Howe 1000-RLE, Installation & Service Manual

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The Auxiliary Ice Scrapers located at the top and
bottom (2000 ‐ RLE bottom only) of the Ice Blade
remove any ice forming in those areas.
The clearance of the Auxiliary Ice Scraper
should be the same or slightly greater than the
Ice Blade.
Squeegee
The Squeegee wipes excess water from the
freezing surface so that the ice is dry upon
production.
The Squeegee must be in full contact with the
evaporator freezing surface.
Having a Squeegee not in contact with the
freezing surface will create wet ice which causes
drag on the Ice Blade. This puts greater stress
on the Sleeve Bearings and causes them to wear
faster than normal.
The 1000 ‐ RLE does not feature a Squeegee.
However it has a longer drying time between
Ice Blade passes.
With normal usage, the Squeegee can wear
over time. Worn Squeegees need to be
trimmed or replaced.
Gear Motor (1000 ‐ RLE)
The Gear Motor is a drive motor and speed
reducer combined in one single unit.
You should never try to remove the motor or
open the housing of the Gear Motor.
One motor power lead for the Gear Motor
should pass through the Overload Sensing Coil
on the Control Module no less than (4) times.
The Gear Motor will only fit in the enclosure in
the orientation shown above.