ICE MAKING
WITH VERTICAL TRAYS ON VERTICAL PLATE SYSTEMS
Fill the vertical trays with water and hang them on the stainless steel rod on the face of the plate. Try to get some water between the tray and the plate surface to increase the thermal contact to speed freezing.
The trays may take time to freeze after the plate is frozen and the compressor has been switched off.
HARVESTING VERTICAL TRAYS
Plan to wait for the trays to thaw in a sink or away from the plate in the refrigerator. When the outside surface is wet invert the tray and let the ice slide out.
STORAGE OF ICE CUBES
After ice has been made and harvested, store it in sealable plastic bags in the refrigerator or freezer. Leaving the ice in trays in contact with the plate will allow the ice to melt if the plate goes above freezing.
MAINTENANCE
Like your engine, your SEA FROST needs periodic checking.
ROUTINELY CHECK:
1.The refrigerant charge. (See Start Up Procedure text) NEVER OPERATE SYSTEM WITHOUT PROPER CHARGE.
2.All components, bilge and engine room fittings for corrosion and wear. BE SURE TO LOCATE AND INSPECT ALL FITTINGS AND COMPONENTS IN THE SYSTEM. KNOW THE LOCATION OF ALL CONNECTION POINTS. Spray with a rust inhibitor REGULARLY. Corrosion unchecked in the marine environment will severely reduce the life of your system.
3.Motor maintenance. Brush wear must be checked at early intervals to determine future required inspection. Failure to inspect and replace brushes when needed will ruin your motor. See: Motor & pump maintenance, pages 39- 40.
4.Winter storage will require that the water pump and
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