Ac 45-55 - Rev. 2000-06
Ac 45-55 - Rev. 2000-06
Ac 45-55 - Rev. 2000-06
SERVICE MANUAL
ACM 45
ACM 55
R 134 A VERSION
Electronic cubers
with storage
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Start up 10
Operational checks 11
SPECIFICATIONS
MIN. MAX.
Air temperature 10°C 40°C
Water temperature 5°C 40°C
Water pressure 1 bar 5 bar
Electr. voltage variations
from voltage rating
specified
on nameplate -10% +10%
24 10 24 10
21
ICE PRODUCED PER 24 HRS.
23
ICE PRODUCED PER 24 HRS.
21 23
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
32
22 22 38
21 21
20 32 20
19 38 19
18 18
17 17
16 16
15 15
32 27 21 15 10 o°C 32 27 21 15 10 o°C
°C
°F
WATER TEMPERATURE WATER TEMPERATURE
NOTE. The daily ice-making capacity is directly related to the condenser air inlet temperature, water
temperature and age of the machine.
To keep your SCOTSMAN CUBER at peak performance levels, periodic maintenance checks must
be carried out as indicated on page 33 of this manual.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions:
HEIGHT 725 mm.
WIDTH 457 mm.
DEPTH 480 mm.
WEIGHT 39 Kgs.
ACM 45 - CUBER
machine specifications
Capacity Water req.
Model Cond. unit Finish Comp. HP the cold store lt/24 HR
SPECIFICATIONS
MIN. MAX.
Air temperature 10°C 40°C
Water temperature 5°C 40°C
Water pressure 1 bar 5 bar
Electr. voltage variations
from voltage rating
specified
on nameplate -10% +10%
32 32
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
10 10
30 30 21
21
32
28 28 38
26 26
32
24 38 24
22 22
20 20
18 18
32 27 21 15 10 o°C 32 27 21 15 10 o°C
NOTE. The daily ice-making capacity is directly related to the condenser air inlet temperature, water
temperature and age of the machine.
To keep your SCOTSMAN CUBER at peak performance levels, periodic maintenance checks must
be carried out as indicated on page 33 of this manual.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions:
HEIGHT 738 mm.
WIDTH 457 mm.
DEPTH 522 mm.
WEIGHT 44 Kgs.
ACM 55 - CUBER
machine specifications
Capacity Water req.
Model Cond. unit Finish Comp. HP the cold store lt/24 HR
1. Call your authorized SCOTSMAN Distributor WARNING. This Ice Cuber is designed for
or Dealer for proper installation. indoor installation only. Extended periods
of operation at temperatures exceeding
2. Visually inspect the exterior of the packing the following limitations will constitute
and skid. Any severe damage noted should be misuse under the terms of the SCOTSMAN
reported to the delivering carrier and a concealed Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty resulting
damage claim form filled in subjet to inspection of in LOSS of warranty coverage.
the contents with the carrier’s representative
present.
1. Position the unit in the selected permanent
3. a) Cut and remove the plastic strip securing location.
the carton box to the skid. Criteria for selection of location include:
a) Minimum room temperature 10°C (50°F)
b) Remove the packing nails securing the and maximum room temperature 40°C (100°F).
carton box to the skid. b) Water inlet temperatures: minimum 5°C
(40°F) and maximum 40°C (100°F).
c) Cut open the top of the carton and remove c) Well ventilated location for air cooled
the polystyre protection sheet. models.
d) Pull out the polystyre posts from the d) Service access: adequate space must
corners and then remove the carton. be left for all service connections through the rear
of the ice maker. A minimum clearance of 15 cm
4. Remove the rear panel of the unit and (6") must be left at the sides of the unit for routing
inspect for any concealed damage. Notify carrier cooling air drawn into and exhausted out of the
of your claim for the concealed damage as steted compartment to maintain proper condensing
in step 2 above. operation of air cooled models.
5. Remove all internal support packing and 2. Level the unit in both the left to right and
masking tape. front to rear directions.
