2. CONSTRUCTION [a] FM-600ALKE-CO2(N)-SB Control Water Valve Control Box Spout Flush Water Valve Solenoid Valve Evaporator Gear Motor Reservoir Bin Control Switch Safety Valve...
[b] FM-1200ALKE-CO2(N)-SB Control Water Valve Control Box Spout Reservoir Flush Water Valve Evaporator Bin Control Safety Solenoid Evaporator Gear Motor Switch Valve Valve...
[c] FM-1800ALKE-CO2(N)-SB Spout Evaporator Control Water Valve Solenoid Reservoir Valve Safety Evaporator Valve Gear Motor Flush Water Bin Control Valve Switch...
This information is provided on the label attached to the front panel and in the instruction manual. But instruct the user to contact a Hoshizaki service agent for replacement as soon as the display starts flashing “PC”.
After replacing the extruding head and mechanical seal: 1) Reset the compressor operating hours in accordance with “III. 5. [f] RESETTING COMPRESSOR OPERATING HOURS”. The “PC” indication on the display goes off. 2) Record the date of replacement on the label attached to the front panel. Operating Hours “PC”...
Note: The water leakage will exceed the above amount with scale/dirt build up or damage on the mating surface. Replace the mechanical seal when the water leakage exceeds 0.5 mL/h. 4. GEAR MOTOR After the following hours of operation, check the gear motor for excessive noise caused by increased torque or deterioration of mechanical parts.
Filter Packing 6. CLEANING OF WATER SYSTEM WARNING 1. HOSHIZAKI recommends cleaning this unit at least twice a year. More frequent cleaning, however, may be required in some existing water conditions. 2. Do not touch the operation switch with damp hands.
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Prepare approximately 3 L of solution as directed on the container. Sanitising solution: 30 mL of 5.25% sodium hypochlorite with 7.6 L of water or the Hoshizaki recommended sanitiser as directed on the container. IMPORTANT For safety and maximum effectiveness, use the solutions immediately after dilution. <STEP 2>...
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12) Allow time for the gear motor to stop and the water system to drain. 13) Allow the icemaker to make ice for approximately 10 minutes. 14) Pour warm water into the storage bin to melt any ice down the drain. Note: 1.
III. TECHNICAL INFORMATION 1. WATER CIRCUIT AND REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT [a] FM-600ALKE-CO2(N)-SB Solenoid Safety Control Valve Valve Water Evaporator Valve Float Switch Electronic Expansion Valve Reservoir Flush Water Valve...
[b] CONTROL BOX LAYOUT FM-600ALKE-CO2(N)-SB CONTROLLER BOARD - MAIN CONTROLLER BOARD - OPERATION POWER RELAY (CONTROL WATER VALVE, ON BOARD) POWER RELAY (FLUSH WATER VALVE, ON BOARD) POWER RELAY (GEAR MOTOR, ON BOARD) POWER RELAY (SOLENOID VALVE, ON BOARD) POWER RELAY (HEATER) OPERATION SWITCH CIRCUIT PROTECTOR (10A) CAPACITOR (GM)
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FM-1200ALKE-CO2(N)-SB CONTROLLER BOARD - MASTER BOARD (MAIN CONTROL) CONTROLLER BOARD - SLAVE BOARD (E.E.V. CONTROL) CONTROLLER BOARD - OPERATION POWER RELAY (CONTROL WATER VALVE, ON BOARD OF CB1) POWER RELAY (FLUSH WATER VALVE, ON BOARD OF CB1) POWER RELAY (GEAR MOTOR, ON BOARD OF CB1) POWER RELAY (SOLENOID VALVE, ON BOARD OF CB1) POWER RELAY (HEATER) OPERATION SWITCH...
