Scotsman SLE400R User Manual

Scotsman sle400r ice machine: user guide

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Introduction
To the owner or user: This service manual is
intended to provide you, and the maintenance or
service technician, with the information needed to
install, start up, clean, maintain and repair this
product.
The SLE400R is an ice machine that produces
cubed ice on 6 vertical cube freezing surfaces.
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
For The Installer: Environmental Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Installation: Scotsman IS or RS Dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Installation: Remote Condenser System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Component Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Initial Start Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Initial Start Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance, Cleaning and Sanitizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How It Works: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Removal and Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal and Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal and Replacement: Refrigeration System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts lists and wiring diagrams are located in the
center of this manual, printed on yellow paper.
Note the warning symbol where it
appears in this manual. It is an alert for
important safety information on a hazard
that might cause serious injury.

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January 1995
When harvested, the cubes fall individually into the
ice storage bin. The SLE400R automatically
maintains the level of ice by turning on when the
ice level falls, and switches off when the bin is full.
The refrigeration system uses R-404A as the
refrigerant.
Keep this manual for future reference.
This manual was printed on recycled paper.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    ........Installation: SLD150 Hotel Dispenser Installation: Scotsman IS or RS Dispenser ......installation .
  • Page 2: Specifications

    If recharging, always use the charge listed on the ice machine. Electrical Inlet Specifications: The SLE400R will stack onto a variety of ice storage bins, see sales literature for proper ice SLE400R Back View storage bin. Model Number Dimensions W"...
  • Page 3: For The Installer: Environmental Limitations

    They meet or exceed the standards of UL, NSF, and CSA. Scotsman assumes no liability or responsibility of any kind for products manufactured by Scotsman that have been altered in any way, including the use of any part and/or other components not specifically approved by Scotsman.
  • Page 4: Installation

    5’ x 6.6 = 33 equivalent feet. 33 + 20 = 53 equivalent feet. This location would be acceptable. Pre-installation: 1. Inspect the place where the ice machine is to be installed. Check for: space for the cabinet, water supply, drain availability and electrical power supply.
  • Page 5: Installation: Ice Storage Bin

    5. If on a Scotsman bin, attach the ice machine to the bin using the straps and bolts shipped with the ice machine. Drill two 1/8" holes in the back of the bin and secure with sheet metal screws provided.
  • Page 6: Installation: Sld150 Hotel Dispenser

    SLE400R Installation: SLD150 Hotel Dispenser Assembly The ice machine must be placed onto the top of the dispenser, and the bin thermostat capillary tube routed into the bracket in the dispenser. 1. Check that the dispenser has a gasket all around the perimeter of the top, 22"...
  • Page 7: Installation: Scotsman Is Or Rs Dispenser

    Installation: Scotsman IS or RS Dispenser Assembly: The assembly of the ice machine onto the dispenser requires two additional parts: an adapter kit and a thermostat stand off kit. 1. Mark two spots on the inside left liner of the dispenser: 2"...
  • Page 8: Installation

    SLE400R installation Supply: Screw the 3/8" male flare (fitting shipped in package inside cabinet) into the 1/4" FPT fitting at the back of the cabinet (thread tape recommended). Connect cold potable water to the water inlet. A hand shut off valve for inlet water should be installed near the machine.
  • Page 9: Installation: Remote Condenser System

    If there is considerable excess tubing, it should be cut out before the tubing is connected to the ice machine. Be certain to evacuate the tubing before connecting to the ice machine or to the remote condenser. Connections: Installation of Remote Condenser Remove plastic caps from condenser, tubing connections and from the ice machine’s refrigerant...
  • Page 10: Installation

    HACR circuit breakers. The remote condenser fan motor is powered from the ice machine, thru the junction box at the back of the ice machine. To make the electrical connections: 1. Remove the right top panel.
  • Page 11: After Utility Connections

    Scotsman. 16. Has the owner/user been given the name and telephone number of the authorized Scotsman Service Agency serving that location? January 1995 Page 11...
  • Page 12: Component Location