6. Check that refrigerant lines do not rub
against or touch other lines or surfaces, and that
the fan blade moves freely.
7. Check that the compressor fits snugly onto D. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
all its mounting pads.
See data plate for current requirements to
8. Use clean damp cloth to wipe the surfaces determine wire size to be used for electrical
inside the storage bin and the outside of the connections. All SCOTSMAN icemakers require
cabinet. a solid earth wire.
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Check voltage on the line and the ice maker’s NOTE. The water supply and the water drain
data plate before connecting the unit. must be installed to conform with the local
code. In some case a licensed plumber and/
or a plumbing permit is required.
11. Has the Manufacturer’s registration card 12. Has the owner been given the name and
been filled in properly? Check for correct model the phone number of the authorized SCOTSMAN
and serial number against the serial plate and Service Agency serving him?
mail the registration card to the factory.
G. INSTALLATION PRACTICE
WARNING. This icemaker is not designed for outdoor installation and will not function in
ambient temperatures below 10°C (50°F) or above 40°C (100°F).
This icemaker will malfunction with water temperatures below 5°C (40°F) or above 40°C
(100°F).
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Start up
NOTE. Every time the unit returns under
After having correctly installed the ice maker and power, after having been switched off, the
completed the plumbing and electrical water inlet valve, the hot gas valve and the
connections, perform the following “Start-up” water drain valve get energized for a period
procedure. of 5 minutes, thus to admit new water to the
machine sump reservoir to fill it up and,
A. Remove the rear panel, locate the control eventually, to wash-off any dirt that can have
box and remove its cover. deposited in it during the unit off period
(Fig.1).
B. Locate the grooved head (similar to a fillister
screw head) of the electronic program selector
and with the help of a regular screwdriver turn the D. During the water filling operation, check to
selector head in the OPERATION position. see that the incoming water dribbles, through the
evaporator platen dribbler holes, down into the
sump reservoir to fill it up and also that the
incoming surplus of water flows out through the
overflow pipe into the drain line.
During the water filling phase the components
energized are:
C. Give power to the unit to start it up by THE WATER INLET SOLENOID VALVE
switching “ON” the power line main disconnect
switch. THE HOT GAS SOLENOID VALVE
The 1st GREEN LED will glow. THE WATER DRAIN SOLENOID VALVE
FIG. 1
WATER SCARICO
VALVOLA DRAIN VALVE
ACQUA
TEMPERATURE
SENSORI
SENSORS DIP
SWITCH VALVOLA
WATERINGR. ACQUA
IN VALVE
EVAPORATORE
EVAPORATOR SELECTOR
SELETTORE
ELECTR.
TIMER RELÈ
RELAY
TIMER
ELETTR. HOT GAS
VALVOLA GASVALVE
CALDO
3
CONTENITORE
BIN 4
PROCESSOR
PROCESSORE
DATA
MICRO-
POMPA
WATER PUMP
RELAY
RELÈ
FAN MOTOR
VENTILATORE
L 1 FUSE
FUSIBILE 5
TRASFOR-
TRANSF.
N 2 MATORE 6
RELAY
RELÈ
COMPRESSOR
COMPRESSORE
FUSIBILE
FUSE 7
FUSIBILE
FUSE 8
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NOTE. If in the 5 minutes length of the water NOTE. On air cooled models the head
filling phase the machine sump reservoir (condensing) pressure is kept between 11
does not get filled with water up to the rim of and 7 bars (155 and 100 psig) with ice
the overflow pipe, it is advisable to check: machine at 21°C (70°F) ambient temperatu-
1.The water pressure of the water supply line re. The above mentioned head pressure
that must be at least 1 bar (14 psig) Minimum values change accordingly to the ambient
(Max 5 bar-70 psig). temperature (rising with the rise of the tem-
2.The filtering device installed in the water perature) and to the ventilation of the unit.
line that may reduce the water pressure In the water cooled models, the head pressure
below the Minimum value of 1 bar (14 psig). is kept between 8.5 and 10 bars (120-140
psig) by the operation of an automatic hi-
3. Any clogging situation in the water circuit pressure control that energizes a second
like the inlet water strainer and/or the flow outlet of the water inlet solenoid valve.
control.
