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SERVICE MANUAL

SPIKA SERIES

PROBLEM

PROBABLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

Not uniform flow pattern at
evaporator

Dirty or scaled distributor

Perform descaling procedure.

Remove and clean distributor (pull from two clips
at distributor sides)

Low production

Dirty condenser

Clean (check also incoming water/air temperature)

Unit stops after few time
running

Safety pressure switch opens

Clean air condenser (back)

For further problems call aftersales service

Summary of Contents for SPIKA MS 500

Page 1: ...SERVICE MANUAL SPIKA SERIES ICE CUBE MAKERS UNDERCOUNTER MODELS SPIKA NG 130 SPIKA NG 160 SPIKA NG 230 SPIKA NG 360 ICE CUBE MAKERS MODULAR MODELS SPIKA MS 500 ...

Page 2: ...ART UP 12 3 1 Prior checking 12 3 2 Start Up 12 4 SEQUENCE OF OPERATION UNDERCOUNTER MODELS NG 14 4 1 Undercounter Control Board 14 4 2 Alarms 16 4 2 1 Safety high pressure switch 17 4 2 2 Long harvest 17 4 2 3 Ice production cycle timeout 17 4 2 4 Faulty temperature probe 17 4 3 PCB push button function 17 5 SEQUENCE OF OPERATION MODULAR MODELS MS 18 5 1 Initial Start up 18 5 2 MS Control Board 2...

Page 3: ...ar models MS 28 6 3 Cleaning the bins for undercounter models 31 6 4 Cleaning the condenser 32 6 5 External cleaning of the machine 33 6 6 Water leakage checking 33 7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 34 7 1 Dimensions Voltage 35 7 2 Production Charts 36 8 USER TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 38 8 1 Undercounter models 38 8 2 Modular models 39 9 WIRING DIAGRAMS 41 9 1 SPIKA NG undercounter models 41 9 2 SPIKA MS 500...

Page 4: ... machine before any cleaning or maintenance service Any change needed on the electrical installation for the appropriate connection of the machine should be exclusively performed by qualified and certified professional personnel only Any use by the ice maker not intended to produce ice using potable water is considered inappropriate It is extremely dangerous to modify or intend to modify this mach...

Page 5: ...ure or in the built in structure clear of obstruction Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process other than those recommended by the manufacturer Do not damage the refrigerant circuit Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer Do not store explosive substan...

Page 6: ...his number is printed on three locations 1 Packing On the outside it contains a label with the serial number 2 Exterior of the unit On the back panel of the unit there is a label with the same characteristics as the previous one 3 Nameplate On the back of the machine Check that in interior of the machine the installation kit is complete and comprises Scoop four legs and manual Warranty and serial ...

Page 7: ...s not possible to change the location to install a water cooled machine The air cooled SPIKA MS modular ice makers take the air through the back section and drive it off through the two lateral louvers In the case it is not possible to respect the minimum distances recommended see the picture in point 3 3 for these machines we recommend to install a water cooled unit The location must allow enough...

Page 8: ...ions contained in this manual The resistance and stability of the container machine s assembly should be verified as well as the fastening elements Follow bin manufacturer instructions 2 4 MINIMUM DISTANCE TO OBSTACLES Please see below the recommended minimum distances for proper operation and efficient service COMPACT MODELS MODULAR MODELS CONNECTION DIAGRAM ...

Page 9: ...mprove taste and clarity If you are installing a water filter system refer to the installation instructions supplied with the filter system Pressure should be between 14 and 85 psig 1 and 6 bar If pressure overpasses such values install a pressure regulator The water connection needs to be dedicated only piece of equipment hooked to the water line Water line from the water valve to the ice machine...

Page 10: ...cement should be performed by qualified technical service only The machine should be places in such a way as to allow a minimum space between the back and the wall to allow an easy access and without risks to the cable plug Safeguard the socket It is convenient to install adequate switches and fuses ATTENTION The appliance requires an independent power supply of proper capacity See the nameplate f...

