ICE Series
Start-Up Procedure
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Start-Up Procedure
Before starting the machine, make sure the machine is level within 1/8 inch in all directions, the bin or dispenser leg
height can be adjusted by rotating the leg foot.
Check the water level in the water trough. It should be approximately ½ inch above the top of the water pump impeller
housing. The water level can be adjusted by bending the float arm.
Move the ICE-OFF-WASH switch to the ICE position. The switch is located in the control box. Remove the ice machine
front panel or remove the lower grill on the under counter models to access the control box.
Check for proper water flow over the evaporator(s). There should be an even flow of water over the evaporator(s).
Check the water regulating valve (water cooled machine) for proper adjustment by measuring the discharge pressure
which should be adjusted to maintain 250 psi (17.01 bar / 1.723 MPa). Adjust the water regulating valve as required.
Water exiting the condenser should be between 100
°
F (38
°
C) and 110
°
F (43
°
C).
As ice begins to form on the evaporators, check the freeze pattern of the ice. Ice should form evenly across the
evaporator. Models ICE0800, 1000, 1800 and 2100 machines will have a slight variance from the top to the bottom of
the evaporator(s).
Bridge Thickness and Timer Adjustment
Once
the
unit
has
gone
through
1
or
2
harvest
cycles,
verify
that
the
ice
production
is
per
the
chart
below.
Batch
Weights
Models
Half
Cube
Full
Cube
ICEU150,
ICEU220,
ICEU225,
ICEU226,
ICEU300,
ICEU305,
ICE0250,
ICE0305,
ICE0320,
ICE0325
2.9
‐
3.2
3.2
‐
3.5
ICE0400,
ICE0405,
ICE0406,
ICE0500,
ICE0520,
ICE0525,
ICE0600,
ICE0605,
ICE0606
4.9
‐
5.2
5.5
‐
5.8
ICE1405,
ICE1406,
ICE1407,
ICE1506
5.6
‐
6.0
6.4
‐
6.8
ICE0726,
ICE0926,
ICE0805,
ICE0806,
ICE1005,
ICE1006,
ICE1007,
ICE1806,
ICE1807,
ICE2106,
ICE2107
6.9
‐
7.4
7.9
‐
8.3
As a reference, when ice drops off the evaporator(s) during harvest, check the bridge thickness of the ice slab. The
bridge should be approximately 3/16 of an inch on Undercounter, ICE0250 and ICE0305 units. The bridge should be
approximately 1/8 of an inch on all other units. If the batch weight or bridge thickness is incorrect, the timer will need to
be adjusted.
Both the Ice Batch Weight and Bridge Thickness are controlled by the freeze timer located in the control box. To check
the timer setting, add the seconds of each dipswitch turned to the “ON” position. The number beside the each
dipswitch represents seconds. To increase the Batch Weight and bridge thickness, increase the timer setting. To
decrease the Batch Weight and bridge thickness, decrease the timer setting. The freeze timer can be adjusted by
sliding one or more switches to either the “ON” or “OFF” position to obtain the desired setting.
Combine time in seconds
Timer shown is set for 31 seconds
Bridge
Thickness
