Vogt Tube-Ice HFO10, Service Manual

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Vent Plug
Drain Plug
Vent Plug
Oil Level Plug
Lubrication of the Cutter Motor Gear Reducer
The oil level for the gear reducer should be checked to see if a leak exists. The oil level should be at the bottom
of the plugged opening in the side of the gear housing. Use Mobile 600W cylinder oil or equivalent. Change the
oil once a year.
Figure 28: Cutter Motor Gear Reducer
Preventive Maintenance
A preventive maintenance program is recommended for optimum and efficient operation and a long service life.
It is recommended that you or a delegated employee make a daily visual check of your Tube-Ice®
machine. When you are aware of the proper operating conditions and observe them on a daily basis, changes in
these conditions can alert you to changes in the operation of the machine that may require maintenance long
before a service situation arises.
The following schedule is suggested as a minimum:
Daily Checklist
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Is the machine running, or is the bin full?
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Bin doors are closed.
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Thermostat bulb is in the bracket.
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All ice discharges during harvest period.
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Machine and components are clean.
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No unusual noises.
 Operating pressures (suction, discharge, hot gas, oil) are within acceptable limits.
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Ice quality (clarity and uniformity) is correct (refer to water conditioning bulletin).
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Harvest period continues at least 30 seconds after the last ice is out.
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Compressor oil level is appropriate.
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Refrigerant operation level is within acceptable limits.
 The frost pattern on the freezer shell extends to the bottom of the suction connection.
 Water float valve is properly adjusted (water should not pour out of the tank during operation or cause
the water pump to cavitate).
Gear Reducer (10:1)
Part #: 12A4030R12
Replacement Food-Grade Oil:
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Part #: 19T3020C01
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Texaco Cygnus 220
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Oil Capacity: 8 oz (227 g)