Water-Cooled Condenser - Hoshizaki IM-45WNE Service Manual

3. WATER-COOLED CONDENSER

Deposits inside the water circuit of the water-cooled condenser decrease cooling
performance. Clean inside of the condenser by circulating a cleaning solution.
1) Prepare the following:
Cleaning solution [Read and follow any instructions on label or bottle.]
Pump
Two fittings [R1/2 - 3/8"DIA]
Do not use a cleaning solution that will corrode the copper tubing. In case
of contact with the solution, flush with water.
2) Remove the panels and check for leaks from the water line.
3) Unplug the icemaker or disconnect the power source, and close the water supply
tap.
4) Disconnect the cooling water inlet and outlet pipings and attach fittings to connect
hoses.
5) Disconnect the inlet and outlet tubings of the water regulator and replace the water
regulator by fittings.
6) Connect hoses as shown in Fig. 8 and secure them by hose bands.
Cleaner
Container
7) Fill the container with the cleaning solution.
8) Run the pump motor and circulate the solution for a period recommended in the
instructions on label or bottle of the cleaner.
9) Rinse the water circuit.
Container for solution
NOTICE
Hose
Fig. 8
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Hose
Two fittings [3/8" flare - 3/8"DIA]
Hose bands
Condenser