Initial Start-Up - Scotsman FME24RLM Service Manual

INITIAL START UP
1. Remove the top and front panels.
2. Open the water valve, and observe that the two
float reservoirs fill up with water and shut off.
3. Switch on the electrical power.
4. Open the hand valves (in the liquid lines).
5. Open the ball valves (in the suction lines).
6. Switch on one master (mode) switch, and
observe:
·
That liquid line valve opens
·
The gearmotor runs
·
Within a short time, that side of the machine
begins to make ice.
·
Water flows from the water reservoir, and the
float drops, letting in more water.
Double System RL
7. Switch on the other master (mode) switch,
observe that:
·
The liquid line valve opens
·
The gearmotor runs
·
Within a short time, that side of the machine
begins to make ice.
·
Water flows from the water reservoir, and the
float drops, letting in more water.
8. With both sides operating, the sight glass should
remain full, and the low side pressure will be about
model types 2404 or 1854 (R-404A):
·
30 PSIG, + or - 2
model types 2402 or 1852 (R-22):
·
25 PSIG, + or - 2
Gearmotor amp draw should not exceed the
nameplate rating.
9. Check the system very carefully for any
refrigerant leaks, repair as needed.
July 2010
Page 7