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II. Installation and Operating Instructions

 WARNING

1. This icemaker must be installed in accordance with applicable national, state, 

and local regulations.

2. 

CHOKING HAZARD:

 Ensure all components, fasteners, and thumbscrews 

are securely in place after installation. Make sure that none have fallen into 
the storage bin.

A. Checks Before Installation

• Visually inspect the exterior of the shipping container and immediately report any 

damage to the carrier. Upon opening the container, any concealed damage should also 
be immediately reported to the carrier. 

• Remove the shipping carton, tape, and packing material. If any are left in the icemaker, 

it will not work properly.

• Remove the panels to prevent damage when installing the icemaker. See "II.B. How to 

Remove Panels."

• Remove the package containing the accessories.
• Remove the protective plastic film from the panels. If the icemaker is exposed to the 

sun or to heat, remove the film after the icemaker cools.

• Check that the refrigerant lines do not rub or touch lines or other surfaces, and that the 

fan blade (if applicable) turns freely.

• Check that the compressor is snug on all mounting pads.
• See the nameplate on the rear panel, and check that your voltage supplied 

corresponds with the voltage specified on the nameplate.

• This icemaker can be installed on a countertop or on an optional stand. If using an 

optional stand, Hoshizaki Stand SD-450 or SD-500 is recommended.

Summary of Contents for DCM-500BAH

Page 1: ...Hoshizaki A Superior Degree of Reliability www hoshizaki com Models DCM 500BAH OS DCM 500BWH OS Cubelet Icemaker Dispenser Hoshizaki America Inc Issued 3 13 2008 Revised 4 12 2010 INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

Page 2: ...ual primarily to assist qualified service technicians in the installation maintenance and service of the icemaker Should the reader have any questions or concerns which have not been satisfactorily ad...

Page 3: ...ter Cooled Condenser 20 a Connection to an Open Drain System 20 b Connection to a Closed Loop System 21 G Final Checklist 22 H Startup 23 I Controls and Adjustments 24 III Cleaning and Maintenance 25...

Page 4: ...ock serious injury or fire follow basic precautions including the following Electrical connection must be hard wired and must meet national state and local electrical code requirements Failure to meet...

Page 5: ...efore the necessary electrical and refrigeration information is also on the rating label which can be easily seen by removing only the front panel of the icemaker We reserve the right to make changes...

Page 6: ...electrical and refrigeration information is also on the rating label which can be easily seen by removing only the front panel of the icemaker We reserve the right to make changes in specifications a...

Page 7: ...CIRCUIT AMPACITY 20 AMPS DESIGN PRESSURE HI 460PSI LO 290PSI REFRIGERANT 404A 14 1 OZ HOSHIZAKI ICE MAKER 3 DCM 500BWH water cooled See the nameplate for electrical and refrigeration specifications Th...

Page 8: ...he necessary electrical and refrigeration information is also on the rating label which can be easily seen by removing only the front panel of the icemaker We reserve the right to make changes in spec...

Page 9: ...9 B Dimensions Connections 1 DCM 500BAH Unit in mm...

Page 10: ...10 Unit in mm 2 DCM 500BAH OS...

Page 11: ...11 3 DCM 500BWH Unit in mm...

Page 12: ...12 4 DCM 500BWH OS Unit in mm...

Page 13: ...CM 500BAH OS or DCM 500BWH OS on optional SD 450 or SD 500 Stand SD 450 26 660 SD 500 25 7 8 658 6 1 8 156 SD 450 26 1 2 673 SD 500 26 3 4 680 SD 450 72 5 8 1845 SD 500 72 7 8 1852 22 1 2 571 SD 450 1...

Page 14: ...l If any are left in the icemaker it will not work properly Remove the panels to prevent damage when installing the icemaker See II B How to Remove Panels Remove the package containing the accessories...

Page 15: ...ctor on push button models Top Panel Lift up at front slightly push rearward and lift off Apron Panel Remove the screws and pull towards you Disconnect the connectors on optical sensor models Side Pan...

Page 16: ...tside windows For best operating results The icemaker should not be located next to ovens grills or other high heat producing equipment The location should provide a firm and level foundation for the...

Page 17: ...ion must be made in accordance with the instructions on the WARNING tag provided with the pig tail leads in the junction box See Fig 3 Usually an electrical permit and services of a licensed electrici...

Page 18: ...ired in some areas External filters strainers or softeners may be required depending on water quality Contact your local Hoshizaki distributor for recommendations Water supply pressure should be a min...

Page 19: ...re 3 4 FPT A minimum of 3 4 OD hard pipe is recommended for the storage bin and drip tray drain lines Storage Bin Drain Outlet 3 4 FPT Drip Tray Drain Outlet 3 4 FPT Fig 4 DCM 500BAH OS Separate pipin...

Page 20: ...denser drain outlet is 3 8 FPT A minimum of 3 8 OD hard pipe is recommended for the condenser drain line In some areas a back flow preventer may be required in the condenser water supply line Fig 5 DC...

Page 21: ...drop below 45 F 7 C and the condenser return outlet temperature must be in the 104 F to 115 F 40 C to 46 C range Once the icemaker installation is complete confirm the condenser return outlet temperat...

Page 22: ...en made Do electrical and water connections meet all national state and local code and regulation requirements 8 Has the power supply voltage been checked or tested against the nameplate rating Has a...

Page 23: ...or another 30 minutes 5 Move the control switch to the DRAIN position and allow the water system to drain for 5 minutes Note If the unit is running the drain valve will not open until 2 5 minutes afte...

Page 24: ...age bin 11 Move the power switch to the ON position then replace the front panel in its correct position Turn on the power supply then move the control switch to the ICE position to start the automati...

Page 25: ...er do not use ammonia type cleaners 2 Carefully follow any instructions provided with the bottles of cleaning and sanitizing solution 3 Always wear liquid proof gloves and goggles to prevent the clean...

Page 26: ...n the reservoir hose between the reservoir and evaporator assembly to block flow Pour additional cleaning solution over the extruding head until the evaporator assembly is completely full 7 Replace sp...

Page 27: ...il the evaporator assembly and the reservoir are full and the solution starts to overflow into the drain pan 5 Replace spout A spout B and the storage bin cover in their correct positions 6 Allow the...

Page 28: ...ps 5 through 8 in the cleaning solution and then in the sanitizing solution for 15 minutes each Rinse the parts thoroughly with clean water On optical sensor models OS wipe the optical sensors with cl...

Page 29: ...n this manual Evaporator Condensate Drain Pan and Gear Motor Drain Pan Wipe down with a clean cloth and warm water Slowly pour one cup of sanitizing solution prepare as outlined in the sanitizing inst...

Page 30: ...nse switch blow out the water dispense valve using the compressed air or carbon dioxide supply After blowing out the water dispense valve leave the compressed air or carbon dioxide supply flowing Move...

Page 31: ...he water regulating valve by using a screwdriver to pry up on the spring retainer underneath the spring While holding the valve open blow out the condenser using the compressed air or carbon dioxide s...

Page 32: ...32 HOSHIZAKI AMERICA INC 618 Hwy 74 S Peachtree City GA 30269 USA TEL 770 487 2331 FAX 770 487 3360 www hoshizaki com 91A2EE10C...

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