Preparing The Icemaker For Periods Of Non-Use - Hoshizaki SRK-8H Instruction Manual

IV. Preparing the Icemaker for Periods of Non-Use
• When storing the icemaker for an extended time or in sub-freezing temperatures,
follow the instructions below to prevent damage.
• To prevent damage to the water pump seal, do not leave the control switch in the
"WASH" position for extended periods when the water tank is empty.
When the icemaker is not used for two or three days under normal conditions, it is sufficient
to move the control switch to the "OFF" position. When storing the icemaker for an extended
time or in sub-freezing temperatures, follow the instructions below.
1. Remove the water from the icemaker water supply line:
1) Turn off the power supply and remove the front panel.
2) Close the icemaker water supply line shut-off valve and open the icemaker water supply
line drain valve.
3) Allow the line to drain by gravity.
4) Attach a compressed air or carbon dioxide supply to the icemaker water supply line
drain valve.
5) Make sure at least 3 minutes have elapsed since you turned off the power supply. Make
sure the control switch is in the "ICE" position. Replace the front panel in its correct
position and turn on the power supply.
6) Blow the icemaker water supply line out using the compressed air or carbon dioxide
supply.
7) Close the icemaker water supply line drain valve.
2. Drain the water tank:
1) Turn off the power supply.
2) Remove the front, top, and left side panels, then remove the insulation panel.
3) Move the control switch to the "OFF" position.
4) Disconnect the distributor from the distribution hose. Remove the thumbscrew securing
cube guide B. Remove cube guide B, then remove cube guide A. Remove the overflow
cap and overflow pipe. See Fig. 14.
5) Remove the drain plug. Allow the water tank to drain, then replace the drain plug in its
correct position. Be careful not to cross thread it.
6) Replace the overflow pipe, overflow cap, cube guide A, cube guide B in their correct
positions. Be careful not to cross thread the overflow pipe.
7) Reconnect the distributor to the distribution hose.
8) Replace the insulation panel, then replace the left side, top, and front panels in their
correct positions.
9) Remove all ice from the dispenser unit/storage bin. Clean the dispenser unit/storage bin
using a neutral cleaner. Rinse thoroughly after cleaning.
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