P24AL & P34AL Service Manual
SERVICING OPERATIONS
12/2016
9-1
9.
Servicing Operations
Automatic Blowdown (harvest cycle).
A feature of this machine is a solenoid activated flushing
valve (63) which is provided to eliminate or reduce the necessity for frequent flushing or cleaning of
the water tank. This flushing during the harvest cycle helps to remove salts or solids accumulated in
the water as a result of the freezing action. It also helps melt ice chips that fall into the water tank
during harvest. The flushing valve is opened (energized) during each thaw cycle when the water
pump stops and the water in the freezer tubes returns to the water tank. If water quality is superior,
this blowdown can be reduced by installing a smaller reducer bushing in the outlet elbow.
The flushing action carries accumulated salts, solids, and ice chips (fines) out through the water tank
overflow pipe. This overflow should be kept open at all times to allow the water to drain freely and
keep the water level below the cutter disc and ice discharge opening. If the flushing solenoid valve
leaks through during the freeze cycle, it can be disassembled and cleaned, then reassembled.
Cleaning Ice Making Section.
Refer to Chapter 7, Maintenance for instructions for cleaning the
circulating water tubes, water distributors, and water tank.
Float valve (make-up water).
The make-up water float valve (12) maintains the proper pumping
level in the water tank for ice making. The valve should be set to maintain a water level in the water
tank during the freezing period, so that there will be a quantity of blow down only during the thaw
mode. The water level during the freeze mode should always be below the overflow piping to
prevent excessive waste of cold water, resulting in loss of ice capacity.
If it should become necessary to clean the float valve, close the stop valve in the make-up water line
to the machine and remove the float valve. After the valve has been cleaned and reinstalled, check to
ascertain if the proper water level is being maintained. After the machine is stopped and the water in
the tank seeks its normal level, there should be no water flow through the float valve or out the
overflow.
It is advisable to install a large area strainer in the water supply line to protect the float valve from
dirt or solids in the water which would necessitate frequent cleaning. A strainer of 40-mesh screen is
usually satisfactory.
Float Switch.
The float switch is installed on a header assembly that is attached to the freezer shell.
Valves are provided for isolation of the float switch assembly if replacement or servicing is
necessary. The float switch closes as the level of refrigerant in the freezer rises and opens as the
level falls.
The float switch is connected to the “A1” solenoid valve coil. This is the solenoid valve directly
before the hand expansion valve. Therefore, when the refrigerant level in the freezer drops, the float
switch closes, thereby energizing and opening the “A1” liquid feed solenoid until sufficient level has
been reached to open the float switch. The float switch has a fixed 1/2” differential.
The float switch is installed at the correct height at the factory and should not need to be adjusted.
The float switch is installed at the position which provides highest capacity. The correct height will
produce compressor superheat which climbs throughout the freeze cycle to a minimum of 30° F.
Summary of Contents for P-24AL
Page 1: ...12 2016 P 24AL P 34AL TUBE ICE MACHINE Service Manual 5000 ...
Page 10: ...P24AL P34AL Service Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS 12 2016 vi ...
Page 15: ...P24AL P34AL Service Manual INTRODUCTION 12 2016 1 5 Figure 1 2 P24AL Right Side ...
Page 16: ...P24AL P34AL Service Manual INTRODUCTION 12 2016 1 6 Figure 1 3 P24AL Back Side ...
Page 17: ...P24AL P34AL Service Manual INTRODUCTION 12 2016 1 7 Figure 1 4 P24AL Left Side ...
Page 18: ...P24AL P34AL Service Manual INTRODUCTION 12 2016 1 8 Figure 1 5 P34AL Front Side Control Panel ...
Page 19: ...P24AL P34AL Service Manual INTRODUCTION 12 2016 1 9 Figure 1 6 P34AL Right Side ...
Page 20: ...P24AL P34AL Service Manual INTRODUCTION 12 2016 1 10 Figure 1 7 P34AL Back Side ...
Page 21: ...P24AL P34AL Service Manual INTRODUCTION 12 2016 1 11 Figure 1 8 P34AL Left Side ...
Page 22: ...P24AL P34AL Service Manual INTRODUCTION 12 2016 1 12 ...
Page 62: ...P24AL P34AL Service Manual START UP OPERATION 12 2016 5 8 ...
Page 84: ...P24A P34A Service Manual TROUBLESHOOTING 12 2016 8 12 ...
Page 110: ...P24AL P34AL Service Manual SERVICING OPERATIONS 12 2016 9 26 ...
Page 126: ...P24AL P34AL Service Manual TABLES CHARTS 12 16 16 11 8 ...
Page 130: ...P24AL P34AL Service Manual INDEX 12 2016 12 4 ...
Page 131: ...Appendix A ...
Page 134: ......
Page 136: ...i ...
Page 137: ...ii ...
Page 138: ...1 ...
Page 139: ...2 ...
Page 140: ...3 ...
Page 141: ...4 ...
Page 142: ...5 ...
Page 143: ...6 ...
Page 144: ...7 ...
Page 145: ...8 ...
Page 146: ...9 ...
Page 147: ...10 ...
Page 148: ...11 ...