Flake Ice Machines |
| Refrigeration System |
Mixing Valve Diagnosis: |
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Problem | Possible Cause | Remedy |
1.Head pressure low, Line between valve and receiver cold.
Ambient condenser temp. below 70°F (21°C)
a. Valve defective, not | a. Replace valve |
allowing discharge |
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gas into receiver |
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2.Head pressure low, Line between valve and receiver hot.
3.Head pressure low, Line returning from condenser is cool.
Ambient condenser temperature is above 70°F (21°C)
a. System low on | a. Leak check. Recover |
charge. | refrigerant and weigh |
b. Valve defective, not | in proper charge. |
allowing liquid into | b. Replace valve. |
receiver. |
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a. Valve defective, not | a. Replace valve. |
allowing refrigerant |
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through condenser. |
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Pump Down System (Remote Only)
The pump down system prevents liquid refrigerant from migrating to the evaporator and compressor during the off cycle and prevents the compressor from slugging or starting under an excessive load.
Liquid Line Solenoid
When a machine with a remote condenser shuts off, the liquid line solenoid valve, located at the outlet of the receiver, is
As the system pumps down, the pressure on the low side of the system
drops. When the suction pressure drops to 19 psi (1.3 bar), the pump down control opens and shuts the machine off. See page G5 for pump down control operation. Liquid refrigerant is stored in the condenser and receiver while the machine is off. It is normal for the machine to pump down once or twice an hour as the pressures equalize.
When the machine comes back on (the bin switch closes or the selector switch placed to the ICE position), the liquid line solenoid valve opens and the refrigerant is released from the receiver. When the suction pressure rises to 45 psi (3.1 bar) the pump down control closes and the machine comes back on. If the machine will not pump down, the valve may not be closing all the way. A weak compressor will also prevent the machine from pumping down. Check for signs of a weak compressor before replacing the liquid line solenoid. Prior to replacing the valve, disassemble and check for obstructions that may not allow the valve to seat.
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