Receipt Of Your Tube-Ice Machine; Inspection; Safety Valves; Machine Room - Vogt TUBE-ICE 03TA Service Manual

03TA Service Manual
Inspection As soon as you receive your machine, inspect it for any damage. If damage is suspected,
note it on the shipper's papers (i.e., the trucker's Bill of Lading). Immediately make a separate
written request for inspection by the freight line's agent. Any repair work or alteration to the
machine without the permission of Vogt Ice
The machine was shipped with a full charge of refrigerant stored in the receiver. Visually check all
lines for mechanical damage. If a leak is suspected, check all joints with a Halogen Leak Detector.
All leaks should be reported to Vogt Ice
The approximate weight of the machine is 2000 pounds. Always use
The machine frame has lifting lugs at each corner in the top for eyebolts and hooks to be used for
lifting purposes if desired. Lifting lugs should be used whenever possible.
If a forklift is used, make sure its capacity is sufficient. The forks must be wide enough apart to
prevent tipping sideways and must extend beyond the extremities of the frame base structure. The
machine needs to be bound in place to prevent tipping.
Safety Valves Safety pressure relief valves are an integral part of the packaged Tube-Ice
One is located in the low-side of the system on the freezer, one is in the high side of the system on
the receiver, and one is on the condenser. Vent each of the pressure relief valves to the atmosphere
in such a manner as to comply with local and national codes.
Machine Room The machine must be located inside a suitable building and must not be subjected to
ambient temperatures below 50°F (10°C) or above 110°F (43.3°C). Heat from other sources
(sunlight, furnaces, condenser, etc.) and unusual air currents may affect the operation of the machine
and should be avoided. The electrical components of the Tube-Ice
Therefore, the machine should not be located in a hazardous area or sprayed with water. The
machine should be installed on a drainable condensate drip pan or in an area where water will not
stand but will readily drain away from the machine. See Space Diagram for clearances and utility
connections, FIGURES 3-4A,3-4B and 3-5.
3/31/14

2. Receipt Of Your Tube-Ice Machine

Only service personnel experienced in refrigeration and qualified
to work with high voltage electrical equipment should be allowed
to install or work on this Tube-Ice
equipment with adequate load carrying capacity.
The Tube-Ice
Secure to avoid tipping.
! WARNING !
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, LLC can void the machine's warranty.
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, LLC to obtain authorization for repair.
! CAUTION !
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machine is top heavy.
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RECEIPT OF YOUR TUBE-ICE MACHINE
machine.
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machine are rated NEMA 1.
2-1
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machine.