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IMPORTANT: The Warranty Registration/Start-Up Report found in the front of this manual is to be completed and returned to the factory promptly after the official start-up. Please return to: Vogt Ice, LLC 1000 W. Ormsby, Suite 19 Louisville, KY 40210 Attn. SuperCare Department...
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1440 (freeze time + harvest time) The machine operated satisfactorily for ___ continuous hours. Date _______________________________________ Comments__________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Installer signature ____________________________________________ End user signature _________________________________ Please return to: Vogt Ice LLC, 1000 W. Ormsby, Suite #19, Louisville, KY 40210 09/2017...
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VOGT ® TUBE-ICE MACHINES P34FXL Model Installation, Service Manual, and Parts Catalog #12A-4171L21 Vogt Ice, LLC 1000 W. Ormsby Avenue, Suite 19 Louisville, Kentucky, 40210 800-853-8648 • 502-635-3000 Fax: 502-634-0479 09/2017...
Model P34FXL Page No. 1. INTRODUCTION A Brief History of Our Company ..........................1-1 Vogt Energy-Savings Tube-Ice® Machines ........................1-1 Preview ..................................1-1 Important Safety Notice ..............................1-2 Safety Symbols and What They Mean ........................... 1-2 Special Precautions to Be Observed When Charging Refrigeration Systems ..............1-3 ...
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P34FXL Service Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No. Power Supply Connections, Figure 3-9 ......................... 3-14 Voltage Unbalance................................. 3-14 Current Unbalance ................................. 3-15 Rotation Check ................................3-15 Auxiliary Controls or Equipment ........................... 3-16 Installation Review: A Checklist ........................... 3-17 4. HOW YOUR TUBE-ICE MACHINE WORKS Operating Features .................................
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P34FXL Service Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No. Compressor Maintenance, Table 7-3 ..........................7-5 Cutter Gear Reducer ..............................7-6 8. TROUBLESHOOTING List of Symptoms ................................8-1 Machine Stopped ................................8-2, 8-3 Freeze-Up Due to Extended Freezing Period ......................... 8-4 Freeze-Up Due to Ice Failing to Discharge ........................8-5 Low Ice Capacity ................................
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P34FXL Service Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No. Drive Gear Replacement ..............................9-10 Gear Reducer Replacement ............................9-11 Water Tank and Cutter Parts Weights, Table 9-2 ......................9-12 Water Tank Removal ..............................9-12 Cutter Assembly Removal and Installation ........................9-13 Bearing Bracket and Cutter Disc Removal ........................
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P34FXL Service Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No. 11. TABLES AND CHARTS P34FXL Specifications, Table 11-1 ..........................11-1 P34FXL Make-up Water Usage, Table 11-2 ......................... 11-3 P34FXL Normal Operating Vitals, Table 11-3 ......................11-4 Temperature - Pressure Chart for Common Refrigerants, Table 11-4 ................11-6 Conversion Factors: English to Metric, Table 11-5 .......................
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Vogt Ice, LLC A Brief History of Our Company. Henry Vogt Machine Co. was founded as a small machine shop in Louisville, Kentucky in 1880. Today, Vogt Ice, LLC is one of the world’s leading producers of ice- making equipment.
P34FXL Service Manual INTRODUCTION Important Safety Notice. This information is intended for use by individuals possessing adequate backgrounds in electrical, refrigeration and mechanical experience. Any attempt to repair major equipment may result in personal injury and/or property damage. The manufacturer or seller cannot be responsible for the interpretation of this information, nor can it assume any liability in connection with its use.
P34FXL Service Manual INTRODUCTION Special Precautions to Be Observed When Charging Refrigeration Systems. Only technically- qualified persons, experienced and knowledgeable in the handling of R-404A refrigerant and operation of refrigeration systems, should perform the operations described in this manual. All local, federal, and EPA regulations must be strictly adhered to when handling R-404A refrigerant.
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P34FXL Service Manual INTRODUCTION Figure 1-1 P34FXL Front Side (Control Panel) 09/2017...
