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ACM 85
AC 125
AC 175
AC 225
R 134 A / R 404 A VERSIONS
Electronic cubers
with storage
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Start up 13
Operational checks 14
SPECIFICATIONS
MIN MAX
Air temperature 10°C (50°F) 40°C (100°¯F)
Water temperature 5°C (40°F) 40°C (100°F)
Water pressure 1 bar (14 psi) 5 bar (70 psi)
Electr. voltage
variations from
voltage rating
specified on
nameplate -10% +10%
Kg. °C Kg. °C
40 40
10
10 21
38 21 38
32
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
ICE PRODUCED PER 24 HRS.
36 36 38
34 34
32
32 38 32
30 30
28 28
26 26
32 27 21 15 10 °C 32 27 21 15 10 °C
NOTE. With the unit in “built-in” conditions, the ice production is gradually reduced in respect to the
levels shown in the graf, up to a maximum of 10% at room temperatures higher than 32°C.
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 38 of this manual.
SPECIFICATIONS (CONT'D)
FRONT VIEW
HEIGHT (without legs) 790 mm.
HEIGHT (with legs) 930 mm.
WIDTH 457 mm.
DEPTH 523 mm.
WEIGHT 44 Kgs.
SPECIFICATIONS
MIN MAX
Air temperature 10°C (50°F) 40°C (100°¯F)
Water temperature 5°C (40°F) 40°C (100°F)
Water pressure 1 bar (14 psi) 5 bar (70 psi)
Electr. voltage
variations from
voltage rating
specified on
nameplate -10% +10%
Kg. °C Kg. °C
10 21
75 75
10
32
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
ICE PRODUCED PER 24 HRS.
21
70 70 38
65 65
32
60 60
38
55 55
50 50
45 45
32 27 21 15 10 °C 32 27 21 15 10 °C
NOTE. With the unit in “built-in” conditions, the ice production is gradually reduced in respect to the
levels shown in the graf, up to a maximum of 10% at room temperatures higher than 32°C.
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 38 of this manual.
Production charts shown indicate the production of ACM models; ice production of ACL and
ACS models is 10% lower.
SPECIFICATIONS (CONT'D)
FRONT VIEW
HEIGHT (without legs) 900 mm.
HEIGHT (with legs) 1020 mm.
WIDTH 675 mm.
DEPTH 520 mm.
WEIGHT 75 Kgs.
SPECIFICATIONS
MIN MAX
Air temperature 10°C (50°F) 40°C (100°¯F)
Water temperature 5°C (40°F) 40°C (100°F)
Water pressure 1 bar (14 psi) 5 bar (70 psi)
Electr. voltage
variations from
voltage rating
specified on
nameplate -10% +10%
Kg. °C Kg. °C
87,5 95
10
10 10
85 92,5
21 10
21
21
82,5
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
90
ICE PRODUCED PER 24 HRS.
80 87,5
21
77,5 85
75 82,5
32 32
72,5 80
70 77,5
38 38
67,5 75
65 72,5
62,5 70
60 67,5
57,5 65
32 27 21 15 10 °C 32 27 21 15 10 °C
NOTE. With the unit in “built-in” conditions, the ice production is gradually reduced in respect to the
levels shown in the graf, up to a maximum of 10% at room temperatures higher than 32 °C.
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 38 of this manual.
Production charts shown indicate the production of ACM models; ice production of ACL and
ACS models is 10% lower.
SPECIFICATIONS (CONT'D)
FRONT VIEW
HEIGHT (without legs) 900 mm.
HEIGHT (with legs) 1020 mm.
WIDTH 675 mm.
DEPTH 520 mm.
WEIGHT 75 Kgs.
SPECIFICATIONS
MIN MAX
Air temperature 10°C (50°F) 40°C (100°¯F)
Water temperature 5°C (40°F) 40°C (100°F)
Water pressure 1 bar (14 psi) 5 bar (70 psi)
Electr. voltage
variations from
voltage rating
specified on
nameplate -10% +10%
145 10 155
21
140 150 10
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
ICE PRODUCED PER 24 HRS.
21
135 145 32
130 140
38
125 32 135
120 130
115 125
38
110 120
105 115
100 110
95 105
90 100
85 95
32 27 21 15 10 °C 32 27 21 15 10 °C
NOTE. With the unit in “built-in” conditions, the ice production is gradually reduced in respect to the
levels shown in the graf, up to a maximum of 10% at room temperatures higher than 32 °C.
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 38 of this manual.
Production charts shown indicate the production of ACM models; ice production of ACL and
ACS models is 10% lower.
SPECIFICATIONS (CONT'D)
FRONT VIEW
HEIGHT (without legs) 1006 mm.
HEIGHT (with legs) 1126 mm.
