Dometic NEA1402 User Manual page 10

StoRAgE pRocEDURE / wiNtER opERAtioN
5. Remove the plastic nut(s) and water line(s) from
outlet side of the water solenoid valve.
Water solenoid valve
Refrigerator with ice maker or
ice maker & ice dispenser
Water solenoid valve
Plastic nut
Metal tube
1/4" Water line
to ice maker
Water solenoid valve
Refrigerator with ice & water dispenser
Inlet fitting
for water
supply line
Ice
Outlet connection tubing:
• Ice: 1/4" plastic hose
• Water: 5/16" plastic hose
6. Drain water from the line.
7. Connect compressed air onto the inlet fitting of the
water solenoid valve.
8. Apply AC power to the solenoid valve by forcing the
ice maker mold assembly through several harvest
cycles. Note! Damage to the solenoid can occur if
AC power is applied for more than 20 seconds.
9. Remove the plastic cover from the mold assembly.
The bail arm must be in the down ("ON") position.
Inlet fitting for
water supply line
Water inlet hose
Water
Plastic nut:
• Ice: 7/16" - 20 UNF
• Water: 1/2" - 20 UNF
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10. Start the harvest cycle with a flat blade screw driver
inserted into the center of the small gear.
11. Turn the gear counter clockwise, when the hold
switch closes, the mold assembly will continue to
operate through the harvest cycle.
During the water fill sequence of the harvest cycle
the compressed air will blow out the water trapped
in the solenoid valve. Up to 20 PSIG air pressure can
be used to clear the solenoid valve.
12. Repeat the harvest cycle operation several times.
1. Refrigerator with ice and water dispenser.
- Clear the water part of the solenoid valve.
Press the lever to open the valve and then, apply
compressed air to blow out the water trapped in this
part of the valve.
Blow out the water from the water dispenser hose.
-
Use compressed air as shown in the figure below.
Ice Dispenser
Cube Crush Light
14. Reconnect and tighten the lines on water solenoid
valve. Make sure that the metal tube is in the plastic
water line to the ice maker.
15. Leave the water supply turned off until temperatures
are above 0°F/-18°C.
16. Dry the ice maker mold assembly with a soft cloth.
17. Place bail arm in the "UP/OFF" position.
Lock
Apply
compressed
air