Ice-O-Matic GEM0655 Air Operation: Performance, Typical Low Side Pressure, GEM0650/0956/1256 A/W

GEM0650/0956/1256 A/W Operation: Performance

Beginning at the compressor, the refrigerant is compressed into a high temperature gas. The discharge line directs this gas to the condenser. At the condenser (air or water cooled) the gas is cooled by either air or water and then it condenses into a liquid.

This high pressure liquid then goes through the liquid line to the expansion valve. The thermostatic expansion valve meters liquid refrigerant into the evaporator, the volume of liquid refrigerant depending upon the temperature of the evaporator.

At the evaporator, the refrigerant enters an area of relatively low pressure, where it can easily “boil off” or evaporate. As it evaporates, it absorbs heat from the evaporator and whatever is in contact with it (such as water inside it). After the evaporator, the refrigerant, now a low pressure vapor, goes through the suction line back to the compressor, where the cycle is repeated.

Typical Low Side Pressure:
Air Cooled:	34-38 PSIG
Water Cooled:	32 PSIG
Typical Discharge Pressure:
Air Cooled:	220-275 PSIG
Water Cooled:	245 PSIG
Typical Compressor Amp Draw:
GEM0650 115/60/1	8-9 Amps
GEM0655 230/50/1	5-7 Amps
GEM0956 208-230/60/1	4-5 Amps
GEM1256 208-230/60/1	5-6 Amps
Typical Auger Drive Motor Amp Draw:
GEM0650 115/60/1	3.1 to 3.8 Amps
GEM0655 230/50/1	1.6 to 3.8 Amps
GEM0956 208-230/60/1	1.6 to 1.8 Amps
GEM1256 208-230/60/1	1.6 to 1.8 Amps
Expansion Valve Superheat:	6-8 degrees
High Pressure Cut Out- Automatic Reset:	450 PSIG
Low Pressure Cut Out- Automatic Reset:	15 PSIG
Refrigerant Charge: R404A
GEM0650
Air Cooled:	24 ounces
Water Cooled:	19 ounces
GEM0655
Air Cooled:	24 ounces
GEM0956
Air Cooled:	30 ounces
Water Cooled:	22 ounces
GEM1256
Air Cooled:	36 ounces
Water Cooled:	24 ounces
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