Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product F-500BAF(-C) Hoshizaki
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL ISSUED: April 13, 1998 F-500BAF(-C) SELF-CONT AINED FLAKER R eliability is a beautiful thing TM REVISED: December 30, 2004.
2 HOSHIZAKI AMERICA, INC. 618 Highway 74 South Peachtree City, GA 30269 Attn: HOSHIZAKI Technical Support Department Phone: 1-800-233-1940 Technical Service (770) 487-2331 Fax: (770) 487-3360 Web Site: www.
3 • Please review this manual. It should be read carefully before the icemaker is installed and operated. Only qualified service technicians should install, service and maintain the icemaker. This manual should be made available to the technician prior to installation, maintenance or service.
4 MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER AC SUPPLY VOLTAGE COMPRESSOR GEAR MOTOR FAN MOTOR OTHER MAXIMUM FUSE USE MAX. HACR BREAKER (USA ONLY) MAX. CIRC. BREAKER (CANADA ONLY) MINIMUM CIRCUIT AMPACITY DESIGN PRESSURE REFRIGERANT 404A MOTOR-COMPRESSOR THERMALLY PROTECTED NOT INTENDED FOR OUTDOOR USE 120V 0.
5 2. Dimensions/Connections F-500BAF, F-500BAF-C Unit = inches [mm.].
6 II. Installation and Operating Instructions 1. Checks Before Installation WARNING Remove shipping carton, tape(s) and packing. If packing material is left in the icemaker, it will not work properly. IMPORTANT Ensure all components, fasteners and thumbscrews are securely in place.
7 3. Location WARNING This icemaker is not intended for outdoor use. Normal operating ambient temperature should be within +45°F to +100°F; Normal operating water temperature should be within +45°F to +90°F. Operation of the icemaker, for extended periods, outside of these normal temperature ranges may affect production capacity.
8 5. Electrical Connection WARNING 1. Electrical connection must be made in accordance with the instructions on a “WARNING” tag provided with the pig tail leads in the junction box. 2. This icemaker requires a ground that meets the national and local electrical code requirements.
9 6. W ater Supply and Drain Connections See Fig. 3 • External filters, strainers or softeners may be required depending on the water quality. • Water supply inlet is 1/2" female pipe thread (FPT). • A water supply line shut-off valve and drain valve should be installed.
10 7. Final Check List 1) Is the icemaker level? 2) Is the icemaker in a site where the ambient temperature is within +45°F to +100°F and the water temperature within +45°F to +90°F all year aroun.
11 15) Has the safety switch been checked for correct operation? Activate the safety switch on top of the spout. The ice machine should shut down immediately. Turn the ice machine off, then back on, to reset. 8. Startup W ARNING 1. All parts are factory-adjusted.
12 9. Preparing the Icemaker for Long Storage - See Fig. 4 WARNING When shutting off the icemaker for an extended time, drain out all water from the water line and remove the ice from the storage bin.
13 III. Cleaning and Maintenance IMPORT ANT Ensure all components, fasteners and thumbscrews are securely in place after any maintenance or cleaning is done to the equipment. 1. Cleaning and Sanitizing Instructions W ARNING 1. HOSHIZAKI recommends cleaning this unit at least once a year.
14 8) Remove the thumbscrews attaching spout (A) to the evaporator assembly and lift off spout (A) and spout packing (A). 9) Pour the cleaning solution over the extruding head until the evaporator assembly and the reservoir are filled and the solution starts to overflow into the drain pan.
15 [d] Sanitizing Procedure - Initial 1) Close the water supply line shut-off valve. 2) In the storage bin, remove the thumbscrews attaching spout (B), then remove spout (B) and spout packing (B). 3) Remove the thumbscrews attaching spout (A) to the evaporator assembly and lift off spout (A) and spout packing (A), and the cylinder packing.
16 6) Remove the thumbscrews attaching spout (A) to the evaporator assembly and lift off spout (A) and spout packing (A). 7) Pour the sanitizing solution over the extruding head until the evaporator assembly and the reservoir are filled and the solution starts to overflow into the drain pan.
17 2. Maintenance IMPORT ANT 1. This icemaker must be maintained individually, referring to the instruction manual and labels provided with the icemaker.
3) Air Filter A plastic mesh air filter removes dirt or dust from the air, and keeps the condenser from getting clogged. As the filter gets clogged, the icemaker’s performance will be reduced. Check the filter at least twice a month. When clogged, use warm water and a neutral cleaner to wash the filter.
91A2HA10D HOSHIZAKI HOSHIZAKI AMERICA, INC. 618 HIGHW A Y 74 SOUTH PEA CHTREE CITY , GA 30269 U.S.A. PHONE: 770-487-2331 www .hoshizakiamerica.com.
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