Manitowoc Ice Q 1800 manual Water Dump Valve, Dump Valve Removal, Dump Valve Disassembly

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Section 4

Maintenance

Water Dump Valve

The water dump valve normally does not require removal for cleaning. To determine if removal is necessary:

1.Locate the water dump valve.

2.Set the toggle switch to ICE.

3.While the ice machine is in the freeze mode, check the dump valve’s clear plastic outlet drain hose for leakage.

A.If the dump valve is leaking, remove, disassemble and clean it.

B.If the dump valve is not leaking, do not remove it. Instead, follow the “Cleaning Procedure” on page 4-3.

Follow the procedure below to remove the dump valve.

WARNING

Disconnect the electric power to the ice machine at the electric service switch box and turn off the water supply before proceeding.

1.If so equipped, remove the water dump valve shield from its mounting bracket.

2.Lift and slide the coil retainer cap from the top of the coil.

3.Note the position of the coil assembly on the valve for assembly later. Leaving the wires attached, lift the coil assembly off the valve body and the enclosing tube.

4.Press down on the plastic nut on the enclosing tube and rotate it 1/4 turn. Remove the enclosing tube, plunger, and plastic gasket from the valve body.

3. RETAI NING CAP

DRAIN

HOSECOIL

WATER

 

DUMP

DO NOT

VALVE

DISCONNECT

VALVE

WIRES AT COIL

 

SHIELD

 

Dump Valve Removal

Important

The plunger and the inside of the enclosing tube must be completely dry before assembly.

NOTE: During cleaning, do not stretch, damage or remove the spring from the plunger. If it is removed, slide the spring’s flared end into the plunger’s slotted top opening until the spring contacts the plunger spring stop.

5.Remove the valve body.

6.Remove the tubing from the dump valve by twisting the clamps off.

7.Remove the two screws securing the dump valve and the mounting bracket.

 

PLUNGER

CAP

SPRING STOP

 

Dump Valve Disassembly

NOTE: At this point, the water dump valve can easily be cleaned. If complete removal is desired, continue with step 5.

COIL

SPRING

ENCLOSING

TUBE

PLUNGER

3. DIAPH RAM

VALVE BODY

Dump Valve Disassembly

4-5

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Contents Marine 1800 Ice Machine Installation Owner/Operator Use and Care ManualProcedural Notices Safety NoticesTable of Contents Intentionally Left Blank Warranty Coverage Owner Warranty Registration CardSection General Information Section General InformationGeneral Information Section Section Installation Instructions Section Installation InstructionIce Machine Dimensions GeneralLocation of Ice Machine Installation Instructions SectionLeveling the Ice Storage Bin Leveling Leg and FootSection Installation Instructions Electrical ServiceElectrical Wiring Connections Water Service/Drains Drain ConnectionsWater Supply and Drain Line SIZING/CONNECTIONS Water Supply and Drain Line Sizing Illustration Typical Water Supply Drain InstallationInstallation Checklist Before Starting the Ice MachinePersonnel Injury Potential Section Ice Machine Operation Section Ice Machine OperationComponent Identification Ice Making Sequence of Operation Ice Machine Operation SectionOperational Checks Ice Thickness AdjustmentWater Level Water Level ProbeHarvest Sequence Water Purge Water Purge AdjustmentSection Maintenance Section MaintenanceMANITOWOC’S Patented Cleaning or Sanitizing Technology WATER-COOLED Condenser and Water Regulating ValveInterior Cleaning and Sanitizing Maintenance SectionCleaning Procedure StepSanitizing Procedure Removal of Parts for Cleaning or Sanitizing Dump Valve Disassembly Water Dump ValveDump Valve Removal Ice Thickness Probe Water PumpWater Pump Removal Ice Thickness Probe RemovalWater Level Probe Removal Water Inlet Valve Water Inlet Valve RemovalExploded View of Water Inlet Valve Water Distribution Tube Water Distribution Tube DisassemblyTube Water CurtainSection Before Calling for Service Section Before Calling for ServiceChecklist Safety Limit Feature Before Calling for Service SectionPage Manitowoc ICE, INC

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