Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Q 1800 Manitowoc
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Marine Q 1800 Ice Machine Installation and Owner/Operator Use and Care Manual Thank you for selecting a Manitowoc Ice Machine, the dependability leader in ice making equipment and related products. With proper installation, care and maintenance, your new Manitowoc Ice Machine will provide you with many years of reliable and economical perform ance.
Safety Notices When using or servicing a Q Model Ice Machine, be sure to pay close attention to the safety notices in this manual. Disregarding the notices may lead to serious injury and/or damage to the ice machine.
Table of Contents i Table of Contents Model/Serial Number Location ................................................................................................... ................... 1-2 Owner Warranty Registration Card ...........................
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Section 1 General Information 1-1 Section 1 General Information Owner Warranty Registration Card GENERAL Warranty coverage begins the day your new ice machine is installed. Important Complete and m ail the OWNER W ARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD as soon as possible to validate the installation date.
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Section 2 Installation Instruction 2-1 Section 2 Installation Instructions General These instructions are provided to assist the qualified installer. Check your local Yellow Pages for the name of the nearest Manitowoc distributor, or call Manitowoc Ice, Inc.
Installation Instructions Section 2 2-2 Location of Ice Machine The location selected for th e ice machine must meet the following criteria. If a ny of these criteria are not met, select another location. • The location must be free of airborne and other contaminants.
Section 2 Installation Instructions 2-3 Electrical Service GENERAL WARNING All wiring must conform to local, state and national codes. VOLTAGE The maximum allowable voltage variation is ± 10% of the rated voltage at ic e machine start-up (when the electrical load is highest).
Installation Instructions Section 2 2-4 Water Service/Drains Water Inlet Lines Follow these guidelines to insta ll water inlet lines: • Do not connect the ice machine to a h o t water supply. Be sure all hot water restrictors installed for other equipment are working.
Section 2 Installation Instructions 2-5 WATER SUPPLY AND DRAIN LINE SI ZING ILLUSTRATION SV1626 ICE MAKING WATER INLET TUBING 3/8” MIN. I.D. (0.95 cm) ICE MAKING WATER INLET FITTING 3/8” F.P.T. (0.95 cm) 18.00” VENT (45.70 cm) (SEE BELOW) SLOPE BIN DRAIN FITTING 3/4” F.
Installation Instructions Section 2 2-6 Installation Checklist Is the ice machine level? Has all of the internal packing been rem oved? Have all of the electrical and water connections been made? Has .
Section 3 Ice Machine Operation 3-1 Section 3 Ice Machine Operation Component Identification Component Identification SV1604 CONDENSER WAT ER REGULATING VALVE WAT ER CONDENSER HOT GAS VALVE WATER DUMP.
Ice Machine Operation Section 3 3-2 Ice Making Sequence of Operation Initial Start-Up or Start-Up After Automatic Shut-Off 1. Water Purge Before the compressor starts, the water pump and water dump solenoid are energized for 45 seconds to purge the ice machine of old water.
Section 3 Ice Machine Operation 3-3 Operational Checks GENERAL Your Manitowoc ice machine was factory-operated and adjusted before shipment. Normally, a newly installed ice machine does not require any adjustment.
Ice Machine Operation Section 3 3-4 HARVEST SEQUENCE WATER PURGE 15 30 45 The harvest sequence water purge adjustment may be used when the ice machine is hooked up to special water systems, such as a de-ionized water treatment system. Important The harvest sequence water purge is factory-set at 45 seconds.
Section 4 Maintenance 4-1 Section 4 Maintenance WATER-COOLED CONDENSER AND WATER REGULATING VALVE The water-cooled condens er and water-regulating valve may require cleaning due to scale build-up.
Maintenance Section 4 4-2 Interior Cleaning and Sanitizing GENERAL Clean and sanitize the ice machine every six m onths for efficient operation. If the ice machine requires more frequent cleaning a nd.
Section 4 Maintenance 4-3 Sanitizing Procedure Use sanitizer to remove algae or slime. Do not use it to remove lime scale or other m ineral deposits. To initiate a sanitizing cycle using Manitowoc’s Patented Cleaning/Sanitizing Technology use the following procedure.
Maintenance Section 4 4-4 REMOVAL OF PARTS FOR CLEANING OR SANITIZING 1. Turn off the water supply to the ice machine at the water service valve. WARNING Disconnect electric power to the ice machine at the electric switch box before proceeding. 2. Remove the parts of the water curtain and the components you want to clean or sanitize.
Section 4 Maintenance 4-5 Water Dump Valve The water dump valve normally does not require removal for cleaning. To determine if rem oval is necessary: 1. Locate the water dump valve. 2. Set the toggle switch to ICE. 3. While the ice machine is in the f reeze mode, check the dump valve’s clear plastic o utlet drain hose for leakage.
Maintenance Section 4 4-6 Water Pump WARNING Disconnect the electric power to the ice machine at the electric service sw itch box and turn off the water supply. 1. Disconnect the water pump power cord. Water Pump Removal 2. Disconnect the hose from the pump outlet.
Section 4 Maintenance 4-7 Water Level Probe 1. Loosen the screw that holds the water level p robe in place. The probe can eas ily be cleaned at this point without proceeding to step 2. WARNING Disconnect the electrical power to the ice machine at the electrical disc onnect before proceeding.
Maintenance Section 4 4-8 Water Distribution Tube 1. Disconnect the water hose from the distribution tube. Water Distribution Tube Removal 1. Loosen the two thumbscrews, which secure the distribution tube. 2. Lift the right side of th e distribution tube up off the locating pin, then slide it back and to the right.
Section 5 Before Calling for Service 5-1 Section 5 Before Calling for Service Checklist If a problem arises during operation of your ice machine, follow the checklis t below before calling for service. Routine adjustments and maintenance pro cedures are not covered by the warranty.
Before Calling for Service Section 5 5-2 Problem Possible Cause To Correct Ice machine produces shallow or incomplete cubes, or the ice Ice thickn es s probe is out of adjustment. Adjust the ice thickn ess probe. fill pattern on t he evaporator is incomplete.
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Specifications and design are su bject to ch ang e with out n otic e. MANITOWOC ICE, INC. 2110 South 26th Street P.O. Box 1720 Manitowoc, W I 54221-1720 Phone: ( 920) 682-0161 W e reserve the right t o make product improvements at any t ime. Fax: ( 920) 683-7585 Web Site - www.
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