Consistency Adjustment
The consistency control system (Fig. 18) is a very simple method of controlling the consistency of the finished
product. The machine operates without a temperature control. Refrigeration is controlled by measuring the
torque on the dasher motor and the consistency of the product. The tension of a spring against the torque
idler determines how long the unit will run by activating a limit switch which turns the compressor on and off.
The longer the compressor runs, the harder the product. The less it runs, the softer the product. This directly
relates to product temperature.
Initial adjustments have been performed at the factory. However, to satisfy individual preferences, the follow-
ing adjustments may be required.
1. Remove the right side panel (as you face the
front of the machine).
2. Using a regular screwdriver, turn the consistency
adjustment (torque adjustment) screw (Fig. 18)
clockwise to make the product harder and coun-
terclockwise to make the product softer. Do not
adjust more than two turns each time. Do not at-
tempt to adjust the belt idler screw on the other
side of the machine marked
"Do Not Adjust".
EXTREME CAUTION SHOULD BE TAKEN TO
KEEP HANDS AND TOOLS AWAY FROM MOV-
ING PARTS. PERSONAL INJURY COULD RE-
SULT.
3. Wait until the compressor has cycled off and
check the consistency.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the desired consis-
tency is obtained.
5. Replace the right side panel and the machine is
ready for continuous operation.
NOTE
If product does not freeze to a hard enough consis-
tency, the problem may not be that of the machine.
To verify, use a standard thermometer to obtain the
temperature of the product. If the temperature is
between 21° and 24°
F.,
the problem is not in the
machine. Check to see that the product was pre-
pared to the manufacturer's recommendation.
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