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PROBLEM SOLVING GUIDE ELMECO SLUSH MACHINE MODEL FCM
A01 - INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO READ REFERENCES .........................................................................................2
A10 - FEATURES AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................3
A15 - RECOMMENDED PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SPARE PARTS KIT ....................................................................3
A20 - IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON FUNCTIONALITY OF THE FCM CONTROL BOARD .............................................4
P02 - MACHINE DOES NOT FREEZE EVEN THOUGH THE SOLENOID VALVE IS ON (SOLENOID LIGHT
LOCATED ON
THE SCREEN IS ON; HIGH PRESSURE RED LIGHT REMAINS OFF - POS.72) .............................................................7
P03 - IN SLUSH MODE MACHINE DOES NOT FREEZE AND SOLENOID LIGHT
DOES NOT COME ON ON THE
COMES ON THE SCREEN; MIXING AUGERS TURN................................................................................................ 10
COMES ON THE SCREEN; MIXING AUGERS DO NOT TURN ................................................................................... 12
P06 - ONE TANK OVER FREEZES, OTHER ONE DOES NOT FREEZE AT ALL ............................................................. 13
P07 - MACHINE OVER FREEZES IN COLD/DEFROST MODE................................................................................... 14
LOCATED NEAR THE MAIN POWER SWITCH (POS.72) IS OFF ............................................................................... 15
ON THE SCREEN. ............................................................................................................................................. 17
OFF. ONLY COMPRESSOR AND CONDENSER FAN MOTOR WORK. .......................................................................... 18
THERMAL" COMES ON THE SCREEN. .................................................................................................................. 19
COMES ON THE SCREEN. MACHINE WORKS PROPERLY........................................................................................ 21
P14 - CONTROL BOARD DOES NOT COME ON ..................................................................................................... 24
P16 - MIXING AUGERS DO NOT TURN; MACHINE DOES NOT FREEZE ................................................................... 25
P17 - HORIZONTAL MIXING AUGER "SKIPS", MAKING LOUD NOISE ..................................................................... 27
P19 - PRODUCT LEAKS FROM UNDERNEATH THE TANK INTO A DRIP TRAY ........................................................... 30
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    PROBLEM SOLVING GUIDE ELMECO SLUSH MACHINE MODEL FCM A01 – INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO READ REFERENCES ..................2 A10 – FEATURES AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .....................3 A15 – RECOMMENDED PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SPARE PARTS KIT ..............3 A20 – IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON FUNCTIONALITY OF THE FCM CONTROL BOARD ..........4 P01 –...

  • Page 2: A01 - Instructions On How To Read References

    PROBLEM SOLVING GUIDE ELMECO SLUSH MACHINE MODEL FCM A01 – Instructions on how to read references All the parts in this manual are identified by their position on the machine’s exploded view: pos. XX. In the parts list the exploded view position is linked with the corresponding part number.

  • Page 3: A10 - Features And Technical Specifications

    PROBLEM SOLVING GUIDE ELMECO SLUSH MACHINE MODEL FCM A10 – Features and Technical Specifications A15 – Recommended Preventive Maintenance Spare Parts Spare parts listed in the below table are the wearable parts which are subject to periodical replacement, based on frequency with which the machine is used.

  • Page 4: A20 - Important Information On Functionality Of The Fcm Control Board

    PROBLEM SOLVING GUIDE ELMECO SLUSH MACHINE MODEL FCM A20 – Important information on functionality of the FCM control board FCM offers series of auto diagnostic alarms. They are displayed on the controller’s screen. If screen blinks ON & OFF, press...

