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SERVICE MANUAL EFC 134 Electronic cubelets with storage SCOTSMAN EUROPE - FRIMONT SPA Via Puccini, 22 - 20010 Pogliano M.se - Milano - Italy Tel. +39-02-93960.1 (Aut. Sel.)- Telefax +39-02-93550500 Direct Line to Service & Parts: Phone +39-02-93960350 - Fax +39-02-93540449 Website: www.scotsman-ice.com...
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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.
Page 2 Page 2 TABLE OF Table of contents page CONTENTS Specifications GENERAL INFORMATION AND INSTALLATION Introduction Unpacking and Inspection Location and levelling Electrical connections Water supply and drain connections Final check list Installation practice OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Start up Operational checks PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION (How it works) Water circuit Refrigerant circuit...
The daily ice-making capacity is directly related to the condenser air inlet temperature, water temperature and age of the machine. To keep your SCOTSMAN CUBELET at peak performance levels, periodic maintenance checks must be carried out as indicated on page 30 of this manual.
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HEIGHT (less legs) 795 mm. HEIGHT (with legs) 915 mm. WIDTH 950 mm. DEPTH 605 mm. WEIGHT 79 Kg. EFC 134 - MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS Ice bin Water req. Model Cond. unit Finish Comp. HP lt/24 HR EFC 134 AS 130** S.
Any severe damage noted should be of operation at temperature exceeding the following limitations will constitute reported to the delivering carrier and a concealed misuse under the terms of the SCOTSMAN damage claim form filled in subjet to inspection of Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty the contents with the carrier’s representative...
Page 6 Page 6 All SCOTSMAN ice machines are supplied from Connect the 3/4" GAS male fitting of the water the factory completely pre-wired and require only inlet, using the flexible hose supplied to the cold electrical power connections to the wire cord water supply line with regular plumbing fitting provided at the rear of the unit.
12. Has the owner been given the name and the Has the water supply pressure been checked phone number of the authorized SCOTSMAN to ensure a water pressure of at least 1 bar (14 psi).
Page 8 Page 8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS START UP B. Elapsed the 3 minutes - 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 connections, perform the following “Start-up”...
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Page 9 Page 9 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 10 Page 10 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, keep the head (conden- °...
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Page 11 Page 11 This will cause a gradual decrease of the water Check for correct operation of the ice level level in the float reservoir and as soon as the level control, by putting some ice so to cut the light gets below the sensors, the flaker stops to ope- beam of the sensing eyes.
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Page 12 Page 12 As soon as the water into the Sealed Water NOTE. During the life of the machine the Ice Reservoir reaches the maximum level, the two Level Control may require a recalibration metal pins close the electrical contact through mainly when the glass of the two optical eyes the water, transmitting a low voltage current to are covered by a thin lay of scale.
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Page 13 Page 13 prevents the coming back of the discharged water. SCHEMATIC SYSTEM Drain fitting Vented tube Storage bin Water level Check sensors valve Drain out Sealed water tank Overflow drain Water tube pump Storage bin drain tube Water tank inlet fitting...
Page 14 Page 14 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION horizontal motion to be discharged out, through WATER CIRCUIT the ice spout, into the storage bin. The water enter in the machine through the water By running the ice maker, i.e. by putting the unit inlet fitting which incorporates a strainer and it is under power, starts the automatic and continuous located at the rear side of the cabinet and then it...
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Page 15 Page 15 the MICRO-PROCESSOR of the P.C. Board NOTE. In case the condenser temperature probe which energizes, through a TRIAC, the Fan s enses that the condenser temperature has ° ° Motor in ON-OFF mode. rised to 70 C (160 F) - on air cooled versions °...
After having diagnosed and eliminated the MECHANICAL SYSTEM source of the failure, to restart the unit it is The mechanical system of the SCOTSMAN necessary to switch OFF and ON the power Flaker machines consists basically of a gear line main disconnnect switch (Fig. 7).
Discharge pressure: REFRIGERANT CHARGE (R 404 A) air cooled water cooled 17 ÷ 18 bar Air cooled version 245 ÷ 260 psig EFC 134 380 gr 300 gr Water cooled version 17 bar 245 psig NOTE. Before charging the refrigerant system...