E. At completion of the water filling phase G. Check to see through the curtained ice
(5 minutes) the unit passes automatically into the discharge opening that the spray system is
freezing cycle with the start up of: correctly seated and that the water jets uniformely
COMPRESSOR reach the interior of the inverted mold cups; also
make sure that the plastic curtain is hanging
WATER PUMP freely and there is not excessive water spilling
FAN MOTOR (in air cooled version) through it.
and the glowing of the 6th RED LED (Fig.2).
FIG. 2
WATERSCARICO
VALVOLA DRAIN VALVE
ACQUA
TEMPERATURE
SENSORI
SENSORS DIP
WATERINGR.
VALVOLA IN VALVE
ACQUA
SWITCH
EVAPORATOR
EVAPORATORE SELECTOR
SELETTORE
TIMER
ELECTR. RELÈ
RELAY
TIMER
ELETTR. HOT GAS
VALVOLA GASVALVE
CALDO
3
CONTENITORE
BIN 4
PROCESSOR
PROCESSORE
DATA
MICRO-
POMPA
WATER PUMP
RELÈ
RELAY
FAN MOTOR
VENTILATORE
L 1 FUSE
FUSIBILE 5
TRASFOR-
TRANSF.
N 2 MATORE 6
RELÈ
RELAY
COMPRESSORE
COMPRESSOR
FUSE
FUSIBILE 7
FUSE
FUSIBILE 8
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During the freezing process, when the evaporator power signal to the electronic control device
temperature falls to reach 0°C (32°F) the evaporator (P.C.BOARD) which in first instance generates
temperature sensor, located in contact with the the glowing of the 5th RED LED located in the
evaporator serpentine, supplies a low voltage front of the printed circuit board (Fig.3).
FIG. 3
WATERSCARICO
VALVOLA DRAIN VALVE
ACQUA
TEMPERATURE
SENSORI
SENSORS DIP
SWITCH WATERINGR.
VALVOLA IN VALVE
ACQUA
EVAPORATOR
EVAPORATORE SELECTOR
SELETTORE RELAY
RELÈ
ELECTR.
TIMER
TIMER
ELETTR. HOT GAS
VALVOLA GASVALVE
CALDO
–2° C 3
CONTENITORE
BIN PROCESSOR
PROCESSORE 4
DATA
MICRO-
WATER PUMP
POMPA
RELAY
RELÈ
FAN MOTOR
VENTILATORE
L 1 FUSE
FUSIBILE 5
TRASFOR-
TRANSF.
N 2 MATORE 6
RELAY
RELÈ
COMPRESSOR
COMPRESSORE
FUSIBILE
FUSE 7
FUSIBILE
FUSE 8
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FIG. 4
WATERSCARICO
VALVOLA DRAIN VALVE
ACQUA
TEMPERATURE
SENSORI
SENSORS DIP
SWITCH WATERINGR.
VALVOLA IN VALVE
ACQUA
EVAPORATOR
EVAPORATORE SELECTOR
SELETTORE RELAY
RELÈ
TIMER
ELECTR.
ELETTR.
TIMER HOT GAS
VALVOLA GASVALVE
CALDO
–13° C 3
CONTENITORE
BIN 4
PROCESSOR
PROCESSORE
DATA
MICRO-
WATER PUMP
POMPA
RELAY
RELÈ
FAN MOTOR
VENTILATORE
L 1 FUSE
FUSIBILE 5
TRASFOR-
TRANSF.