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P34FXL Service Manual INTRODUCTION Figure 1-2 P34FXL Right Side 09/2017...
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P34FXL Service Manual INTRODUCTION Figure 1-3 P34FXL Back Side 09/2017...
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P34FXL Service Manual INTRODUCTION Figure 1-4 P34FXL Left Side 09/2017...
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(i.e., the trucker’s Bill of Lading). Immediately make a separate written request for inspection by the freight line’s agent. Any repair work or alteration to the machine without the permission of the Vogt Ice, LLC can void the machine’s warranty. You should also notify your Vogt distributor or the factory.
P34FXL Service Manual RECEIPT OF YOUR TUBE-ICE MACHINE 80T B L J B 5 46 NC 000 Product Variation Code Nominal Capacity A number or letter designator (“T” = tons/day) assigned to specific variations “25T” – 25 tons/day within a family series “50T”...
P34FXL - Figures 3-4A through 3-4C. Machine weight 12,500 lbs. ® These figures are intended as a guide to unloading and lifting the P34FXL Tube-Ice machine. Vogt Ice, LLC is not responsible for product damage or personnel injury or loss of life during the loading or lifting process.
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P34FXL Service Manual INSTALLING YOUR TUBE-ICE MACHINE Figure 3-1 P34FXL Space Diagram (Front View) 09/2017...
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P34FXL Service Manual INSTALLING YOUR TUBE-ICE MACHINE Figure 3-2 P34FXL Space Diagram (Side View) 09/2017...
Piping and Drain Connections. See Figures 1-1 to 1-4 for connection locations. When connecting refrigeration piping, you must follow and adhere to all piping codes required in the jurisdiction of installation. Vogt recommends ASHRAE 15 “Safety Standard for Refrigeration Systems,” and ASME B31.5 “Refrigeration Piping and Heat Transfer Components,” which are required in many locations throughout the world.
P34FXL Service Manual 3-10 INSTALLING YOUR TUBE-ICE MACHINE Water Tank Overflow. A 3” FPT connection on the side of the water tank is provided to carry away overflow water during the thawing (harvest cycle). This water contains ice fines accumulated during harvesting and dissolved solids accumulated during the freezing cycle.
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P34FXL Service Manual 3-11 INSTALLING YOUR TUBE-ICE MACHINE Cooling Tower (optional). When selecting a cooling tower, careful attention must be given to operating wet bulb conditions. It is advisable to check with your local cooling tower distributor for their recommendations based on actual operating conditions in your area. An average wet bulb of 78F is typical in the U.S., but many localities have designed wet bulbs as low as 72F or as high as 82F.
P34FXL Service Manual 3-13 INSTALLING YOUR TUBE-ICE MACHINE COOLING TOWER WATER COOLED CONDENSER CHECK VALVE INDOOR SUMP Outdoor pump is off until indoor sump needs cooling Figure 3-8 2 Pump / 2-Way Valve * Best Freeze Protection Safety Valves. Two safety pressure relief valves are an integral part of the packaged Tube-Ice machine.
P34FXL Service Manual 3-14 INSTALLING YOUR TUBE-ICE MACHINE Figure 3-9 Power Supply Connections Voltage Unbalance. Voltage unbalance can cause motors to overheat and fail. Voltage unbalance between any two legs should be no greater than 2%. Example: Supply voltage = 230-3-60 Voltage Readings: AB = 220 Volts BC = 225 Volts...
P34FXL Service Manual 3-15 INSTALLING YOUR TUBE-ICE MACHINE Current Unbalance. Voltage unbalance will cause a current unbalance, but a current unbalance does not necessarily mean that a voltage unbalance exists. A loose terminal connection or a buildup of dirt or carbon on one set of contacts would cause a higher resistance on that leg than on the other two legs. Current follows the path of least resistance, therefore if terminal connection L1 is loose or dirty, L2 and/or L3 will have higher current.
