To Replace the Evaporator:
(Assuming all the steps for removal of the thrust
bearing, breaker, auger, and water seal have been
performed.)
1. Discharge the refrigerant from the ice maker.
2. Unsweat the refrigerant connections:
a) At the thermostatic expansion valve outlet.
CAUTION
Heat sink the TXV body when unsweating or
resweating the adjacent tubing.
b) At the suction line at the joint
about 3" from the evaporator.
3. Remove the evaporator.
4. Unsweat the drier from the liquid
line.
5. After installing a new water seal
in the new evaporator (see ‘‘To
Replace the Water Seal’’) sweat in
the new evaporator at the old tubing
connections.
6. Install an new drier in the liquid line.
7. Evacuate the system until dehydrated, then
weigh in the nameplate charge. Check for leaks.
8. Install auger, breaker, breaker bearing
assembly, and ice discharge chute in reverse
order of disassembly. See ‘‘To Reassemble
Evaporator and Auger’’
To Reassemble the Evaporator and Auger
1. After the gear motor has been inspected, fasten
the evaporator to the gear motor. Torque the bolts
to 110 inch pounds.
2. Lower the auger into the evaporator barrel,
slightly turning it to match up with the drive end.
Do Not Drop Into the Evaporator.
3. Complete the reassembly by reversing the
disassembly for the breaker & thrust bearing
assembly.
ICE SWEEP
AUGER
EVAPORATOR
BREAKER/DIVIDER
BEARING
ICE CHUTE
FME Evaporator Shown
REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT: Evaporator
Disconnect electrical
power before beginning.
NME1850 & FME2400
January 1994
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