WIDTH 1078 mm.
DEPTH 660 mm.
WEIGHT 115 Kgs.
a) Length of run
F. FINAL CHECK LIST
b) Water clarity and purity
1. Is the unit level? (IMPORTANT)
c) Adequate water supply pressure
2. Have all the electrical and plumbing
Since water is the most important single ingredient connections been made, and is the water supply
in producting ice you cannot emphasize too shut-off valve open?
much the three items listed above.
Low water pressure, below 1 bar may cause 3. Has the voltage been tested and checked
malfunction of the ice maker unit. against the data plate rating?
Water containing excessive minerals will tend to
produce cloudy coloured ice cubes, plus scale 4. Have the bin liner and cabinet been wiped
build-up on parts of the water system. clean?
8. Check all refrigerant lines and conduit around the unit for proper air circulation?
lines to guard against vibrations and possible
failure. 11. Has the water supply pressure been
checked to ensure a water pressure of at least 1
9. Is the unit in a room where ambient bar (14 psi).
temperatures are within a minimum of 10°C
(50¯F) even in winter months? 12. Has the owner been given the name and the
phone number of the authorized SCOTSMAN
10. Is there at least a 15 cm (6") clearance Service Agency serving him?
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).
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE. Every time the unit returns under NOTE. If in the 5 minutes lenght of the water
power, after having been switched off, the filling phase the machine sump reservoir
water inlet valve, the hot gas valve and the does not get filled with water up to the rim of
water drain valve get energized for a period the overflow pipe, it is advisable to check:
of 5 minutes, thus to admit new water to the 1.The water pressure of the water supply line
machine sump reservoir to fill it up and, that must be at least 1 bar (14 psig) Minimum
eventually, to wash-off any dirt that can have (Max 5 bar-70 psig).
deposited in it during the unit off period
(Fig.1). 2.The filtering device installed in the water
line that may reduce the water pressure
below the Minimum value of 1 bar (14 psig).
3. Any clogging situation in the water circuit
B. During the water filling operation, check to like the inlet water strainer and/or the flow
see that the incoming water dribbles, through the control.
evaporator platen dribbler holes, down into the
FIG. 1
16
WATER IN VALVE
DIP 7
- CONDENSER SWITCH 8
14
DATA
4
13
FAN MOTOR
L 1 TRIAC 5
N 6
2 TRANSF.
COMPRESSOR
WATER PUMP
RELAY 11
12
ELECTRONIC CARD
OPERATIONAL CHECKS
D. Install, if required, the refrigerant service After having diagnosed the reason of the rise
gauges on both the high side and low side of temperature and removed its cause, it is
Scraeder valves to check the compressor head necessary to turn the head of the selector -
and suction pressures. always using an appropriate scewdriver - first
on the RE-SET position then return it on
NOTE. On air cooled models, the condenser previous OPERATION position or unplug
temperature sensor, which is located within (wait few seconds) and plug in again the unit,
the condenser fins, keep the head thus to put the machine in condition to initiate
(condensing) pressure between 8.5 and 9.5 a new freezing cycle.
bar (110÷130 psig) on models ACM 85, The machine restarts with the usual 5 minutes
AC 125 and AC 175 and between 15 and 17 water filling phase in order to provide enough
bar on model AC 225. water into the sump tank.
FIG. 2
16
WATER IN VALVE
DIP 7
- CONDENSER SWITCH 8
14
DATA
4
13
FAN MOTOR
L 1 TRIAC 5
N 6
2 TRANSF.
COMPRESSOR
WATER PUMP
RELAY 11
12
ELECTRONIC CARD
FIG. 3
PROCESSOR
14
DATA
RELAYS CONTACTOR COIL
3
Rx Tx
BIN
4
13
FAN MOTOR
L 1 TRIAC 5
N 6
2 TRANSF.
COMPRESSOR
WATER PUMP
RELAY 11
12
ELECTRONIC CARD
E. Check to see through the ice discharge also make sure that the plastic curtain
opening that the spray system is correctly (ACM 85 & AC 125-175) is hanging freely
seated and that the water jets uniformely and there is not excessive water spilling
reach the interior of the inverted mold cups; through it.
FIG. 4
16
WATER IN VALVE
DIP 7
- CONDENSER SWITCH 8
14
DATA
4
13
FAN MOTOR
L 1 TRIAC 5
N 6
2 TRANSF.
COMPRESSOR
WATER PUMP
RELAY 11
12
ELECTRONIC CARD
F. The ice making process takes place thereby, The electrical components in operation on models
with the water sprayed into the molds that gets are:
gradually refrigerated by the heat exchange with COMPRESSOR
the refrigerant flowing into the evaporator
serpentine. During the freezing process, when WATER INLET VALVE
the evaporator temperature falls below an HOT GAS VALVE
established value, the evaporator temperature WATER DRAIN VALVE
sensor supplies a low voltage power signal to the
electronic control device (P.C.BOARD) in order and the
to activate an electronic timer. This one takes WATER PUMP
over the control of the freezing cycle up to the on the first 15 seconds on model ACM 85 &
complete formation of the ice cubes (Fig.4). AC 125-175 and on the first 30 seconds on
model AC 225.
