VOGT ICE TUBE-ICE P-24A, Service Manual

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P24A & P34A Service Manual
SERVICING OPERATIONS
12/18/12
9-9
The weights listed in TABLE 9-1 will give you an idea of manpower or equipment needed when
servicing and handling the various parts of the water tank and cutter. Be sure to use safe lifting and
handling practices to prevent bodily injury and/or damage to parts. If additional information is
needed, you should contact your distributor or the factory.
To inspect the cutter assembly and make repairs or replace parts, it will be necessary to lower and
remove the water tank from its mounting to the bottom of the freezer. The water tank has metal
casters allowing it to be rolled out from under the freezer for inspection and servicing.
Weight (lbs.)
Description P24 P34
Water tank (bare) 333 428
Bearing bracket assembly and cutter disc 106 150
Cutter assembly and ring gear 89 164
Water tank and cutter assembly 528 742
Cutter disc 57 97
Cutter drive gear 8 14
Gear reducer and motor 56 96
Water pump 85 85
TABLE 9-1
Water Tank and Cutter Parts Weights
Water Tank Removal
1. Disconnect and lock-out all power to the machine.
2. There should be ample space to roll the water tank from under the machine. It may be necessary
to provide a flat level surface such as a sheet of plywood sufficiently supported to hold the
weight of the tank and cutter assembly. See TABLE 9-1.
3. Turn off water supply, drain water, and disconnect water and drain lines from the tank.
4. Remove the overflow tubing from the water tank and remove the circulating water tubing from
the pump.
5. P34A only - the water pump is mounted to the structural frame of the machine and will have to
be disconnected from the tank at the pump inlet bolted flange before moving the water tank.
6. Disconnect the ice discharge chute or hopper from the ice discharge opening of the water tank,
making sure the tank is free to be moved.
7. Remove the mounting bolts from around the flange of the tank, allowing the tank to be lowered
to rest on its casters.
8. P34A only - the channel support at the right side base of the machine (opposite from the pump
side) will have to be removed for the tank to be rolled out from under the freezer.
9. Roll the water tank from under the freezer, turning it as you go to clear the gear reducer and
motor. It is now accessible for inspecting and/or repair of the cutter assembly.