Contractor’s manual F15 - F30 Generators Table of contents Table of contents 1. General .................. 4 1.1 Introduction to this notice ..............4 1.2 Warning ....................4 1.3 Where can you fi nd the information you need? .......4 2. Safety rules ................5 2.1 Meaning of the danger pictograms ...........5 2.2 Qualifi...
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Contractor’s manual F15 - F30 Generators Table of contents 10. Addition of salt ..............23 10.1 The salt dosing tube ..............23 10.2 The dosing pump .................24 11. Options ................26 11.1 Electrical terminal box ..............26 11.2 «ILD» Ice level detector (regulation) ..........26 11.3 Remote Control ................26 12.
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Contractor’s manual F15 - F30 Generators IDENTIFICATION IDENTIFICATION GEA Geneglace s.a.s. 9 rue des orfèvres 44840 Les Sorinières - France +33 (0)2.51.19.10.51 Type / Model Date N° construction / Serial Fluide / Fluid Pression de service Max. (PS) Max. working Charge fluide maxi Max.
Contractor’s manual F15 - F30 Generators General 1. General Important «Connections» : In order to make all the hydraulic, elec- trical and cooling connections correctly, this section will Read the safety instructions carefully before give you some useful advice regarding the procedures working on the ice machine.
Contractor’s manual F15 - F30 Generators Safety rules 2. Safety rules 2.2 Qualifi cation and training of This notice contains important rules to be observed con- cerning safety, installation, operation and maintenance of personnel ice machines and their scrapping. And for this reason it All installation and servicing is to be performed by qua- must be read before any handling.
Contractor’s manual F15 - F30 Generators Safety and Environmental Instructions 3. Safety and Environmental Instructions 3.1 Safety rules In the event of a general power failure, protect yourself against any risk when the power returns (unintended start- ing): keep personnel away from dangerous areas. Starting and stopping a GENEGLACE.
Contractor’s manual F15 - F30 Generators Safety of pressure vessel 4. Safety of pressure vessel 4.1.1 Service instructions The GENEGLACE ice generators are pressure vessels, to be incorporated into refrigeration systems complying with EC Machines Directive 98/79/EEC. Their use is only permitted if they have been incorporated in refrigeration systems complying with the present instruction and if the refrigeration systems fully comply with current local regulations.
Contractor’s manual F15 - F30 Generators Installation and Handling of the F15 and F30 5. Installation and Handling of the F15 and F30 Handling Installation Net weight 50 kg ØG Minimum clearance for service We advise to foresee enough space around the system for its inspection and maintenance K, Øi K, Øi Tightness seal around the boring...
Contractor’s manual F15 - F30 Generators Dimensions and Connections of the F15 and F30 6. Dimensions and Connections of the F15 and F30 Generator F15 Hydraulic connections Connections Item Description Qty. Dimensions Type Material Generator water supply 10/12 mm Plain ends tube Chromed brass 1/2 "...
Contractor’s manual F15 - F30 Generators Positioning the machine 6.1 Positioning the machine Important - Place the generator on a level, fl at surface. Risks of freezing during machine downtime : protect the base of the pump and valve fl oat by - The generator must be located in a position protected means of a heater housed in the base.
Contractor’s manual F15 - F30 Generators Positioning the machine In the case of an insulated wall, we recommend the following method of fi xing : Stainless steel threaded rod Stainless steel lock nut Stainless steel washer 6.3 Ice level safety detection The ice level safety detection, consisting of a blade and a probe, is delivered not fi...
Contractor’s manual F15 - F30 Generators Connections - Specifi cations 7. Connections 7.1 Specifi cations Specifications Units Dimensions Length x width x height 520 x 400 x 600 650 x 500 x 700 Net weight Sound level < 70 < 70 Fluid load of R22 or R404A Conditions of operation R404a...
Contractor’s manual F15 - F30 Generators Hydraulic and Electrical connections 7.2 Hydraulic connections 7.2.2 Overfl ow connection In the event of malfunction of the fl oat valve, the ex- Recommendation cess water escapes through the overfl ow. The overfl ow therefore prevents any overfl...
