Section 3 | Ice Machine Operation |
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Water Dump Valve
The water dump valve normally does not require removal for cleaning. To determine if removal is necessary:
1.Locate the water dump valve.
2.Set the toggle switch to ICE.
3.While the ice machine is in the freeze mode, check the water trough to determine if the dump valve is leaking. If there is no or little water in the water trough (during the freeze cycle) the dump valve is leaking.
A.If the dump valve is leaking, remove, disassemble and clean it.
B.If the dump valve is not leaking, do not remove it. Instead, follow the “Ice Machine Cleaning Procedure”.
Follow the procedure below to remove the dump valve.
Important
The plunger and the inside of the enclosing tube must be completely dry before assembly.
NOTE: During cleaning, do not stretch or damage the spring.
6.Remove the tubing from the dump valve by twisting the clamps off.
7.Remove the valve body, twist off.
COIL
SPRING
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NYLON GASKET
PLUNGER
Disconnect the electric power to the ice machine at the electric service switch box and turn off the water supply before proceeding.
1.If so equipped, remove the water dump valve shield from its mounting bracket.
2.Leaving the wires attached, twist coil and rotate it
3.Lift the coil assembly off the valve body.
4.Remove the spring, plunger, and nylon gasket from the valve body.
5.
NOTE: At this point, the water dump valve can easily be cleaned. If complete removal is desired, continue with step 5.
DIAPHRAM
MOUNTING BRACKET
VALVE BODY
Dump Valve Disassembly
Part Number 000002688 |