Ice-O-Matic ICE0250 Series installation manual Water Purge Valve, ICE Series, Water System

ICE Series Water System

Water Purge Valve

When the machine enters the harvest cycle, the water pump continues to run and the purge valve opens. This allows mineral laden water to be pumped from the water trough to the drain. This helps keep the water system clean. The water pump and purge valve de-energizes once the water is flushed from the water trough. The cam switch controls the length of time that the water pump and purge valve remains energized see page F7. The purge valve can also be energized manually by pushing the purge switch. The purge switch is used when cleaning the water system to flush cleaning solution down the drain. See page B1 for cleaning instructions.

The purge valve must be completely closed during the freeze cycle. If water leaks through the purge valve during the freeze cycle, the freeze cycle will be extended due to the float allowing warm water into the trough and poor ice formation will result. The purge valve may be defective or need cleaning.

The purge valve can be disassembled for cleaning by:

1.Disconnect electrical power form the ice machine.

2.Lift and remove the coil retainer cap.

3.Leave the coil wires attached to the coil and lift coil from the valve body. (Note coil orientation)

4.Rotate the enclosing tube ¼ turn counterclockwise to remove.

5.Remove the enclosing tube, plunger and diaphragm from the valve body

6.Reverse procedure to reassemble.

The purge valve can be easily cleaned or rebuilt without removing the entire valve body. Dirty or clogged purge valves are not considered a warranty repair.

Coil Cap		Enclosing Tube		Diaphragm
	Coil		Plunger		Body

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