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Contractor’s manual F15 - F30 Generators Electrical connection 7.3.3 Torque limiter switch 7.3.1 Reamer motor In the case of a three phase supply, connect as appropriate The drawing below shows the position of the torque limiter for the characteristics of the electrical supply. switch when the generator is operating normally.
Contractor’s manual F15 - F30 Generators Connections to the refrigerating circuit 7.4 Connections to the refrigerating 7.4.3 Generator and refrigerant systems circuit located at different levels Refer to the section «Safety Concerning Pressu- In the case where the compressor and the generator are rised Equipment».
Contractor’s manual F15 - F30 Generators Initial start up 8. Initial start up This section gives the chronological order of the checks ♦ Setting the level and actions to be carried out before, during and after the initial start up of your GENEGLACE in complete safety. This is why, before operation of your GENEGLACE, we By turning the screw 6, adjust the water level in the invite you to refer to the recommendations suggested in...
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Contractor’s manual F15 - F30 Generators Initial start up 8.1.3.2 Levels in the distribution tank For generators F15 and F30, the water level in the up- Note per water distribution tray is obtained by the fl ow rate of the water pump and the regulation of its over fl ow tube. The speed of the reamer is the number of In order to check the water level, switch on the pump complete revolutions made by all the rotating...
Contractor’s manual F15 - F30 Generators Initial start up 8.2 Recommended uses 8.1.3.2 Starting your ice machine In the case of an independent refrigerating system, leave Check that the starting procedure of your the power supply of the system switched on during periods GENEGLACE is carried out as described in the sec- of stoppage : the crankase heater must remain live.
Contractor’s manual F15 - F30 Generators Operation 9. Operation 9.1 Principle of operation Part of this water M is frozen and the excess returns via the lower water pan H into the base O, where the level 9.1.1 Description of generator P is kept constant by means of a fl...
Contractor’s manual F15 - F30 Generators Electrical sequences 9.2 Electrical sequences When starting the ice machine, with the compressor work- If the torque limiter trips, the solenoid valve, the reamer ing, only the solenoid valve for the water supply is open. motor and the water pump stop immediately.
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Contractor’s manual F15 - F30 Generators Electrical sequences 9.2.2 When the compressor serves a single ice generator When starting the ice generator, the compressor, the liquid feed solenoid valve, water pump and reamer begin working simultaneously. If the condensing unit is outside there may be a delay of a few seconds before the reamer and the pump start.
Contractor’s manual F15 - F30 Generators Refrigeration operation 9.3 Refrigeration operation Note As we saw in the section ‘’Description of operation’’, the refrigerant fl uid circulates freely in the double wall : If the refrigerating power is too great, a back pres- sure valve must be used which can be adjusted After expansion, the refrigerant is injected through the (together with the expansion valve) to the suction...
Contractor’s manual F15 - F30 Generators Addition of salt 10. Addition of salt 10.1 The salt dosing tube The operation of a fl ake ice machine is improved by adding sodium chloride to the water to be frozen. A dosing tube is a system for adding salt, mounted in Addition of salt : series, in the case where there is no other system avail- able for adding salt.
Contractor’s manual F15 - F30 Generators The dosing pump 10.2 The dosing pump 10.2.1 Dimensions of the dosing pump 37 mm A steady drip of salt solution occurs directly 226 mm 93 mm 160 mm into the base of the generator 51,5 mm 2,7 mm...
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Contractor’s manual F15 - F30 Generators Salt consumption 10.2.3 Salt consumption The production rates and the lives indicated in the table below are given for 24h/24h operation under nominal condi- tions of operation with air at +25°C and water at +15°C. This data is for a salt solution of 80 to 110 grams per tonne of ice produced.
Contractor’s manual F15 - F30 Generators Options 11. Options The options cover any equipment peripheral to the ice machines connected directly with their operation and of- fered by GENEGLACE. 11.1 Electrical terminal box You will fi nd this in the section diagram of operation on the terminal box in option for a generator connected to a central refrigeration system.
Contractor’s manual F15 - F30 Generators Maintenance 12. Maintenance 12.1 Maintenance schedule In order to prevent faults or malfunctions, you are advised periodically to examine certain essential points of your GENEGLACE. The user guide mentions the current service and inspection operations that can be performed. To this must be added : Recommended Operation frequency...