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FM-1800ALKE-CO2(N)-SB CONTROLLER BOARD - MASTER BOARD (MAIN CONTROL) CONTROLLER BOARD - SLAVE BOARD 1 (E.E.V. CONTROL) CONTROLLER BOARD - SLAVE BOARD 2 (E.E.V. CONTROL) CONTROLLER BOARD - OPERATION POWER RELAY (CONTROL WATER VALVE 1, ON BOARD OF CB1) POWER RELAY (FLUSH WATER VALVE 3, 4, ON BOARD OF CB1) POWER RELAY (GEAR MOTOR, ON BOARD OF CB1) POWER RELAY (SOLENOID VALVE, ON BOARD OF CB1) POWER RELAY (HEATER)
3. ICEMAKING MECHANISM Flake Type Nugget Type Screw Bolt Spring Washer Cutter Auger Extruding Packing - Spout Head Flange Mechanical Seal Pan Head O-Ring Machine Screw Belt Heater (provided for Nugget type) Hex. Head Bolt W/ Sealing Bolt Washer Cover - Gear Motor Housing Coupling...
[a] EVAPORATOR (CASING) The evaporator consists of a stainless steel icemaking cylinder coiled with a refrigeration pipe and wrapped together with a polyurethane foam insulation material. Water coming from the inlet into the evaporator will be frozen into ice. The ice spout is located on top of the evaporator.
[h] BELT HEATER (provided on nugget type) The belt heater is provided to reduce the load of ice passing the extruding head during a freeze cycle and to prevent vapor lock during a flush cycle. [i] REMOVABLE FLANGE The flange used to be welded on the evaporator to fix the spout. But sometimes the extruding head applies excessive load on the evaporator to compress ice, resulting in breaking the welded joints.
[k] BIN CONTROL SWITCH The bin control switch is composed of a reed switch attached to the spout and an actuator (ice detector) provided inside the spout and chute. The bin control switch operates as follows: 1. Ice reaches up to the ice detector. 2.
[l] SPOUT, SPOUT COVER T he s pout a n d sp ou t co ver a re Spout Cover connected to the evaporator casing with a removable flange. These are Reed Switch the passage to deliver ice formed inside the evaporator casing into the chute.
4. ELECTRIC CIRCUIT CAUTION Reassemble all the components as they were after servicing the unit according to a service call. [a] BASIC OPERATION The icemaker starts water supply when the operation switch is moved to the “ON” position. On completion of water supply, the gear motor starts immediately. After 5 minutes the solenoid valve opens to begin icemaking operation.
5. OPERATION BOARD [a] OPERATION BUTTONS ICE = When pressed in the STOP mode, the unit is supplied with water and starts icemaking operation. STOP = When pressed in the ICE mode, the unit stops icemaking operation and drains. MAINTENANCE A = Used for various maintenance operations. MAINTENANCE B = Used for model code setting.
2) 4) [c] DISPLAYING COMPRESSOR OPERATING HOURS, CYCLE TIME, MODEL NUMBER AND SOFTWARE VERSION Press and hold the maintenance A button, and press the ice button. The display shows the following items one by one every time the ice button is pressed. This function is available in the ice or stop mode.
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Note: 1. The display shows the next item if the ice button is pressed before one item appears in the display. 2. The display mode is cancelled if the maintenance A button is released. 3. The software version is displayed repeatedly while the maintenance A button is pressed.
c) Model Number The display shows two digits. e.g. FM-1200ALKE-CO2(-N) = “02” (master board) * Check the wiring label of each model. d) Software Version The display shows the software version in six digits/symbols divided into three parts. e.g. Ver. 9-3-6 = “09”, “-3”, “-6” The indication is repeated until the maintenance A button is released.
[e] RESETTING ERROR LOG With the operation switch in the “OFF” position, press and hold the stop and maintenance A buttons. Move the operation switch to the “ON” position. Release the buttons when the display shows the ice mode. Now the error log is reset. Do not reset more than necessary. [f] RESETTING COMPRESSOR OPERATING HOURS Note: This operation should be performed only when the display shows “PC”.
[g] REDUCING COMPRESSOR STARTING TIME With the power switch turned off, press and hold the maintenance A button. Move the operation switch to the “ON” position. Release the button when the display shows the ice mode. The compressor starts in 30 seconds after the water supply cycle ends. 6.
7. ERROR CODES Interlock Errors Code Error Condition Operation Reset Check/Repair Water leak from water circuit (reservoir, inlet hose, outlet Icemaking Water c0 error occurs 2 times in Whole Power supply, Turn hose, hose joint, mechanical Leak a row. unit stops. OFF - Turn ON seal, flush water valve), float switch...
