Flake Ice Machines | Water System |
Water Seal and Lower O-Ring
The water seal is located in the bottom of the evaporator and prevents water from leaking out of the evaporator. The water seal consists of two (2) components: the seal and the seal face.
The seal is fitted into the lower bearing housing and the seal face fits around the auger shaft with the rubber side seating against the bottom of the auger. When the water seal assembly is in place, the top of the seal presses against the seal face. If the water seal fails, water will usually leak between the lower bearing and the auger shaft. See Page E6 for water seal replacement procedure.
Note: The water seal is available only as a complete assembly. Both seal and seal face must be replaced together.
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Lower Housing
Drip Boot
The drip boot is located at the bottom of the evaporator to catch condensation from the evaporator. A water seal leak will not drain into the drip boot since the water will track down the auger shaft.
Note: Too cold of water temperature (below 50°F) and improper water level are two of the most common problems for flakers, causing low production, too hard and/or wet ice.
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