Section 4
Maintenance
Part Number 000001196 3/08
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Removal from Service/Winterization
GENERAL
Special precautions must be taken if the ice machine
head section is to be removed from service for an
extended period of time or exposed to ambient
temperatures of 32°F (0°C) or below.
Follow the applicable procedure below.
Self-Contained Air-Cooled Ice Machines
1. Disconnect the electrical power at the circuit breaker
or the electric service switch.
2. Turn off the water supply.
3. Disconnect and drain the incoming ice-making water
line at the rear of the ice machine.
4. Disconnect drain tubing (from the inlet to dump
valve) and drain water into container and discard.
5. Make sure water is not trapped in any of the water
lines, drain lines, distribution tubes, etc.
Remote Air-Cooled Ice Machines
1. Move the ICE/OFF/CLEAN switch to OFF.
2. “Frontseat” (shut off) the receiver service valves.
Hang a tag on the switch as a reminder to open the
valves before restarting.
3. Perform steps 1-5 under “Self-Contained Air-Cooled
Ice Machines.”
Self-Contained Water-Cooled Ice Machines
1. Perform steps 1-5 under “Self-Contained Air-Cooled
Ice Machines.”
2. Disconnect the incoming water and drain lines from
the water-cooled condenser.
3. Insert a large screwdriver between the bottom spring
coils of the water regulating valve. Pry upward to
open the valve.
Pry Open the Water Regulating Valve
4. Hold the valve open and blow compressed air
through the condenser until no water remains.
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Caution
If water is allowed to remain in the ice machine in
freezing temperatures, severe damage to some
components could result. Damage of this nature is
not covered by the warranty.
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