N 2 MATORE 6
RELAY
RELÈ
COMPRESSOR
COMPRESSORE
FUSIBILE
FUSE 7
FUSIBILE
FUSE 8
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NOTE. The length of the entire freezing cycle J. After about 20-22 minutes from the
is the sum of the lengths of three phases, beginning of the freezing cycle, in an hypothetic
two of which, (T1+T2) controlled by the ambient temperature of 21°C (70°F), the defrost
evaporator temperature sensor, which has cycle takes place with the hot gas and the water
its probe placed in contact with the evaporator inlet valves being simoultaneously activated
serpentine (Non adjustable), and one (Ta) (Fig.5).
by the electronic timer (Adjustable) The electrical components in operation in this
incorporated in the P.C.BOARD. new situation are:
The lengths of the first two phases, related to COMPRESSOR
the evaporator temperature and controlled WATER INLET SOLENOID VALVE
by its sensor, are:
T1 - The time elapsed since the beginning of HOT GAS VALVE
freezing cycle up to when the evaporator WATER DRAIN SOLENOID VALVE
reaches the temperature of 0°C (32¯F).
T2 - The time required for the evaporator to and the
fall from 0°C (32°F) to -13°C (8.5°F). WATER PUMP and FAN MOTOR for the first
15 - 20 seconds
FIG. 5
VALVOLA
WATER SCARICO ACQUA
DRAIN VALVE
SENSORI
TEMPERATURE
SENSORS DIP
SWITCH VALVOLA
WATERINGR. ACQUA
IN VALVE
EVAPORATORE
EVAPORATOR SELETTORE
SELECTOR RELÈ
TIMER RELAY
ELECTR.
ELETTR.
TIMER VALVOLA GAS
HOT GAS CALDO
VALVE
3
CONTENITORE
BIN 4
PROCESSOR
PROCESSORE
DATA
MICRO-
WATER PUMP
POMPA
RELÈ
RELAY
VENTILATORE
FAN MOTOR
L 1 FUSIBILE
FUSE 5
TRASFOR-
TRANSF.
N 2 MATORE 6
RELAY
RELÈ
COMPRESSORE
COMPRESSOR
FUSIBILE
FUSE 7
FUSIBILE
FUSE 8
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FIG. 6
WATERSCARICO
VALVOLA DRAIN VALVE
ACQUA
TEMPERATURE
SENSORI
SENSORS DIP WATERINGR.
IN VALVE
SWITCH VALVOLA ACQUA
EVAPORATOR
EVAPORATORE SELECTOR
SELETTORE RELAY
RELÈ
TIMER
ELECTR.
TIMER
ELETTR. HOT GAS
VALVOLA VALVE
GAS CALDO
3
CONTENITORE
BIN
4
PROCESSOR
PROCESSORE
DATA
MICRO-
WATER PUMP
POMPA
RELAY
RELÈ
FAN MOTOR
VENTILATORE
FUSE
FUSIBILE
L 1 5
TRASFOR-
TRANSF.
N 2 MATORE 6
RELAY
RELÈ
COMPRESSOR
COMPRESSORE
FUSE
FUSIBILE 7
FUSIBILE
FUSE 8
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
FIG. 7
WATER DRAIN
VALVOLA VALVE
SCARICO ACQUA
SENSORI
TEMPERATURE
SENSORS DIP
SWITCH VALVOLA
WATERINGR. ACQUA
IN VALVE
EVAPORATORE
EVAPORATOR SELECTOR
SELETTORE
TIMER
ELECTR. RELÈ
RELAY
ELETTR.
TIMER HOT GAS
VALVOLA VALVE
GAS CALDO
3
CONTENITORE
BIN 4
PROCESSOR
PROCESSORE
DATA
MICRO-
POMPA
WATER PUMP
RELÈ
RELAY
FAN MOTOR
VENTILATORE
L 1 FUSE
FUSIBILE 5
TRASFOR-
TRANSF.
