Flake Ice Machines | Water System |
Water System
The water system in the flaker uses a floated operated valve that maintains the water level in the evaporator barrel during ice making.
Float Valve and Reservoir
Water enters the machine through the float valve located in the water reservoir and is gravity fed into the evaporator barrel through the water inlet tube. As the evaporator fills with water, the inlet tube and reservoir will fill to the same level. When the evaporator is full and the machine is off, water will lift the float ball, stopping the flow of water approximately ¼ inch before overflowing the reservoir. The float valve can be adjusted by bending the arm attached to the float ball.
While the machine is making ice, the float valve should maintain the water level so that is ¼ inch below the top insulation surrounding the evaporator barrel. The water in the evaporator will also be at this level. It is important that the water be maintained at this level for proper operation of the machine.
If the water level is too high, water at the top of the evaporator will not freeze and wet ice will result. If the water level is too low, ice will freeze harder than normal, putting excessive load on the drive system.
To adjust the water level in the evaporator, turn the machine on and wait for the machine to begin making ice. Loosen or remove the two (2) screws securing the float reservoir bracket to the frame.
Raise or lower the reservoir so that the water level is even with the top of the insulation surrounding the evaporator. Resecure the reservoir at this level.
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