P34FXL Service Manual 3-16 INSTALLING YOUR TUBE-ICE MACHINE Auxiliary Controls or Equipment. When connecting other equipment such as high/low pressure switch, conveyor motors, bin level control, etc., refer to the control panel wiring drawing for the proper connecting terminals and instructions. See Figure 6-3. IMPORTANT Be sure to follow the wiring schematic when incorporating overloads of conveyor (5 MOL).
P34FXL Service Manual 3-17 INSTALLING YOUR TUBE-ICE MACHINE Installation Review: A Checklist. Make a visual check to be sure these steps have been taken BEFORE continuing. CHECK: _____ PRIOR TO OPENING VALVES, check all joints for leaks which may have developed during shipment.
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P34FXL Service Manual HOW YOUR TUBE-ICE MACHINE WORKS 4. How Your Tube-Ice Machine Works Operating Features. Your low side Tube-Ice machine is an efficient ice producing plant. If installed and maintained properly, it will give many years of operation with a minimum amount of repairs.
P34FXL Service Manual HOW YOUR TUBE-ICE MACHINE WORKS Freeze Period. Water is frozen inside the stainless steel tubes of the freezer (2) by the direct application of refrigerant to the shell side of the tubes. Ice is produced from constantly circulating water down each tube.
P34FXL Service Manual START-UP & OPERATION 5. Start-Up & Operation Refrigeration System Review. The refrigeration system uses R-404A refrigerant. Following the piping schematic (Figure 4-1), you will see that during the machine’s freeze cycle, the compressor discharge gas goes through the oil separator to remove any oil present in the discharge gas and return the oil to the compressor crankcase.
P34FXL Service Manual START-UP & OPERATION Start-up Checklist. Be sure to complete and return the “Warranty Registration/Start-up Report” located in the front of the manual. 1. See that the water-inlet connections are attached properly. The water inlet shutoff valve (62) for the water tank should be open.
P34FXL Service Manual START-UP & OPERATION Figure 5-1 Control Panel Start-Up. Starting the machine in a freezing cycle can be accomplished as follows: 1. Make sure the crankcase oil temperature is approximately 100F and there is no liquid refrigerant in the compressor crankcase. 2.
IMPORTANT Complete the remaining part of the “Warranty/Registration Start-Up Report” and return it to Vogt Ice, LLC. IMPORTANT Check the refrigerant level at the receiver liquid gage glass to make sure it is near the operating level mark.
P34FXL Service Manual START-UP & OPERATION Thaw Gas Regulating and Suction Regulating Valve Adjustment. The following is the procedure for regulating valve adjustment. On dedicated compressor systems, the suction regulating valve is not required. However, the compressor must unload by 50% or greater during the harvest or a hot gas bypass must be installed.
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P34FXL Service Manual ELECTRICAL CONTROLS 6. Electrical Controls Your low side Tube-Ice machine is equipped with a dry contact (3CR) for a compressor motor starter and a transformer (if required) for the control circuit power. The control panel and transformer are mounted on the machine front side (see Figure 1-1).
P34FXL Service Manual ELECTRICAL CONTROLS Pump Motor Starter Provides power to the circulating water pump during the freezer period or when the HAND/AUTO switch is in the HAND position to circulate water or ice machine cleaner, etc. Provides motor overload and short circuit protection. Cutter Motor Starter Provides power to the cutter during the harvest period.
P34FXL Service Manual ELECTRICAL CONTROLS Figure 6-2 Control Panel (Hinged Door) Amber Pilot Light – FREEZING Illuminated during the freeze period or whenever the circulating water pump is running. Clear Pilot Light – LIQUID FEED Illuminated when the circulating water pump is running and the float switch (10) is closed.
P34FXL Service Manual MAINTENANCE 7. Maintenance Preventative Maintenance. A careful inspection of your Tube-Ice machine for leaks and correct operational functions at the time of installation and start-up will begin a long, satisfactory life of service. In order to insure this degree of dependability, a systematic maintenance program is necessary.
P34FXL Service Manual MAINTENANCE PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE FORM This form can be removed and duplicated for record keeping. Date: _____________ Model #: ________________________ Serial #: _____________ The following service performed and checked: Hour meter reading _______________, Ambient temperature (inside)_______ F Make-Up water float valve adjusted properly Water distributors clean and in place All drains freely draining Cleaned and flushed water tank...
