Maintenance - Hoshizaki DCM-270BAH-OS Instruction Manual

B. Maintenance
This icemaker must be maintained individually, referring to the instruction manual and
labels provided with the icemaker. The schedule below is a guideline. More frequent
maintenance, however, may be required depending on water quality, the icemaker's
environment, and local sanitation regulations.
Consult with your local distributor about inspection and maintenance service. To obtain
the name and phone number of your local distributor, visit www.hoshizaki.com or call
Hoshizaki Technical Support at 1-800-233-1940.
1. Only qualified service technicians should attempt to service or maintain this
icemaker.
2. Disconnect power before performing maintenance.
Frequency Area
Every 2 Air Filter
Weeks
Monthly External Water
Filters
Icemaker Exterior
Every 6 Icemaker and
Months Storage Bin
Gear Motor Drain
Pan
Icemaker Drain
Yearly Inlet Water Valve,
Dispense Water
Valve, and Drain
Valve
Water Hoses
Condenser
Icemaker
Upper Bearing
(extruding head)
After Upper Bearing
3 Years, (extruding head);
then Yearly Lower Bearing
and O-Ring
(lower housing);
Mechanical
Seal; Evaporator
Cylinder; Auger
WARNING
Maintenance Schedule
Task
Inspect. Wash with warm water and neutral cleaner if dirty.
Check for proper pressure and change if necessary.
Wipe down with a clean, soft cloth. Use a damp cloth containing a neutral
cleaner to wipe off oil or dirt build up. Clean any chlorine staining (rust
colored spots) using a non-abrasive cleaner like Zud or Bon Ami.
Clean and sanitize per the cleaning and sanitizing instructions provided in
this manual.
Wipe down with a clean cloth and warm water.
Check to make sure it is clear.
Close the water supply line shut-off valve and drain the water system.
Clean the inlet water valve and dispense water valve screens and clean
and inspect the drain valve.
Inspect the water hoses and clean/replace if necessary.
Inspect. Clean if necessary by using a brush or vacuum cleaner.
Inspect for oil spots, loose components, fasteners, and wires.
Check for wear using .02" round stock or pin gauge. Replace both upper
bearing and lower bearing if wear exceeds factory recommendations. See
the Service Manual for details.
Inspect. Replace both upper bearing and lower bearing if wear exceeds
factory recommendations. Replace the mechanical seal if the seal's contact
surfaces are worn, cracked, or scratched. See the Service Manual for
details.
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