  • Page 5: P01 - Machine Does Not Freeze And Red Light Located Near The Main Power Switch (Pos.72) Is On

    PROBLEM SOLVING GUIDE ELMECO SLUSH MACHINE MODEL FCM P01 – Machine does not freeze and red light located near the main power switch (pos.72) is ON Problem High pressure switch cut off compressor (pos.87). Reason_1 Condenser/Condenser air filter is dirty (pos.95).
  • Page 6 PROBLEM SOLVING GUIDE ELMECO SLUSH MACHINE MODEL FCM Solution_2 Establish required space around the machine and reset the compressor by pressing down high pressure switch (pos.93) Reason_3 Condenser fan motor does not turn (pos.99). Solution_3 Verify whether fan motor’s blades are not blocked by the condenser or a loose wire.

  • Page 7: The Screen Is On; High Pressure Red Light Remains Off - Pos.72)

    PROBLEM SOLVING GUIDE ELMECO SLUSH MACHINE MODEL FCM P02 – Machine does not freeze even though the solenoid valve is ON (solenoid light located on the screen is ON; high pressure red light remains OFF - pos.72) Problem Refrigerant does not pass through into the evaporator.
  • Page 8 PROBLEM SOLVING GUIDE ELMECO SLUSH MACHINE MODEL FCM Solution_4 Replace the control board: remove two screws (pos.75) on the frame around the control board (f); pull the entire control board through the front panel; disconnect 2 connectors from the back of the board. Follow the same steps in revers in order to install new control board.

  • Page 9: P03 - In Slush Mode Machine Does Not Freeze And Solenoid Light Does Not Come On On The Control Board's Screen; In Cold/Defrost Mode Machine Works Properly

    PROBLEM SOLVING GUIDE ELMECO SLUSH MACHINE MODEL FCM P03 – In SLUSH mode machine does not freeze and solenoid light does not come ON on the control board’s screen; In COLD/DEFROST mode machine works properly Problem Machine does not freeze.

  • Page 10: P04 - Control Board's Screen Is Blinking; When Menu Button Pressed And Released, "Alarm Motor" Comes On The Screen; Mixing Augers Turn

    PROBLEM SOLVING GUIDE ELMECO SLUSH MACHINE MODEL FCM P04 – Control board’s screen is blinking; when MENU button pressed and released, "ALARM MOTOR" comes on the screen; mixing augers turn Problem Machine does not freeze. Reason_1 Magnetic Reader (Hall Cell) attached to the gear box is broken (pos. 124).
  • Page 11 PROBLEM SOLVING GUIDE ELMECO SLUSH MACHINE MODEL FCM Reason_3 Connection between the control board and magnetic reader has been interrupted. Solution_3 Verify if the magnetic reader wire (pos. 121) is connected properly to the magnetic reader. Disconnect the wire, clean all the contacts, and verify if none of the 3 pins (male part of the...

  • Page 12: P05 - Control Board's Screen Is Blinking; When Menu Button Pressed And Released, "Alarm Motor" Comes On The Screen; Mixing Augers Do Not Turn

    PROBLEM SOLVING GUIDE ELMECO SLUSH MACHINE MODEL FCM P05 – Control board’s screen is blinking; when MENU button pressed and released, "ALARM MOTOR" comes on the screen; Mixing augers do NOT turn Problem Machine does not freeze. Reason_1 Gear motor (pos.125) either does not receive voltage or received the voltage but it is locked Solution_1 Verify if gear motor (pos.

  • Page 13: P06 - One Tank Over Freezes, Other One Does Not Freeze At All

    PROBLEM SOLVING GUIDE ELMECO SLUSH MACHINE MODEL FCM P06 – One tank over freezes, other one does not freeze at Reason_1 Wires plugged to the solenoid valve coils are crossed wired. Control board does not engage corresponding solenoid valve. Solution_1 Invert the wires between coils.

  • Page 14: P07 - Machine Over Freezes In Cold/Defrost Mode

    PROBLEM SOLVING GUIDE ELMECO SLUSH MACHINE MODEL FCM P07 – Machine over freezes in COLD/DEFROST mode Problem Machine over freezes to the point that mixing augers are blocked by the amount of ice built-up in the hopper Reason_1 Thermostat probe (pos. 43) has been dislocated, is burned or conductive paste located...