P34FXL Service Manual MAINTENANCE Ice Making Section. The ice making section of the Tube-Ice machine should be cleaned at least twice a year (more often if water conditions cause mineral build-up). Use an approved food-grade ice machine cleaner. The water pump is used to circulate the cleaner through the system. For complete instructions, follow the “Cleaning Procedure”...
P34FXL Service Manual MAINTENANCE You may look through the plastic freezer cover to inspect the water distributors if the view is clear. For a closer inspection, you should stop the unit, remove the nuts and retaining ring sections and lift off the top cover.
P34FXL Service Manual MAINTENANCE Compressor (optional). This section is only a guide, please consult the compressor manual for manufacturers recommended maintenance. In starting and charging the unit, the oil sight glass should be continually checked to make sure an adequate oil level is maintained. The oil level should be 1/4-3/4 of the sight glass. If the oil level drops below 1/4 of the glass, add refrigeration oil as per the compressor manufacturer recommendations.
P34FXL Service Manual MAINTENANCE Cutter Gear Reducer. The oil level of the gear reducer should be checked monthly or when there is any evidence of leakage. The correct level is indicated by the pipe plug in the side of the gear housing.
P34FXL Service Manual TROUBLESHOOTING 8. Troubleshooting Note: Your machine’s electrical system has several built-in safety and overload protection features to stop operation when a single component fails or if there is a problem from an outside source such a power supply. Make sure all auxiliary equipment is connected to incorporate safety and overload circuits and protect all related equipment.
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P34FXL Service Manual TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom: Machine Stopped Possible Cause Possible Remedy Power failure or interruption Check fused disconnect or circuit breaker supplying power to the machine. If power has been off, make sure the crankcase heater is energized and there is no liquid refrigerant in the compressor crankcase prior to restarting the compressor.
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P34FXL Service Manual TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom: Machine Stopped (con’t) Possible Cause Possible Remedy High/Low pressure safety switch (1PS or If the machine stops by low pressure cutout, the 4PS) tripped (optional) switch will reset automatically when the pressure raises to the “cut-in” setting. Check thaw gas valve (18) to make sure it opens during harvest time.
P34FXL Service Manual TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom: Freeze-up due to extended freeze period Possible Cause Possible Remedy High refrigerant level in evaporator due to Check the manual opening stem to make sure it is liquid feed valve “A1” leaking through in the automatic position (stem fully out). Check for leakage by sound, temperature difference, and frost during the freeze cycle.
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P34FXL Service Manual TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom: Freeze-up due to ice failing to discharge Possible Cause Possible Remedy Extended freeze period (if 2PS is used) Check freeze timer setting (1TR) or optional freezer pressure switch (2PS) adjustment. Figures 9-2 or 9-3 for adjustment, and Table 7-2 for average hole size.
P34FXL Service Manual TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom: Low ice capacity. Suspicions of low ice capacity should be confirmed by accurate calculations of actual ice product. Much weight can be lost by melting and off fall through augers and other ice handling equipment. 1.
P34FXL Service Manual TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom: Low ice capacity (cont.) Possible Cause Possible Remedy Excessively high head pressure Check cooling tower or evaporative condenser to make sure sufficient water is provided for cooling and the equipment is operational to cool the water. Also, see “Symptom High Head Pressure”.
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P34FXL Service Manual TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom: High discharge pressure (check gage accuracy) Possible Cause Possible Remedy Insufficient water flow through the cooling Check the condenser water pump to make sure it tower or condenser is pumping enough water. Check sump strainer screen and clean.
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P34FXL Service Manual TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom: Low discharge pressure (check gage accuracy) Possible Cause Possible Remedy Fan cycling switch out of adjustment or Check adjustment. Replace if defective. defective Compressor running unloaded or not Check compressor motor amp. If the compressor pumping efficiently is running unloaded, the amperage will only be approximately 60% of normal amp draw (FLA).