Page 18 Page 18 COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION NOTE. The machine will remain in OFF mode for one hour then it will restart automatically. A. GREEN MASTER SWITCH PUSH In case the unit trips OFF again in alarm for BUTTON 3 times in 3 hours, the machine SHUTS OFF DEFINITIVELY.
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Page 19 Page 19 interrupted for as long as 10 seconds, the ice NOTE. The machine will remain in OFF mode machine stops (drive motor keeps on working by for one hour then it will restart automa-tically. 3' delay then stops) with the glowing-up of the In case the unit trips OFF again in alarm for 2nd YELLOW LED to monitor the full ice bin 3 times in 3 hours, the machine SHUTS OFF...
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Page 20 Page 20 remind opf the water system cleaning, PURGE to well as input and output terminals for the leads of activate the operation of the Purge Solòenoid the ice maker electrical wires. Valve (used only on the machine equipped with The P.C.
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Page 21 Page 21 TO BY-PASS THE 3'/60' STAND BY TIME, SYMPLY JUMP "TEST" CONTACTS WITH PCB ENERGIZED JUMPERS FLOAT RESERVOIR The Flaker PC Board is equipped by three jumpers: The float reservoir consists of a plastic water pan on which is fitted a float valve with its setting screw.
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Page 22 Page 22 ICE BREAKER The gear reducer output shaft is connected to the freezer auger by a ratched coupling which is The ice breaker is fitted in the freezer upper part made of two toothed halves that engages and it has, several rectangular openings where themselves only if turned in the correct direction the ice is forced to pass through.
Page 23 Page 23 ADJUSTMENT, REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES B. REPLACEMENT OF EVAPORATOR NOTE. Read the instructions thoroughly TEMPERATURE SENSOR before performing any of the following adjustment or removal and replacement pro- Remove the front and top panels. cedure. Remove the insulation from the refrigerant tubing, connecting the freezer to the accumulator, to gain access to the sensor probe well and be A.
Page 24 Page 24 Unloose the three screws securing the plastic NOTE. In case the TEST contacts are jumped cover to the gear motor speed sensor housing together (it is a possibility when PC Board is and remove it. replace as spare parts), the machine starts up immediately with all the electrical parts Unloose the two screws securing the sensor (compressor, drive motor and fan motor start...
S.S. trust washer. water seal assy and both the top and the bottom bearings any time the auger is removed. To facilitate this, SCOTSMAN EUROPE REPLACEMENT OF THE GEAR MOTOR Service makes available a service Kit ASSY P/N 001028.07 which includes besides the above mentioned parts, the ice breaker O ring Remove the rear side and top panels.
Page 26 Page 26 REPLACEMENT OF DRIER NOTE. Thoroughly evacuate the system to remove moisture and non condensables after Remove front and side panels. evaporator replacement. Recover the refrigerant from the system and transfer it in a container so to reclaim or recycle N.
Page 27 Page 27 Remove the cover and disconnect the NOTE. Thoroughly evacuate the system to electrical leads from the compressor junction remove moisture and non condensables after box. condenser replacement. Recover the refrigerant from the system and transfer it in a container so to reclaim or recycle it. P.
Page 30 Page 30 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-up blown fuse Master switch in OFF position Turn switch to ON position Inoperative P.C.Board Replace P.C.Board Loose electrical connections...
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Page 31 Page 31 SERVICE DIAGNOSIS SYMPTON POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED CORRECTION Low ice production Capillary tube partially restricted Blow charge, add new gas & drier, after evacuating system with vacuum pump Moisture in the system Same as above Low water level in the freezer Adjust to approx 20 mm below ice spout Shortage of refrigerant...
If required, polish the two sensor rods secured to the float reservoir cover, heavy scale sediment on them can be removed with the help of a bit of SCOTSMAN Cleaner plain. C. CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS OF WATER With the ice machine and fan motor OFF on...
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Be sure none remains in the bin. SCOTSMAN Ice Machine Cleaner. 12. Pour into the water reservoir 1 cc. (approx 20 drops) of Scotsman Sanitiser (Antialgae P/N WARNING. The SCOTSMAN Ice Machine 264000.00) then switch the unit ON. Cleaner contains Phosphoric Hydroxyacetic acids.
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