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QUASAR 

(R404a)

 

TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL 

ICE CUBE MAKERS 

MODELS: 

 

 

 

QUASAR 20 C 

 

 

QUASAR 30 C 

 

 

QUASAR 40 C 

 

 

QUASAR 40S C 

 

 

QUASAR 50 C 

 

 

QUASAR 60 C 

 

 

QUASAR 90 C 

 

 

QUASAR 130 C 

   

 

QUASAR 150 C 

 

 

MODULARS:   

 

 

 

 

MQ 200  

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAREFULLY  READ  THE  INSTRUCTIONS  CONTAINED  IN  THIS  MANUAL  SINCE  THEY 

PROVIDE  IMPORTANT  INFORMATION  RELATIVE  TO  SAFETY  DURING  INSTALLATION, 

USE, AND MAINTENANCE. 

 

EDITION: 

NOVEMBER 2001. 

COD: QU02MTIN.DOC 

 
 

GB/UK

104203

104205

104208

104215

Summary of Contents for QUASAR 130 C

Page 1: ... C QUASAR 50 C QUASAR 60 C QUASAR 90 C QUASAR 130 C QUASAR 150 C MODULARS MQ 200 CAREFULLY READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL SINCE THEY PROVIDE IMPORTANT INFORMATION RELATIVE TO SAFETY DURING INSTALLATION USE AND MAINTENANCE EDITION NOVEMBER 2001 COD QU02MTIN DOC GB UK 104203 104205 104208 104215 ...

Page 2: ...and serial number 13 Installation Recommended placement of unit 14 Water and drainage 14 Connecting unit to water source 15 Connecting unit to drain 15 Electrical connection 15 Operation principle Preliminary check 17 Cross check 17 Adjustment Water level 18 Water pressure control valve 18 Pressure control 19 Safety pressostat 19 Maintenance and cleaning instructions Maintenance table 20 Water con...

Page 3: ...r than specially trained technicians is extremely dangerous and may result in a fire or electric shock This machine should not be placed outdoors or exposed to rain Connect to drinking water mains This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance IMPORTANT DO NOT ATTE...

Page 4: ...height and diameter Easy to maintain and repair HOW IT WORKS When the machine is switched on the compressor and the agitator motor start the water entry valve opens and allows water into the production pan up to a level where the float makes a micro switch cut the current to the valve and so stop water entering the tray The compressor controlled by capillaries produces enough cold in the evaporato...

Page 5: ...s full the pan stops in its downward movement as it touches the cubes so working the safety stop micro switch and switching off the machine Production will start again as soon as the cubes which detained it move or are removed ...

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Page 7: ...AR 20 C 405 510 690 60 35 65 123 45 65 105 QUASAR 30 C 405 510 745 60 35 65 123 45 65 105 QUASAR 40 C 405 510 870 60 35 65 123 45 65 105 QUASAR 40S 50 C 515 555 870 60 42 74 123 65 75 105 QUASAR 60 C 595 555 995 60 42 74 123 65 75 105 QUASAR 90 C 675 555 995 60 42 74 123 65 75 105 QUASAR 130 C 845 555 995 60 42 74 123 65 75 105 Electrical connection Bin drain drain Cooling water Water entry ...

Page 8: ...8 STOCK THERMOSTAT WATER INLET ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ...

Page 9: ...AVERAGE 2 1 2 GR Kg cm2 Psi Kg cm2 Psi Kg cm2 Psi A A W W QUASAR 20C A 260 16 228 17 240 2 5 38 1 5 10 175 220 QUASAR 20C W 190 16 228 17 240 2 5 38 1 5 10 175 220 QUASAR 30C A 260 16 228 17 240 2 5 38 1 5 10 190 220 QUASAR 30C W 190 16 228 17 240 2 5 38 1 5 10 190 220 QUASAR 40C A 270 16 228 17 240 2 5 38 1 7 10 190 270 QUASAR 40C W 205 195 16 228 17 240 2 5 38 1 7 10 190 270 QUASAR 40SC A 330 16...

Page 10: ...0 5 22 38 24 37 25 35 26 33 28 32 29 31 25 41 27 40 29 38 31 36 32 34 33 31 33 5 30 25 20 42 21 40 5 22 38 24 37 25 35 26 33 28 32 24 43 25 41 27 40 29 38 31 36 32 34 33 31 20 19 44 20 42 21 40 5 22 38 24 37 25 35 26 33 23 45 24 43 25 41 27 40 29 38 31 36 32 34 15 18 45 19 44 20 42 21 40 5 22 38 24 37 25 35 22 47 23 45 24 43 25 41 27 40 29 38 31 36 10 17 47 18 45 19 44 20 42 21 40 5 22 38 24 37 21...

Page 11: ...30 35 WATER TEMPERATURE C Water quality 500 ppm 240 Micromh cm QUASAR 150 C 45 24 99 26 92 28 85 29 81 30 79 31 77 32 74 40 23 103 24 99 26 92 28 85 29 81 30 79 31 77 35 22 108 23 103 24 99 26 92 28 85 29 81 30 79 30 21 114 22 108 23 103 24 99 26 92 28 85 29 81 25 20 119 21 114 22 108 23 103 24 99 26 92 28 85 20 19 125 20 119 114 108 23 103 24 99 26 92 15 18 132 19 125 119 114 22 108 23 103 24 99 ...

