Remove Auger - Scotsman UF424A-1A Technical Manual

UF424 / UN324 Technical Manual

Remove Auger

Auger
The auger must be clean and undamaged to work
properly.
Remove it from the evaporator to confirm.
Note: A wet auger will appear clean - dry it to check
for scale.
Damaged auger flight edges are not repairable and
the auger must be then be replaced.
Auger Motor
The auger motor is a PSC motor with a capacitor. If
the motor will not start, check first for voltage to the
motor.
If there is full voltage to the motor, check the capacitor
and motor windings, replace the motor if the winding
is open. Replace the capacitor if it is damaged, open
or weak.
Note: The replacement motor is supplied attached
to a gear reducer cover. Remove the motor from the
cover and attach it to the gear reducer.
A reversed motor code (1) is a strong symptom of a
motor that should be replaced.
Removal
Suggested tools include a 1/4 inch drive ratchet set.
1. Disconnect electrical power.
2. Remove top panel.
3. Remove front panel.
4. Close float valve or shut water off to unit.
5. Drain reservoir and evaporator using the drain at
the front of the machine.
6. Push back on chute cover, lift up and remove.
7. Remove ice sweep by rotating it counter
clockwise.
8. Lift up and remove chute.
9. Remove the four socket head bolts at the side of
the top of the evaporator.
10. Return ice sweep and attach to auger.
11. Lift up on ice sweep to remove auger. and breaker
together.
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Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect electrical
power before beginning