P34FXL Service Manual 8-10 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom: Compressor oil pressure low (check gages) See Section 7, for compressor oil pressure requirements. Possible Cause Possible Remedy Oil diluted with refrigerant Oil will be very foamy. Check liquid feed control for overfeed problem. Oil pressure regulating valve out of Adjust valve to increase oil pressure.
P34FXL Service Manual 8-11 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom: Machine short cycles (using freeze pressure switch (2PS) only) Possible Cause Possible Remedy Freezer pressure switch (2PS) set too low or Adjust switch or replace if defective. See Figure defective 9-3. See “Freeze-up due to extended freezer period” Freeze-up and “Freeze-up due to ice failing to discharge”.
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P34FXL Service Manual SERVICING OPERATIONS 9. Servicing Operations Automatic Blowdown (harvest cycle). A feature of this machine is a solenoid activated flushing valve (63) which is provided to eliminate or reduce the necessity for frequent flushing or cleaning of the water tank. This flushing during the harvest cycle helps to remove salts or solids accumulated in the water as a result of the freezing action.
P34FXL Service Manual SERVICING OPERATIONS Set Point Adjustments Differential Set Point High Level Control Level 20% - 40% Not Used Not Used Low Level Figure 9-1 Hansen Level Control See Chapter 6, Figure 6-4 of this manual for control unit electrical wiring diagram. Before connecting electrical power, check the voltage on the control unit nameplate and the power supply at the wire leads to be sure that they are the same.
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P34FXL Service Manual SERVICING OPERATIONS The probe is the device that actually measures the liquid level. It accomplishes this by sending a small, specialized signal out into the refrigerant liquid and vapor. The signal returns via the level column back to electronics inside the probe housing. The strength of the returning signal is measured to determine level.
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P34FXL Service Manual SERVICING OPERATIONS IMPORTANT Control devised (solenoid valves, contactors, etc.) can operate while in the simulation mode. For calibration and electrical checkout, disconnect the main circuits of the compressor motor, pump motor, etc., where necessary to prevent damage, or remove the relay quick disconnect plug in control unit.
P34FXL Service Manual SERVICING OPERATIONS Problem Cause Action Digital readout and No power to control unit or wrong voltage Check voltage at terminals 1 and 2 in the control unit indicator lights do not Moisture in control unit or probe housing See Note 1 below display Fault in control cable...
P34FXL Service Manual SERVICING OPERATIONS Hand Expansion Valve. The hand expansion valve is located directly after the “A1” solenoid valve. This valve should be set at a point where the float switch is open for a length of time approximately equal to the time that it is closed. Freeze Timer.
P34FXL Service Manual SERVICING OPERATIONS Figure 9-2 Freeze Timer (1TR) Freezer Pressure Switch (optional). The freezing time period for producing ice of a desired thickness is controlled by the freezer pressure switch (2PS), Figure 9-3, located inside the control panel. The original switch will not be factory set.
P34FXL Service Manual SERVICING OPERATIONS It is preferable that the freezing cycle be such that a small diameter hole remains in the center of the ice cylinder (1/16” diameter for 7/8” diameter ice, 1/8” diameter for 1 1/8” diameter ice, 1/4” diameter for 1 3/8”...
The cleaning tools should be rotated at the specified speed for the particular tool used. The tubes should be kept wet during cleaning. After cleaning the tubes should be flushed thoroughly and all foreign material removed. Contact your distributor or Vogt’s Service Department to obtain the proper cleaning tools.
P34FXL Service Manual 9-10 SERVICING OPERATIONS Drive Gear Replacement. 1. Disconnect and lock-out all power to the machine. 2. Remove the top and side bolts holding the mounting plate to the support bracket. Lift the plate and gear reducer from the bracket and rest the assembly on a stable worktable sitting next to the tank.
P34FXL Service Manual 9-11 SERVICING OPERATIONS Gear Reducer Replacement. 1. Disconnect and lock out all power to the machine. 2. Disconnect electrical wires and conduit from the motor. 3. Remove the top and side bolts holding the mounting plate to the support bracket and lift the plate and gear reducer assembly from the tank bracket.
