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SERVICE DIAGNOSIS: Condition - No Ice Being Produced

STATUS: 

NOTHING OPERATES

G. Check: The gear motor, if it will not run, the compressor will not run. If no power to it:

Check: The indicator lights on the circuit board, the bin empty light should be ON, the no water light
should be OFF .

1. If the  bin empty and no water lights are off, check the transformer

a. Transformer "load" side should have 12 to 15 volts.  If not, check the "line" side. The line

 

side should have between 208-230 volts.  If the line side has the correct voltage and the 
load side does not, replace the transformer.

2. If the transformer is good, and the bin empty light is OFF, check the ice level sensors.

a. Remove sensors by sliding them sideways out of the ice chute.  Visually inspect them, 
clean if needed.
b. Look through the ice chute "eye" hole for something blocking the ice chute.
c. If the unit still does not run, replace the ice level sensors.
d. If the bin empty light is still OFF, check the circuit board.

1. Unplug "opto trans" and "LED" connectors from the circuit board.
2. Plug "opto trans" and "LED" connectors from the Scotsman Electronic Control

 

Tester Model NM1 into the circuit board.

a. Move the "bin full" switch on the tester to the full position.  The bin full light
 on the tester should be ON, if not, replace the circuit board.
If the bin full light on the tester is ON, move the tester switch to "bin empty"
the light on the tester should go OFF and the bin empty light on the circuit 
board  should go ON.  If not, replace the circuit board. If it does as above, 
and the machine still does not run, replace the ice level sensors. 

3. If the transformer is fine, and the "no water" light is ON, check the water level sensor.

a. Check the water level in the reservoir, restore if low. If the water level is ok:
b. Remove the water level sensor from the reservoir and clean the tip if dirty.
CAUTION:  THE TIP IS MADE OF GLASS
c.  Replace the water level sensor.  If the no water light is still on, check that the 
"water sen" plug is firmly plugged into the circuit board. 
d.  If the no water light is still on, 

1. Unplug the "water sen" connector from the circuit board.
2. Plug "water sen" connector from the Scotsman Electronic Control tester into 
the  circuit board.

a. Move the water switch on the tester to "no water" and the no water light 
on the circuit board should go on.  If not, replace the board.
b. Move the water switch to the "water" position, the no water light should 
go off, if not, replace the circuit board.
c. If after the above, the machine still will not run, replace the water level
sensor

MORE INFORMATION ON THE TESTER MAY BE FOUND ON THE LAST PAGES OF THE MANUAL.

FME1500

August 1993

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Summary of Contents for FME1500

Page 1: ...LLER Final Check List 7 START UP 8 COMPONENT DESCRIPTION 9 ELECTRICAL SEQUENCE 12 OPERATION 13 CLEANING 15 MAINTENANCE Auger 17 SERVICE DIAGNOSIS Condition No Ice Being Produced 18 SERVICE DIAGNOSIS C...

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Page 3: ...ability and function Install one that filters out suspended solids to a dimension of 5 microns or smaller The finer the filter the better but finer filters will clog sooner than course ones It may be...

Page 4: ...es in the bottom of the bin Turn the leg levelers all the way in preparation for leveling later Return the bin to the upright position remove paper covering the bin gasket Install bin top if required...

Page 5: ...e back of the cabinet the drain line is of the gravity type and 1 4 inch per foot fall is an acceptable pitch for the drain tubing There should be a vent at the highest point of the drain line and the...

Page 6: ...ires a solid chassis to earth ground wire The ice maker should be connected to its own electrical circuit so it would be individually fused Voltage variation must remain within design limitations even...

Page 7: ...been made and checked for leaks 4 Has the machine and bin been leveled 5 Is there a minimum of 6 clearance at the rear left and right of the machine for proper service access and air circulation 6 Is...

Page 8: ...ed models the water regulating valve will open and warm water will be discharged into the drain 5 The unit should soon be making ice if desired the low side pressure can be checked it should be betwee...

Page 9: ...out of Will shut the machine off it there is none Ice Discharge Chute Directs the ice made by the evaporator into the storage bin Ice Level Sensor An electronic eye it senses the presence of ice in th...

