© 2009 Viking Preferred Service
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Condenser Fan
The condenser fan is used to force air over the
condenser coil. The fan will only run during ice
production cycle and turn off in ice harvest cycle.
To check condenser fan:
• Make sure motor shaft turns freely. This can be
done by rotating the fan blade by hand and
observing any excessive resistance. Axial motor
shaft movement (thrust) is typical.
• Check for resistance between terminals. If no
resistance found, replace the condenser fan.
• Check for continuity between terminals and
fan casing. If continuity is found, replace the
condenser fan.
• Check current draw. Typical current draw will be
0.15 amp without fan resistance. If current draw
is 0.19 amp or more, check for resistance in air
movement or objects touching the fan blade.
If this is not found, replace the condenser fan.
Removing Condenser Fan
1. Disconnect power, water line, and drain line.
If a drain pump is used, it will need to be
disconnected and removed.
2. Remove the back panel and lower shroud
(see
Figure 6
).
3. Remove the grille by removing the two screws
and disconnecting the three wires to the rocker
switch. Be sure to mark where these wires go
for reassembly (see
Figure 7
).
4. Remove the drain valve (see page 25)
5. Remove the water valve (see page 26)
6. Take out the screw that secures the top of the
electrical bracket located in the front of the
mechanical area (see
Figure 6
).
7. Remove the six screws that secure the baseplate
to the cabinet on the bottom of the unit
(see
Figure 9
).
8. Gently slide the mechanical out the back of the
unit enough to gain access to the condenser fan
(see
Figure 10
).
9. Remove the two nuts that secure the condenser
fan.
10. Disconnect the neutral white wire lead (black
ribbed wire) and hot wire lead (black smooth
wire) from the wire harness.
11. Remove the condenser fan.
Installing Condenser Fan
Reverse the removal procedure for installation.
Service Diagnostics and Procedures
(System Components)