Contractor’s manual F15 - F30 Generators Routine maintenance 12.2 Routine maintenance 12.2.2 Descaling With time, certain problems can arise with the operation of the ice machine associated with the water quality. - Stop the machine or isolate the supply to the terminal box.
Contractor’s manual F15 - F30 Generators Replacement of worn parts 12.3 Replacement of worn parts For dismantling, reassembly and adjustment, the parts are identifi ed in the exploded views in the annex. The average frequencies are given for normal 24h/24 conditions of operation and correct preventive maintenance. Explanatory sheets for replacement and adjustment are supplied with spare parts or on request.
Contractor’s manual F15 - F30 Generators Troubleshooting 14. Troubleshooting The table below will assist you in the diagnosis of any malfunction detected Manual For F15 and F30 - Mill.: 2008 - 11 / Mod. : JPM 05 Page...
Contractor’s manual F15 - F30 Generators Exploded view F15 15. Exploded view 15.1 F15 Generator This drawing is the property of Généglace, it is forbidden to reproduce it or to communicate it to a third party without our permission Manual For F15 and F30 - Mill.: 2008 - 11 / Mod.: JPM 05 Page...
Contractor’s manual F15 - F30 Generators Exploded view F30 15.2 F30 Generator This drawing is the property of Généglace, it is forbidden to reproduce it or to communicate it to a third party without our permission Manual For F15 and F30 - Mill.: 2008 - 11 / Mod. : JPM 05 Page...
Contractor’s manual F15 - F30 Generators Commissioning Check List 16. Commissioning Check List Before Start-up, refer to the safety instructions and further recommendations in the installer manual The aim of this checklist is to check the main steps of the installation of a generator in view of the latter’s good working order Tick the boxes as the check proceeds 1.
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Contractor’s manual F15 - F30 Generators Commissioning Check List 2. After turning the power on: Manually activate the torque limiter then rearm it (red lever), (according to instructions) (complete standstill of the generator and generating set unit) Check the direction of rotation of the reducer (refer to the arrow painted on the upper part – clockwise) Check the working order and the adjustment of the dosing pump (where relevant) Set the "work"...
Generator connected to : Please enclose a detailed refrigeration diagram Please enclose a detailed refrigeration diagram. GEA GENEGLACE S.A.S. Name of the engineer who signature of the person in charge, and stamp of the company : ZAC de la forêt performed this test : 9, rue des Orfèvres...
Contractor’s manual F15 - F30 Generators Measurement Points for F15 or F30 Generator 17.1 Measurement Points for F15 or F30 Generator °C °C °C kg/h Manual For F15 and F30 - Mill.: 2008 - 11 / Mod. : JPM 05 Page...
Contractor’s manual F15 - F30 Generators Adjustment of Torque Limiter 18. Adjustment of torque limiter Important Before operating, switch off the installation OPERATION OF THE TORQUE LIMITER If the ice is not harvested correctly, the torque limiter reacts: The stop N°2 is compressed by the arm N°1. The head of screw no.
Contractor’s manual F15 - F30 Generators Adjustment of Rubber Wipers Blade 20. Adjustment of Rubber Wipers Blade - Both wipers are positioned in the water distribution tank and held with a flat nut and a blind nut locked together. - Stop the machine using the main and isolating switches for safety. Spraying Spraying Thin...
Contractor’s manual F15 - F30 Generators Electrical connexion of the ILD 21. Electrical connexion of the ILD Coffret électrique Terminal of electrical panel Machine à glace / Ice machine Détecteur de niveau de glace Ice level detector RACCORDEMENT ELECTRIQUE DE L’ANR ELECTRICAL CONNEXION OF THE ANR CONEXIÓN ELÉCTRICA DEL ANR Manual For F15 and F30 - Mill.: 2008 - 11 / Mod.
Contractor’s manual F15 - F30 Generators Adjusting the Reamer 22. Adjusting the Reamer Important Before operating, switch off the installation TOOLS REQUIRED: • 1 engineer’s wedge set, 1 Allen key, 1 screwdriver, 1 extending ratchet handle, 1 bushing size 22 Plan view •...
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