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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
TEST / ACTION
Model 506 (UC Ice Maker)
Model 506 (UC Ice Maker)
Troubleshooting Guide
6-5
#3752200 - Revision B - May, 2006
O. Unit not making ice, com-
pressor running, and water
flow over evaporator
P. Ice slab not releasing from
evaporator plate during
HARVEST cycle.
Q. Ice slab with a hollow area
in the center.
R. Ice slab with a lip over the
front of evaporator freezing
plate.
S. Ice slab has side flanges.
T. Ice ball forming on capillary
tube at evaporator inlet.
U. Frost between outlet of
evaporator and accumula-
tor.
V. Sweating or frost on suc-
tion line.
1. Evaporator freezing plate not getting
cold.
2. Hot gas solenoid not operating properly.
1. Hot gas solenoid not operating properly.
2. Evaporator plate is damaged or covered
in mineral build-up.
3. The FSP condensate pump, if installed,
is not operating properly.
1. The water valve is stuck open.
2. Hot gas solenoid is leaking.
3. Sealed system is undercharged or par-
tially restricted.
1. The capillary tube soldered underneath
front edge of evaporator plate has
broken loose.
1. Hot gas solenoid has a small leak.
1. The bin door is cracked open, or door
seal is leaking.
2. The insulation bag is not in place, block-
ing the passage of warm air from the unit
compartment into the evaporator area.
1. Ice thickness control set too high, too
thick of ice slab is forming.
2. Overcharge of refrigerant in sealed
system.
1. Accumulator not level (horizontal).
2. Overcharge of refrigerant in sealed
system.
1. Repair sealed system.
2. Repair or replace solenoid.
1. Repair or replace solenoid.
2. Clean or replace evaporator plate.
3. Repair or replace FSP condensate pump.
1. Check valve parts for restriction; binding or
solenoid coil failure.
2. Repair or replace solenoid.
3. Repair sealed system.
1. Repair capillary tube.
1. Repair or replace solenoid.
1. Make sure bin door is closed. Repair or
replace door seal.
2. Properly position insulation bag.
1. Turn ice thickness control knob counter-clock
wise until desired thickness is obtained.
2. See Serial plate for recommended amount of
refrigerant charge.
1. Position accumulator correctly.
2. See Serial plate for recommended amount of
refrigerant charge.
SYSTEM / COMPRESSOR EVALUATION
Suction Pressure Head Pressure Basic Cause
High
Low Low Capacity Compressor
High High Excessive load on evaporator (water siphoning/ solenoid leaking)
Normal Low Ambient too low (below 55 degrees)
Normal High Air in system. Slow condenser fan. Dirty condenser. Overcharged.
Low Normal Short charge. Poor quality ice slab and/or hollow slab.
Low Low Short charge. Long defrost