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SPN 605 SPN 1205 R 134A-R 404 A VERSION NEW PC BOARD SPN 125 from Serial Number ZA 2658 SPN 255 from Serial Number ZB 3204 SPN 405 from Serial Number ZC 2237 SPN 605 from Serial Number ZD 2193 SPN 1205 from Serial Number ZE 1164 REV.
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STATUS REASON WHY – SIGNIFICATION – SIGNIFICATO – Beschreibung ON STEADY UNIT OFF AT BIN FULL FIXE CABINE PLAINE FISSO CONTENITORE PIENO Ständig an Maschine AUS, Speicher voll! BLINKING SLOW I/R BEAM CUTTED CLIGNOTANT LENT FAISCEAU INFRA ROUGE CELLULE NIVEAU GLACE INTERROMPU LAMPEGG.
Replacement of the auger, water seal, bearings and coupling Replacement of the gear motor assy Replacement of the freezing cylinder Wiring diagram SPN 125 - 255 Wiring diagram SPN 405 - 605 single phase Wiring diagram SPN 405 three phase...
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Page 2 SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRONIC MODULAR FLAKER MODEL SPN 125 Important operating requirements: • Air temperature 10°C (50°F) 40°C (100°F) • Water temperature 5°C (40°F) 35°C (90°F) • Water pressure 1 bar (14 psi) 5 bars (70 psi) • Electr. voltage •...
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HEIGHT (less legs) 525 mm. HEIGHT (with legs) 542 mm. WIDTH 563 mm. DEPTH 536 mm. WEIGHT 49 Kg. SPN 125 - MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS Water req. Model Cond. unit Finish Comp. HP lt/24 HR SPN 125 AS 120* S. Steel...
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Page 4 SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRONIC MODULAR FLAKER MODEL SPN 255 Important operating requirements: • Air temperature 10°C (50°F) 40°C (100°F) • Water temperature 5°C (40°F) 35°C (90°F) • Water pressure 1 bar (14 psi) 5 bars (70 psi) • Electr. voltage •...
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Page 5 SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions: HEIGHT (less legs) 525 mm. HEIGHT (with legs) 542 mm. WIDTH 563 mm. DEPTH 536 mm. WEIGHT 49 Kg. SPN 255 - MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS Water req. Model Cond. unit Finish Comp. HP lt/24 HR SPN 255 AS 200* S.
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Page 6 SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRONIC MODULAR SUPERFLAKER MODEL SPN 405 Important operating requirements: • Air temperature 10°C (50°F) 40°C (100°F) • Water temperature 5°C (40°F) 35°C (90°F) • Water pressure 1 bar (14 psi) 5 bars (70 psi) • Electr. voltage •...
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Page 7 SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions: HEIGHT (less legs) 645 mm. HEIGHT (with legs) 650 mm. WIDTH 535 mm. DEPTH 660 mm. WEIGHT 77 Kg. SPN 405 - MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS Water req. Model Cond. unit Comp. HP Finish lt/24 HR SPN 405 AS 320* S.
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Page 8 SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRONIC MODULAR SUPERFLAKER MODEL SPN 605 Important operating requirements: • Air temperature 10°C (50°F) 40°C (100°F) • Water temperature 5°C (40°F) 35°C (90°F) • Water pressure 1 bar (14 psi) 5 bars (70 psi) • Electr. voltage •...
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Page 9 SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions: HEIGHT (less legs) 785 mm. HEIGHT (with legs) 790 mm. WIDTH 535 mm. DEPTH 660 mm. WEIGHT 93 Kg. SPN 605 - MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS Water req. Model Cond. unit Finish Comp. HP lt/24 HR SPN 605 AS 600* S.
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Page 10 SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRONIC MODULAR SUPERFLAKER MODEL SPN 1205 Important operating requirements: • Air temperature 10°C (50°F) 40°C (100°F) • Water temperature 5°C (40°F) 35°C (90°F) • Water pressure 1 bar (14 psi) 5 bars (70 psi) • Electr. voltage •...
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Page 11 SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions: HEIGHT 850 mm. WIDTH 1065 mm. DEPTH 698 mm. WEIGHT 179 Kg. SPN 1205 - MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS Water req. Model Cond. unit Comp. HP Finish lt/24 HR SPN 1205 AS 1150* S. Steel SPN 1205 WS Water 8000* Basic electr.
Page 12 GENERAL INFORMATION AND INSTALLATION On models SPN 125, 255, 405 and SPN 605 INTRODUCTION remove the top and front panel while on model SPN 1205 remove top and sides panels of the unit This manual provides the specifications and the and inspect for any concealed damage.
All SIMAG ice machines are supplied from Level the Storage Bin Assy in both the left the factory completely pre-wired and require only to right and front to rear directions by means of electrical power connections to the wire cord the adjustable legs.
WATER SUPPLY - WATER COOLED MODELS 10. Has the owner/user been given the User Manual and been instructed on the importance of The water cooled versions of SIMAG Ice periodic maintenance checks? Makers require two separate inlet water supplies, one for the water making the flaker ice and the 11.
Page 15 G. INSTALLATION PRACTICE 1. Hand shut-off valve 2. Water filter 3. Water supply line (flexible hose) 4. 3/4" GAS male fitting 5. Power line 6. Main switch 7. Drain fitting 8. Vented drain 9. Vented drain 10. Open trapped vented drain WARNING.
Page 16 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS START UP Elapsed the stand by period the unit starts operating with the activation in sequence of the following assemblies: After having correctly installed the ice maker and completed the plumbing and electrical GEAR MOTOR/S connections, perform the following “Start-up” pro- COMPRESSOR cedure.