Page 11: ...AMPS TOTAL FUSE CABLE NEMA A A SPIKA NG 130 1 115V 60Hz 1F 4 9 16 3AWG16 5 15P SPIKA NG 160 1 115V 60Hz 1F 5 2 15 3AWG16 5 15P SPIKA NG 230 1 115V 60Hz 1F 5 2 16 3AWG16 5 15P SPIKA NG 360 1 115V 60Hz 1F 8 7 16 3AWG16 5 15P SPIKA MS 500 1 115V 60Hz 1F 8 8 16 3AWG14 ...

Page 12: ...e MINIMUM 14 psig 1 bar MAXIMUM 85 psig 6 bar In case inlet water pressure is higher than 85 psig 6 bar install a pressure regulator 3 2 START UP Once the installation instructions are followed ventilation site conditions temperatures water quality etc proceed as follows 1 Open the water inlet Verify the no existence of leakages 2 For under counter models open the door and remove the protection el...

Page 13: ...rictions on the elements 7 Verify that the water fall to the evaporator is occurring uniformly and all ice cubes are properly watered 8 Close door for under counter models Replace the front panel in its place for modular models 9 For modular models Verify the ice slab with the pictures below In case the thickness sensor needs to be regulated rotate the thickness adjustment screw CW to increase bri...

Page 14: ...correct in different working conditions Once the fabrication is over the harvest phase starts The pump stops the hot gas valve open and the water inlet valve open only during the time fixed in the dip switches 5 7 Water is sprayed over the back of the evaporator helping unstick the slab and precooling it for the next cycle This heat recover enhances the machine s energetic efficiency Once the ice ...

Page 15: ...nput active There are four additional red leds that signals machine status continuous or alarm flashing Status signaling Continuous led LE1 LE2 LE3 LE4 Start up delay X Ice cycle T Tc X X Ice cycle T Tc X Harvest X Full bin X Alarm signaling Flashing led LE1 LE2 LE3 LE4 Safety pressure switch X Ice cycle timeout X Harvest cycle timeout X Faulty temperature probe X Dip switches setting dip Descripc...

Page 16: ...N 80 OFF ON ON OFF 16 OFF ON ON 90 ON ON ON OFF 18 ON ON ON 100 OFF OFF OFF ON 20 ON OFF OFF ON 22 OFF ON OFF ON 24 ON ON OFF ON 26 OFF OFF ON ON 28 ON OFF ON ON 30 OFF ON ON ON 32 ON ON ON ON 34 4 2 ALARMS They detect operational malfunctions They are indicated with the flashing status Leds LE1 4 During some alarms a second operation retry attempt is carried out and if repeated again the machine ...

Page 17: ...LE TIMEOUT If during the production cycle evaporator temperature probe has not reached the set temperature Tc in more than 60 min the machine will stop until reset Signalling Flashing in LE2 4 2 4 FAULTY TEMPERATURE PROBE If PCB detects that evaporator temperature probe is broken or unconnected the machine will stop Signalling Flashing in LE4 Probe type is NTC and resistance value must be 10kΩ at ...

Page 18: ...vest phase to divert hot refrigerant gas into the evaporator The water pump and the drain electrovalve are energized during 45 seconds to empty the water tray and remove mineral deposits After this water pump and drain electrovalve de energized the water inlet valve is energized filling the water tray until the water level sensor detects water reaches the level The ice slab slides off the evaporat...

Page 19: ...It is still in operation Hot gas valve GC It is active during the whole operation launching time Pump B and drain water valve EP are active during time t6 Water inlet valve EW is activated when time t6 is over when the pump is stopped The harvest ends when the ice sheet falls down and the curtain micro contact MC is activated Two possibilities 1 MC is active during a time less than t3 when the MC ...

Page 20: ...0 t10 Production maximum timeout 3600 t11 Pump start up delay time 30 t12 Draining time at cleaning cycle 60 t13 Retry time due to water inlet valve e w timeout 3600 t14 Upper unit change 60 t15 Maximum time to reset due to security pressure switch 600 5 2 MS CONTROL BOARD PCB connections Outputs C compressor B Water pump EW Water inlet valve GC Hot gas valve EP Drain valve SL Free Inputs ICE Ice ...

Page 21: ...lling timeout 0 1 2 3 Safety pressure switch Dip switch setting J1 Safety pressure switch reset On automatic Off manual J2 Timeout alarms function On actives Off unactives J4 Timeout water filling On 1h automatic reset Off manual reset J5 Stacked machines configuration On Master unit lower Off Slave unit upper Ver desague cada 3 ciclos y modo 22 5 3 ALARMS They detect operational malfunctions They...

