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S3000 Ice Machines Water-cooled and QuietQube Models Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual Caution Read this instruction before operating this equipment. Original Document Part Number 000017556 Rev 00 9/22...
Safety Notices Definitions DANGER Read these precautions to prevent personal injury: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not • Read this manual thoroughly before avoided, will result in death or serious operating, installing or performing injury. This applies to the most extreme maintenance on the equipment.
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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...
Table of Contents Safety Notices Definitions .................3 Section 1 General Information Model Numbers ..............11 Self-contained Ice Machines ..........11 CVD Technology Ice Machines ..........11 Accessories ................11 Bins ..................11 Ice Deflector ................. 11 Filler Panels ................11 How To Read A Model Number ..........
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QuietQube® Models with CVD ..........24 Manitowoc S-Trap Kit ............25 Before Starting the Ice Machine ..........27 Warranty ................. 27 Warranty Registration ............27 Remote Ice Machine Usage with Non‑Manitowoc Multi‑Circuit Condensers ............28 Ice Machine Head Section ............ 28 Section 3 Operation Ice Making Sequence of Operation ..........
Manitowoc ice machines, contact the manufacturer to assure their ice deflector is compatible with Manitowoc ice machines. NOTE: S3000 ice machines are not for use with iAuCS Cleaning System or LuminIce II. Part Number 000017556 Rev 00 9/22...
General Information Section 1 How To Read A Model Number 3000 — 263 H Ice Machine Model H - High Pressure S - S Series Water Regulating Valve Ice Cube Size D - Dice Y - Half-Dice Refrigerant Voltage 161 - 115/60/1 T - R410A 263 - 208-230/60/3 F - R404A...
Section 2 Installation Location Requirements Installation Requirements The location selected for the ice machine Head Sections head section must meet the following criteria. If any of these criteria are not met, • Vent the ice machine and bin drains select another location. separately.
• Optional kits are available to adapt ice Condensing Unit machines on large capacity bins. Minimum Air Maximum Air Model • S3000 ice machines are not approved for Temperature Temperature use on Manitowoc B970 or D970 bins. ‑20°F 120°F CVDF3000 •...
SF3000C (20 cm) (61 cm) bin. Inspect bin gasket prior to ice machine installation. Manitowoc bins come Condensing Unit with a closed cell foam gasket installed Model Top/Sides Front/Back along the top surface of the bin.
Installation Section 2 Electrical Requirements Minimum Circuit Ampacity All electrical work, including wire routing • The minimum circuit ampacity is used to and grounding, must conform to local, state help select the wire size of the electrical and national electrical codes. The following supply.
Model/Serial data plate information overrides information listed on this page. Maximum Minimum Wire Voltage/Phase/ Minimum Unit Fuse/Circuit Size Required by Cycle Circuit Amps Breaker Manitowoc ST3000 208‑230/3/60 30 amp 30.0 Head Section SF3000C #14 Solid Copper QuietQube 115/1/60 15 amp Conductor...
Installation Section 2 Water Supply and Drains Water Supply and Drain Line Sizing/Connections Tubing Size up Water Location Water Pressure Machine to Ice Machine Temperature Fitting Fitting 0.5" 0.5" Ice Making 35°F (4.4°C) Min. 20 psi Min. (1.37 bar) (13 mm) (13 mm) Water Inlet 90°F (32°C) Max.
80 psig (1.5 bar), obtain a water • Water exiting the condenser must not pressure regulator from your Manitowoc exceed 110°F (43.3°C). distributor. Important • Install a water shut‑off valve and union...
Installation Section 2 Drain Connections Auxiliary Base Drain Installation • Drain lines must have a 1.5" drop per • An auxiliary drain is located in the ice 5 feet of run, and must not create traps. machine base to remove moisture in high humidity areas.
Section 2 Installation Water Supply & Drain Connections Item Description Electrical Entrance (2) Options Vent Tube ‑ Minimum Height 18" (46 cm) Ice Making Water Inlet 0.5" (13 mm) Ice Making Water Drain 1.0" (25 mm) Water Condenser Drain 0.75"(19 mm) Install Separate Drain When Used Condenser Water Inlet 0.75"...
(used) tubing or condensing units or vice versa. Caution The refrigeration system warranty will not apply if the Manitowoc Ice Machine and Manitowoc CVD Condensing Unit are not installed according to specifications. This warranty also will not apply if the...
Section 2 Installation Calculating Installation Distances Calculated Line Set Distance The maximum calculated distance is Line Set Length 150 feet (45 meters). The maximum tubing length is 100 feet Line set rises, drops, horizontal runs (or (30 meters). combinations of these) in excess of the Line Set Rise/Drop stated maximums will exceed compressor start‑up and design limits.
_____ Total Calculated Distance Notice The refrigeration system warranty will not apply if the Manitowoc Ice Machine and Manitowoc CVD Condensing Unit are not installed according to specifications. This warranty also will not apply if the refrigeration system is modified with a...