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Page 17 FIG. 2 WATER LEVEL RESET GEAR MOTOR ROTATION CONTACTOR COIL RELAYS CONDENSER TEMP. T 40÷50°C EVAPORATOR TEMP. GEAR MOTOR ICE LEVEL CONTROL TRIAC FAN MOTOR TRANSF. ELECTRONIC CARD FIG. 3 WATER LEVEL RESET GEAR MOTOR ROTATION CONTACTOR COIL RELAYS CONDENSER TEMP.
Page 18 NOTE. If, after ten minutes from the NOTE. On air cooled models, the condenser compressor start-up, the evaporating tem- temperature sensor, which is located within perature has not dropped down to a value the condenser fins, keeps the head °...
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Page 19 This will cause a gradual decrease of the water After 3 minutes the unit resumes its total operation level in the float reservoir and as soon as the with the immediate start-up of the gear motor level gets below the two vertical metal pins, the and, few seconds later, of the compressor.
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Page 20 NOTE. The ICE LEVEL CONTROL NOTE. During the life of the machine the Ice (INFRARED SYSTEM) is independent of the Level Control may require a recalibration temperature however, the reliability of its mainly when the glass of the two optical eyes detection can be affected by external light are covered by a thin lay of scale.
Page 21 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION WATER CIRCUIT SPN 125-255 The water enter in the machine through the ICE SPOUT water inlet fitting which incorporates a strainer - FLOAT TANK located at the rear side of the cabinet - then it...
SPN1205), the unit stops after six seconds 8.5 bar (120 psig) on SPN 125 and of 17 bar (compressor first and 3' later the gear reducer), (240 psig) on SPN255, SPN 405-06 and SPN 1205...
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Page 23 tube connected to the liquid refrigerant line. As The RED LED starts blinking and three pressure increases, the water regulating valve minutes later the flaker unit resume its normal opens to increase the flow of cooling water to the operating mode.
MECHANICAL SYSTEM restart the unit it is necessary to press the RE-SET push button or switch OFF and ON The mechanical system of the SIMAG the power line main disconnnect switch Flaker machines consists basically of a gear (Fig. 7).
NOTE. Before charging the refrigerant system Air cooled Water cooled always check the type of refrigerant and quantity as specified on the individual ice machine SPN 125 440 gr 400 gr dataplate. The refrigerant charges indicated are relatives to averages operating conditions.
Page 26 COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION In case the condenser temperature sensor detects a temperature at the condenser lower ° ° than +3 C (37 F) that means ambient tempera- ture too low for the correct unit operation, the EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE sensor signals to the P.C. BOARD to do not start SENSOR up the unit till the ambient temperature rises to The evaporator sensor probe is inserted into its...
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Page 27 chutes on SPN 1205 model), has the function to stop The P.C. BOARD is the brain of the system and the operation of the ice machine when the light it elaborates, through its micro processor, the beam between the light source and the receiver signals received from the sensors in order to gets interrupted by the flake ice which control the operation of the different electrical...
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Page 28 TO BY-PASS THE 3'/60' STAND BY TIME, SYMPLY JUMP "TEST" CONTACTS WITH PCB ENERGIZED G. JUMPERS 60/70°C Set up of the Safety Condensing Temperature Sensor The Flaker PC Board is equipped by six jumpers: JUMP IN - 70°C JUMP OUT - 60°C PURGE Used on machine equipped with Water Purge Valve to purge out the water...
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The ice breaker is fitted in the freezer upper part it has, on SPN 125-255 Model, two breaker teeth to break the ice and with its slanted shape from the WATER REGULATING VALVE...
Page 30 ADJUSTMENT, REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES REPLACEMENT OF THE GEAR MOTOR NOTE. Read the instructions throughly MAGNETIC SENSOR before performing any of the following On SPN125-255-405 and SPN 605 adjustment or removal and replacement pro- remove the front/top and side/rear panels and cedure.
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11. Raise the freezer assy off the adaptor, secure it out of the way to allow room to work. On SPN 125-255 using a suitable lenght and size wooden dowel or stick inserted through the top of the open freezer, tap the lower half of the water seal and the lower bearing out the bottom of the freezer.
Page 32 18. Apply some move lubricant then place the Remove the clamp fastening the water hose S.S. trust washer. to the water inlet port of the freezer assy. Place a water pan under this water inlet port then 19. After to have replace the O ring into the ice disconnect the water hose and collect all water flowing from freezer and from water hose.
Page 37 SERVICE DIAGNOSIS SYMPTON POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED CORRECTION Unit will not run Blown fuse in P.C.Board Replace fuse & check for cause of No LED lighted-on blown fuse Master switch in OFF position Turn switch to ON position Inoperative P.C.Board Replace P.C.Board Loose electrical connections Check wiring...
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Page 38 SERVICE DIAGNOSIS SYMPTON POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED CORRECTION Wet ice Ambient temperature too high Move unit to cooler location Under or overcharge of refrigerant Recharge with correct quantity High water level in the freezer Lower to approx. 20 mm below ice spout Faulty compressor Replace...
SIMAG Cleaner plain. With the ice machine and fan motor OFF on air cooled models, clean condenser using vacuum...
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(45°-50°C) with a 0,2-0,3 liters of 12. Stop the icemaker and pour warm water on the ice deposited into the storage bin to melt it up. SIMAG Ice Machine Cleaner (on SPN 1205 double the quantities). NOTE. DO NOT use ice produced with the cleaning solution.
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