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Service Diagnosis

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SUGGESTED CORRECTION

Unit will not run

Blown fuse

Replace fuse & check for cause of blown fuse.

Main switch in OFF position

Turn switch to ON position

Bin thermostat set improperly

Adjust rotating its setting screw

Loose electrical connections

Check wiring

Red Alarm light ON

Too Hi Condensing
Temperature

Reset the machine (Push & hold the Reset
Button for 5 seconds) and check for reason why

Red Alarm light Blinking
Twice

Condenser sensor out of order

Replace it and repeat

Cubes too small

Cube size control set improperly

Check and adjust for proper operation.

Capillary tube partially restricted

Recover charge, add new gas & drier, after
evacuating system with vacuum pump.

Shortage of water

See remedies for shortage of water.

Cloudy cubes

Shortage of water

See remedies for shortage of water.

Dirty water supply

Use water softener or water filter.

Accumulated impurities

Use SCOTSMAN Ice Machine scale remover.

Irregular cubes size & some
cloudy

Some jets plugged

Remove jet cover and clean.

Shortage of water

See shortage of water.

Unit not leveled

Level as required.

Poor pumping

Check and/or replace the water pump.

Cubes too large

Cube size control set improperly

Check and adjust for proper operation.

Decreased ice capacity

Inefficient compressor

Replace.

Leaky water valve

Repair or replace.

Non-condensable gas in system

Purge the system.

Poor air circulation or excessive
hot location

Relocate the unit or provide for more ventilation.

Overcharge of refrigerant

Correct the charge.

Capillary tube partially restricted

Recover charge, add new gas & drier, after
evacuating system with vacuum pump.

Undercharge of refrigerant

Charge to data plate indication.

Discharge head pressure too
high

See incorrect discharge pressure.

Clogged air filter

Clean or replace.

Shortage of water.

Water spilling out through
curtain

Check or replace curtain.

Water solenoid valve not
opening

Replace valve.

Water leak in sump area

Locate and repair.

Water flow control plugged

Remove and clean.

CU0515

April 2007

Page 11

Summary of Contents for CU0515

Page 1: ...Installation and User s Manual for Cuber Model CU0515 ...

Page 2: ...d in the manner outlined in this manual CU0515 April 2007 Page 1 Table of Contents Specifications Page 2 General Information And Installation Page 3 Water Supply And Drain Connections Page 4 Final Check List Page 5 Operating Instructions Page 6 Operational Checks Page 7 Component Description Page 8 Operation Electrical Sequence Page 9 Freeze Cycle Page 10 Cleaning Switch Page 11 Service Diagnosis ...

Page 3: ...ve been altered in any way including the use of any part and or other components not specifically approved by Scotsman Scotsman reserves the right to make design changes and or improvements at any time Specifications and design are subject to change without notice UNPACKING AND INSPECTION 1 Call your authorized SCOTSMAN Distributor or Dealer for proper installation 2 Remove the front panel of the ...

Page 4: ...e unit is built into a cabinet with no side ventilation the ice production will be reduced by 20 of rated capacity restricted space of an inch or so on each side will cause a 10 reduction Six inches of space to the left and right will allow the unit to operate satisfactorily The daily ice making capacity is directly related to the condenser air inlet temperature water temperature conditions of the...

Page 5: ...o the 3 4 GAS BSPP thread water inlet fitting at the back of the ice maker An adapter is available the part numbers are F733219 03 and F640134 00 Water Drain The recommended drain tube is a plastic or flexible tube with 18 mm 3 4 I D which runs to an open trapped and vented drain Note Although soft easily kinked vinyl tubing is not recommended for a drain a short length of ID vinyl tubing is requi...

Page 6: ...Check all refrigerant lines and conduit lines to guard against vibrations and possible failure 8 Have the bolts holding the compressor down been checked to ensure that the compressor is snugly fitted onto the mounting pads 9 Have the bin liner and cabinet been wiped clean 10 Has the owner user been given the User Manual and been instructed on the importance of periodic maintenance checks 11 Has th...

Page 7: ...itch Unit will start up in charging cycle mode During this cycle the components energized are Water Inlet Solenoid Valve Hot Gas Solenoid Valve Water Pump Fan Motor D Operate the unit in the water charging cycle for about three four minutes till water flows out from the drain hose then move the cleaning switch to the operation position NOTE During the charging cycle the water inlet solenoid valve ...

Page 8: ...verflows through the overflow drain tube J Check the size and shape of the ice cubes just released Right size must have a small depression about 3 16 in their crown If not wait for the second defrost harvest cycle before performing any adjustment K If required adjust the length of the freezing cycle by turning the knob of the cube size control or evaporator thermostat located in front of the contr...

Page 9: ...ost cycle During the defrost cycle the hot gas valve coil is activated so to attract the hot gas valve piston in order to give way to the hot gas discharged from compressor to flow directly into the evaporator serpentine to defrost the formed ice cubes Bin Thermostat The bin thermostat control body is located in the front of control box behind the front louvered panel The thermostat sensing tube i...

Page 10: ...mpressor Water Pump Fan Motor Hot Gas Valve Inlet Water Valve Electrical Controls CLOSE OPEN Evaporator Thermostat contacts 3 4 Evaporator Thermostat contacts 3 2 Bin Thermostat HARVEST CYCLE Electrical components ON OFF Compressor Water Pump Fan Motor Air cooled only Hot Gas Valve Inlet Water Valve Electrical Controls CLOSE OPEN Evaporator Thermostat contacts 3 4 Evaporator Thermostat contacts 3 ...

Page 11: ...V 12V Relay Dip Switch with two keys Jumper for the set up of the Cut OFF Alarm condensing temperature 70oC 158oF jumper OUT for air cooled green four wire connector for power IN and OUT Red socket for the Water Level Sensor future use Black socket for the Condenser Sensor and White socket for the Red Alarm Re Set Push Button The main function of this PC Board is to switch the machine OFF when the...

Page 12: ...SCOTSMAN Ice Machine scale remover Irregular cubes size some cloudy Some jets plugged Remove jet cover and clean Shortage of water See shortage of water Unit not leveled Level as required Poor pumping Check and or replace the water pump Cubes too large Cube size control set improperly Check and adjust for proper operation Decreased ice capacity Inefficient compressor Replace Leaky water valve Repa...

Page 13: ...n few seconds after the removal of the ice from bin thermostat bulb the ice machine restarts NOTE Within minutes after the ice is removed from the bulb holder tube the sensing bulb inside the tube will warm up and cause the ice machine to restart This control is factory set and should not be reset until testing is performed 6 Check for refrigerant leaks NOTE Standard equipped with an air condenser...

Page 14: ... 15 Remove evaporator cover Pour hot water over the entire surface of the evaporator section Return evaporator cover to its original position 16 Pour hot water into the bin to melt any ice produced during cleaning and to clean out the drain Wipe the interior of the bin with mild soap and hot water rinse with cold water To sanitize mix a locally approved sanitizer solution and perform steps 17 31 A...

Page 15: ...drain cap from the bottom of the reservoir allow all the water to drain out Return the drain cap and clamp to their original positions 29 Thoroughly spray or wipe the interior of the ice storage bin bottom of the evaporator cover and the spray platform with the sanitizing solution 30 Completely immerse the curtain in the sanitizing solution 31 Return the evaporator cover and curtain to their origi...

Page 16: ...SCOTSMAN ICE SYSTEMS 775 Corporate Woods Parkway Vernon Hills IL 60061 800 533 6006 www scotsman ice com 17 3169 01 ...

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