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ICECAT B220 ICE RESURFACER
USER'S AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

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  • Page 1 ICECAT B220 ICE RESURFACER USER’S AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS USER’S MANUAL..................4 1.1. General .......................... 4 1.2. Safety Instructions ....................... 4 1.3. Dimensions and Values ....................5 1.4. Main Parts ........................6 1.4.1. Controls ........................ 7 1.4.2. Driving Controls ....................8 1.4.3. Meters ........................9 1.4.3.1. The operating hour meter................9 1.4.3.2.
  • Page 3 1.5.6. Storage ....................... 25 1.5.7. Towing ........................ 25 MAINTENANCE ..................29 2.1. Blade..........................29 2.2. Hydraulics ........................30 2.2.1. Oils ........................30 2.2.2. Filters ........................31 2.2.3. Hoses ........................31 2.2.4. Valves ......................... 31 2.2.5. Pumps......................... 31 2.2.6. Hub Motors......................32 2.2.7.

  • Page 4: User's Manual

    Please keep the manual in the operator’s cabin for future reference. 1.1. General Proper use of the ICECAT B220 requires general knowledge about the use and functions of the machine. Icecat Jäänhoitokoneet Oy provides basic ICECAT B220 training for operators.

  • Page 5: Dimensions And Values

    Even though the ice resurfacer is designed to be as easy to use and safe as possible, just one mistake by the operator or neglecting a single safety issue can cause an accident or damage the machine. Before using the machine, ensure that all protective covers are in place. When the machine is in use, only authorised ice maintenance personnel may remain on the ice.

  • Page 6: Main Parts

    The sled, which is the part that takes care of most of the ice maintenance, is attached to the back frame. The sled contains the shaving blade, which must be handled with extreme caution. Figure 1. ICECAT B220 ice resurfacer...

  • Page 7: Controls

    1.4.1. Controls The controls are located close to the operator so that the operator can use them very easily during ice maintenance. Figure 2. Operator’s compartment...

  • Page 8: Driving Controls

    1.4.2. Driving Controls The operator steers the ice resurfacer with a steering wheel, which turns the front wheels of the machine to the desired direction. The operator can select the direction of the machine (forward or backward) with the direction selector. Speed is controlled by a foot pedal.

  • Page 9: Meters

    1.4.3. Meters 1.4.3.1. The operating hour meter The operating hour meter shows total machine operating time in hours. The meter starts running every time the electrical system is turned on by turning the ignition key. 1.4.3.2. The battery monitor The battery monitor displays the five most important electrical system values. Use the <...

  • Page 10: The Shaving Depth Display

    1.4.3.3. The shaving depth display The shaving depth display shows the blade’s cutting depth in millimetres. The measurement accuracy is 1/10 mm. The meter displays a correct value only when properly calibrated. To calibrate the meter, follow the instructions in the section 1.5.5.1.

  • Page 11: Oil Window

    Figure 6. ELCAT display 1.4.3.5. Oil window There is a window on the side of the hydraulic oil tank for checking the level of oil in the tank. The oil level must be visible through the window when the machine is on an even surface.

  • Page 12: Control Panel

    Figure 7. Oil window and the return oil filter’s dirt indicator 1.4.4. Control Panel The buttons for starting the various functions of the machine are located close to the operator on the control panel. Check the positions of the buttons before starting the machine, to avoid unexpected functions.
  • Page 13 Figure 8. Control panel The ignition key switch has three positions: the main current of the machine is off when the key is vertical and is switched on when the key is turned to the right (clockwise). The start-up position of the switch is to the extreme right.
  • Page 14 dry. Always ensure that the pump is not on when you start the machine. A red LED indicates that the pump is on. SNOW TANK LIGHT: Light for snow tank CRAWLER GEAR: The crawler gear makes it easier to drive on steep upslopes.

  • Page 15: Water System

    20. Shaving depth display reset button (see 1.5.5.1. Calibration of the Shaving Depth Display). 21. Direction selector: use this button for selecting the driving direction desired – i.e., forward or backward. The button must remain in the central (neutral) position when power is on but you do not intend to move the machine. Whenever backing up, you should hear the back-up signal.

  • Page 16: Filling Of The Water Tanks

    1.4.5.1. Filling of the Water Tanks There is a fire hydrant connector and a main water valve under the operator’s seat for filling the water tanks. The operator’s footwell contains a three-position filling valve lever for filling both the wash and ice making water tanks. During operation, the operator can use this lever for adding water from the wash tank to the ice making water tank.

  • Page 17: Automatic Water Tank Filling (Optional)

    To fill the water tanks, do the following: 1. Attach a hose from the pipeline network that has a suitable connector to the fire hydrant connector of the machine. 2. Open the main water valve of the machine. 3. Select which water tank to fill by turning the filling valve lever. 4.
  • Page 18 To fill the cooling water tank, turn the filling valve lever left from the driving direction. To fill the wash water tank, turn the valve backwards. To transfer water from the wash water tank to the ice making water tank, turn the lever right. To use automatic water tank filling, do the following: 1.

  • Page 19: Wash Water Lever

    1.4.5.3. Wash Water Lever The amount of wash water is controlled by the wash water lever, situated on the right side of the control panel. To open the wash water valve, push the lever forward. Water then flows to the wash compartment of the sled. Switch on the intake pump required for washing the ice by pressing the control panel’s INTAKE PUMP button.