Page 12: ...er on all claims Serial number is located in the following three places Packing There is a label stick onto the cardboard packing bearing this serial number 1 Machine body On the machine s rear panel 1 Rating plate and serial number WARNING DO NOT LEAVE PACKING MATERIALS PLASTIC BAGS CARDBOARD BOXES ETC WITHIN REACH OF CHILDREN Located at the back of the machine Water cooled machines check that th...

Page 13: ...rations if the premises where the machines is located are very dusty or smoky If possible make arrangements so that the machine may be moved front wise in order to carry out maintenance Recommended Placement of Unit QUASAR machines are intended to operate at room temperature between 5 C and 43 C and with water temperature ranging between 5 C and 35 C Below recommended minimum temperatures ice cube...

Page 14: ...e proper function In water cooled models condenser obstruction is likely Installation of a high quality water softener is recommended c CHLORINATED WATER Chlorine taste can be avoided by installing a carbon filter Part ITV 207509 NOTE You may encounter water with all aforementioned properties d PURIFIED WATER A 10 reduction in overall production may occur Connecting Unit To Water Source Use 1 3 m ...

Page 15: ...upply Machine levelling Place machine where it is required and level the machine ONCE all four legs have been screwed on Space requirements There should be a 150 mm gap on sides and top of the machine so as to allow air to circulate and prevent heat build up Float buoy valve level This valve is factory set but may need to be adjusted if mains water pressure is very high or very low To do so loosen...

Page 16: ...water pressure adequate MAXIMUM 0 7 Kg cm2 MINIMUM 6 Kg cm2 ATTENTION Check that voltage and mains frequency are the same as in the rating plate Starting up Once preliminary check has been completed ventilation connections temperature etc proceed as follows 1 Open water faucet Check for leaks 2 Plug machine into electricity mains supply 3 Ensure that there are no strange vibrations or scraping sou...

Page 17: ...228 Psi which is equivalent to a water exit temperature of 38ºC below this pressure it will be difficult to unstick the cubes in the defrosting stage Above this pressure compressor life and ice production are both reduced Pressure can be increased by turning the small screw clockwise A full turn is equivalent to about 1 5 Kg cm2 Water Pressure Control Valve FROM Q 50 C WATER COOLED High pressure s...

Page 18: ...inish ice production Pressure can be regulated by rotating screw on Pressure Control Valve clockwise to increase pressure One rotation equals 1 5 Kg cm2 Safety pressostat This Security device trips when discharge pressure is too high Pressure might exceed the limit when a Air circulation is not sufficient room temperature is too high or condenser is dirty air condensation models b There is not eno...

Page 19: ...omplete procedures on a monthly basis MAINTENANCE TABLE PROCEDURE MONTHLY QUARTERLY BIANNUAL YEARLY BIENNIAL DURATION Air condenser cleaning 0000 0000 30 minutes Water condenser cleaning 90 minutes Water circuit cleaning 45 minutes Sanitary cleaning 30 minutes Water filter cleaning replacement 30 minutes Stock deposit cleaning Unit cleaning 0000 Depending on room characteristics Depending on water...

Page 20: ...Distribute solution through condenser Solution is more effective at 35 40 C WARNING DO NOT USE HYDROCHLORIC ACID Air Condenser 1 Disconnect machine 2 Close water faucet 3 Clean condenser using a vacuum cleaner brush or low pressure air Removing scale lime from ice production mechanisms 1 Close the water inlet faucet 2 Remove lid from top of machine by pulling upwards from the rear part of the lid ...

Page 21: ...it 5 minutes 9 Repeat 6 several times until water pan has been thoroughly rinsed WARNING Discard ice produced during cleaning procedure Cleaning the ice bin 1 Unplug the machine turn off water supply and empty storage bin of ice 2 Wipe with a kitchen cloth soaked in detergent 3 If white lime stains do not vanish rub with some lemon or vinegar wait for a few minutes and wipe with the cloth again 4 ...

Page 22: ...parate Always use the liquid phase valve at the end of condenser or accumulator for refills and purges When replacing a compressor wash inside of circuit with a suitable solvent pump dry with nitrogen REPLACE THE DRIER WITH ONE SUITABLE FOR R 404 which must also have ANTI ACID properties If you need to add oil use one which is specific for R 404 POE If you are in doubt contact the machine manufact...

Page 23: ...lace Klixon D Faulty compressor D Replace compressor 3 All the electrics work but the compressor Klixons cycles intermittently A Voltage too low A Check voltage B Dirty condenser B Clean condenser C Obstruction in air circulation C Move machine D Faulty fan D Change fan E Compressor s electrolitic condenser out of working E Replace condenser F Fan presostat faulty or wrongly adjusted F Replace or ...

Page 24: ...an or pressostat faulty inlet cooling water valve D Check fan and re adjust pressostat or replace E Refrigerant charge too high or too low E Adjust F Faulty water inlet valve leaks and does not close fully F Check and replace G Inefficient compressor G Replace 7 A sheet of ice forms in pan A Agitator motor micro switch faulty A Check micro switch B Agitator motor faulty B Check motor C Loose union...

Page 25: ...otor micro switch badly connected or faulty A Connect or replace micro switch B Security micro badly connected or faulty B Connect or replace micro switch C Faulty rele C Replace rele 13 The evaporator gets cold And there is A Water supply turned off A Turn on no water in the pan B Foreign bodies in water supply B Clean water entry filters C The buoy wrongly positioned C Adjust buoy D Faulty buoy ...

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