    SLE400R Component Location Many components are serviceable from the front without removing the side panels. Behind the front panel: Water pump Inlet water valve Reservoir Evaporators Water distributor pan Ice size control adjustment ICE/OFF/WASH switch Control box Water Distributor Bin Thermostat...
  • Page 13: Initial Start Up

    Correct Size & evaporators. " Shape 13. Allow the ice machine to operate for about 20 minutes. The ice should be fully formed and should be harvested within a few minutes. 14. After harvest, check the ice cube size. Compare a fresh cube to the diagram on the back of the front panel.
  • Page 14: Initial Start Up

    1. After ice has been harvested, but before new cubes begin to form, switch the ICE/OFF/WASH switch to WASH. 2. Add 4 oz. of ice machine cleaner to the reservoir. Allow unit to operate that way for 10 minutes. 3. Switch ICE/OFF/WASH switch to OFF 4.
  • Page 15: Maintenance, Cleaning And Sanitizing

    2. Wipe all interior surfaces of the ice storage bin with the bleach and water. 3. Allow to air dry. To Remove Scale: 1. Mix a cleaning solution of 4 ounces of Scotsman Ice Machine Cleaner to 4 pints of warm F.-110 F.) water.
  • Page 16: Cleaning: Ice Machine Water System

    5. Drain the water from the sump by removing the drain elbow. 6. Disconnect hose from the water distributor pan, and remove the water distributor pan. 7. Mix a solution of 5 oz. ice machine cleaner and 1 gallon of warm (95 F. - 115 F.) water.
  • Page 17: How It Works

    Water: Water flows into the ice machine from its inlet connection at the back of the cabinet, through the inlet water valve and into the reservoir. The water in the reservoir is pumped up and through the water distributor tube at the top of the evaporators.
  • Page 18: Technical Characteristics

    SLE400R Technical Characteristics Typical Cycle Time 17 minutes @ 70 F. air and 50 24 minutes @ 90 F. air and 70 Typical Harvest Ice Weight 4 pounds . Typical Low Side Pressure 22 - 23 PSIG just before harvest (beginning of freeze may be 45 - 50 PSIG)
  • Page 19: Service Diagnosis

    No cooling at evaporator due to dirty condenser No cooling due to compressor not pumping January 1995 Page 19 SLE400R PROBABLE FIX Restore power Switch ICE/OFF/WASH switch to Check temperature at bin thermostat bracket, if warmer than F., thermostat should be open.
  • Page 20 SLE400R Service Diagnosis: SYMPTOM No ice compressor is operating Ice is made, but not harvested. POSSIBLE CAUSE No cooling due to low refrigerant charge Ice size thermostat contacts do not switch position Ice will not slide down ice rack due to minerals on rack.
  • Page 21 Adjust ice size thermostat; use gauge shipped with machine Check/replace heater on ice size thermostat probe tube. Clean water system with Scotsman Ice Machine Cleaner Clean tube with ice machine cleaner Check water supply pressure Check water supply for restrictions Check superheat, replace TXV if too high.
  • Page 22: Removal And Replacement

    SLE400R Removal and Replacement Ice Size Thermostat: Before replacing the ice size thermostat, it should be positively determined that it is at fault. 1. Disconnect electrical power. Electrical shock hazard. Electrical shock can cause personal injury. Disconnect power before beginning to service components.
  • Page 23: Removal And Replacement

    3. Remove the screws holding the valve bracket to the liner. 4. Remove the valve from the ice machine. 5. Reverse the above steps to reassemble. Float Valve Siphon “U” Tube...
  • Page 24: Removal And Replacement: Refrigeration System

    SLE400R Removal and Replacement: Refrigeration System General Information Work on the refrigeration system should only be done when it is certain that the system needs repair. This ice machine use R-404A (HP62) refrigerant and the compressor uses Polyol Ester oil.

This manual is also suitable for:

Sle400rs-32a

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