Page 22: ...r LEDs 5 5 LONG HARVEST If the harvest time is longer than 3 min without activation of the curtain micro contact MC the harvest is interrupted switching over to the production cycle If the same thing happens again at the next harvest the machine will stop Signalling Flashing in LE0 5 6 ICE PRODUCTION CYCLE TIMEOUT If the production cycle time is more than 60 min without receiving any thickness det...

Page 23: ...he other with the ITV MS stacking kit part number 6586 The switchboard must have a connector permitting to connect the boards of both machines with a single cable and also a jumper with the indication Closed jumper upper machine Open jumper lower machine The lower machine works in the same way as if operating alone The upper machine operates normally except when the lower machine is stopped due to...

Page 24: ...SERVICE MANUAL SPIKA SERIES 24 5 Refrigeration diagram ...

Page 25: ...ce machine s water system should be cleaned and sanitized at least twice a year CAUTION Do not mix Ice Machine Cleaner and Sanitizer solutions together WARNING Wear rubber gloves and safety goggles when handling Ice Machine Cleaner or Sanitizer WARNING Unit should always be disconnected during maintenance cleaning procedures 6 1 CLEANING WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM FOR UNDER COUNTER MODELS NG a Set ...

Page 26: ...avoid water spill e Prepare a solution of an appropriate product for the cleaning of ice machines lime Do not use hydrochloric acid We recommend the use of any NSF approved scale removal product prepared according to the manufacturer s instructions f Fill water tray with the solution g Disconnect power Turn on the machine pushing SW3 see picture Let solution stand for 30 40 minutes and then switch...

Page 27: ...isconnect power i Remove the auxiliary pipe to drain and purge out the ice machine scale remover and residue Replace it j Mix enough cleaning solution as in point e to clean parts and interior food zone surfaces k Remove curtain Curtain ...

Page 28: ...rior surfaces of the freezing compartment including the storage bin applying liberally sanitizer solution using a cloth or sponge q Return shield to its position r Connect power and water supplies s Fill water reservoir with the sanitizer solution t Switch on machine in order to run water pump Let solution stand for 20 minutes and switch off u Remove the auxiliary pipe to drain and purge out the s...

Page 29: ...on of an appropriate product for the cleaning of ice machines lime Do not use hydrochloric acid We recommend the use of any NSF approved scale removal product In modular machines the water bucket is filled automatically so we recommend to prepare a previous solution for example 0 15 gal according to the manufacturer s instructions with the total quantity of product needed for the water tray 0 8 ga...

Page 30: ...refill it and then set the ice wash switch to the OFF position 5 Disconnect power and close water supply 6 Mix a cleaning solution 7 Remove shield and water tray 8 Clean the metal surfaces of the thickness sensor water level sensor the adjustment screw the curtain and the water tray with the cleaner solution using a brush not a wire brush or cloth Water level sensor Thickness sensor Ice wash switc...

Page 31: ...ally the sanitizer solution using a cloth or sponge 13 Return the water tray and shield to their normal positions 14 Connect power and water supplies 15 To start a sanitation cleaning cycle move the ice wash switch to the WASH position The machine will drain the reservoir and refill it Pour the sanitizer into the water reservoir to get a solution as in the point 12 the volume in the water tray is ...

Page 32: ...lon brush or cloth 4 Rinse with plenty of water dry run the machine and open water faucet 6 4 CLEANING THE CONDENSER AIR CONDENSER 1 Disconnect machine and close water faucet 2 For undercounter models remove the front grid by pressing the two clips placed at right side see figure For modular models remove the back panel see figure 3 Clean condenser using a vacuum cleaner soft brush or low pressure...

Page 33: ...he area around the ice machine as often as necessary to maintain cleanliness Sponge any dust and dirt off the outside of the ice machine with mild soap and water Wipe dry with a clean soft cloth A commercial grade stainless steel cleaner polish can be used as necessary 6 6 WATER LEAKAGE CHECKING This must be done whenever maintenance is carried out on the machine check all water connexions braces ...

