FAN CYCLE CONTROL

Electrical System

Section 6

 

 

FAN CYCLE CONTROL

Function

Cycles the condenser fan motor on and off to maintain proper operating discharge pressure.

The fan cycling control closes on an increase in discharge pressure and opens on a decrease in discharge pressure.

Model

Cut-In (Close)

Cut-Out (Open)

 

 

 

QF0800

250 psig +/- 5

200 psig+/- 5

QC0700

 

 

 

 

 

Check Procedure

1.Verify fan motor windings are not open or grounded and fan spins freely.

2.Connect a manifold gauge set to the ice machine.

3.Hook a voltmeter in parallel across the fan cycle control, leaving wires attached.

4.Refer to chart below:

Discharge

Reading Should Be:

Fan Should Be:

Pressure:

 

 

 

 

 

above cut-in

0 volts

running

 

 

 

below cut-in

line voltage

off

 

 

 

6-56

Revised 8/2003

Part No. 80-1214-3

 

 

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Manitowoc Ice QF0400, QF2300, QF0800, QC0700 Electrical System, Section, 6-56, FAN CYCLE CONTROL Function, Check Procedure