N 2 MATORE 6
RELÈ
RELAY
COMPRESSOR
COMPRESSORE
FUSE
FUSIBILE 7
FUSIBILE
FUSE 8
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FIG. A FIG. B
FIG. C FIG.D
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The second portion length of freezing cycle or On the air cooled versions the refrigerant head
time T2 (Not adjustable) is equal to the time pressure is gradually reduced from a value of
required by the evaporator temperature to go approx. 11 bars (155 psig), generally recorded
from 0°C (32°F) to -13°C (8.5°F). The sensor will at the beginning of the freezing cycle with the unit
light-up the 4th RED LED. at 21°C (70°F) ambient temperature, to a minimun
value of approx. 7 bars (100 psig) just at the end
of the freezing cycle few seconds before the
NOTE. In case the time T2 gets longer than starting of the defrost cycle.
45 minutes, the unit stops with the glowing of The declining of the pressure is subordinated to
the 2nd RED WARNING LED. the reduction of the evaporating pressure, caused
by the progressive growth of the ice thickness
The third portion or time Ta (Added time) of the into the inverted cup molds and to the flow of air
freezing cycle is controlled by the electronic timer drown through the air cooled condenser by the
of P.C. BOARD. As the evaporator temperature fan motor.
reaches the value of -13°C (8.5°F); the sensing The above values are in relation as well to the
probe of the evaporator sensor (in contact with ambient temperature of the ice maker site and
the serpentine) changhes its electrical resistance they are subject to rise with the increase of this
causing a low voltage current to flow to the P.C. temperature.
BOARD which, thereby, activates an electronic On the water cooled versions the refrigerant
timer. head pressure ranges between 8.5 and 10.5
bars (120÷140 psig) being controlled by the
NOTE. The activation of the timer (Time automatic hi pressure control that energizes a
mode) of P.C. BOARD is signalled by the water solenoid valve located on the inlet water
glowing of 4th RED LED located in the front line to the condenser, which modulates the cooling
of the P.C. BOARD. water rate to the condenser.
Electronic Controls & Sensors .... ON OFF Electronic Controls & Sensors .... ON OFF
Evaporator Sensor .......................... • Evaporator Sensor .......................... •
Ice Level Sensor ............................. • Ice Level Sensor ............................. •
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The P.C. BOARD is the brain of the system and The Micro Processor of the P.C. BOARD has
it elaborates, through its Micro Processor, the also the important function to establish the length
signals received from the two sensors in order to of the defrost cycle Ts in relation with the duration
control the operation of the different electrical of the second phase of the freezing cycle or time
components of the ice maker (compressor, water T2 as shown on table B.
pump, solenoid valves, etc.).
By turning the program selector it is possible to
put the unit in the following different situations:
TAB. B
LENGTH OF THE DEFROST CYCLE Ts ACCORDING TO THE LENGTH OF T2
T2 Ts
The setting of the DIP SWITCH keys 3, 4, 5, 6 sump to the spray system and through the spray
and 7 determines the length of the 3rd phase of nozzles sprays it into the inverted cup molds to
freezing cycle (controlled by the electronic timer) be frozen into crystal clear ice cubes.
as detailed in table C. On machines equipped with the water drain
valve, the water pump remains in operation for
15-20 seconds at the beginning of the defrost
The DIP SWITCH keys 8 and 9 setting cycle, in order to pump out to the drain all the
determines the range between cut in and cut out remaining water which is generally rich of minerals
temperature of the ice bin level temperature and sediments deposited into the sump tank
sensor as specified in table D. during the previous freezing cycle.
It is recommended that the pump motor bearings
The 10th DIP SWITCH key is used to change be checked at least every six months.
the setting of the evaporator temperature sensor
from -13°C (8.5°F) - OFF position (ACM 55) to
-16°C (3°F) - ON position on model ACM 45. G. WATER INLET SOLENOID VALVE - 3/4
MALE FITTING
E. WATER SPRAY SYSTEM The water inlet solenoid valve is activated by the
Micro Processor of the P.C. BOARD during the
Through its nozzles, the water pumped, is sprayed first 5 minutes of water filling phase and as well
in each individual cup to be frozen into ice. during the defrost cycle.
