FME Components Shown, NME similar.

NME454, 654 & FME504, 804

REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT: Bearing And Breaker

Hazardous Moving

Parts.

Moving auger can cause personal injury. Disconnect electrical power before beginning.

Note: Removal of the auger, water seal, evaporator and gear reducer must begin at the top of the assembly.

To Remove the Breaker Bearing Assembly:

1.Remove panels and disconnect electrical power.

2.Pull the bail clamp off of the chute cover.

3.Unscrew and remove ice sweep.

4.Lift up and remove ice chute.

5.The breaker may be removed from the auger and evaporator without disturbing the auger.

a.Unscrew breaker cover from breaker (left hand threads)

b.Unscrew auger stud from top of auger.

c.Unscrew 4 allen head cap screws holding breaker to evaporator.

d.Lift up, and remove breaker/bearing assembly from auger & evaporator.

6.Service the bearing. Check for rust, rough spots and damage.

a.The bearing is pressed into the breaker, to remove the bearing and replace it an arbor press is needed.

b.Replace lower seals before installing new bearing in breaker.

Note: seals must be pressed in with a tool pushing against the outer edge only, they will not install by hand.

Replace parts as required. Re-grease bearing with Scotsman part no. A36808-001 bearing grease. Replace top seal, and check the o-rings, replace if cut or torn.

7.Reverse to reassemble: specific tools and materials are required to install properly.

a. Add food grade grease such as Scotsman part number 19-0569-01 to the seal area before installing on the auger.

b. Check the seal to shaft areas for cuts, or rough spots: none are permitted.

Step 5-a

Step 5-b

Step 5-c and Step 6

 

 

BEARING

 

ICE

 

 

SWEEP

SEALS

 

 

AUGER

STUD

BREAKER

COVER

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Scotsman Ice FME804, NME454, NME654 Removal and Replacement Bearing And Breaker, To Remove the Breaker Bearing Assembly

FME504, FME804, NME654, NME454 specifications

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