Ice-O-Matic ICE250 through ICE2100 SERIES manual General Maintenance Procedure

ICE Series General Maintenance

Electrical shock and/or injury from moving parts inside this machine can cause serious injury. Disconnect electrical supply to machine prior to performing any adjustments or repairs.

Failure to perform the required maintenance at the frequency specified will void warranty coverage in the event of a related failure. To insure economical, trouble free operation of the machine, the following maintenance is required every 6 months.

General Maintenance Procedure

To insure economical, trouble free operation of your machine, it is recommended that the following maintenance be performed every 6 months.

1.Clean the ice-making section per the instructions below. Cleaning should be performed a minimum of every 6 months. Local water conditions may require that cleaning be performed more often.

2.Check ice bridge thickness. See page 15 for proper thickness and adjustment procedure.

3.Check water level in trough. See page 15 for proper water level and adjustment.

4.Clean the condenser (air-cooled machines) to insure unobstructed air flow.

5.Check for leaks of any kind: Water, Refrigerant, Oil, Etc.

6.Check the bin control switch for proper adjustment. See page 16 for bin switch adjustment.

7.Check the water valve (water-cooled machines) for proper adjustment by measuring the water temperature at the outlet of the condenser. It should be between 100°F and 110°F. (38°C and 43°C)

8.Check all electrical connections.

9.Oil the fan motor if the motor has an oil fitting. (Self contained air-cooled models only)

10.Check the water filter (if applicable) and replace if dirty or restricted.

11.Inspect the evaporator water distribution tube to insure even water distribution of water across the face of the evaporator.

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