NOTE. The lenght of the entire freezing cycle
is governed by the evaporator temperature
sensor which has its probe placed in contact
with the evaporator serpentine (Non NOTE. The lenght of the defrost cycle is
adjustable) in combination with the electronic determinated by the DIP SWITCH keys
timer (Adjustable) incorporated in the setting in conjunction with the ambient tem-
P.C.BOARD. The timer adjustment is factory perature sensor located just in front of the
set in consideration of the ice maker type, condenser. The lenght of defrost cycle can
cooling version and ice cube size (Small,
Medium, Large). It is possible, however, to be adjusted by changing the combination
modify the timed lenght of the freezing cycle, setting of keys 5, 6 and 7 of DIP SWITCH as
by changing the DIP SWITCH keys setting. illustrated on Table C of PRINCIPLE OF
In Table B of PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION OPERATION.
are shown the various time extensions of the As shown, per each individual keys
freezing cycle second phase, in relation with combination, it is possible to have a different
the different DIP SWITCH keys setting. lenght of the defrost cycle in relation to the
different ambient temperature situations;
shorter when the ambient temperature is
G. After about 17÷20 minutes from the begin- high and longer in colder ambients to partially
ning of the freezing cycle, in an hypothetic
ambient temperature of 21°C, the defrost cycle compensate the lenght of the freezing cycle,
takes place with the hot gas, the water inlet which is longer in high ambient temperatures
and the water drain valves simoultaneously and shorter in low ones.
activated (Fig. 5).
FIG. 5
16
WATER IN VALVE
DIP 7
- CONDENSER SWITCH 8
14
DATA
4
13
FAN MOTOR
L 1 TRIAC 5
N 6
2 TRANSF.
COMPRESSOR
WATER PUMP
RELAY 11
12
ELECTRONIC CARD
H. Check, during the defrost cycle, that the beam; the RED LIGHT, located in the front of the
incoming water flows correctly into the sump P.C.BOARD, will glow immediately.
reservoir in order to refill it and that the surplus After approximately 6 seconds the ice maker
overflows through the overflow drain tube. resume its operation with the immediate glowing
of the FOURTH YELLOW LIGHT indicating UNIT
I. Check the texture of ice cubes just released. IN OPERATION and the extinguishing of the
They have to be in the right shape with a small “BIN FULL” YELLOW LIGHT.
depression of about 5-6 mm in their crown.
If not, wait for the completion of the second cycle
before performing any adjustment. NOTE. The ICE LEVEL CONTROL
If required, the lenght of the timed freezing cycle (INFRARED SYSTEM) is independent of the
can be modified by changing the DIP SWITCH temperature however, the reliability of its
keys setting as illustrated in OPERATING detection can be affected by external light
PRINCIPLE. radiations or by any sort of dirt and scale
If the ice cubes are shallow and cloudy, it is sediment which may deposit directly on the
possible that the ice maker runs short of water light source and on the receiver.To prevent
during the freezing cycle second phase or, the any possible ice maker malfunction, due to
quality of the supplied water requires the use of negative affection of the light detector, it is
an appropriate water filter or conditioner. advisable to locate the unit where it is not
reached by any direct light beam or light
J. To be sure of the correct operation of ice radiation, also it is recommended to keep the
level control device, place one hand between its bin door constantly closed and to follow the
sensing “eyes” to interrupt the light beam. instructions for the periodical cleaning of the
The RED LIGHT located in the front of the light sensor elements as detailed in the
P.C.BOARD goes immediately OFF, and after MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
60 seconds, the unit stops with the simultaneous PROCEDURES.
glowing of the 2nd YELLOW LIGHT to monitor
the BIN FULL situation (Fig.6).
K. Remove, if fitted, the refrigerant service
gauges and re-fit the unit service panels
previously removed.
L. Instruct the owner/user on the general
Take the hand out from the ice level control operation of the ice machine and about the
sensors to allow the resumption of the light cleaning and care it requires.
