Hoshizaki IM-100, Service Manual

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3. DRIER
1) Unplug the icemaker or disconnect the power source.
2) Remove the Rear Mesh.
3) Recover the refrigerant and store it in a proper container, if required by an applicable law
(See “1. [b] REFRIGERANT RECOVERY”).
4) Remove the Drier Holder, if any, and pull the Drier toward you for easy service.
5) Remove the Drier using brazing equipment.
6) Braze or solder the new Drier, with the arrow on the Drier in the direction of the refrigerant
flow. Use nitrogen gas at a pressure of 0.2 - 0.3 bar when brazing tubings. Braze in an
Access Valve using a tee if necessary.
7) Check for leaks using nitrogen gas (10 bar) and soap bubbles.
8) Evacuate the system and charge it with refrigerant (See “1. [c] EVACUATION AND
RECHARGE”).
9) Replace the Rear Mesh in its correct position.
10) Plug in the icemaker or connect the power source.
Note: Always use a Drier of the correct capacity and refrigerant type.