  • Page 15: P08 - Machine Does Not Freeze; Product Inside All Tanks Remain At Ambient Temperature; Red Light Located Near The Main Power Switch (Pos.72) Is Off

    PROBLEM SOLVING GUIDE ELMECO SLUSH MACHINE MODEL FCM P08 – Machine does not freeze; product inside all tanks remain at ambient temperature; red light located near the main power switch (pos.72) is OFF Problem_1 Machine does not freeze due to compressor being OFF or no refrigerant in the circuit.
  • Page 16 PROBLEM SOLVING GUIDE ELMECO SLUSH MACHINE MODEL FCM Solution_2 In order to find a leak, pressurize the machine with nitrogen up to 280 PSI. Use leak detector to locate a leak. Spray water and soap and look for air bubbles building up on the outside of...

  • Page 17: P09 - Control Board's Screen Blinks. When Menu Button Pressed And Released "Alarm Voltage" Come On The Screen

    PROBLEM SOLVING GUIDE ELMECO SLUSH MACHINE MODEL FCM P09 – Control board’s screen blinks. When MENU button pressed and released "ALARM VOLTAGE" come on the screen. Problem There is a fluctuation in the supply voltage exceeds +/- 10%. Reason_1 The power supply to the machine is insufficient. Most likely due to multiple pieces of equipment plugged in on one circuit/breaker.

  • Page 18: P10 - All Control Boards Remain Off; Mixing Augers Do Not Turn; Lights Inside The Tank Lids Remain Off. Only Compressor And Condenser Fan Motor Work

    PROBLEM SOLVING GUIDE ELMECO SLUSH MACHINE MODEL FCM P10 – All control boards remain OFF; mixing augers do not turn; lights inside tank lids remain OFF. Only compressor and condenser fan motor work. Problem The electronic boards are not powered.

  • Page 19: P11 - Control Board's Screen Is Blinking. After Pressing And Releasing Menu Button "Alarm Thermal" Comes On The Screen

    PROBLEM SOLVING GUIDE ELMECO SLUSH MACHINE MODEL FCM P11 – Control board’s screen is blinking. After pressing and releasing MENU button "ALARM THERMAL" comes on the screen. Problem Machine works in SLUSH mode without problems. While in COLD position the solenoid valve light does not come on.
  • Page 20 PROBLEM SOLVING GUIDE ELMECO SLUSH MACHINE MODEL FCM Reason_3 Completely empty machine has been running in a either SLUSH or COLD modes for more than 4 minutes. ALARM THERMO comes on and machine stops freezing. Solution_3 Fill up the machine with mix. ALARM will go away automatically.

  • Page 21: P12 - Control Board's Screen Is Blinking. After Pressing And Releasing Menu Button "Alarm Level" Comes On The Screen. Machine Works Properly

    PROBLEM SOLVING GUIDE ELMECO SLUSH MACHINE MODEL FCM P12 – Control board’s screen is blinking. After pressing and releasing MENU button "ALARM LEVEL" comes on the screen. Machine works properly. Problem Machine alerts an operator about low level of MIX in a hopper.

  • Page 22: P13 - Machine Does Not Freeze; Mixing Augers Do Not Turn, Lights In The Tanks' Lids Remain Off

    PROBLEM SOLVING GUIDE ELMECO SLUSH MACHINE MODEL FCM P13 – Machine does not freeze; Mixing augers do not turn, lights in the tanks’ lids remain OFF Problem: Prongs on the back of the tank (pos. 15) are not in a proper a contact with stainless steel connectors on the back of the lid (pos.
  • Page 23 PROBLEM SOLVING GUIDE ELMECO SLUSH MACHINE MODEL FCM Press and hold the key , click through the MENU until option BYPASS is written on the screen; with the key select ON. Augers should start to spin now. To remove the bypass, use the same procedure and with the...