FIG. 6
16
WATER IN VALVE
DIP 7
- CONDENSER SWITCH 8
14
DATA
4
13
FAN MOTOR
L 1 TRIAC 5
N 6
2 TRANSF.
COMPRESSOR
WATER PUMP
RELAY 11
12
ELECTRONIC CARD
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
How it works
In the SCOTSMAN cube ice makers the water The timer, which is built-in the P.C. BOARD,
used to make the ice is kept constantly in takes over from the evaporator temperature
circulation by an electric water pump which primes sensor, the control of the freezing cycle up to its
it to the spray system nozzles from where it is completion.
diverted into the inverted mold cups of the
evaporator. A small quantity of the sprayed water NOTE. The change of the electric potential of
freezes into ice; the rest of it cascades by gravity the evaporator sensor with the consequent
into the sump assembly below for recirculation. activation of the timer (Time mode) is signalled
by the glowing-up of the RED LED located in
the front of the P.C. BOARD.
FREEZING CYCLE
The hot gas refrigerant discharged out from the ATTENTION. In case, after 15 minutes
compressor reaches the condenser where, being from the beginning of the freezing cycle,
cooled down, condenses into liquid. Flowing into the temperature of the evaporator sensor
the liquid line it passes through the drier filter, probe is higher then 0° C (32°F) (shortage
then it goes all the way through the capillary tube of refrigerant, inoperative hot gas valve,
where, due to the heat exchanging action, it etc.) the P.C. BOARD switch OFF
looses some of its heat content so that its pressure immediately the unit with the
and temperature are lowered as well. simultaneous blinking of the WARNING
Next the refrigerant enters into the evaporator RED LED.
serpentine (which has a larger I.D. then the
capillary) and starts to boil off; this reaction is The length of this second portion of the freezing
emphasized by the heat transferred by the cycle is pre-fixed and related to the setting of the
sprayed water. first four DIP SWITCH keys.
The refrigerant then increases in volume and The DIP SWITCH keys setting is made in
changes entirely into vapor. consideration of the type of condenser used.
The vapor refrigerant then passes through the In Table B are indicated the various lengths of
suction accumulator (used to prevent that any the second portion of freezing cycle (Time mode)
small amount of liquid refrigerant may reach the in relation to the different combinations of the DIP
compressor) and through the suction line. In both SWITCH KEYS.
the accumulator and the suction line it exchanges In Table A herebelow are illustrated the DIP
heat with the refrigerant flowing into the capillary SWITCH keys combinations for the three different
tube (warmer), before to be sucked in the models and versions as they are set in the
compressor and to be recirculated as hot factory.
compressed refrigerant gas.
The freezing cycle is controlled by the evaporator The electrical components in operation during
temperature sensor (which has its probe in contact the freezing cycle are:
with the evaporator serpentine) that determines COMPRESSOR
the length of its first portion of the cycle. FAN MOTOR (in air cooled version)
When the temperature of the evaporator WATER PUMP
serpentine drops to a pre-set value, the evaporator CONTACTOR COIL
sensor probe changes its electrical resistance
allowing a low voltage current (15 volts) to flow to and during the second phase of freezing cycle
the P.C. BOARD which in turn activates an (Time mode) they are joined by the
electronic timer. ELECTRONIC TIMER
TAB. A DIP SWITCH FACTORY SETTING COMBINATIONS PER MODEL AND VERSION
FREEZING CYCLE DEFROST CYCLE DIAGN. W.PUMP KWD
DIP SWITCH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
ACM 85 A ON ON OFF ON ON ON OFF OFF ON OFF
ACM 85 W ON ON OFF ON OFF OFF ON OFF ON OFF
FIG. A
FIG. A FIG. B
FIG. C
FIG. C FIG. D
FIG. E
FIG. A FIG. F
FIG. C
FIG. G FIG. H
The refrigerant head pressure, in the course of DEFROST OR HARVEST CYCLE (Fig.E and G)
the freezing cycle, ranges between 8.5 and 9.5 As the electronic timer has carried the system
bars (110÷130 psig) on models ACM 85, AC 125 throughout the second phase of freezing cycle,
and AC 175 and between 15 and 17 bar the defrost cycle starts.
(210 ÷ 240 psig)on model AC 225 being controlled
by the temperature sensor probe located within
the condenser fins (air cooled version) or, on the ATTENTION. In case the unit is able to
reach 0°C (32°F) evaporating temperatu-
condenser tube coil (water cooled version).
re within 15 minutes, but after 45 minutes
On the air cooled version, the condenser tempe- from the beginning of the freezing cycle it
rature sensor, when senses a rising of the has not yet reached the evaporator tem-
condenser temperature beyond the pre-fixed perature of -15°C (5°F) the machine goes
limit, changes its electrical resistance and straight into the defrost cycle omitting
transmits a low voltage power flow to the Micro the timed portion of the freezing cycle
Processor of P.C. BOARD which in turn energizes, relied to the setting of the first four DIP
through a TRIAC, the FAN MOTOR. SWITCHES.
