Icematic F 80 C, Service Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
A. GENERAL
The periods and the procedures for maintenance
and cleaning are given as guides and are not to
be construed as absolute or invariable.
Cleaning, especially, will vary depending upon
local water and ambient conditions and the ice
volume produced; and, each icemaker must be
maintened individually, in accordance with its
particular location requirements.
B. ICEMAKER
The following maintenance should be scheduled
at least two times per year on these icemakers.
1. Check and clean the water line strainer.
2. Remove the cover from the float reservoir -
care to do not damage the two water sensors -
and depress the float to make sure that a full
stream of water enters into the reservoir.
If not gently remove the float valve from its
reservoir bracket than clean the hole of the
nozzle.
3. Check that the icemaker is levelled in side
to side and in front to rear directions.
4. Check that the water level in the water
reservoir is below the overflow but high enough
that it does not run out of the spout opening.
5. Clean the water system, water reservoir
and the interior of freezing cylinder using a solution
of Citric Acid.
Refer to procedure C cleaning instructions and
after cleaning will indicate frequency and proce-
dure to be followed in local areas.
NOTE . Cleaning requirements vary according
to the local water conditions and individual
user operation.
6. If required, polish the two sensor rods
secured to the float reservoir cover, heavy scale
sediment on them can be removed with the help
of a bit of Citric Acid.
7. With the ice machine and fan motor OFF on
air cooled models, clean condenser using vacuum
cleaner, whisk broom or non metallic brush taking
care to do not damage the condenser/ambient
temperature sensor.
8. Check for water leaks and tighten drain line
connections. Pour water down bin drain line to be
sure that drain line is open and clear.
9. Check the ice level control sensor to test
shut-off. Close the bottom of the ice chute and
wait till it is completely full of ice so to cut off the
light beam for at least 6 seconds.
This should cause the immediate blinking of the
Bin Full YELLOW LED located in the front of P.C.
Board and, 6 seconds later, the total stopping of
the ice maker with the simultaneous light up of
the same LED (steady).
NOTE . Test the operation of the Ice Level
Control using ice NOT HAND.
Within few seconds from the removal of the ice
between the sensor lights the ice maker resume
its operation.
NOTE . The ice level control uses devices
that sense light, therefore they must be kept
clean enough so they can see .
Every three months remove the optical system
then clean/wipe the sensing eyes with a
clean soft cloth.
10. Check for refrigerant leaks and for proper
frost line, which should frost as far as approx. 20
cm (8") from the compressor.
When doubtful about refrigerant charge, install
refrigerant gauges on corresponding service
valves and check for correct refrigerant pressures.
(See Operating pressure at page 23 of this
manual).
11. Check that fan blades move freely and are
not touching any surfaces.
12. Remove the retaining ring and the hook and
cap from the top of the freezer assembly then
inspect the top bearing, wipe clean of all grease
and apply a coating of food grade water proof
grease.
NOTE . It is recommended to use only food
grade and waterproof grease to lubricate the
freezer top bearing.
13. Check the quality of ice. Ice flakes should
be wet when formed, but will cure rapidily to
normal hardness in the bin.
NOTE . It is not abnormal for some water to
emerge from the ice spout with the flaker ice.
C. CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS OF WATER
SYSTEM
1. Switch OFF the Master disconnect switch
on the power line.
2. Remove all ice stored in the bin to prevent
it from getting contaminated with the cleaning
solution.
3. Shut close the water shutoff valve on water
line.