Manitowoc Ice Q 800 Operational Checks, Water Level Check, Ice Thickness Check, Section, General

Section 3 Ice Machine Operation

Operational Checks

GENERAL

Your Manitowoc ice machine was factory-operated and adjusted before shipment. Normally, a newly installed ice machine does not require any adjustment.

To ensure proper operation, always follow these Operational Checks when starting the ice machine:

•for the first time

•after a prolonged out of service period

•after cleaning and sanitizing

Routine adjustments and maintenance procedures outlined in this manual are not covered by the warranty.

WATER LEVEL CHECK

1.Check the water level while the ice machine is in the freeze mode and the water pump is running. The correct water level is 1/8”-1/2” (3-12.5 mm) above the water pump impeller housing.

WATER

PUMP

PUMP

OUTLET

WATER LEVEL	WATER PUMP
	IMPELLER
1/8”-1/2” ABOVE	HOUSING
HOUSING

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Water Level Check

2.The float valve is factory-set for the proper water level. If adjustments are necessary:

A.Loosen the two screws on the float valve bracket.

B.Raise or lower the float valve assembly as necessary, then tighten the screws.

C.If further adjustment is required, carefully bend the float arm to achieve the correct water level.

ICE THICKNESS CHECK

After a harvest cycle, inspect the ice cubes in the ice storage bin. The ice thickness probe is factory-set to maintain an ice bridge of 1/8 inch (3.2mm). If an adjustment is needed, follow the steps below.

1.Turn the ice thickness probe adjustment screw clockwise for a thicker ice bridge, or counterclockwise for a thinner ice bridge.

IMPORTANT

It is normal for cubes to have a slight dimple. This is a normal characteristic associated with Manitowoc’s unique shape.

ADJUSTING

SCREW

1/8” ICE	SV1208
THICKNESS

Ice Thickness Adjustment

2.Make sure the ice thickness probe wire and bracket do not restrict movement of the probe.

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