IceTech FD Series Service Manual

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SERVICE MANUAL
SERVICE MANUAL
FD/HD SERIES
ICE CUBE MAKERS
ICE TECH FD/HD 215
ICE TECH FD/HD 415
FD/HD
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  • Page 1 SERVICE MANUAL FD/HD SERVICE MANUAL FD/HD SERIES ICE CUBE MAKERS ICE TECH FD/HD 215 ICE TECH FD/HD 415...
  • Page 2 SERVICE MANUAL FD/HD INDEX INTRODUCTION ............................... 4 Warning ............................... 4 1.1. Reception of the machine ........................5 1.2. INSTALLATION ..............................6 Placing of the ice maker ........................... 6 2.1. Levelling of the ice maker ........................6 2.2. 2.3. Installation of modular equipments on top of bins ................7 Minimum distance to obstacles .......................
  • Page 3 SERVICE MANUAL FD/HD 6.1. Dimensions, voltaje ..........................24 6.2. Production Charts ............................ 26 USER TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ......................27 7.1. Modular models ............................27 WIRING DIAGRAMS ............................28 FD/HD single-phase ..........................28 8.1. 8.2. FD/HD three-phase ..........................29...
  • Page 4 SERVICE MANUAL FD/HD 1. INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a ICE TECH FD/HD Series Ice Cube Maker. You have purchased one of the most reliable ice-making products on the market today. Carefully read the instructions contained in this manual since they provide important information relative to safety during installation, use, and maintenance.
  • Page 5 SERVICE MANUAL FD/HD 1.2. Reception of the machine Inspect the outside packing. In case of damages, make the corresponding claim to the carrier. To confirm the existence of damages, unpack the machine in the presence of the carrier and state any damage on the equipment on the reception document or freight document. Always state the machine number and model.
  • Page 6: Installation

    SERVICE MANUAL FD/HD CAUTION: All packing elements (plastic bags, carton boxes and wood pallets) should be kept outside the reach of children, as they are a source of potential hazard. 2. INSTALLATION 2.1. Placing of the ice maker This ice maker is not designed for outdoor operation. The icemaker should not be located next to ovens, grills or other high heat producing equipment.
  • Page 7 SERVICE MANUAL FD/HD 2.3. Installation of modular equipments on top of bins Modular ice makers should be installed on top of bins, following the instructions contained in this manual. The resistance and stability of the container-machine/s assembly should be verified as well as the fastening elements.
  • Page 8: Connection Diagram

    SERVICE MANUAL FD/HD CONNECTION DIAGRAM: The location must allow enough clearance for water drain and electrical connections in the rear of the ice machine. MODULAR MODELS...
  • Page 9 SERVICE MANUAL FD/HD 2.5. Water supply connection The quality of the water supplied to the ice machine will have an impact on the time between cleanings and ultimately on the life of the product (mainly in water cooled units). It also will have a remarkable influence on the appearance, hardness and flavor of the ice.
  • Page 10: Electrical Connection

    SERVICE MANUAL FD/HD 2.7. Electrical connection It is mandatory to ground the equipment. To avoid possible electric shock on individuals or damages to the equipment, the machine should be grounded pursuant local and/or national regulations as the case may be. The manufacturer shall be held harmless in case of damages arising due to the lack of the ground installation.
  • Page 11: Prior Checking And Start-Up

    SERVICE MANUAL FD/HD 3. PRIOR CHECKING AND START-UP 3.1. Prior checking a) Is the machine leveled? b) Voltage and frequency are the same as those on the nameplate? c) Are the drains connected and operating? d) Will the ambient temperature and water temperature remain in the following range? ROOM WATER MAXIMUM...
  • Page 12: Sequence Of Operation

    SERVICE MANUAL FD/HD 7.- Verify that the water fall to the evaporator is occurring uniformly and all ice cubes are properly watered. 8.- Replace the front panel in its place. 9.- Verify that after the final cycle, the frost on the aspiration pipe is at 20 mm (0.78 in) of the compressor.
  • Page 13 SERVICE MANUAL FD/HD Harvest sequence: The compressor will continue energized. The hot gas valve is energized throughout the harvest phase to divert hot refrigerant gas into the evaporator. The water pump and the drain electrovalve are energized during 45 seconds to empty the water tray and remove mineral deposits.
  • Page 14 SERVICE MANUAL FD/HD Outputs: - Compressor (C). It is still in operation. - Hot gas valve (GC). It is active during the whole operation launching time. - Pump (B) and wast water valve (EP) are active during time t6 - Water inlet valve (EW) is activated when time t6 is over (when the pump is stopped) The operation launching ends when the ice sheet falls down and the curtain micro contact (MC) is activated.
  • Page 15: Control Board

