Removal and Replacement: Refrigeration System
General:
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Scotsman recommends that any work on the
refrigeration system only be done when it is
certain that the system needs repair.
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The access valves are at the front of the
cabinet. To use them, remove the cap from the
valve ports and the cap from the top of the
valve body. Attach gauge manifold and then
use a 3/16" allen wrench to loosen the valve.
Although pressure readings may be taken with
the valve cracked open, several turns are
required to completely open the valve. Close
the valve and replace the caps when the job
is finished.
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Refrigerant should not be added except as a
way to determine the proper operation of the
product. If the system was low on refrigerant,
there is a leak, and it must be found and
repaired.
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Refrigerant must not be vented to the
atmosphere.
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This system has a critical charge, it must be
recharged with the correct amount of refrigerant
as listed on the nameplate of the ice machine,
or performance will suffer.
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Anytime the refrigeration system has been
opened, the dryer should be replaced.
••
When brazing the tubing connections to the hot
gas or thermostatic expansion valve, the
component must be protected by heat sink
material.
Specifically:
Recover, reclaim or recycle refrigerant. The
method chosen is up to the service company.
There are various mechanical devices that may be
used to recycle refrigerant at the field level,
however, Scotsman requires that any refrigerant
placed into a Scotsman ice machine meet ARI
spec 700-88. Reclaim programs are available
through most refrigerant wholesalers.
Use conservation minded service procedures:
••
Refrain from checking refrigeration
pressures without reason. There are many
ways to determine the proper operation of a
Scotsman ice machine without using refrigerant
gauges. Visual inspection of the water system,
observation of the ice production, amp draw,
voltage, and other techniques will lead to proper
diagnosis. Scotsman also recommends that, at
the time of initial start up, gauges not be used.
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If gauges must be used, do not always
check the high side pressure. If the
condenser is clean and seems to be operating
correctly, it most likely is. The low side pressure
is much more important on an ice machine than
is the high side.
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If gauges must be used, use very short hoses.
Minimal refrigerant discharged into the hoses
equals minimal refrigerant discharged into the
air.
If using recycled refrigerant, it must meet ARI spec
700-88 or have been cleaned by a machine
capable of attaining ARI spec 700-88.
ALLEN
WRENCH
Torque Stem
to 6-8 ft. lbs.
Torque Cap to
8-12 ft. lb..
ACCESS
VALVE
Torque Cap to
7-12 ft. lb..
NM1852
August 1993
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