Vogt P18AL TUBE-ICE, Service Manual

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P18AL Service Manual
INSTALLING YOUR TUBE-ICE
®
MACHINE
3/6/07
3-11
Startup Checklist
! IMPORTANT !
Be sure to follow the wiring schematic when incorporating overloads.
This is necessary to provide proper
protection for the Tube-Ice
®
machine and its component parts.
! IMPORTANT !
Installation Review: A Checklist. Make a visual check to be sure these steps have been taken
BEFORE continuing.
CHECK: ____ PRIOR TO OPENING VALVES, check all joints for leaks which may have
developed during shipment. (NOTE: the machine was shipped with a positive
pressure of 20-25 PSIG, verify on the freezer pressure gage.)
CHECK: ____ The system is properly evacuated to 500 microns.
CHECK: ____ All refrigerant piping, water supply and drain connections for conformity to
requirements stipulated in this manual and properly connected to inlets and outlets.
CHECK: ____ Electrical supply for proper size of fuses and for compliance to local and national
codes. See the machine nameplate for minimum circuit ampacity and maximum fuse
size.
CHECK: ____ All field installed equipment (augers, conveyors, cooling towers, bin level controls,
etc.) for proper installation.
CHECK: ____The applicable portion of the warranty registration/start-up report for proper
completion.
CHECK: ____ Cutter gear reducer oil level oil should run out of side pipe plug when removed.
CHECK: ____ The water distributors at top of freezer to make sure they are all in position
! CAUTION !
The compressor crankcase heater should be energized for a minimum of
four hours and the oil temperature should be 100-110
°
F
before attempting to start the compressor.
! CAUTION !