  • Page 24: P14 - Control Board Does Not Come On

    PROBLEM SOLVING GUIDE ELMECO SLUSH MACHINE MODEL FCM P14 - Control Board does not come on Reason_1 The magnetic reader (pos. 124) short-circuited and the electronic board goes into a protection mode and remains off. Disconnect the 3 cable wire electrical system from the magnetic reader and verify if the electronics turns on.

  • Page 25: P16 - Mixing Augers Do Not Turn; Machine Does Not Freeze

    PROBLEM SOLVING GUIDE ELMECO SLUSH MACHINE MODEL FCM P16 – Mixing augers do not turn; machine does not freeze Problem Cotter pin (pos. 35) broke due to too much of a pressure on the gear motor’s drive shaft. Most of the time it occurs due to low % of sugar in the slush mixture (it should never be less than 11%).
  • Page 26 PROBLEM SOLVING GUIDE ELMECO SLUSH MACHINE MODEL FCM Reason_2 The gears inside the gear motor are broken or stripped. Solution_2 The gear motor (pos.125) must be replaced. Make sure you remove the cotter pin and shaft (pos 28), before you try to replace the gear motor.

  • Page 27: P17 - Horizontal Mixing Auger "Skips", Making Loud Noise

    PROBLEM SOLVING GUIDE ELMECO SLUSH MACHINE MODEL FCM P17 – Horizontal mixing auger "skips", making loud noise Problem There is a problem in the rotation of the horizontal mixing auger, which begins to "skip" or hang up permanently. Reason_1 The horizontal auger gear (pos 45) and/or vertical auger gear (pos 32) are worn out, usually...
  • Page 28 PROBLEM SOLVING GUIDE ELMECO SLUSH MACHINE MODEL FCM Reason_3 Horizontal auger seems too short, because it is missing horizontal auger bushing at the end of it (pos.126 or 130) Solution_3 Replace the missing bushing with a new one...

  • Page 29: P18 - Laud Squeaking Noise Comes From The Inside Of The Tank, When Mixing Augers Are Turning

    PROBLEM SOLVING GUIDE ELMECO SLUSH MACHINE MODEL FCM P18 – Laud squeaking noise comes from the inside of the tank, when mixing augers are turning Reason_1 No lubricant on the pinion of the augers. Solution_1 Apply food grade lubricant on the internal gears inside the hopper (pos 32 & 45)

  • Page 30: P19 - Product Leaks From Underneath The Tank Into A Drip Tray

    PROBLEM SOLVING GUIDE ELMECO SLUSH MACHINE MODEL FCM P19 – Product leaks from underneath the tank into a drip tray Problem Slush mix leaks into a drip tray through a white outlet right above it (pos 71): Reason_1 The gasket transparent tank (pos.13) is misplaced, loose or pinched. We recommend replacing it at least once every 12 months.
  • Page 31 PROBLEM SOLVING GUIDE ELMECO SLUSH MACHINE MODEL FCM Reason_2 The hinge hooks (pos.48) are deformed and do not hold the tank down strong enough anymore. Solution_2 The hinge hooks (pos.48) must be replaced.

  • Page 32: P20 - Product Drips From The Dispensing Spout While It Is In A Closed Position

    PROBLEM SOLVING GUIDE ELMECO SLUSH MACHINE MODEL FCM P20 – Product drips from the dispensing spout while it is in a closed position Reason_1 The internal o-ring located on piston (pos.6) is worn out. We recommend replacing once every 6 months.

  • Page 33: P21 - In Slush, Cold & Defrost Modes Machine Over Freezes Or Does Not Freeze At All

    PROBLEM SOLVING GUIDE ELMECO SLUSH MACHINE MODEL FCM P21 – In SLUSH, COLD & DEFROST modes machine over freezes or does not freeze at all Reason_1 This malfunction is generally caused by the thermostat probe, which is positioned incorrectly or is faulty.

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