Ice-O-Matic EF Series, Service And Installation Manual

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Flake Ice Machines Water System
Page D2
Water Seal and Lower O-Ring
The water seal is located in the bottom of the evaporator and prevents water from leaking out
of the evaporator. The water seal consists of two (2) components: the seal and the seal face.
The seal is fitted into the lower bearing housing and the seal face fits around the auger shaft
with the rubber side seating against the bottom of the auger. When the water seal assembly
is in place, the top of the seal presses against the seal face. If the water seal fails, water will
usually leak between the lower bearing and the auger shaft. See Page E6 for water seal
replacement procedure.
Note: The water seal is available only as a complete assembly. Both seal and seal
face must be replaced together.
Lower Housing
Seal
O-Ring
Lower bearing
Seal Face
Drip Boot
The drip boot is located at the bottom of the evaporator to catch condensation from the
evaporator. A water seal leak will not drain into the drip boot since the water will track down
the auger shaft.
Note: Too cold of water temperature (below 50
°
F) and improper water level are two of the
most common problems for flakers, causing low production, too hard and/or wet ice.