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Component Access & Removal
Model 506 (UC Ice Maker)
Model 506 (UC Ice Maker)
4-10
#3752200 - Revision B - May, 2006
Distributor
The water distributor is a 5/8” diameter molded
plastic tube with small holes, and rubber caps in each
end. It distributes water evenly over the entire evapora-
tor plate surface.
To remove:
1 . Though not necessary, it is recommended that the
bin door be removed for easier access.
2. Remove the cutter grid assembly, water reservoir
pan, and water pump.
3. Drop the evaporator.
4. Disconnect the water tube that came from the
water pump.
5. Pull the distributor out.
The rubber end raps can be removed and the distribu-
tor cleaned with a small brush and a mild detergent
solution. Each of the small holes in the distributor
must be unrestricted.
There is a built-in water restrictor at the inlet end of
the distributor. The restrictor controls the amount of
water running over the evaporator. The restrictor can-
not be plugged.
If a distributor is replaced, it is very important to use
the proper size distributor. If the wrong size distributor
is installed in an ice maker, water may flow over into
the bin area.
When replacing the distributor, note that the small stubs
on the outside of the rubber end caps fit into notches
on the rear of the side flanges of the evaporator plate.
Also, there are small plastic nubs along the back side
of the distributor. After the distributor is installed onto
the rear of the evaporator plate, it should be turned
downward until these nubs are tight against the back
of the evaporator.
Rubber
End Caps
Built-in
Restrictor
Figure 4-16. Water Distributor