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Service and Installation Manual   

 

             

For warranty service, call 1-888-VALPRO8 / 1-813-502-030                                   

 

Technical Information 

 

Model

 

VPIM420 

VPIM1000 

Electrical input

 

115VAC ~ 60Hz 

230VAC ~ 60Hz 

Power consumption

 

2.4kW

·

h /100 lbs of ice 

5.6kW

·

h /100 lbs of ice 

Ice-making rated current

 

13.8A 

13.6A 

Ice-harvest rated current

 

15.8A 

10.8A 

Refrigerant

 

R404A, 30.3 oz. 

R404A, 52.9 oz. 

High Side Pressure

 

340psig 

464psig 

Low Side Pressure

 

180psig 

180psig 

Width x Depth x Height

 

30" X 25" X 22 7/16" 

30" X 25" X 27 3/4" 

Unit weight

 

135 lbs 

227 lbs 

Ice-making capability

 

420lbs/day* 

1000lbs/day* 

*The actual quantity of ice produced per day can vary with room and water 
conditions. 
The technical data and performance index listed above should be used for 
reference only. They are subject to change. 
This product has been tested and certified to NSF standard 12 by INTERTEK.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

     

Service and Installation Manual

 

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Control Panel

 

(located at top of right side panel) 

 

The control panel includes three buttons and six indicator lights.   

IMPORTANT: 

• 

If you use a water filter and have already set the initial data of water filter, 

under any working status, the cleaning recommended indicator light will be 
on. 

• 

If you do not use a water filter, you needn’t set the initial data of water filter,   

  and the cleaning recommended indicator light will be off under any working 
  status. 

Operation of the control panel: 

1.

 

When the unit is plugged in, the standby indicator light is on. Ice machine 
is in the Stand-by mode. 

2.

 

During the Stand-by mode, press the ICE button more than 3 seconds, all 
indicator lights are on (except cleaning recommended indicator light), 
water enter the water tank. Then ice machine will start to make ice 
automatically, the ice making indicator will be on. 

3.

 

During harvesting, the ice harvest indicator light is on and the ice making 
indicator is off. When the ice storage bin is full, the bin full indicator is on. 

4.

 

If the CLEAN button is pressed during the ice making mode, it will be 
ignored. The ice-making will continue. 

5.

 

When you want to clean the machine, make sure the ice machine is in 
Stand-by mode. Press the CLEAN button more than 3 seconds and the ice 
machine will start the cleaning mode, the clean cycle indicator will be on. 
After 60 minutes, the cleaning mode stops and the standby indicator light is 

Summary of Contents for VPIM-420

Page 1: ...Model VPIM 420 1000 Be sure the ice machine has been standing upright for at least 24 hours prior to plug in Valpro Commercial Refrigeration 5256 EagleTrail Drive Tampa Florida 33634 Email info valpr...

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Page 3: ...erating Method 14 How the Machine Makes Ice 16 Normal Sounds 17 Preparing the Ice Maker for Long Storage 17 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 18 Exterior Cleaning 18 Interior Cleaning 19 Water Sprinkler Cleani...

Page 4: ...ing your ice maker follow these basic precautions Plug into grounded 3 prong outlet Do not remove grounding prong Do not use an adapter Do not use an extension cord Disconnect power before cleaning Di...

Page 5: ...lation Manual 3 For warranty service call 1 888 VALPRO8 1 813 502 030 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Before the ice maker is used it must be properly positioned and installed as described in this manual so read...

Page 6: ...y solution inside the ice maker after cleaning DO NOT touch the condenser fins The condenser fins are sharp and can be easily damaged DO NOT use solvent based cleaning agents or abrasives on the inter...

Page 7: ...ructing the ice slide way The unit will stop working When ice cubes are removed from the ice storage bin clearing the ice slide way the unit will restart and return to the ice making mode 5 Clean Cycl...

Page 8: ...water filter and have already set the initial data of water filter under any working status the cleaning recommended indicator light will be on If you do not use a water filter you needn t set the in...

Page 9: ...Series of Ice Cube Machine finds wide application in households bars restaurants hotels supermarkets etc These units produce crystal clear gourmet cube ice and offer convenience for homeowners and hot...

Page 10: ...button to stop the clean cycle any time during the clean cycle After about 30 minutes the drain pump work the water in the water tank and the water line will be drain out 8 The water inlet valve work...

Page 11: ...cle will eventually form a hard scaly deposit in the water system Cleaning the system regularly helps remove the mineral scale buildup How often you need to clean the system depends on how hard your w...

Page 12: ...e bin you purchase ServiceandInstallation Manual 19 For warranty service call 1 888 VALPRO8 1 813 502 030 Interior Cleaning Clean the water tank before the ice maker is used for the first time and reu...

Page 13: ...Installation Manual 11 For warranty service call 1 888 VALPRO8 1 813 502 030 Electrical Requirements Before you move your ice maker into its final location it is important to make sure you have the pr...

Page 14: ...hten every connection including connections at the water inlet NOTE If using a water filter be sure to follow the filter manufacturer s directions ServiceandInstallation Manual 17 For warranty service...

Page 15: ...tank trough ServiceandInstallation Manual 13 For warranty service call 1 888 VALPRO8 1 813 502 030 Installation Types This ice maker has only been designed for mobile free standing installation There...

Page 16: ...Method 1 Turn on the water tap then press the ICE button all the indicator lights on the control panel blinking Except the cleaning recommended indicator light the light according to using a water fil...

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