Vogt TUBE-ICE P-118F, Service Manual

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P118F Service Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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4. HOW YOUR TUBE-ICE MACHINE WORKS
Principle of Operation....................................................................................................................................................4-1
Freeze Period .................................................................................................................................................................4-2
Harvest Period ...............................................................................................................................................................4-2
Piping Nomenclature .....................................................................................................................................................4-2
Water Cooled Piping Schematic, FIGURE 4-1..............................................................................................................4-3
5. START-UP AND OPERATION
Refrigeration System Review ........................................................................................................................................5-1
Refrigerant Charge ........................................................................................................................................................5-1
Start-Up Checklist .........................................................................................................................................................5-2
Start-Up .....................................................................................................................................................................5-3
Adding Refrigerant ........................................................................................................................................................5-4
Operating Tips ...............................................................................................................................................................5-5
6. ELECTRICAL CONTROLS & THEIR FUNCTIONS
Control Panel, FIGURE 6-1...........................................................................................................................................6-1
Description of Control Panel Parts, TABLE 6-1 ...........................................................................................................6-2
Electrical Schematic All Voltages 50-60 Hz. Across Line Start, FIGURE 6-2 .............................................................6-3
7. MAINTENANCE
Ice-Making Section........................................................................................................................................................7-1
Cleaning Procedure........................................................................................................................................................7-1
Water Distributors .........................................................................................................................................................7-2
Water Tank ....................................................................................................................................................................7-2
Water Cooled Condenser Cleaning................................................................................................................................7-2
Water Cooled Condenser Service, FIGURE 7-1............................................................................................................7-3
Lubrication ....................................................................................................................................................................7-3
Compressor..............................................................................................................................................................7-3
Cutter Gear Reducer ................................................................................................................................................7-4
Preventive Maintenance.................................................................................................................................................7-4
Daily Check List......................................................................................................................................................7-5
Note To Manager Or Owner....................................................................................................................................7-5
Preventive Maintenance Program............................................................................................................................7-6
8. TROUBLESHOOTING
List Of Symptoms..........................................................................................................................................................8-1
Machine Won’t Run ......................................................................................................................................................8-2, 8-3
Freeze-Up Due To Extended Freezing Period ...............................................................................................................8-4
Freeze-Up Due To Ice Failing To Discharge.................................................................................................................8-5
Low Ice Capacity...........................................................................................................................................................8-6
Low Compressor Oil Level............................................................................................................................................8-7
Poor Ice Quality.............................................................................................................................................................8-8