    SERVICE MANUAL FD/HD 4.2. Control Board SYMBOL Description Relays amp compressor (Relay / contactor) pump PC BOARD Water inlet valve Hot gas valve. FD/HD Drain valve Free Digital outputs Digital inputs Symbol Description Ice position switch Switch for 3 positions: Ice –...
  • Page 16 SERVICE MANUAL FD/HD Time alarm valuation jumper Curtain micro relay contact jumper NC/NO Water inlet valve e/w timeout Free Jumper Analogical inputs Symbol Description Thickness detection sensor Water level in reservoir Connector for double layer stacking of 2 machines Symbol Description Connector + jumper for indication of the lower machine LED signalling...
  • Page 17 SERVICE MANUAL FD/HD machine will stop. Signalling should be indicated since the first failure occurs. If the second retry attempt is ok, the signalling must be switched off. In case that a machine stop has been caused by alarm, the resetting is done by disconnecting or by switching over to position 0.
  • Page 18: Maintenance And Cleaning Procedures

    SERVICE MANUAL FD/HD 4.8. Water filling timeout When it occurs, the water valve (EW) must be activated, the level sensor (NW) will not be active during a maximum time t9. Two possibilities: → - Jumper J4 open Machine stops until reset. →...
  • Page 19 SERVICE MANUAL FD/HD WARNING: Wear rubber gloves and safety goggles when handling Ice Machine Cleaner or Sanitizer. WARNING: Unit should always be disconnected during maintenance/cleaning procedures. 5.1. Cleaning water distribution system 1) Remove the front panel. 2) Set Ice-wash switch to the OFF position (position 0) after ice falls from the evaporator at the end of a harvest cycle, or set the ice-wash switch to the OFF position and allow the ice to melt off the evaporator.
  • Page 20 SERVICE MANUAL FD/HD Thickness Shield sensor Water level sensor Water tray Ice-wash switch 4) Allow the solution to circulate in the water system for 30-40 minutes and then set the ice- wash switch to the OFF position. 5) To purge out the ice machine scale remover and residue move the ice-wash switch to the WASH (the machine will drain the reservoir and refill it) and then set the ice-wash switch to the OFF position.
  • Page 21 SERVICE MANUAL FD/HD 10) Clean the interior surfaces of the freezing compartment (including walls, plastic parts of the evaporator, distributor...) and the front panel with the cleaner solution using a brush or cloth. 11) Mix a solution of sanitizer using approved sodium hypochlorite food equipment sanitizer to form a solution with 100 t 200 ppm free chlorine yield.
  • Page 22: Air Condenser

    SERVICE MANUAL FD/HD 5.2. Cleaning the condenser AIR CONDENSER 1) Disconnect machine and close water faucet. 2) Remove the back panel (see figure). Back panel 3) Clean condenser using a vacuum cleaner, soft brush or low pressure air. Clean from top to bottom, not side to side.
  • Page 23: Technical Specifications

    SERVICE MANUAL FD/HD Clean the area around the ice machine as often as necessary to maintain cleanliness. Sponge any dust and dirt off the outside of the ice machine with mild soap and water. Wipe dry with a clean soft cloth. A commercial grade stainless steel cleaner/polish can be used as necessary. 5.4.
  • Page 24: Dimensions, Voltaje

    SERVICE MANUAL FD/HD 6.1. Dimensions, voltaje FD/HD MODULAR MODELS MACHINE DIMENSIONS PACKAGING DIMENSIONS COOLING Width X Depth Z Height Y Width X Depth Z Height Y ICE TECH FD/HD 215- ICE TECH FD/HD 215- ICE TECH FD/HD 215- Water ICE TECH FD/HD 215- Water ICE TECH FD/HD 215...
  • Page 25 SERVICE MANUAL FD/HD FD/HD VOLTAGE MODELS POWER FREQUENCY (USA) INPUT CUBE RLA FUSE R404A PHASE cubic oz (gr) inch FD/HD 215-A1F 220V / 50Hz / 1Ph 14,5 25 700 FD/HD 215-A1H 220V / 50Hz / 1Ph 14,5 25 700 FD/HD 215-W1F 220V / 50Hz / 1Ph 14,5 25 700...
  • Page 26 SERVICE MANUAL FD/HD 6.2. Production Charts FD/HD 215 A1F Lb/24h AGUA ºC AIRE ºC FD/HD 215 A1H Lb/24h AGUA ºC AIRE ºC FD/HD 415 A2F Lb/24h AGUA ºC AIRE ºC FD/HD 415 A2H Lb/24h AGUA ºC AIRE ºC...
  • Page 27 SERVICE MANUAL FD/HD 7. USER TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 7.1. Modular models PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION None of the electrical parts The machine is unplugged. Plug in the machine and verify socket power work. Rear switch OFF Switch ON Front switch position 0 Move to ICE (behind front panel) All the electrical parts work but Front switch position WASH.
  • Page 28: Wiring Diagrams

    SERVICE MANUAL FD/HD 8. WIRING DIAGRAMS 8.1. FD/HD single-phase COMPONENTS Safety pressostat Curtain sensor Ice - Wash (3 positions) Compressor. Fan motor Condensation pressostat (water condenser) Pump Water valve Hot gas valve. Drain valve Water level sensor Thickness detector ON/OFF switch...
  • Page 29 SERVICE MANUAL FD/HD 8.2. FD/HD three-phase COMPONENTS Safety pressostat Curtain sensor Ice - Wash (3 positions) Compressor. Fan motor Condensation pressostat (only air) Pump Water valve Hot gas valve Drain valve Water level sensor Thickness detector...

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