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16) Replace the lower front panel in its correct position.
17) Plug the icemaker back in. Move the control switch to the "ICE" position to start the
automatic icemaking process.
5. Removal and Replacement of Mechanical Seal and Lower Housing
5a. Mechanical Seal
1) Move the control switch to the "DRAIN" position and drain all of the water from the
evaporator.
) After the water has stopped draining, remove the refrigeration tray as outlined in
"V.C. Removal of Refrigeration Tray."
3) Remove the allen head cap screws and lift off the auger sleeve. Using the auger cap,
lift out the auger assembly. See Fig. 3.
4) The mechanical seal consists of two parts. One moves along with the auger, and the
other is fixed on the lower housing. If the contact surfaces of these two parts are worn,
cracked or scratched, the mechanical seal may cause water leaks and should be
replaced.
5) Remove the allen head cap screws securing the evaporator to the lower housing.
6) Raise the evaporator up to access the lower housing.
7) Remove the mechanical seal from the housing. If only replacing the mechanical seal,
proceed to step 9.
To help prevent water leaks, be careful not to damage the surfaces of the
O-ring or mechanical seal.
5b. Lower Housing
8) Remove the O-ring and the bolts securing the housing to the gear motor and remove
the housing from the gear motor. If inspection of the upper bearing inside the extruding
head (see "V.F.1. Upper Bearing Wear Check") indicates that it is out of tolerance,
replace both it and the bearing inside the lower housing.
Note: Replacing the bearing requires a bearing press adaptor. If one is not available,
replace the whole extruding head and housing.
9) Install the O-ring and mount the lower housing on the gear motor.
10) Install the lower part of the mechanical seal on the lower housing.
11) Lower the evaporator down and secure it to the lower housing.
1) Install the auger assembly with the upper part of the mechanical seal attached.
13) Replace the removed parts in the reverse order of which they were removed.
CAUTION
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