P34FXL Service Manual 9-12 SERVICING OPERATIONS Weight (lbs.) Description Water tank (bare) Bearing bracket assembly and cutter disc Cutter assembly and ring gear Water tank and cutter assembly Cutter disc Cutter drive gear Gear reducer and motor Water pump Table 9-2 Water Tank and Cutter Parts Weights Water Tank Removal 1.
P34FXL Service Manual 9-13 SERVICING OPERATIONS Cutter Assembly Removal and Installation. 1. Follow water tank removal instructions, Steps 1-9. See Figure 9-5A. 2. Remove the socket head cap screw from the center of the cutter shaft and lift out the retainer and gasket.
P34FXL Service Manual 9-14 SERVICING OPERATIONS Cutter Shaft and Bearing Installation. 1. Clean the inside of the bearing housing of grease or foreign matter. Further clean the top bearing housing with pro-lock cleaner and primer (or a suitable substitute) and remove the pipe plugs from the side of the housing ...
P34FXL Service Manual 9-15 SERVICING OPERATIONS Cutter Height Adjustment. The height of the cutter can be adjusted by the four bolts holding the bearing bracket assembly in place. These bolts are threaded into holes in the end of each arm through holes in the water tank.
P34FXL Service Manual 9-17 SERVICING OPERATIONS Figure 9-5B P34FXL Water Tank Assembly 09/2017...
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P34FXL Service Manual 9-18 SERVICING OPERATIONS Item # Description P34FXL Part Number Water Tank Assembly 19T4500S34X Water Tank Cover 19T2150C02X Water Pump 12A4020G12 Water Pump Gasket (2) 12A2600R03 Water Tank Gasket 12A4200G11 Make-Up Water Float Valve (Valve Body) 12A4200H0603 Make-Up Water Float Valve (Stem) 12A4200HP05 Make-Up Water Float Valve (Float + Stem Adapter) 12A4200HP04, 12A4200HP05A...
P34FXL Service Manual 9-19 SERVICING OPERATIONS Cutter Ring Gear Replacement. 1. Remove the water tank assembly (see water tank removal). 2. Remove the cutter assembly from the cutter shaft. 3. Remove the 1/4” drive pins which hold the ring gear to the cutter bank (8 pins). 4.
P34FXL Service Manual 9-20 SERVICING OPERATIONS Figure 9-6 Cutter Blade and Adapter Plate Adjustment Cutter Adapter Plate Installation. 1. Disconnect and lock-out all power to the machine and remove the water tank assembly so the cutter is accessible (see water tank removal). 2.
P34FXL Service Manual 9-21 SERVICING OPERATIONS Non-condensable gas effects are: 1. Higher condensing pressure than what should match the condensed liquid temperature. 2. Greater electrical power consumption. 3. Reduced refrigeration capacity. 4. Longer than normal compressor running time. 5. Slow ice release and long thaw cycle. Water Contamination of HFC Refrigerants Water in the refrigerant can cause a slow ice discharge, erratic operation, and dilution of the oil.
P34FXL Service Manual 9-22 SERVICING OPERATIONS The Liquid Feed Solenoid Valve (20), Figure 9-8, is opened and closed during the freezer cycle by the liquid level controller in order to maintain the proper freezer refrigerant level. It is closed when the machine is off to prevent liquid flow from the receiver to the freezer.
P34FXL Service Manual 10-1 OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES 10. Options and Accessories Crushed Ice Production. Your P34FXL Tube-Ice machine is capable of producing crushed ice with no loss of capacity; however, there are certain changes to be made in order to convert to crushed ice production.
P34FXL Service Manual 10-2 OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES The PLC/Interface adds features such as selectable “Automatic Restart” after a power failure, choice of timed or pressure switch controlled freeze cycles and Freezer “Pumpdown”. For package units, the machine will automatically “Pumpdown” before cycling off. The PLC/Interface provides the following programmable functions: •...