It consists of one spray platform which has six When energized it allows a metered amount of
spray nozzles each. incoming water to flow over the evaporator cavity
to assist the hot gas in defrosting the ice cubes.
The water running over the evaporator cavity
F. WATER PUMP drops by gravity, through the dribbler holes of the
platen, into the sump reservoir where it will be
The water pump operates continually throughout sucked by the water pump and primed to the
the freezing cycle priming the water from the spray system.
3 4 5 6 7 Ta 3 4 5 6 7 Ta
min. min.
8 9 DELTA T (°C)
ON ON 1
OFF ON 1,5
ON OFF 2
OFF OFF 2,5
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H. WATER INLET SOLENOID VALVE - 3/4 By doing so it allows to the ice maker to make
MALE FITTING (Water cooled version) every new freezing cycle with new fresh water,
avoiding thereby the accumulation of sediments
A second water inlet solenoid valve, operating and scales, which soon or later will cause the
trough an automatic hi pressure control, is used partial or total clogging of the water system of the
on water cooled versions to supply water to the unit.
condenser.
When activated it supplies a metered amount of
water to the condenser in order to limit its tempe- K. FAN MOTOR (Air cooled version)
rature and the refrigerant operating high pressure.
The fan motor, connected in parallel with the
water pump, operates only during the freezing
cycle to draw cooling air through the condenser
I. HOT GAS SOLENOID VALVE fins keeping the the condensing temperature
and the condensing pressure between the
The hot gas solenoid valve consists basically of operating values according to the ambient tem-
two parts: the valve body and the valve coil.
Located on the hot gas line, this valve is energized perature.
through the Micro Processor of P.C. BOARD
during the defrost cycle and during the water
filling phase. L. COMPRESSOR
During the defrost cycle the hot gas valve coil is
activated so to attract the hot gas valve stem in The hermetic compressor is the heart of the
order to give way to the hot gas discharged from refrigerant system and it is used to circulate and
the compressor to flow directly into the evaporator retrieve the refrigerant throughout the entire
serpentine to defrost the formed ice cubes. system. It compresses the low pressure
refrigerant vapor causing its temperature to rise
and become high pressure hot vapor which is
then released through the discharge valve.
J. WATER DRAIN SOLENOID VALVE
The water drain solenoid valve, electrically M. HI PRESSURE CONTROL (Water cooled
connected in parallel to the water inlet and to the version)
hot gas solenoid valves, is energized for all the
length of the defrost cycle. Used only on the water cooled versions it operates
By means of the water pump, that remains to keep between 8.5 and 10 bars (120 ÷ 140 psig)
energized for 15-20 seconds at the beginning of the hi-side or discharge pressure of the refrigerant
the defrost cycle, it allows the drain out of all system by energizing the coil of the water inlet
remaining water (rich of minerals deposited during solenoid valve that control the cooling water flow
the previous freezing cycle) from the sump tank. to the condenser.
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4. Withtraw the ice level sensor probe through 5. Remove the corbin clamps and water hose;
the hole located on the rear side of storage bin. the valve is now free.
5. To install the replacement ice level control 6. To install the replacement water inlet
follow the above steps in reverse. solenoid valve follow the above steps in reverse.
3. Disconnect the terminal board connection 3. Trace and disconnect the electrical leads
plug from the rear side of P.C. BOARD then from the water drain solenoid valve coil.
unloose the four screws holding the same to the
plastic control box and remove it. 4. Remove the corbin clamps and the plastic
hoses from the valve.
4. To install the replacement P.C. BOARD
follow the above steps on reverse. 5. Unloose the screws securing the valve to its
metal bracket.
2. Open the sliding bin door. Water pump is NOTE. When installing the new valve pay
located in small compartment at the right side of attention to the water flow direction.
curtained ice discharge opening.
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NOTE. Always install a replacement drier 3. Recover the refrigerant from the system
whenever the sealed refrigeration system is and transfer it in a container so to reclaim or
open. recycle it.
