Section 7
Safety Limit #2
Harvest time exceeds 3.5 minutes for 3 consecutive harvest cycles.
Possible Cause
Improper installation
Water system
Electrical system
Refrigeration system
NOTE: Because there are many possible external
problems, do not limit your diagnosis to only the
items listed in this chart.
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See "Installation/Visual Inspection Checklist" on page 7-10
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Water area (evaporator) dirty
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Dirty/defective water dump valve
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Vent tube not installed on water outlet drain
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Water freezing behind evaporator
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Plastic extrusions and gaskets not securely mounted to the evaporator
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Low water pressure (20 psi min.)
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Loss of water from sump area
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Clogged water distribution tube
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Dirty/defective float valve
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Defective water pump
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Ice thickness probe out of adjustment
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Ice thickness probe dirty
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Bin switch defective
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Premature harvest
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Non-Manitowoc components
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Water regulating valve dirty/defective
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Improper refrigerant charge
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Defective head pressure control valve (remotes)
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Defective harvest pressure control (HPR) valve (remotes)
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Defective hot gas valve
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TXV flooding (check bulb mounting)
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Defective fan cycling control
Refrigeration System
Check/Correct
NOTE: This chart reflects the removal of safety limits
#3 and #4 from new style control boards.
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