  • Page 20: Electrical System

    Figure 14. Speed related ice making water 1.4.6. Electrical System The electrical system consists of the following parts: charger, which charges and maintains the batteries black box, which controls the main motor and monitors the batteries 12-V battery, which maintains the black box and the control panel batteries for powering the electric motor 24-V hydraulic control unit, which controls the hydraulic pump control panel for controlling the machine...

  • Page 21: Seat

    1.4.7. Seat Adjust the position of the seat before operating the machine. The seat is to be adjusted so that you can easily reach all of the controls. You must be able to see all areas surrounding the machine, including behind it. Always use the seat belt when driving the ice resurfacer.

  • Page 22: Starting Of The Machine

    1.5.2. Starting of the Machine To start up the machine, do the following: Ensure that the ignition key has been turned to its extreme right position, the motor rotation speed control knob (2) is at its extreme anti-clockwise position (OFF), the driving direction selector is in its middle position (neutral) and all buttons are in their upper or middle positions (which means that the functions controlled by them are off).

  • Page 23: Movement

    1.5.3. Movement To move the ice resurfacer, select a driving direction with the direction selector and depress the pedal. The more you press the pedal, the faster the machine moves. Fasten your seat belt before moving the machine. While driving the machine, keep in mind that the friction of studded tyres on both wet and dry ice is limited and that driving too quickly can result in uncontrolled movement of the machine.

  • Page 24: Washing Water

    1.5.5.3. Washing Water Washing water is used to improve the quality of the ice and to remove foreign particles from it. Release water to the washing compartment of the sled evenly, and switch the intake pump on once water flows from under the runners. To keep the pump blades from burning, do not switch the intake pump on immediately;...

  • Page 25: Emptying Of The Snow Tank

    1.5.5.8. Emptying of the Snow Tank Before emptying the snow tank, ensure that the snow can fall freely from the opening tank and that no-one will be in the path of the falling snow. To empty the snow tank, press the snow tank button until the snow tank cover and the tipping cylinder are lifted to their extreme upright orientation and the movement of the tank stops.
  • Page 26 Figure 16. Brake release lever. In the left-hand pane of the figure, the valve is open. In the right-hand image, the valve is closed. STEP 2: Release the brakes by turning the hand pump valve to the left (Figure 17). Pump the hand pump to release the brakes (about 10 times).
  • Page 27 STEP 3: Close the hand pump valve by turning it to the extreme right (Figure 17). Switch the wheel motors to neutral (Figure 18). Figure 18. Wheel release valve. The wheel release valve is open (neutral) in the left-hand image and in its normal (i.e., closed) position in the right-hand pane.
  • Page 28 Prepare to switch off the machine before towing starts. If you need to lift the snow tank, turn the snow tank and sled lifting valve to the snow tank lifting position (Figure 19). Switch on power in the operator’s compartment. Push the snow tank lifting switch to the up position while pumping the hand pump.

  • Page 29: Maintenance

    2. MAINTENANCE All parts of the ice resurfacer must operate smoothly in order for the machine to function properly. We recommend that the operator monitor the condition of the parts and carry out all necessary maintenance tasks as soon as possible, to avoid damage.

  • Page 30: Hydraulics

    tighten the center screw first, and move toward one end; finish one side before starting the other tighten the screws of the other side as above, moving from the centre toward the end place the cover sheets back on top of the sled lift the sled, and remove the boards from under the sled Adjust the blade so that it is level by turning the adjustment screws 2.2.

  • Page 31: Filters

    2.2.2. Filters The oil tank contains two filters. The high-pressure filter is located behind the tank and the return oil filter in the right corner of the tank (as viewed from the front). Filters are changed after each 500 hours of operation. The return oil filter must be changed sooner than that if the indicator is in the red area.

  • Page 32: Hub Motors

    2.2.6. Hub Motors Check the parking brake daily. 2.2.7. Cylinders Check the operation of the cylinders daily, paying special attention to the condition of the cylinder shanks. It is common for there to be some oil on the cylinder shank. This is normal. When storing the machine for an extended time, make sure that the cylinder shanks are placed inside the cylinders.

  • Page 33: Gas Springs

    2.3.4. Gas Springs The blade block is pressed against the ice with gas springs. A wavy shaving result indicates that a gas spring is damaged. Replace the gas springs when necessary. 2.4. Water System Lime and other impurities must be cleaned from the immersion pump, tanks and hoses during every servicing.
  • Page 34 6. wheel washing water: 10 A 7. sled: 15 A 8. blade adjustment: 20 A 9. free circulation: 10 A 10. lights: 10 A 11. seat heater: 10 A 12. instrument panel lights: 10 A 13. blade adjustment: 10 A 14.

  • Page 35: Motor

    2.5.2. Motor During service work, motor brushes should be checked and the contact surfaces cleaned of dust. The brushes must be changed immediately when the MOTOR BRUSH warning LED on the ELCAT display is lit. 2.5.3. Batteries The charger maintains the batteries between uses. Check the condition of the batteries once a year by performing a discharging test.

  • Page 36: Aluminium Parts

    2.5.8. Aluminium Parts Keep the control panel sheet and the floor of the operator’s compartment clean. Do not rub the anodised surfaces too hard. Handle the aluminium wheels with care. 2.6. Removal from Use With proper use and maintenance, the ice resurfacer will serve you for a long time.
  • Page 37 FIN-40320 JYVÄSKYLÄ tel. +358 20 798 9220 fax +358 20 798 9229 We declare that the following product: the ICECAT B220 ice resurfacer serial number __________ has been manufactured in conformity with the following standards and directives, where applicable: Directive...

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