Do not replace the drier until all other repairs
or replacements have been completed. 4. Unsolder the refrigerant lines from the
condenser and remove it from the unit.
4. To install the replacement hot gas valve NOTE. Always install a replacement drier
body follow the above steps in reverse. whenever the sealed refrigeration system is
open.
Do not replace the drier until all other repairs
NOTE. Thoroughly evacuate the system to or replacements have been completed.
remove moisture and non condensables after
hot gas valve replacement.
5. To install the replacement condenser follow
the above steps in reverse.
O. REPLACEMENT OF EVAPORATOR
PLATEN NOTE. Thoroughly evacuate the system to
remove moisture and non condensables after
1. Remove front top and rear panels. condenser replacement.
4. Recover the refrigerant from the system 1. Remove front and rear panels.
and transfer it in a container so to reclaim or
recycle it. 2. Remove screws which secure the hi
pressure control to the unit frame.
5. Remove the water inlet copper tube from
the evaporator chamber after unloosing the 3. Disconnect the terminal wires from the hi
appropriate screws. pressure control.
6. Unsolder and disconnect the capillary tube 4. Recover the refrigerant from the system
and hot gas line from one serpentine of evaporator and transfer it in a container so to reclaim or
and the suction discharge line from the other recycle it.
serpentine.
5. Trace the hi pressure control capillary tube
7. Lift the evaporator platen assembly out of and unsolder and disconnect it from the refrigerant
its seat. system.
NOTE. Thoroughly evacuate the system to NOTE. Thoroughly evacuate the system to
remove moisture and non condensables after remove moisture and non condensables after
evaporator replacement. hi pressure control replacement.
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NOTE. Always install a replacement drier NOTE. Always install a replacement drier
whenever the sealed refrigeration system is whenever the sealed refrigeration system is
open. open.
Do not replace the drier until all other repairs Do not replace the drier until all other repairs
or replacements have been completed. or replacements have been completed.
6. To install the replacement condenser follow 6. To install the replacement compressor follow
the above steps in reverse. the above steps in reverse.
NOTE. Thoroughly evacuate the system to NOTE. Thoroughly evacuate the system to
remove moisture and non condensables after remove moisture and non condensables after
condenser replacement. compressor replacement.
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WIRING DIAGRAM
ACM 45-55 -AIR AND WATER COOLED - 220-240/50/1
The unit is shown on freezing cycle
B - WHITE
G - GREY
N - BLACK
A - BLUE
M - BROWN
GV - YELLOW GREEN
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SERVICE DIAGNOSIS
Unit will not run Blown fuse in P.C.Board Replace fuse & check for cause of
(No warning LEDS glows) blown fuse
(Bin full LED glows) Inoperative ice level control Replace ice level control
(Red-alarm LED glows) Evaporator sensor unplugged Check for properly plug
Cubes too small Freezing cycle too short Review setting of DIP SWITCH keys
Capillary tube partially restricted Blow charge, add new gas & drier,
after evacuating system with
vacuum pump
SERVICE DIAGNOSIS
Shortage of water Water spilling out through curtain Check or replace curtain
Water solenoid valve not opening Replace valve
Water leak in sump area Locate and repair
Water flow control plugged Remove and clean
Irregular cubes size & some cloudy Some jets plugged Remove jet cover and clean
Shortage of water See shortage of water
Unit not levelled Level as required
Cubes too large Freezing cycle too long Review setting of DIP SWITCH keys
Inoperative evaporator sensor Replace sensor
Capillary tube partially restricted Blow charge, add new gas & drier,
after evacuating system with
vacuum pump
Poor harvest Restriction in incoming water line Check water valve strainer and flow
control. If necessary enlarge the
flow control orifice
Water inlet valve not opening Valve coil with open winding
Replace valve
Hot gas valve orifice restricted Replace hot gas valve assy
Excessive water in unit base Water tubing leaking Check. Tighten or replace
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NOTE. Cleaning requirements vary according 2. Wait till the end of defrost cycle then, with
to the local water conditions and individual the help of a normal screwdriver, turn the program
user operation. Continuous check of the clarity selector head on STAND BY position to temporaly
of ice cubes and visual inspection of the stop the operation (Fig.8).
water spraying parts before and after cleaning
will indicate frequency and procedure to be 3. Prepare the cleaning solution by diluting in
followed in local areas. a plastic container one or two liters of warm water
(45°-50°C) with a 0,1-0,2 liters of SCOTSMAN
Ice Machine Cleaner.
