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Engineered for Ease Indigo NXT Ice Machines Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual Caution Read this instruction before operating this equipment. Original Document Part Number 000014141 Rev 08 5/21...
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Safety Notices Definitions Safety Notices DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not Read these precautions to prevent avoided, will result in death or serious personal injury: injury. This applies to the most extreme • Read this manual thoroughly before situations.
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Warning Follow these precautions to prevent personal injury during installation of this equipment: • Installation must comply with all • Legs or casters must be installed and applicable equipment fire and health the legs/casters must be screwed in codes with the authority having completely.
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DANGER Follow these flammable refrigeration system requirements during installation, use or repair of this equipment: • Refer to nameplate - Ice machine models • All lockout and tag out procedures may contain up to 150 grams of R290 must be followed when working on this (propane) refrigerant.
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Warning Warning Follow these electrical requirements Follow these precautions to prevent during installation of this equipment: personal injury while operating or maintaining this equipment: • All field wiring must conform to all applicable codes of the authority • Read this manual thoroughly before having jurisdiction.
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DANGER Follow these precautions to prevent personal injury during use and maintenance of this equipment: • It is the responsibility of the equipment • Units with two power cords must be owner to perform a Personal Protective plugged into individual branch circuits. Equipment Hazard Assessment to ensure During movement, cleaning or repair it is adequate protection during maintenance...
General Information Section 1 Top Air Discharge Kit LuminIce® II The LuminIce® growth inhibitor recirculates The top air discharge kit can be used on select ice machine models. This kit directs the air in the ice machine foodzone over warm exhaust air upward rather than out a UV bulb.
Section 2 Installation Installation Installation Requirements • The ice machine and bin must be level. Location Requirements • Vent the ice machine and bin drains The location selected for the ice machine separately. head section must meet the following • Bin drain termination must have an air criteria.
Installation Section 2 Minimum/Maximum Temperatures Ice Machine Heat of Rejection Minimum Air Maximum Air Ice Machine Heat of Rejection Model Temperature Temperature Series Peak All Ice Conditioning 35°F 110°F Machine IF0300 4600 5450 Head 2°C 43°C IT0300 Sections IT0420 3800 6000 IT0450 3800...
CVDF1400 (0 cm) (122 cm) (122 cm) require an ice deflector. CVDF1800 • Manitowoc bins have a deflector CVDF2100 installed and require no modifications * 24" (61 cm) is recommended on top/sides for when used with a forward-facing servicing evaporator.
Inspect bin gasket prior to ice machine installation. (Manitowoc bins come with a closed cell foam gasket installed along the top surface of the bin.) Remove all panels from ice machine before lifting and installing on bin.
Installation Section 2 Electrical Requirements Minimum Circuit Ampacity The minimum circuit ampacity is used to All electrical work, including wire routing help select the wire size of the electrical and grounding, must conform to local, state supply. (Minimum circuit ampacity is not and national electrical codes.
Section 2 Installation Maximum Breaker Size & Minimum Circuit Amperage Chart NOTE: Due to continuous product improvements, this information is for reference only. Please refer to the ice machine data plate to verify electrical data. Model/Serial data plate information overrides information listed on this page. Air-Cooled Water-Cooled Remote Condenser...
Installation Section 2 Water Supply and Drain Line Sizing/Connections Tubing Size up Water Ice Machine Location Water Pressure to Ice Machine Temperature Fitting Fitting 20 psi (140 kPa) 3/8" (10 mm) Ice Making 40°F (4.4°C) Min. Min. 3/8" Female Pipe minimum inside Water Inlet 90°F (32°C) Max.
Section 2 Installation Water Supply and Drain Connections Item Description Electrical Entrance Vent Tube - Minimum Height 18" (46 cm) Potable Water Inlet - 3/8" FPT Potable Water Drain - 1/2" FPT Condenser Water Outlet - 1/2" FPT Water-cooled Models Only Install Separate Drain When Used Condenser Water Inlet See “Condenser Water Inlet”...