When the opposite situation occures, i.e. the
condenser temperature gets below the pre-fixed NOTE. The length of the defrost cycle is pre-
limit, the temperature sensor changes again its determined by the setting of the DIP SWITCH
electrical resistance reducing therefore the current KEYS NO. 5, 6 and 7 and it is relied as well
flow to the P.C. BOARD to cause the fan motor to the ambient temperature as detailed in
temporary cut-off. Table C.
NOTE. In case the condenser temperature The electrical components in operation during
probe senses that the condenser temperatu- this phase are:
re has rised to 70°C (160°F) - on air cooled COMPRESSOR
versions - or 62°C (145°F) - on water cooled WATER INLET VALVE
versions - for one of the following reasons: HOT GAS VALVE
CLOGGED CONDENSER (Air cooled WATER DRAIN VALVE
version)
and the
INSUFFICIENT FLOW OF COOLING
WATER (Water cooled version) WATER PUMP
FAN MOTOR OUT OF OPERATION (Air on the first 15 seconds on model ACM 85 &
cooled version) AC 125-175 and on the first 30 seconds on model
AC 225.
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE HIGHER THEN
40°C (100°F) The incoming water, passing through the water
it causes the total and immediate SHUT-OFF inlet valve and the flow control, runs over the
of the machine in order to prevent the unit evaporator platen and then flows by gravity
from operating in abnormal and dangerous through the dribbler holes down into the sump/
conditions. reservoir. (Fig. F and H )
When the ice maker stops on account of this The water filling the sump/reservoir forces part of
protective device, there is a simultaneous the surplus water from the previous freezing
glowing of the RED LED, warning the user of cycle to go out to the waste through the overflow
pipe. This overflow limits the level of the sump
the Hi Temperature situation. water which will be used to produce the next
After having eliminated the source of the batch of ice cubes.
condenser hi-temperature, to restart the Meanwhile, the refrigerant as hot gas, discharged
machine it is necessary first to rotate for a from the compressor, flows through the hot gas
while the program selector on RE-SET valve directly into the evaporator serpentine by-
position then again on OPERATION position passing the condenser.
or to unplug (wait few seconds) and plug in The hot gas circulating into the serpentine of the
again the unit. The ice machine resumes its evaporator warms up the copper molds causing
normal operation by going through the 5 the defrost of the ice cubes. The ice cubes,
minutes water filling phase. released from the cups, drop by gravity onto a
slanted cube chute, then through a curtained
opening they fall into the storage bin.
At the start of the freezing cycle the refrigerant
suction or lo-pressure lowers rapidly to 1 bar - NOTE. The length of the defrost cycle,
14 psig on models ACM 85, AC 125 and AC 175 factory set, can change according to the
and to 2.5 bar (35 psig) on model AC 225 then it ambient temperature (as shown on Table C)
declines gradually - in relation with the growing of in order to reduce it with high ambient tempe-
the ice thickness - to reach, at the end of the rature and recover some of the time spent for
cycle, approx. 0 bar - 0 psig on models ACM 85, the longer freezing cycle.
AC 125 and AC 175 and to 1.7 bar (24 psig) on
AC 225 with the cubes fully formed in the cup At the end of the defrost cycle, the hot gas valve,
molds. the water inlet valve and the water drain valve
The total length of the freezing cycle ranges from close and the machine starts again a new freezing
20 to 25 minutes. cycle.
A. EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE
ACM 85, AC 125 and AC 175 SENSOR
The evaporator temperature sensor probe,
Freeze Cycle located in contact with the evaporator serpentine,
detects the dropping of the evaporator tempera-
Average Discharge ture during the freezing cycle and signals it by
Pressure A/C: 9.5÷8.5 bars (130÷110 psig) supplying a current flow to the micro processor of
P.C. BOARD.
Average Discharge According to the current received, the micro
Pressure W/C: 9 bars (125 psig) processor supplies power to the electronic timer
built into the P.C. BOARD so that it takes control
of the length of the 2nd phase of freezing cycle.
Suction Pressure The length of the timed phase is pre-fixed by the
End Freeze Cycle: 0 ÷ 0.1 bar (0 ÷ 1 psig) setting of the keys 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the DIP
SWITCH.
The activation of the electronic timer is indicated
by the lighting up of the RED LED placed in the
front of the P.C. BOARD.
This lighting up occures usually in the mid period
AC 225 of the freezing cycle and signals the switching
from the first to the second phase of the freezing
Freeze Cycle cycle.
