Start-Up - Vogt TUBE-ICE 03TA Service Manual

03TA Service Manual
Start-Up Procedure
Starting the machine in freeze mode:
(NOTE: to start in harvest mode, turn "Clean/Off /Ice selector switch to "Ice" and press "Start")
1. Set the "Clean/Off/Ice" selector switch to the "Clean" position.
2. Push the "Start" button to start the water pump.
3. The pump can be stopped and started by the "Stop" and "Start" push buttons to purge the
tubing of air.
4. When there is good water flow, turn the "Clean/Off/Ice" switch to "Ice". The machine will
then start in a harvest (thaw) period with the compressor running.
5. At the termination of the harvest period, the machine will begin the freeze period.
NOTE: Be sure to observe several cycles of ice production to confirm the satisfactory
operation of the machine.
6. Complete the remaining part of the "Warranty Registration/Start-Up Report" and return it to
the Vogt Ice LLC.
3/31/2014
The crankcase heater should be energized for a MINIMUM of
2 hours and the crankcase must be free of liquid before
attempting to operate the compressor.
Off
Clean Ice
Bottom Portion of Control Panel
! CAUTION !
! CAUTION !
Stop
CONTROL PANEL DOOR)
FIGURE 5-1
START-UP AND OPERATION
Start/
Manual
Harvest
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