Ice-O-Matic Pearl Ice GEM0650R' Pearl Ice GEM0655A Service And Installation Manual Download

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Ice-O-Matic
11100 East 45th Ave
Denver, Colorado 80239
Part Number 9081350-02 17-3144-01

Date 10/08

SERVICE AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

GEM Models: Remote

GEM0650R, GEM0956R, GEM1256R

Pearl Ice

™

Series

By Ice-O-Matic

Summary of Contents for Pearl Ice GEM0650R' Pearl Ice GEM0655A

Page 1: ...O Matic 11100 East 45th Ave Denver Colorado 80239 Part Number 9081350 02 17 3144 01 Date 10 08 SERVICE AND INSTALLATION MANUAL GEM Models Remote GEM0650R GEM0956R GEM1256R Pearl Ice Series By Ice O Ma...

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Page 3: ...vice Department E Mail Tech service iceomatic com Telephone Numbers Any Service communication must include 800 423 3367 All Departments Model Number 888 349 4423 Technical Assistance Only Serial numbe...

Page 4: ...age 21 Operation Performance Page 24 Sanitizing and Cleaning Page 25 Remote Condenser Maintenance Page 26 Bearing Maintenance Page 27 Sensor Maintenance Page 28 Auger Maintenance Page 29 Service Diagn...

Page 5: ...ner for carrier s inspection Visible Loss or Damage Any external evidence of loss or damage must be fully described and noted on your freight bill or express receipt and signed by the carrier s agent...

Page 6: ...rainage interruption in the electrical or water supply charges related to the replacement of non defective parts or components damage by fire flood or acts of God This warranty is valid only when inst...

Page 7: ...rain The use of condensate pumps for draining water is not recommended by Ice O Matic Ice O Matic assumes no responsibility for improperly installed equipment Water Filtration A water filter system sh...

Page 8: ...GEM0650 0956 1256 Remote For The Installer Page 2 GEM0650 0956R...

Page 9: ...GEM0650 0956 1256 Remote For The Installer Page 3 GEM1256R...

Page 10: ...KGEMDIV KBT15022 KGEMDIV Does not fit Ice O Matic IOD200 or IOD250 KBT25022 KGEMBIOD KBT25022 KGEMBIOD KBT25030 KGEMBIOD KGEMDIV Cornelius ED or DF150 KBT15022 R629088514 Cornelius Model KBT15022 R62...

Page 11: ...too far forward on the bin the opened door may not be stable resulting in an unexpected closing of the bin door If the ice machine is to be mounted on a bin or dispenser other than an Ice O Matic ref...

Page 12: ...75 10 75 C 23 81 23 81 23 81 D 2 04 2 04 2 04 E 6 12 6 12 6 12 F 16 73 16 73 16 73 G 11 65 11 65 11 65 H 19 57 19 57 19 57 Pearl Ice Number GEM0650R GEM0956R GEM1256R Line Sets RT325404 25 Foot Prech...

Page 13: ...1 hd distance in feet Calculation Drop s Rise s Horizontal Run dd rd hd Calculated Line Length Configurations that do NOT meet these requirements must receive written authorization from Ice O Matic T...

Page 14: ...s for connecting information Page 8 1 Each set of precharged tubing refrigerant lines consists of a 3 8 diameter liquid line and a 1 2 inch diameter discharge line Both ends of each line have quick co...

Page 15: ...GEM0650 0956 1256 Remote For the Installer Page 9 Typical Installation REMOTE CONDENSER ICE MACHINE...

Page 16: ...turn the swivel nuts by hand until it is certain that the threads are properly engaged 4b Using two wrenches one to rotate the swivel nut and one to hold the tubing tighten each coupling It is CRITIC...

Page 17: ...er supply Drains Ice Machine There is one 3 4 inch FPT drain at the back of the cabinet the drain line is of the gravity type and 1 4 inch per foot fall is an acceptable pitch for the drain tubing The...

Page 18: ...ign limitations even under starting conditions There is a separate junction box for the remote condenser fan motor Install an interconnecting wire between the remote condenser and the junction box at...

Page 19: ...e Installer Page 13 Completed Installation A typical installation should generally appear as illustrated below The best place for the remote condenser is above the ice machine although other locations...

Page 20: ...ance at the rear left and right of the machine for proper service access ___6 Is the water pressure a minimum of 20 psig ___7 Has the machine been secured to the bin or dispenser ___8 Is there a water...

Page 21: ...ON to the water cooled condenser Check for leaks 3 Open the King Valve 4 Switch the master switch ON The electrical start up sequence in automatic a There should be a short 15 second delay before the...

Page 22: ...ns the water level sensor Water Level Sensor Senses if there is water in the reservoir to make ice out of Will shut the ice machine off if there is no water in the reservoir Ice Discharge Chute Direct...

Page 23: ...d Controls the operation of the ice machine using input from the sensors and pressure controls Switches loads on and off thru relays Reference Photo Below Potential Relay The compressor start relay Mo...