Installation Section 2 Cooling Tower Applications Drain Connections (Water-Cooled Models) Follow these guidelines when installing drain lines to prevent drain water from A water cooling tower installation does not flowing back into the ice machine and require modification of the ice machine. storage bin: •...
1/4" (7 mm) Liquid Line Warning Important Installation of a QuietQube® Condensing Manitowoc remote systems are only Unit may require the use of special approved and warranted as a complete equipment for placement. Trained and new package. Warranty on the refrigeration...
Installation Section 2 Remote Condenser Models CALCULATING INSTALLATION DISTANCES Additional Amount Line Set Length of Refrigerant The maximum tubing length is 100 feet (30 to Be Added to meters). Remote Nameplate Charge Machine Condenser Line Set Rise/Drop for 50' to 100' (15 to 30 Meter) The maximum rise is 35 feet (10.7 meters).
• Interconnecting wire must be routed The refrigeration system warranty will between the ice machine and condenser. not apply if the Manitowoc Ice Machine Step 3 Connect the Line Set. and Manitowoc CVD Condensing Unit are In most cases, by routing the line set not installed according to specifications.
• Shorten the line set as required, do not wrench until they bottom out. coil line set. Turn an additional quarter turn to Manitowoc S-Trap Kit ensure proper brass-to-brass seating. S-Trap Kit Tubing Model...
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Section 2 Installation ALTERNATE CONNECTIONS VALVES MUST AT CONDENSING UNIT REMAIN CLOSED AND SCHRADER VALVES BE PROTECTED FROM HEAT WHEN BRAZING (WRAP WITH WET RAG) Step 3 Pressure Test and Evacuate Line Set and CVD Condensing Unit. • Shutoff valves for the line set must remain closed until pressure testing and CONNECT MANIFOLD GAUGE evacuation are complete.
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Installation Section 2 Step 4 Open Valves for the Line Set and Receiver. You will not hear refrigerant flow when the valves are opened. Refrigerant will not flow until the ice machine is started and the USE ALLEN WRENCH solenoid valve opens. TO OPEN (TURN COUNTERCLOCKWISE) •...
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Section 2 Installation Step 5 Leak-Check the Refrigeration The following insulation requirements System. prevent condensation at 90° F (32°C) ambient temperature and 90% relative A. Connect power to the ice machine humidity. If higher humidity is expected, head section - Do not connect increase insulation thickness: power to the CVD condensing unit.
Installation Section 2 Starting the Ice Machine Warranty Starting the ice machine and completing For warranty information visit: the Operational Checks are the www.manitowocice.com/Service/Warranty responsibilities of the owner/operator. • Warranty Coverage Information Adjustments and maintenance procedures • Warranty Registration outlined in this manual are not covered by •...
Manitowoc will not endorse, maker has a condenser fan motor circuit recommend, or approve the condenser, and for use with a Manitowoc condenser. It is will not be responsible for its performance recommended that this circuit be used to or reliability.
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The ice machine model/serial tag lists the volume must not be less than or exceed refrigerant amount. Remote condensers that used by Manitowoc. Do not exceed and line sets contain a vapor charge only. internal volume and try to add charge to...
Section 3 Operation Lock/Unlock Screen Power Button Cleaning Button Screen Locked or 11/18/2018 10:42 AM Unlocked Alert Icon LuminIce MAKING ICE Notification Icon Service Locator Menu Icon Information Touchscreen Touch Screen Features Home screen allows viewing of ice machine The Indigo® NXT control panel offers a status, alerts and messages.
Service Locator Provides contact information for your local service support - Default is the Manitowoc Ice website service locator Lock/Unlock Indicates if screen is locked or unlocked LuminIce Only visible when a LuminIce® II accessory is connected.
Section 3 Operation Setup Wizard Setup Description Program ice machine run Screens will automatically advance after a Ice Program times or press right arrow to selection is made or press the right arrow skip this setup. to advance one screen, press left arrow Set descale or sanitize to go back one screen.
