklistWater System Checklist Normal Ice Formation ICE Formation PatternExtremely Thin at Evaporator Outlet Extremely Thin at Evaporator Inlet No Ice FormationAnalyzing Why Safety Limits May Stop the Ice Machine Safety LimitsSafety Limit Indication Safety Limit Notes Possible Cause Check/CorrectSection Refrigeration System Freeze Cycle Discharge Pressure Low Checklist ProcedureFreeze Cycle Discharge Pressure High Checklist Analyzing Discharge Pressure During Freeze or Harvest CycleStep Example Using SY1004A Model Ice Machine Analyzing Suction Pressure During Freeze CycleFreeze Cycle Suction Pressure High Checklist Freeze Cycle Suction Pressure Low ChecklistFindings Comments Harvest Valve Temperature Check GeneralHarvest Valve Analysis Discharge Line Temperature Analysis General Column 2 LOW CHARGE/TXV Starving Final AnalysisColumn 1 Harvest Valve Leaking Column 3 TXV FloodingRefrigeration System Operational Analysis Tables Models Dual Expansion Valve Ice Machine Model NumberHigh Pressure CUT-OUT Hpco Control Hour Ice Production S1800 SeriesSelf-Contained Water-Cooled Cycle Times Operating PressuresSELF-CONTAINED RECOVERY/EVACUATION ConnectionsSelf-Contained Charging Procedures Charging ConnectionsSystem Contamination CLEAN-UP Determining Severity Of ContaminationMild System Contamination Cleanup Procedure Severe System Contamination Cleanup ProcedureSection Refrigeration System 10. 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