Section 2 Installation Manitowoc S-Trap Kit VALVES MUST REMAIN CLOSED AND BE S-Trap Tubing Model PROTECTED FROM Kit Number Size HEAT WHEN BRAZING (WRAP WITH WET 0.75" SF3000C K00166 RAG) (19 mm) • Maximum amount of time the refrigeration system can be exposed to the atmosphere is 15 minutes.
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Installation Section 2 Step 5 Leak-Check the Refrigeration Notice System After opening suction, discharge and A. Connect power to the ice machine receiver service valves, refrigerant head section ‑ Do not connect pressure will not be detected until the power to the CVD condensing unit. ice machine starts a freeze cycle and the solenoid valves energize.
Section 2 Installation Before Starting the Ice Machine Step 6 Insulation Requirements • To prevent condensation, the entire All Manitowoc ice machines are suction line, including the shutoff valve, factory‑operated and adjusted before must be insulated. shipment. Normally, new installations do •...
Installation and certified standard ratings only apply when brazing of the line sets must be performed used with a Manitowoc remote condenser. by a properly trained and EPA certified If the design of the condenser meets the refrigeration technician aware of the specifications, Manitowoc’s only approval...
Section 3 Operation Ice Making Sequence of Operation Control Board Timers NOTE: The toggle switch must be in the ice The control board has the following position and the water curtain/ice dampers non‑adjustable timers: must be in place on the evaporator before •...
Operation Section 3 Safety Limits Minimum/Maximum Slab Weight Safety Limits are stored and indicated by Adjust ice thickness to meet chart the control board after three cycles. The specifications. number of cycles required to stop the ice Minimum Ice Maximum Ice machine varies for each Safety Limit.
Section 3 Operation Ice Thickness Check ADJUSTING SCREW After a harvest cycle, inspect the ice cubes in the ice storage bin. The ice thickness 1/8" (3 MM) ICE BRIDGE THICKNESS probe is factory‑set to maintain the ice bridge thickness at 1/8" (3 mm). NOTE: Make sure the water curtain is in place when performing this check.
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Operation Section 3 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Part Number 000017556 Rev 00 9/22...
This procedure must be performed a Sanitizer are the only products approved minimum of once every six months. for use in Manitowoc ice machines. • The ice machine and bin must be Using non-Manitowoc de-scalers, sanitizers, disassembled de-scaled and sanitized.
Notice Never use anything to force ice from the Caution evaporator. Damage may result. Use only Manitowoc approved Ice Machine De-scaler and Sanitizer for this Step 3 Place the toggle switch in the application (Manitowoc De-scaler part CLEAN position.
Section 4 Maintenance Step 6 Mix a solution of de-scaler and Detailed Sanitizing Procedure warm water. Depending upon the amount Step 1 Mix a solution of sanitizer and of mineral buildup, a larger quantity of warm water. solution may be required. Use the ratio in Solution the table below to mix enough solution to Water...
& Sanitizing (approximately 3 minutes). Add the Notice proper amount of Manitowoc Ice Machine Sanitizer to the water trough by pouring Electrical connector must never be between the water curtain and evaporator. exposed to any liquids.
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Section 4 Maintenance D. Remove ice thickness probes F. Remove the water trough • Compress the hinge pin on the top of • Pull forward on the water trough to each ice thickness probe. remove • Pivot the ice thickness probe to G.
Maintenance Section 4 Remedial De-scaling & Sanitizing Step 3 Remove all ice from the bin. Procedure Step 4 Place the toggle switch in the CLEAN position. The water will flow This procedure de-scales/sanitizes all through the water dump valve and down components in the water flow path, and is the drain.
Section 4 Maintenance Exterior Cleaning Removal from Service/Winterization Clean the area around the ice machine as All Models often as necessary to maintain cleanliness De-scale and sanitize the ice machine. and efficient operation. Use cleaners Move the ICE/OFF/CLEAN switch to designed for use with stainless steel OFF.
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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 No electrical power to the ice Replace the fuse/reset the breaker/...
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Troubleshooting Section 5 Problem Possible Cause To Correct Ice machine does The six-minute freeze time Wait for the freeze lock-in to expire. not cycle into lock-in has not expired yet. harvest mode. Ice thickness probe is dirty. De-scale and sanitize the ice machine.
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Section 5 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause To Correct Ice machine Ice thickness probe is out of Adjust the ice thickness probe produces shallow or adjustment. incomplete cubes, Water trough level is too low. Check the water level probe or the ice fill pattern position.
Troubleshooting Section 5 Safety Limits Allow the ice machine to run to determine if the condition repeats. In addition to the standard safety controls, such as the high pressure cutout, your A. If the ice machine stops again, the ice machine features built-in safety condition has repeated.