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6. Set the program selector head on NOTE. Do not mix descaling with sisinfectant
CLEANING/RINSING (Fig. 9). solution to avoid the generation of a very
aggressive acid.
NOTE. With the system in CLEANING/
RINSING mode the water pump is the only
component in operation to circulate the 12. Flush out the disinfectant solution from the
cleaning solution in the entire water system. sump reservoir then turn the program selector
FIG. 8
WATERSCARICO
VALVOLA DRAIN VALVE
ACQUA
TEMPERATURE
SENSORI
SENSORS DIP
SWITCH WATER
VALVOLA IN VALVE
INGR. ACQUA
EVAPORATOR
EVAPORATORE SELECTOR
SELETTORE RELAY
RELÈ
TIMER
ELECTR.
TIMER
ELETTR. HOT GAS
VALVOLA GASVALVE
CALDO
3
CONTENITORE
BIN 4
PROCESSOR
PROCESSORE
DATA
MICRO-
POMPA
WATER PUMP
RELAY
RELÈ
FAN MOTOR
VENTILATORE
L 1 FUSE
FUSIBILE 5
TRASFOR-
TRANSF.
N 2 MATORE 6
RELAY
RELÈ
COMPRESSORE
COMPRESSOR
FUSIBILE
FUSE 7
FUSIBILE
FUSE 8
SCHEDA
ELECTRONIC
ELETTRONICA
CARD
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on RESET/HI TEMPERATURE position and of the ice cubes and that, they do not have any
immediately afterward to FREEZING acid taste.
OPERATION.
ATTENTION. In case the ice cubes are
NOTE. By setting the selector on RE-SET cloudy-white and have an acid taste, melt
first and then to FREEZING OPERATION them immediately by pouring on them
the ice maker will perform the 5 minutes some warm water. This to prevent that
WATER FILLING phase i.e. the water inlet somebody could use them.
solenoid valve opens to allow the incoming
water to rinse again the water system and to
properly fill-up the sump reservoir for the 15. Wipe clean and rinse the inner surfaces of
next freezing cycle. the storage bin.
13. Place again the evaporator cover and the REMEMBER. To prevent the accumulation
unit service panels. of undesirable bacteria it is necessary to
sanitize the interior of the storage bin with an
14. At completion of the freezing and harvest anti-algae disinfectant solution every week.
cycle make sure of proper texture and clearness
FIG. 9
WATERSCARICO
VALVOLA DRAIN VALVE
ACQUA
TEMPERATURE
SENSORI
SENSORS DIP
SWITCH WATERINGR.
VALVOLA IN VALVE
ACQUA
EVAPORATOR
EVAPORATORE SELECTOR
SELETTORE RELAY
RELÈ
TIMER
ELECTR.
TIMER
ELETTR. HOT GAS
VALVOLA VALVE
GAS CALDO
3
CONTENITORE
BIN 4
PROCESSOR
PROCESSORE
DATA
MICRO-
WATER PUMP
POMPA
RELÈ
RELAY
FAN MOTOR
VENTILATORE
L 1 FUSE
FUSIBILE 5
TRASFOR-
TRANSF.
N 2 MATORE 6
RELÈ
RELAY
COMPRESSOR
COMPRESSORE
FUSE
FUSIBILE 7
FUSIBILE
FUSE 8
SCHEDA
ELECTRONIC
ELETTRONICA
CARD