Manitowoc Ice Q Interior Cleaning and Sanitizing, Cleaning Procedure, Remove the water curtain

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Section 4

Maintenance

 

 

Section 4

Maintenance

Interior Cleaning and Sanitizing

GENERAL

Clean and sanitize the ice machine every six months for efficient operation. If the ice machine requires more frequent cleaning and sanitizing, consult a qualified service company to test the water quality and recommend appropriate water treatment. The ice machine must be taken apart for cleaning and sanitizing.

!Caution

Use only Manitowoc approved Ice Machine Cleaner and Sanitizer for this application (Manitowoc Cleaner part number 94-0546-3 and Manitowoc Sanitizer part number 94-0565-3). It is a violation of Federal law to use these solutions in a manner inconsistent with their labeling. Read and understand all labels printed on bottles before use.

CLEANING PROCEDURE

!Caution

Do not mix Cleaner and Sanitizer solutions together. It is a violation of Federal law to use these solutions in a manner inconsistent with their labeling.

!Warning

Wear rubber gloves and safety goggles (and/or face shield) when handling ice machine Cleaner or Sanitizer.

Ice machine cleaner is used to remove lime scale and mineral deposits. Ice machine sanitizer disinfects and removes algae and slime.

Step 1 Set the toggle switch to the OFF position after ice falls from the evaporator at the end of a Harvest cycle. Or, set the switch to the OFF position and allow the ice to melt off the evaporator.

Step 3 Remove all ice from the bin.

Step 4 Place the toggle switch in the CLEAN position. The water will flow through the water dump valve and down the drain. Wait until the water trough refills and water flows over the evaporator, then add the proper amount of ice machine cleaner.

Model

Amount of Cleaner

Q200/Q280/Q322/Q370

3 ounces (90 ml)

Q422/Q450/Q600/Q800

5 ounces (150 ml)

Q1000/Q1300/Q1400/Q1800

9 ounces (265 ml)

Step 5 Wait until the clean cycle is complete (approximately 30 minutes) then place the toggle switch in the OFF position and disconnect power to the ice machine (and dispenser when used).

!Warning

Disconnect the electric power to the ice machine at the electric service switch box.

Step 6 Remove parts for cleaning and hand sanitizing.

A.Remove the water curtain

•Gently flex the curtain in the center and remove it from the right side.

•Slide the left pin out.

! Caution

Never use anything to force ice from the evaporator.

Damage may result.

Water Curtain Removal

Step 2 Remove top cover. This will allow easiest access for adding cleaning and sanitizing solutions.

Part Number 000001114

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Contents Model Ice Machines Personnel Injury Potential Read These Before ProceedingTable of Contents Table of Contents Section Ice Machine Operation Section MaintenanceSection Before Calling for Service Table of Contents Model Numbers How to Read a Model NumberIce Cube Sizes Personal Injury PotentialGeneral Information Section Accessories Model/Serial Number Location Section General Information Model/Serial Number LocationWarranty Coverage General Information Section WarrantyIce Machine Dimension H Ice Machine DimensionsGeneral Q320/Q370/Q420 ICE MachinesQ280 Q1000 ICE Machines Installation Instructions SectionBin Model Dimension a Dimension B Ice Storage Bin DimensionsS320/S420 ICE Storage Bins S170/S400/S570 ICE Storage BinsBin Model Dimension a Width Dimension B Height SV1297 Ice Machine Heat of Rejection Installation Instructions Section Location of Ice MachineStacking Two Ice Machines on a Single Storage Bin Air Baffle Air-Cooled BaffleLeveling Leg and Foot Ground Fault Circuit Interupter Installation Instructions Section Electrical ServiceVoltage FUSE/CIRCUIT BreakerQ320/370/420 Ice Machines Self Contained ICE Machine 115/1/60 or 208-230/1/60 For United Kingdom OnlySelf Contained ICE Machine 208-230/3/60 Self Contained ICE Machine 230/1/50Ground To Separate Water Supply Cooling Tower Applications Water-Cooled ModelsWater Inlet Lines Drain ConnectionsWater Supply and Drain Line SIZING/CONNECTIONS Typical Water Supply Drain InstallationCondenser Bin DrainRemote ICE Machines Refrigerant Charge Typical Additional Refrigerant LabelRouting Line Sets Guidelines for Routing Line SetsCalculating Remote Condenser Installation Distances Remote Receiver Service Valve Connecting a Line SETBackseating the Receiver Service Valve Lengthening or Reducing Line SET LengthsInternal Condenser Volume WarrantyHead Pressure Control Valve FAN MotorTypical Single Circuit Remote Condenser Installation NON-MANITOWOC MULTI-CIRCUIT Condenser Sizing ChartAdditional Checks for Remote Models Installation Instructions Section Installation Check ListPotential Personal Injury Situation AuCS Automatic Cleaning SystemThis page Intentionally Left Blank Component Identification Typical Q450 Shown Component IdentificationWater Purge Initial START-UP or START-UP After Automatic SHUT-OFFRefrigeration System Start-Up Freeze Sequence 3. PrechillAutomatic SHUT-OFF 7. Automatic Shut-Off Harvest Sequence 5. Water PurgeHarvest Freeze Sequence Typical Q450 Shown Section Ice Machine Operation ICE Thickness Check Ice Machine Operation Section Operational ChecksWater Level Harvest Sequence Water Purge 10. Water Purge AdjustmentIce Machine Operation Section Cleaning Procedure Interior Cleaning and SanitizingModel Amount of Cleaner Remove the water curtainMaintenance Section Remove the water pump Remove the white vinyl water distribution tubingRemove the water level probe Water Pump RemovalSolution Type Mix a solution of sanitizer and warm waterSanitizer Oz 120 ml sanitizerSolution Type Water Mixed With Sanitizer Water Dump Valve Additional Component RemovalWater Inlet Valve Dump Valve Disassembly Cleaning the Condenser Maintenance Section Ice Machine InspectionExterior Cleaning Straighten Bent Condenser Fins Water-Cooled Condenser Water Regulating ValveAlphaSan SELF-CONTAINED AIR-COOLED ICE Machines Maintenance Section Removal from Service/WinterizationWATER-COOLED ICE Machines Pry Open the Water Regulating ValveProblem Possible Cause To Correct ChecklistSafety Limit Feature Before Calling for Service SectionSection Before Calling for Service Before Calling for Service Section Page Manitowoc ICE, INC
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