Operation Section 3 Menu Screen Navigation Select SETTINGS Icon from the Home Screen to access Main Menu screen. Energy Service Settings Reset Defaults Ice Program Data Language Require Setup Wizard Water Usage Alert Log Reminders Backup Current Settings Statistics Manual Harvest Time &...
Section 3 Operation Ice Making Sequence of Operation Control Board Timers The power button must be depressed and The control board has the following non- the water curtain/ice dampers must be adjustable timers: in place on the evaporator before the ice •...
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Operation Section 3 Safe Operation Mode Water Thaw Cycle When the damper/curtain does not open Allows the ice machine to operate up to 72 hours if the ice thickness probe and/or during the 7 minute harvest cycle the water level probe sensors fail. following water thaw cycle occurs: •...
Section 3 Operation Minimum/Maximum Slab Weight Ice Thickness Check Adjust ice thickness to meet chart After a harvest cycle, inspect the ice cubes specifications. in the ice storage bin. The ice thickness probe is factory-set to maintain the ice Minimum Maximum bridge thickness at 1/8"...
Operation Section 3 Reverse Osmosis or Deionized Water Usage When using water with low total dissolved solid content (low TDS) the water level probe sensitivity can be increased by moving the jumper over one pin. The Electronic Control Board diagram shows the default position of the jumper covering the left and center pins.
Manitowoc Ice Machine Cleaner/Descaler • Never use chlorinated, citrus based or and Sanitizer are the only products abrasive cleaners on exterior panels and approved for use in Manitowoc ice plastic trim pieces. machines. Remedial Cleaning Procedure Ice Machine Inspection •...
Section 4 Step 2 Remove all ice from the bin/ Caution dispenser. Use only Manitowoc approved Ice Machine Step 3 Press the Clean button and select Cleaner/De-scaler and Sanitizer for this “Turn off when complete”. Water will flow application (Manitowoc Cleaner/De-scaler...
Section 4 Maintenance Step 4 Wait until the cycle is complete Step 8 While components are soaking, (approximately 24 minutes). Then use half of the solution to descale all food disconnect power to the ice machine (and zone surfaces of the ice machine and bin dispenser when used).
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Maintenance Section 4 Step 11 Use half of the sanitizer/water Step 13 Press the Clean button and solution to sanitize all food zone surfaces select “Make ice when complete”. Water of the ice machine and bin (or dispenser). will flow through the water dump valve Use a spray bottle to liberally apply the and down the drain.
Section 4 Maintenance Parts Removal for Detailed Descaling D. Remove the water level probe and Sanitizing • Pull the water level probe straight down to disengage. Single evaporator is shown; Each • Lower the water level probe until the evaporator will have a distribution tube and wiring connector is visible.
Maintenance Section 4 Remedial Cleaning Procedure Step 3 Press the Clean button and select “Make ice when complete”. Water This procedure descales all components in will flow through the water dump valve the water flow path, and is used to descale and down the drain.
Section 4 Maintenance Cleaning the Air Filter and Condenser Removal from Service/Winterization The washable filter on self-contained ice All Models machines is designed to catch dust, dirt, lint Descale and sanitize the ice machine. and grease. Clean the filter once a month Turn off the water supply, disconnect with mild soap and water.
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Section 5 Troubleshooting Before Calling for Service Checklist If a problem arises during operation of your ice machine, follow the checklist below before calling service. Routine adjustments and maintenance procedures are not covered by the warranty. Problem Possible Cause To Correct Ice machine does not No electrical power to the ice Replace the fuse/reset the...
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Troubleshooting Section 5 Problem Possible Cause To Correct Ice machine does not cycle The six-minute freeze time Wait for the freeze lock-in to into harvest mode. lock-in has not expired yet. expire. Ice thickness probe is dirty. Descale and sanitize the ice machine.
In addition to the standard safety controls, such as the high pressure cutout, your A. If the ice machine stops again, the Manitowoc ice machine features built- condition has repeated. Call for in service faults which will stop the ice service.
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