Page 24: ...nary the sealing action being where the two faces meet Ice Sweep A plastic cap with fingers It revolves with the auger to sweep the ice into the ice chute Breaker Divider Where the ice is compressed a...

Page 25: ...ontactor opens The auger motor stays on for 1 more minute clearing out ice in the evaporator and then The auger motor relay opens LED3 goes out and the auger motor stops The compressor will not restar...

Page 26: ...verflow or evaporator condensation is routed to the drain Water Level The correct water level should be checked when the machine is making ice Locate the water level in the reservoir and compare it to...

Page 27: ...e thermostatic expansion valve meters liquid refrigerant into the evaporator the volume of liquid refrigerant depending upon the temperature of the evaporator warmer evaporators get more refrigerant a...

Page 28: ...he condenser and the receiver This forces more refrigerant into the condenser with a small amount of discharge gas going into the receiver to maintain pressure until the head pressure is built back up...

Page 29: ...rough the head pressure control and into the receiver At this point the refrigerant flow is stopped by the closed liquid line valve This action forces the refrigerant into the receiver and keeps it ou...

Page 30: ...60 1 4 5 Amps GEM1256 208 230 60 1 5 6 Amps Typical Auger Drive Motor Amp Draw GEM0650 115 60 1 3 1 to 3 5 Amps GEM0956 208 230 60 1 1 6 to 1 8 Amps GEM1256 208 230 60 1 1 6 to 1 8 Amps Expansion Valv...

Page 31: ...ervoir and the reservoir is nearly empty switch the master switch to OFF 11 After draining the reservoir as in step 6 wash and rinse the water reservoir 12 Go thru steps 13 18 to sanitize the ice mach...

Page 32: ...in comb When cleaning the condenser check the fan blade for cleanliness and for balance Balance is checked by spinning the blade by hand and looking for any wobble Pull on the shaft in several directi...

Page 33: ...hreads 5 Inspect the bearing There should be plenty of grease in sight If grease is needed the bearing and breaker should be removed to check the action of the bearing It should rotate freely 6 To rem...

Page 34: ...twice a year remove the bin control sensors from the base of the chute and wipe the inside clean as illustrated Slide In and Out Ice Level Sensors Water Sensor The ice machine uses a probe in the wate...

Page 35: ...ation on removal of these parts see Removal and Replacement 1 Disconnect electrical power to the ice machine 2 Turn off the water supply to the ice machine 3 To remove the auger remove the front and t...

Page 36: ...ger can t turn Circuit board has not yet shut it down Unit is shut down Circuit board has shut ice machine down due to high auger motor amp draw Check for cause of high amp draw including bearings gea...

Page 37: ...rator water seal leaks Check base of evaporator and drip pan If the seal leaks shut off the water remove the auger and replace the water seal Check the gear motor for water infiltration Excessive wate...

Page 38: ...where the water sensor plugs into and place the other end in the water The WATER OK should go ON If it does not replace the board 3 Ice sensor Check Is the BIN FULL light OFF If it is OFF and the SERV...

Page 39: ...screws from reservoir bracket and remove reservoir from ice maker 9 Reverse to reassemble Water Sensor Float Assembly Locking Tabs Ice Chute Slide Bin Controls to Remove Bin Controls Ice Level Sensors...

Page 40: ...sembly from auger and evaporator Fig 3 7 Service the bearing Check for rust rough spots and damage a The bearing is pressed into the breaker to remove the bearing and replace it an arbor press is need...

Page 41: ...er cover from the breaker Note Left hand Threads b Unscrew auger stud from top of auger c Unscrew four 4 Allen head cap screws holding breaker to evaporator d Lift up and remove breaker from evaporato...

Page 42: ...nto the bottom of the evaporator slightly past the groove for the snap ring 2 Replace the snap ring and pull the water seal down against it 3 The part of the water seal that rotates with the auger mus...

Page 43: ...eat in the new evaporator at the old tubing connections 6 Install a new drier in the liquid line 7 Evacuate the system until dehydrated then weigh in the nameplate charge Check for leaks 8 Install aug...

Page 44: ...cap screws holding the gear motor to the base of the machine remove the gear motor from the machine Note Bench test the gear motor check for oil leaks noise and amp draw To Inspect the Gear Motor Wate...

Page 45: ...ve fan guard 3 Remove the fan blade 4 Disconnect the electrical power lead to the fan motor 5 Remove the four 4 bolts from the fan motor assembly 6 Remove the fan motor assembly 7 To Reassemble Place...

Page 46: ...of detecting Halongenated refrigerant or HFC 134a will work Check with the leak detector manufacturer if in doubt Evacuate to 300 microns Liquid charge the system Access Valves To use the access valv...

Page 47: ...GEM0650 0956 1256 Remote GEM0650R Wiring Diagram Page 41 Wiring Diagram GEM0650R...

Page 48: ...GEM0650 0956 1256 Remote GEM0956R Wiring Diagram Page 42 Wiring Diagram GEM0956R...

Page 49: ...GEM0650 0956 1256 Remote GEM1256R Wiring Diagram Page 43 Wiring Diagram GEM1256R...

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