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Non-Interlock Errors Code Error Condition Operation Reset Check/Repair Error records Microcomputer and compressor Microcomputer fails to Memory circuit not Replace controller Time Read/Write operating hours read/write properly. available. board. “- -” Error not available on display Water leak from After initial water supply, Whole unit stops.
8. PERFORMANCE DATA [a] FM-600ALKE-CO2-SB [b] FM-600ALKE-CO2N-SB The horizontal axis shows the ambient temperature. It refers to the data of “at/wt=10/10,21/15,32/21,40/35”.
[c] FM-1200ALKE-CO2-SB 1400 1300 1200 1100 1000 [d] FM-1200ALKE-CO2N-SB 1400 1300 1200 1100 1000 The horizontal axis shows the ambient temperature. It refers to the data of “at/wt=10/10,21/15,32/21,40/35”.
IV. SERVICE DIAGNOSIS Display error records by operating the operation board (see “III. 5. [d] DISPLAYING ERROR LOG”). Check for a possible cause and service the unit. 1. NO ICE PRODUCTION PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY [1] The icemaker will a) Power supply 1.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY [3] (Continued) d) Pressure switch, 1. Dirty condenser fins. 1. Clean. condenser 2. Ambient temperature 2. Check for recommended thermistor too warm. temperature. 3. Fan not rotating. 3. Replace. 4. Condenser water 4. Check and get recommended pressure too low or pressure.
2. LOW ICE PRODUCTION PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY [1] Low ice a) Refrigerant line 1. Gas leaks. 1. See 1 - [5] - a). production 2. Refrigerant line 2. Replace the clogged clogged. component. 3. Overcharged. 3. Recharge. b) High-side pressure 1.
3. OTHERS PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY [1] Abnormal noise a) Fan motor 1. Bearing worn out. 1. Replace. (condenser unit) 2. Fan blade deformed. 2. Replace fan blade. 3. Fan blade does not 3. Replace. move freely. b) Compressor 1. Bearings worn out, 1.
V. REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT 1. SERVICE FOR REFRIGERANT LINES [a] SERVICE INFORMATION 1) Treatment for Refrigerant Leak [R744] If a refrigerant leak occurs from an icemaker, ice production will be reduced. A continuous refrigerant leak will eventually cause an icemaker protector to trip to stop the icemaker. In case of a refrigerant leak, stop the icemaker and turn off the solenoid valve.
[b] EVACUATION AND RECHARGE 1) Attach a charging hose of a gauge manifold to a vacuum pump and the access valve of EPR (to be fitted by service personnel for self-contained type). 2) Open the low-side valve on the gauge manifold, and turn on the vacuum pump. 3) Allow the vacuum pump to pull down to a 760 mmHg vacuum.
7) Check for leaks using nitrogen gas (10 bar) and soap bubbles. 8) Evacuate the system (See “1. [b] EVACUATION AND RECHARGE”). 9) Attach the coil to the E.E.V. Be sure to secure the coil properly. 10) Refit the front panel in its correct position. 11) Connect the power source.
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EVAPORATOR Note: Skip the following steps 12) through 18) when the evaporator does not need replacement. 12) Recover the refrigerant and store it in a proper container, if required by an applicable law. IMPORTANT Always install a new drier every time the sealed refrigeration system is opened. Do not replace the drier until after all other repair or replacement has been made.
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GEAR MOTOR 22) Cut the connectors. 23) Remove the three socket head cap screws securing the gear motor. 24) Assemble the removed parts in the reverse order of which they were removed. WARNING Be careful not to scratch the surface of the O-ring, or it may cause water leaks. Handle the mechanical seal with care not to scratch nor to contaminate its contact surface.
5. CONTROL WATER VALVE 1) Disconnect the power source. 2) Close the water supply tap. 3) Remove the panels. 4) Disconnect the terminals from the control water valve. 5) Remove the cover - reservoir Inlet from the control water valve. 6) Loosen the fitting nut on the control water valve Inlets, and remove the control water valve.
10) Pour water into the reservoir, and check for water leaks on the flush water valve. 11) Open the water supply tap. 12) Connect the power source. 13) Check for water leaks. 14) Push the stop button, and make sure water is flushing. 15) Push the ice button.