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11.4.2005 Rev. 1. General ......................1 1.1 Symbols used in the manual ..................1 1.2 Symbols used on the appliance ..................1 1.3 Checking the relation of the appliance and the manual ..........1 2. Safety instructions ..................2 2.1 Safe use .......................... 2 2.1.1 Modifications ......................
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11.4.2005 Rev. 5.9 Connection to power supply mains ................10 5.10 Connection to water mains ..................11 5.10.1 Connection to cold water ................... 11 5.10.2 Connection to water drain pipe ................12 5.11 Distance of other fixtures ..................13 6. Main causes of operating failure ............... 14 8.
11.4.2005 Rev. 2.3 General 1. General Carefully read the instructions in this manual as they contain important information re- garding proper, efficient and safe installation, use and maintenance of the appliance. Keep this manual in a safe place for eventual use by other operators of the appliance. The installation of this appliance must be carried out in accordance with the manufactur- er’s instructions and following local regulations.
11.4.2005 Rev. 2.3 Safety instructions 2. Safety instructions 2.1 Safe use To guarantee the efficiency of the automatic ice crush maker and to ensure its proper op- eration, it is essential to adhere to the directions provided by the manufacturer and to make sure that any maintenance work is carried out exclusively by professionally qualified staff.
11.4.2005 Rev. 2.3 Functional description 3. Functional description 3.1 General In making ice crush use only cold, pure drinking water. Because ice crush is mainly used for cooling of beverages for internal use, shall the quality of water in making ice crush be considered as important as the pureness and good storage of any other food products.
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11.4.2005 Rev. 2.3 Functional description Adjustable foot Cooling system Insulated storage bin Ice crush basin Copper tube Evaporator Water basin Icebreaker Steel cabinet Door Vertical auger Bin level bulb Bearings Water outlet Water inlet Gearmotor Air/Water condenser...
11.4.2005 Rev. 2.3 Functional description 3.4 Functioning principle The coolant in the cooling system freezes the evaporator to a temperature of -15°C. A wa- ter pump sprays an even jet of water into the cylinder shaped evaporator. When the ice is formed into the walls, the auger crushes the ice, looser from the walls of the evaporator and pushes the ice crushs down to the basin.
11.4.2005 Rev. 2.3 Use instructions 4. Use instructions 4.1 Before use 4.1.1 Preparations The ice crush maker has been already cleaned in the factory. It’s recommended to wash the ice crush tank again before using the appliance first time. The internal parts cleaning can be carried out only by the Authorized Technical Service Centre.
11.4.2005 Rev. 2.3 Use instructions In making ice crush use only cold, clean drinking water. Because ice crush are mainly used for cooling of beverages for internal use, shall the quality of water in making ice crush be considered as important as the pureness and good storage of any other food prod- ucts.
11.4.2005 Rev. 2.3 Installation 5. Installation 5.1 General The ice crush maker is delivered attached to a special wooden pallet and protected with cardboard packaging. Installation must be carried out exclusively by qualified and authorized staff, in compli- ance with current national standards and following manufacturer’s instructions. 5.1.1 Using conditions The best performance of the ice crush maker is achieved at a room temperature of between 10ºC and 35ºC and a water supply temperature of between 3ºC and 25ºC.
11.4.2005 Rev. 2.3 Installation Make sure, that the ice crush maker will be installed on an even surface. Avoid installing the appliance near heat sources. A floor drain should be found near of the place of instal- lation. The maximum distance being 5 m. Make sure that the melt water pipe presents a slope of at least 5% throughout its entire length.
11.4.2005 Rev. 2.3 Installation 5.8 Placing of appliance Plug Socket with switch Water tap Water supply pipe Water drain pipe 5.9 Connection to power supply mains The electrical wiring system scheme is attached inside of the front panel of the ice crush maker.
11.4.2005 Rev. 2.3 Installation Electric safety of the ice crush maker is achieved solely when the appliance is properly connected to an efficient earthing system made in compliance with current national safety standards. Make sure that this fundamental safety requirement is respected and, if you are in any doubt, ask for a thorough check of the electric system by professionally qualified and authorized staff.
11.4.2005 Rev. 2.3 Installation Without exerting excessive force in order not to risk cracking the unions, firmly tighten a threaded ring nut inlet of the solenoid valve in the back of the appliance. The other threaded ring nut must be screwed to the water tap, this must be threaded too. 5.10.2 Connection to water drain pipe Fix the water drain pipe in the housing provided on the back of the appliance.
11.4.2005 Rev. 2.3 Installation Make sure that: • The internal diameter of the pipe is 22 mm. • The water drain pipe is not throttled in any point throughout its length. • The drain pipe presents a slope of at least 5% on its entire length and there are no air pockets in the pipe.
11.4.2005 Rev. 2.3 Main causes of operating failure 6. Main causes of operating failure Should the appliance fail to produce ice, before calling on the Authorized Technical Serv- ice Centre, first check carefully that: • The water supply tap provided in the istallation phase is open. •...
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11.4.2005 Rev. 2.3 Main causes of operating failure Table 1: Appliance does not stop when the con- Thermostat of the ice container Check the probe, adjust/change the ther- tainer is filled mostat Safety thermostat stops the appliance Water supply valve does not open Check the pressure switch Check the valve, change if needed Lack of water...
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11.4.2005 Rev. 2.3 Main causes of operating failure...
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GB 902 500 mm 48 mm 151 mm 99 mm 158 mm 87 mm 230 mm Water OUT, diam. 24mm Water IN, diam. 3/4” Power cable Installation drawing GB 902A...
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GB 1555 110 mm 738 mm 53 mm 240 mm 104 mm 247 mm 92 mm 319 mm Water OUT, diam. 24mm Water IN, diam. 3/4” Power cable Installation drawing GB 1555A...
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Installation of marine foot: New marine foot Marine foot...
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59 kg Weight net 1555 94 kg Weight gross 67 kg Weight gross 1555 105 kg Rerfrigerant R404A 210g Rerfrigerant R404A 190g Rerfrigerant R404A 1555 240g Rerfrigerant R404A 1555 200g A=Air-cooled , W=Water-cooled 902=GB 902A, 1555=GB 1555A B=∼250V 16A 50Hz...
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