RED LIGHT
E. P.C. BOARD (Data processor) Unit shut-off due to hi
condensing temperature
The P.C. BOARD, fitted in its plastic box located
in the front of the unit, consists of two separated RED LIGHT BLINKING
printed circuits one at high and the other at low Unit shut-off due to hi
voltage integrated with a program selector, of evaporating temperature
two fuses one on power in (100mA) and one on
power out (16 A), of five aligned LEDS monitoring
the operation of the machine, of two extra YELLOW LIGHT
monitoring RED LEDS, of one DIP SWITCH with Unit in freezing cycle
ten keys, of one small jumper located on its back mode
side, of input terminals for the leads of the sensor
probes and input and output terminals for the
leads of the ice maker electrical wires.
The P.C. BOARD is the brain of the system and YELLOW LIGHT
it elaborates, through its micro processor, the Unit in cleaning/rinsing
signals received from the four sensors in order to mode (not appearing in
control the operation of the different electrical the front panel)
components of the ice maker (compressor, water
pump, solenoid valves, etc.).
By turning the program selector it is possible to
put the unit in the following different situations: By means of one small jumper, located on the
back side of the P.C. Board, can be modified
the cut-OUT condensing temperature (safety
CLEANING/RINSING. The water pump is the temperature) from 70°C (160 °F) - for air cooled
only electrical component in operation and it versions to 62° (145 °F) - for water cooled
must be used during the cleaning or the rinsing versions.
procedure of the water system of ice machine.
The DIP SWITCH first four keys setting freezing cycle (controlled by the electronic
determines the length of the 2nd phase of timer) as detailed in the table B.
The DIP SWITCH keys 5, 6 and 7 setting according to the ambient temperature sensor as
determines the length of the defrost cycle specified in table C.
TAB. C
LENGTH OF DEFROST CYCLE (IN SEC.) ACCORDING TO THE
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AND TO THE DIP SWITCH SETTING COMBINATIONS
The 8th DIP SWITCH key allows to make a rapid G. WATER SPRAY SYSTEM
check up of the P.C. BOARD output connections
(compressor, water pump, fan motor, water inlet Through its nozzles, the water pumped, is sprayed
and hot gas solenoid valves) energizing them in in each individual cup to be frozen into ice.
rapid sequence (2 seconds) one by one. It consists of one spray platform on model
DURING THE AUTOMATIC OPERATION OF ACM 85 and two separated spray platforms on
THE ICE MAKER THIS KEY MUST BE SET IN
OFF POSITION. AC 125-175 which have six spray nozzles each.
On the AC 225 the spray bar is self rotating being
propelled by a stream of water passing through
ATTENTION. The check up of the an hole located in one arm of the spray bar.
P.C.BOARD output must be performed in
a very short time in order to avoid frequent
start and stop (every few seconds) of the
electrical components which may damage H. WATER PUMP
them specially the compressor.
The water pump operates continually throughout
the freezing cycle and on the first 15 or 30
seconds of the defrost cycle so to such the
The 9th key allows the operation of the water remaining water from the sump tank (reach in
pump even during the defrost cycle, as required mineral salts) and drain it out.
when it is necessary to drain out the remaining During the freezing cycle the pump primes the
water from the sump. water from the sump to the spray system and
through the spray nozzles sprays it into the
The 10th key is used to supply power to the water inverted cup molds to be frozen into crystal clear
pump for the first 15 seconds of the defrost cycle ice cubes.
(ACM 85, AC 125 & AC 175) - position OFF - and It is recommended that the pump motor bearings
for the first 30 seconds - position ON (AC 225). be checked at least every six months.
ADJUSTMENT, REMOVAL
AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
4. Observe the ice cubes in the next two WARNING. Disconnect electrical power
harvests and eventually repeat steps 2 and 3 supply to icemaker whenever replacement
above until proper ice cubes size is achieved. procedure are performed.
See figure.
D. REPLACEMENT OF AMBIENT
TEMPERATURE SENSOR
1. Remove front panel and on AC 225, the left G. REPLACEMENT OF THE WATER PUMP
side panel while on water cooled version of (ACM 85)
ACM 85 and AC 125-175 it is required to remove
even the rear panel. 1. Remove top panel and evaporator cover.
2. Trace the ambient sensor probe holded on 2. Disconnect the wires from the water pump
its metal bracket in front of the condenser fins-on motor.
air cooled version-and remove it by unloosing its
securing plastic clamp. 3. Unloose the screws holding the metal
On water cooled version, remove it by opening bracket of the water pump to the sump.
the plastic strap securing the probe on the water
supply line to the condenser. 4. Through the curtined opening reach the
discharge port of the water pump and disconnect
3. Trace the ambient sensor terminal plug on the plastic hose.
the rear side of the control box (red color) and
remove it from its socket by carefully pulling out 5. Unloose screw, washer and lockwasher
the terminal plug securing clip. and take the water pump off the bracket.
4. To install the replacement ambient sensor 6. To install the replacement pump follow the
follow the above steps in reverse. above steps in reverse.