Page 10: ...e delay to clear the evaporator of ice when the unit turns off and for the compressor Transformer Supplies low voltage to the circuit board Low Pressure Control Cut Out A manual reset control to shut...

Page 11: ...wo seal faces meet Ice Sweep A plastic cap with fingers It revolves with the auger to sweep the ice into the ice chute Breaker Where the ice is compressed and much of the extra water is squeezed out o...

Page 12: ...bin empty light goes out and the machine shuts down Shut Down consists of The compressor relay opens The compressor contactor opens The compressor stops The auger motor is run by the circuit board fo...

Page 13: ...ater circuit for the cooling water it enters the fitting at the rear goes to the water regulating valve then to the water cooled condenser and then down the drain WATER SCHEMATIC RESERVOIR STRAINER DR...

Page 14: ...depending upon the temperature of the evaporator warmer evaporators get more refrigerant and colder evaporators get less At the evaporator the refrigerant enters an area of relatively low pressure whe...

Page 15: ...cleaning solution into the water reservoir until it is full Wait 15 minutes then switch the master switch to ON 9 As the ice maker begins to use water from the reservoir continue to add more cleaning...

Page 16: ...ld also be checked at least two times per year Check the bearing by removing the ice chute cover unscrewing the ice sweep removing the water shed unscrewing the breaker cover unscrewing the auger stud...

Page 17: ...p 4 Remove ice chute from evaporator 5 Remove 4 allen head screws holding breaker to evaporator 6 Pull up on breaker to remove auger Allow the auger to dry the stainless steel of the auger and evapora...

Page 18: ...k for a Thermostatic Expansion Valve that does not open if defective replace it Replace the drier evacuate and weigh in the nameplate charge E Check the high pressure cut out if closed go to F if open...

Page 19: ...full light on the tester should be ON if not replace the circuit board If the bin full light on the tester is ON move the tester switch to bin empty the light on the tester should go OFF and the bin...

Page 20: ...is open replace the contactor 3 Check the auger drive motor centrifugal switch If when the drive motor is running contact 4 black wire removed has no power and all of the above switches have been che...

Page 21: ...ce the water seal if found to be leaking 3 Check the low side pressure normal is about 30 32 psig If low assume a refrigerant leak locate repair and recharge If no leak the TXV may be restricted defec...

Page 22: ...r from icemaker 8 Reverse to reassemble BIN CONTROLS Ice Level Sensors 1 Disconnect electrical power 2 Remove front panel 3 Remove control box cover 4 Locate ice chute at the base of the chute in fron...

Page 23: ...earing Check for rust rough spots and damage a The bearing is pressed into the breaker to remove the bearing and replace it an arbor press is needed b Replace lower seals before installing new bearing...

Page 24: ...ing breaker to evaporator d Lift up and remove breaker from evaporator e If the auger is stuck use a slide hammer type puller to pull on the auger at the threaded hole The size of that hole is 5 8 18...

Page 25: ...and pull the water seal down against it 3 The part of the water seal that rotates with the auger must also be replaced Remove the old part from the auger and clean the mounting area 4 Place a small be...

Page 26: ...ntil dehydrated then weigh in the nameplate charge Check for leaks 8 Install auger breaker breaker bearing assembly and ice discharge chute in reverse order of disassembly See To Reassemble Evaporator...

Page 27: ...f there is evidence of water in the oil rusty bearings and gears the oil having a creamy white appearance oil level too high carefully inspect the bearings and gears If in doubt about the condition of...

Page 28: ...manufacturer if in doubt As with any other refrigerant do NOT mix HP62 with pressurized air when leak testing Pressure Temperature Chart for HP62 VAPOR VAPOR TEMP PRESSURE TEMP PRESSURE DEG F PSIG DEG...

Page 29: ...epaired This system has a critical charge it must be recharged with the correct amount of refrigerant as listed on the nameplate of the ice machine or performance will suffer Anytime the refrigeration...

Page 30: ...rom the circuit board 2 Plug photo trans and LED connectors from the tester into the circuit board a Move the bin full switch on the tester to Full The light on the tester should be ON If the light on...

Page 31: ...t replace the circuit board b Move the water switch on the tester to the Water position The No Water light on the board should go OFF If not replace the circuit board If the light does go off replace...

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