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CRUSHED ICE MAKER WITHOUT BIN AIR-CONDENSED WATER-CONDENSED TYPE: G250A, G500A, G1000A Installation and Operation Manual S/N: Rev.: 2.4...
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Dear Customer, Congratulations on deciding to choose a Metos appliance for your kitchen activities. You made an excellent choice. We will do our best to make you a satisfied Metos customer like thousands of customers we have around the world.
18.9.2007 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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18.9.2007 Rev. 5.9 Connection to power supply mains ................10 5.10 Connection to water mains ..................11 5.10.1 Connection to the cold water ................11 5.10.2 Connection to water drain pipe ................12 5.11 Distance of other fixtures ..................12 5.12 The probe in the bin ....................
18.9.2007 Rev. 2.4 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.
18.9.2007 Rev. 2.4 Safety instructions 2. Safety instructions 2.1 Safe use To guarantee the efficiency of the crushed ice maker and to ensure its proper operation, 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.
18.9.2007 Rev. 2.4 Functional description 3. Functional description 3.1 General In making crushed ice use only cold, pure drinking water. Because crushed ice is mainly used for cooling of beverages for internal use, shall the quality of water in making crushed ice be considered as important as the pureness and good storage of any other food products.
18.9.2007 Rev. 2.4 Use instructions 4. Use instructions 4.1 Before use 4.1.1 Preparations Check, that the appliance has been correctly connected to the electric supply mains, to the water supply mains and to the water drainage system. Turn on the water sypply tap, switch on the power by means of the reletive switch fitted during the installation phase.
18.9.2007 Rev. 2.4 Use instructions In the normal daily use the crushed ice maker functions until the crushed ice reach a probe in the container. When any ice is taken from the container and the level of crushed ice falls under the probe level, then ice production restarts automatically.
18.9.2007 Rev. 2.4 Installation 5. Installation 5.1 General The crushed ice 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 the manufacturer’s instructions. 5.1.1 Using conditions The best performance of the crushed ice maker is achieved at a room temperature of be- tween 15ºC and 35ºC and a water supply temperature of between 15ºC and 25ºC.
18.9.2007 Rev. 2.4 Installation 5.5 Unpacking Remove the packaging according to the instructions on the box. Once you have removed the packaging, make sure that the crushed ice maker is in per- fectly good condition. If you are in any doubt, do not use it and contact immediately the dealer who sold it to you.
18.9.2007 Rev. 2.4 Installation 5.7 Installation The crushed ice maker can be install on a shelves or on a container. If the crushed ice maker installing on the pre-existing structure (platforms, shelves), it´s recommended to have the structure examined by a technical expert to make sure it is sta- ble.
18.9.2007 Rev. 2.4 Installation 5.8 Placing of appliance Plug Socket with switch Water tap Water supply pipe Water outlet pipe 5.9 Connection to power supply mains The wiring diagram is stuck on the outside of the back panel of the appliance. Electric safety of the crushed ice maker is achieved solely when the appliance is properly connected to an efficient earthing system made in compliance with current national safety standards.
18.9.2007 Rev. 2.4 Installation 5.10 Connection to water mains 5.10.1 Connection to the cold water The crushed ice maker is designed solely for producing ice and must be fed exclusively with cold water for human consumption (drinking water). The running pressure must be between 1 and 6 Bar. Connection to the water mains must be made following the manufacturer’s instructions by professionally qualified staff.
18.9.2007 Rev. 2.4 Installation 5.10.2 Connection to water drain pipe Fix the water draining pipe in the housing provided on the back of the appliance. 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. •...
18.9.2007 Rev. 2.4 Installation 5.12 The probe in the bin Loosen the probe cautiously down from the machine. Attach the capillary tube into the wall of the bin and attach the probe into the probe bracket.
18.9.2007 Rev. 2.4 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 Center, first check carefully that: • The water supply tap provided in the istallation phase is open. •...
18.9.2007 Rev. 2.4 Technical specifications 7. Technical specifications Electric diagram G250, G500 (valid from 2004 07 22) Electric diagram G1000 (valid from 2006 05 26) Installation drawing G 500A Installation drawing G 1000A Installation on bin...
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Electric diagram G250, G500 (valid from 2006 05 26)
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Electric diagram G1000 (valid from 2004 07 22)
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G 500 640 mm 34 mm 228 mm 116 mm 282 mm 58 mm 292 mm Water OUT, diam. 24mm Water IN, diam. 3/4” Power cable Installation drawing G 500A...
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G 1000 934 mm 337 mm 60 mm 372 mm 187 mm 358 mm 257 mm Water OUT, diam. 24mm Water IN, condensator, diam 3/4” Water IN, basin, diam. 3/4” Power cable Installation drawing G 1000A...
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18.9.2007 Rev. 2.4 Technical specifications Item Model Type Specification Production in 24h, till 250 kg Production in 24h, till 500 kg Production in 24h, till 1000 1000 kg Cooling system Cooling system Cooling system 1000 Fluid refrigerant R404A Fluid refrigerant R404A Fluid refrigerant 1000...
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