H. REPLACEMENT OF THE WATER PUMP 5. Remove the corbin clamps and rubber hose;
(AC 125-175) the valve is now free.
1. Remove the rear panel by loosening its 6. To install the replacement water inlet
screws. solenoid valve follow the above steps in reverse.
2. Locate the water pump in the front right 2. Trace and disconnect the electrical leads
corner of the evaporator chamber. from the water drain solenoid valve coil.
3. Unloose the screw and the yellow green 3. Remove the corbin clamps and the plastic
ground wire. Trace the pump electrical wire leads hoses from the valve.
and disconnect them.
4. Unloose the screws securing the valve to
4. Remove the two screws securing the pump the frame and remove it.
to sump tank.
5. To install the replacement water drain
5. Through the ice discharge opening remove solenoid valve follow the above steps in reverse.
first the removable inner plate then trace the
plastic hose and disconnect it from the port of the NOTE. When installing the new valve pay
pump body. attention to the water flow direction.
6. Pull out the pump assy from sump.
1. Open the storage bin door to gain access to 5. Thoroughly evacuate the system to remove
the curtain. moisture and non condensable after drier
replacement.
2. Remove the plastic curtain from the clips
holding it, and take out. 6. Charge the system with proper refrigerant
by weight (see data plate of machine) and check
3. To install the replacement plastic curtain for leaks.
follow the above steps in reverse.
7. Replace panels previously removed.
3. Disconnect the plastic hose from the spray 3. Unsolder the refrigerant lines from the hot
platform inlet port and remove it. gas valve body and remove it from the unit.
1. Slide open the bin door. 4. To install the replacement hot gas valve
body follow the above steps in reverse.
2. Reach through the ice opening and feel for
the spray bar.
NOTE. Thoroughly evacuate the system to
3. Rotate spray bar so that one of its end is remove moisture and non condensables after
aligned with ice opening. hot gas valve replacement.
4. Grab the spray bar center and lift it up off the
jet bearing hub together with its race washer then
draw it out through the ice opening. S. REPLACEMENT OF EVAPORATOR
PLATEN
5. To install the replacement spray bar follow
above steps in reverse. 1. Remove top rear and front panels.
2. Remove the plastic cover from the upper
part of the evaporator platen.
Q. REPLACEMENT OF DRIER
3. Remove the evaporator sensor probe taking
1. Remove front and back panel on models off the metal clips securing it to the evaporator
ACM 85 and AC 125-175 and the front and left serpentine.
side panel on model AC 225.
4. Recover the refrigerant from the system
2. Recover the refrigerant from the system and transfer it in a container so to reclaim or
and transfer it in a container so to reclaim or recycle it.
recycle it.
5. On ACM 85 and AC 125-175 remove the
3. Unsolder the refrigerant lines from the two water inlet tube from the evaporator chamber
ends of the drier (on ACM 85 and AC 125 the after unloosing the appropriate screws.
capillary tube from one side of the drier).
6. Unsolder and disconnect the capillary tube
4. To install the replacement drier remove and hot gas line from one serpentine of evaporator
factory seals and solder the refrigerant lines (on and the suction discharge line from the other
ACM 85 and AC 125-175 even the capillary tube) serpentine.
7. Lift the evaporator platen assembly out of 3. Remove bolts which secure the condenser
its seat. to the unit base.
4. Remove the corbin clamps and disconnect
NOTE. It is imperative to install a replace- the plastic hoses from the water cooled
ment drier whenever the sealed refrigeration condenser.
system is open.
Do not replace the drier until all other repairs 5. Recover the refrigerant from the system
or replacements have been completed. and transfer it in a container so to reclaim or
recycle it.
8. To install the replacement evaporator follow 6. Unsolder the refrigerant lines from the
the above steps in reverse. condenser and remove it from the unit.
NOTE. It is imperative to install a replace-
NOTE. Thoroughly evacuate the system to ment drier whenever the sealed refrigeration
remove moisture and non condensables after system is open.
evaporator replacement. Do not replace the drier until all other repairs
or replacements have been completed.
7. To install the replacement condenser follow
T REPLACEMENT OF AIR COOLED the above steps in reverse.
CONDENSER
NOTE. Thoroughly evacuate the system to
1. Remove front and back panel on models remove moisture and non condensables after
ACM 85 and AC 125-175 and the front and left condenser replacement.
side panel on model AC 225.
3. Remove the two bolts attaching the 1. Remove front and back panel on models
condenser to the base. ACM 85 and AC 125-175 and the front and left
side panel on model AC 225.
4. Recover the refrigerant from the system
and transfer it in a container so to reclaim or 2 Close the shut-off valve on the water supply
recycle it. line and disconnect it at the rear of the cuber.
