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Trouble
UNIT OFF OR TRIPS CIRCUIT
BREAKER.
Probable Cause
A.
Ice jams up in evaporator
shell.
B.
Bin thermostat will not shut–off
machine. Set too cold.
C.
Auger motor has worn
bearings.
D.
Ice chute out of alignment,
restricted ice flow out of
evaporator section.
E.
Ice chute center separator
bent restricting ice flow out of
evaporator section .
F.
Incoming water temperature
too cold.
G.
Bin thermostat does not
shut–off when bin is full of ice.
H.
Mineral or scale deposits on
inside of evaporator shell and
evaporator.
I.
Strips loose or missing on
inside of evaporator shell.
J.
Low ambient temperature in
room where unit is located.
K.
Gearmotor sticking which
causes it to draw excessive
amperage.
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Remedy
A.
Clean inside surface of
evaporator shell.
B.
Check and adjust or replace .
C.
Check and replace.
D.
Re–align.
E.
Replace ice chute .
F.
Maintain temperature above 50°F.
G.
Replace bin thermostat if
necessary.
H.
Inspect and clean.
I.
Inspect and replace evaporator
shell if necessary.
J.
Maintain temperature above 50°.
K.
Check amp draw of gearmotor
with an amprobe (1.6 amps) at
115V, (.7 amps) 230V for normal
loaded amps.
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