Page 34: ...SERVICE MANUAL SPIKA SERIES 34 7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SPIKA NG UNDER COUNTER SPIKA MODULAR Y X Z X Y Z ...

Page 35: ... X DEPTH Y HEIGHT Z SPIKA NG 130 Air 21 1 23 4 31 3 24 4 26 0 36 2 SPIKA NG 160 Air 21 1 23 4 31 3 24 4 26 0 36 2 SPIKA NG 230 Air 26 0 27 6 33 0 29 3 30 3 38 2 SPIKA NG 360 Air 30 0 30 0 33 0 32 9 32 9 38 2 SPIKA MS 500 Air 30 24 4 19 7 32 9 25 24 6 MODELS USA VOLTAGE FREQUENCY PHASE POWER INPUT RLA FUSE REFRIGERANT W A A SPIKA NG 130 115V 60Hz 1Ph 351 4 9 16 R290 SPIKA NG 160 115V 60Hz 1Ph 400 5...

Page 36: ... Lb 24h WATER ºF AIR F 40 50 60 70 80 50 150 146 141 137 121 70 150 139 134 130 115 90 130 123 126 112 95 100 110 99 93 71 71 SPIKA 160 A1F Lb 24h WATER ºF AIR F 40 50 60 70 80 50 161 159 148 139 132 70 161 159 143 132 121 90 150 137 126 117 99 100 121 99 93 84 71 SPIKA 160 A1H Lb 24h WATER ºF AIR F 40 50 60 70 80 50 163 157 148 141 128 70 161 152 143 137 126 90 150 139 132 128 115 100 121 106 95 ...

Page 37: ... 24h WATER ºF AIR F 40 50 60 70 80 50 236 234 216 198 185 70 234 231 212 194 176 90 209 198 187 176 154 100 165 247 243 227 214 SPIKA 360 A1F Lb 24h WATER ºF AIR F 40 50 60 70 80 50 344 335 344 348 337 70 355 353 346 337 331 90 306 302 298 282 271 100 251 247 243 227 214 SPIKA MS 500 A1F Lb 24h WATER ºF AIR F 50 60 70 80 50 510 502 447 394 372 70 480 471 416 363 343 90 449 440 387 337 323 ...

Page 38: ... water time dip 5 7 table xx Ice slab empty or too thick Desadjusted cycle time Adjust cycle timer dip 1 4 table xx Desajusted cycle cut temperature Tc Adjust dip 8 ver punto xx TXV bulb faulty contact check Difficult to release ice slab at harvest Unit bad leveled tilted to back Level down front Dirty or scaled evaporator Perform descaling procedure Not enough water time Increase water time dip 5...

Page 39: ...k The machine is unplugged Plug in the machine and verify socket power Rear switch OFF Switch ON Front switch position 0 Move to ICE behind front panel All the electrical parts work but not compressor water doesn t freeze Front switch position WASH Move to ICE behind front panel No water in tray Not incoming water Check water supply Inlet strain at water valve blocked Check and clean Not enoug wat...

Page 40: ...istributor Perform descaling procedure Remove and clean distributor pull from two clips at distributor sides Low production Dirty condenser Clean check also incoming water air temperature Unit stops after few time running Safety pressure switch opens Clean air condenser back For further problems call aftersales service ...

Page 41: ...SERVICE MANUAL SPIKA SERIES 41 9 WIRING DIAGRAMS 9 1 SPIKA NG UNDERCOUNTER MODELS ...

Page 42: ...e TF inlet water time TD and production temperature TC in all the environments Number 1 0 means the switch position ON OFF Default settings are good in all conditions but if you are under 70ºF or above 90ºF you are able to change this configuration in order to have a better performance of the machine and an ice with better shape ...

Page 43: ...0000001110 SPIKA NG 130 A1H 110000001110 010000001110 110000001110 SPIKA NG 160 SPIKA NG 160 A1F 101000011110 100110001110 011010011110 SPIKA NG 160 A1H 010000011110 010000011110 110000011110 SPIKA NG 230 SPIKA NG 230 A1F 101011011110 101011011110 011011011110 SPIKA NG 230 A1H 001011011110 001011011110 110011011110 SPIKA NG 360 SPIKA NG 360 A1F 010101011110 010101011110 010101011110 SPIKA NG 360 A...

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