5. Unsolder the refrigerant lines from the 3. Remove corbin clamp and disconnect the
condenser and remove it from the unit. water hose from the outlet of water regulating
valve.
NOTE. It isimperative to install a replace- 4. Unloose the nut securing the water
ment drier whenever the sealed refrigeration regulating valve to the unit frame.
system is open.
Do not replace the drier until all other repairs 5. Recover the refrigerant from the system
or replacements have been completed. and transfer it in a container so to reclaim or
recycle it.
6. To install the replacement condenser follow 6. Trace the water regulating valve capillary
the above steps in reverse. tube and unsolder its end from the refrigerant line
then remove it from the unit.
WIRING DIAGRAM
ACM 85 - AIR AND WATER COOLED 230/50/1
WIRING DIAGRAM
AC 125-175 & AC 225 - AIR AND WATER COOLED 230/50/1
SERVICE DIAGNOSIS
Unit will not run Blown power in fuse in P.C.Board Replace fuse & check for cause of
(No warning LEDS glows) blown fuse
Blown power out fuse in P.C. Board Replace fuse & check for cause of
blown fuse
(Bin full LED glows) Inoperative ice level control Clean or replace ice level control
(Red-alarm LED blinks) High evaporating temperature Hot gas valve leak - Replace it.
after 10 mins. beginning freeze Water inlet valve leak - Replace it.
Evap. sensor inoperative - Replace it.
Short of refrigerant.
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 systemwithvacuum
pump
Spray bar not rotating (AC 225) Remove spray bar & jet bearing
or slowly rotating and clean or replace them
SERVICE DIAGNOSIS
Shortage of water Water spilling out through curtain Check or replace curtain
Irregular cubes size & some Some jets plugged Remove jet cover and clean
cloudy
Shortage of water See shortage of water
Spray bar not rotating (AC 225) Remove spray bar & jet bearing
and clean them
Cubes too large Freezing cycle too long Review setting of DIP SWITCH keys
Capillary tube partially restricted Blow charge, add new gas & drier,
after evacuating system with
vacuum pump
Spray bar not rotating (AC 225) Remove spray bar & jet bearing and
clean them
Poor harvest Too short defrost time Check & adjust DIP SWITCH keys 5-6-7
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
SERVICE DIAGNOSIS
Hot gas valve not opening Valve coil with open winding
Replace valve
Water solenoid valve not opening Valve coil with open winding
Replace valve
Excessive water in unit base Water tubing leaking Check. Tighten or replace
B. ICEMAKER
Cleaning
3. Prepare the cleaning solution by diluting in
a plastic container two or three liters of warm
water (45°-50°C) with a 0,2-0,3 liters of
SCOTSMAN Ice Machine Cleaner.
FIG. 7
16
WATER IN VALVE
DIP 7
- CONDENSER SWITCH 8
14
DATA
4
13
FAN MOTOR
L 1 TRIAC 5
N 6
2 TRANSF.
COMPRESSOR
WATER PUMP
RELAY 11
12
ELECTRONIC CARD
5. Remove the evaporator cover then slowly 10. Flush out the rinsing water from the sump
pour onto the evaporator platen the cleaning reservoir then turn the program selector on
solution. With the help of a brush dissolve the RE-SET/HI TEMPERATURE position and
most resistant and remote scale deposits in the immediately afterward to FREEZING
platen. OPERATION.
6. Set the program selector head on NOTE. By setting the selector on RE-SET
CLEANING/RINSING. first and then to FREEZING OPERATION
The 5th YELLOW LED lights-up (Fig.9). the ice maker will perform the 5 minutes
WATER FILLING phase i.e. the water inlet
solenoid valve opens to allow the incoming
NOTE. With the system in CLEANING/ water to rinse again the water system and to
RINSING mode the water pump is the only properly fill-up the sump reservoir for the
component in operation to circulate the next freezing cycle.
cleaning solution in the entire water system.
FIG. 8
16
WATER IN VALVE
DIP 7
- CONDENSER SWITCH 8
14
DATA
4
13
FAN MOTOR
L 1 TRIAC 5
N 6
2 TRANSF.
COMPRESSOR
WATER PUMP
RELAY 11
12
ELECTRONIC CARD
13. Place again the evaporator cover and the 15. Wipe clean and rinse the inner surfaces of
unit service panels. the storage bin.
14. At completion of the freezing and harvest
cycle make sure of proper texture and clearness REMEMBER. To prevent the accumulation
of the ice cubes and that, they do not have any of undesirable bacteria it is necessary to
acid taste. sanitize the interior of the storage bin with
an anti-algae disinfectant solution every
ATTENTION. In case the ice cubes are week.
cloudy, white and have an acid taste, melt
them immediately by pouring on them some
warm water. This to prevent that somebody
could use them.