P34FXL Service Manual 10-3 OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES The Mitsubishi unit also records the last 10 machine cycles. This data can be viewed by pressing the HISTORY button on the interface until the CYCLE HISTORY title appears. Press the down arrow to scroll through the information.
P34FXL Service Manual 10-4 OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES Figure 10-3 Mitsubishi FX3GE-24MR PLC and FX -8ER-ES/UL (Used after 2015) Inputs Description Outputs Description Not used Not used Not used High Side Control Interlock Start / Manual Harvest Button Conveyor Control Contact Selector Switch (Clean position) ET - Elapsed Timer Selector Switch (Ice position)
10-6 OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES Power Monitor, Wagner Model # DTP-3. All Vogt Tube-Ice machine models are available from the factory with a three phase line voltage power monitor with LCD display. The units are also available for after market or retrofit installation. These units monitor line voltage inputs from 190 to 610 volts and provide protection against line voltage variances which can damage or destroy the compressor motor.
P34FXL Service Manual 10-7 OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES Parameter Minimum Maximum Default Recommended Unit Settings Line Side Voltage (Nominal Supply voltage Volts Voltage) Under /Over Voltage (tolerance) Phase Unbalance Lockout Time (Delay on Break) Seconds Delay Time (Delay on Make) Seconds Response Time (Delay on Fault) Seconds Control...
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P34FXL Service Manual 10-8 OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES Display of fault memories (MEM flashes). Pressing up or down displays the last fault conditions that took the unit off line. The first 25 faults are recorded. The top number displayed represents the fault memory.
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(4) Compressor requirements are based on 15°F suction, 100°F condensing, 70°F ambient, and 20% blowdown. (5) Makeup water is maximum value and includes 20% blowdown. Vogt reserves the right to change designs and specifications without notice. Table 11-1 P34FXL Specifications...
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P34FXL Service Manual 11-5 TABLES & CHARTS REFERENCE INFORMATION CONVERSION FACTORS: English to Metric To Convert From Multiply by Area 9.2903e-2 6.416 e-4 Energy Joule (J) 1054.48 BTU/Hr 2546.2 1.34 Length 0.3048 0.0254 Pressure lbf/ft Paschals 47.88 lbf/in (psi) Paschals 6894.76 in.
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P34FXL Service Manual 12-1 INDEX 12. Index A Brief History of Henry Vogt Machine Co. ---------------------- 1-1 Electrical Schematic, All Voltages 50-60 Hz. --------------------- 6-5 Adding Refrigerant------------------------------------------------------5-4 Electrical Controls------------------------------------------------------ 6-1 Assembly Drawing, P34FXL ------------------------ 1-4, 1-5, 1-6, 1-7 Automatic Blowdown (Harvest Cycle) ------------------------------9-1...
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12-2 P34FXL Service Manual INDEX Power Monitor Parameter Limits, Table 10-2 ------------- 10-7 Machine Room ----------------------------------------------------------3-1 parameter adjustments ---------------------------------------- 10-7 Machine Short Cycles ------------------------------------------------ 8-11 display of fault memories ------------------------------------- 10-8 Machine Stopped -------------------------------------------------- 8-2, 8-3 Pressure-Temperature Chart ----------------------------------------- 11-4 Maintenance Checklist -------------------------------------------------7-1 Preventative Maintenance --------------------------------------------- 7-1 Maintenance Program (form) ------------------------------------------7-2...
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P24FL & P34FLService Manual 12-3 INDEX Valves ------------------------------------------------------------ 9-20, 9-21 Valves (location) --------------------------- see figures 1-1 through 1-4 Voltage Unbalance ---------------------------------------------------- 3-14 Warranty (Basic Product) ---------------------------- inside back cover Water Contamination of HFC Refrigerants ----------------------- 9-21 Water Cooled Condenser Cleaning -----------------------------------9-9 Water Distributors----------------------------------------------------------- chart ---------------------------------------------------------------7-3 cleaning procedure ----------------------------------------------7-4...
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