AF SERIES OF SCALE ICE MACHINES

SERVICE MANUAL

NINGBO GRANT REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING CO., LTD

January, 2009
 Table of Contents

I. Overview............................................................................................................................1

II. Operation Conditions & Performance Parameters

1. Conditions for Operation..................................................................................................................1

2. Diagram for Ice Output of Ice machine...........................................................................................1
3. Dimensions.......................................................................................................................................2
4. Parameters........................................................................................................................................3

III. Transportation and Installation

1. In the Process of Transportation and Handling................................................................................4

2. Check on Components......................................................................................................................4
3. Installation Conditions ....................................................................................................................4
4. Installation Procedures ....................................................................................................................4
5. Pipe Connection Diagram ...............................................................................................................5

IV. Operating program.........................................................................................................6

V. Operation Principle

1. Refrigeration System........................................................................................................................8
2. Water Circulation System.................................................................................................................8
3. Ice Level Control Assembly.............................................................................................................9
4. Gear box system...............................................................................................................................9
5. P.C. Board Control System...............................................................................................................9

VI. Safety Precautions........................................................................................................ 10

VII. Maintenance and Care of Ice machine......................................................................12

VIII. Trouble-clearing.........................................................................................................17

IX. Wiring Diagram............................................................................................................18

X. P.C. Board and Sensor Assy......................................................................................... 19

 I. Overview

Read this service manual carefully before installation, debugging and operation of this ice machine.

This Service Manual gives an introduction of operation conditions, performance parameters, installation
and debugging and operating procedures of AF series ice machine. The ice making system is of vertical,
internal ice scraping type. The machine is equipped with P.C. board, which exercises monitoring over its
whole operation process, namely:

(1) Ice level

(2) Water level in water bin
(3) Normal operation of reducer’s electromotor
(4) Temperature of evaporation

In addition, the P.C. board will protect the machine when any abnormal condition arises and in the
meanwhile, an alert indicator lights up to indicate the cause of stoppage, thus facilitates the trouble
shooting and maintenance. If an optical device is used for ice level control, the optical sensor will signal
P.C. board to stop the machine when a beam of light sent by the optical device is sheltered by ice.
Meanwhile, a corresponding indicator on the front panel of machine lights up, indicating that the ice
storage bin has been full of ice.

Such kind of machine features advanced micro-processing system; practical operation shows it is more
precise and reliable than the electromechanical control system.

II. Operation Conditions & Performance Parameters

1. Conditions for Operation

Minimum Allowable Value Maximum Allowable Value

Ambient Temperature 5℃ 40℃
Water Temperature 5℃ 35℃
Water Pressure 0.15MPa 0.5MPa
Deviation from Voltage Rating -10% +10%

2. Diagram for Ice Output of Ice machine

AF5E AF10E AF15E

Ambient temperature (25℃)

Ambient temperature (25℃)

Ambient temperature (25℃)

Ice output in 24 hrs (kg)
Ice output in 24 hrs (kg)

Ice output in 24 hrs (kg)

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 Water temperature(℃) Water temperature(℃) Water temperature(℃)

The parameters may change without prompt notice

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 Ice output in 24 hrs (kg) Ice output in 24 hrs (kg) Ice output in 24 hrs (kg)

AF35E
AF20E

AF50E

Water temperature(℃)
Water temperature(℃)
Water temperature(℃)

3. Dimensions (see figure 1)

Ambient temperature (25℃)
Ambient temperature (25℃) Ambient temperature (25℃)

P View
Ice output in 24 hrs (kg) Ice output in 24 hrs (kg)

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Water temperature(℃)
Water temperature(℃)
AF25E

AF40E

Ambient temperature(25℃) Ambient temperature(25℃)

Ice output in 24 hrs (kg) Ice output in 24 hrs (kg)

P View
Water temperature(℃)
Water temperature(℃)
AF30E

AF45E

Ambient temperature (25℃) Ambient temperature (25℃)

Figure 1

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 4. Parameters

Standard Ice Dimension Gear Box Water Pump Water Refrigeration Inflow Tube Air Suction Water Inlet Pipe Water Spill
Weight
Type Output mm Motor Power Motor Power Consumption Power ID Tube ID (female Over Pipe
(kg)
t/24h (L×W×H) (W) (W) l/h (kW) Ф(mm) Ф(mm) threaded) (OD)

AF5E 5 1850×1150×1100 370 65 208 28 25 65 800 3/4” 2×Φ21

AF10E 10 1850×1150×1600 370 65 417 55 32 80 1200 3/4” 2×Φ21

AF15E 15 1850×1150×1800 370 250 625 82 32 100 1500 3/4” 2×Φ21

AF20E 20 2200×1520×2100 750 250 833 110 40 100 2500 2×1’ Φ38

AF25E 25 2700×1800×2400 750 250 1042 137 50 100 3000 2×1’ Φ38
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AF30E 30 2700×1800×2600 750 250 1250 164 50 125 3500 2×1’ Φ38

AF35E 35 3115×2135×2700 750 370 1458 192 50 125 4000 2×1’ Φ38

AF40E 40 3115×2135×2800 750 370 1667 219 50 125 4200 2×1’ Φ38

AF45E 45 3115×2135×3200 750 370 1875 246 65 150 4500 2×1’ Φ38

AF50E 50 3115×2135×3300 750 370 2083 274 65 150 5000 2×1’ Φ38

Notes: 1. The operating condition for standard ice production: Ambient temperature shall be 25 ℃ and feed water temperature 16℃.
2. The operating condition for refrigeration power: condensation temperature shall be 35℃ and evaporator temperature shall be -22℃
3. Power supply: 380V/50Hz/3N
4. Refrigerant: R717 (ammonia)
5. Feed water pressure: 0.15-0.5MPa
6. SS: The surface of the machine is made of stainless steel.
7. Oil drain tube ID: Ф20 mm

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III. Transportation and Installation

1. Beware of collision, vibration, slanting, inversion, etc. to avoid loosening of components or damages
incurred to them in the process of transportation and handling.

2. Check on Components:

A. Check whether the machine and its parts and components are complete in accordance with the packing
list and whether its model is consistent with its order sheet.
B. Check whether the outer package is damaged and whether or not any loosening or damage is incurred
to any component in the interior.
C. Check whether all of pipeline connections (water system, refrigerant system, etc.), electrical
connections (wires, P.C. board) and mechanical system are in proper condition.

3. Installation Conditions:

A. Sockets and wiring must comply with local standards for electrical appliances and requirements set
forth on the rating plate of the machine.
B. Air switch must be installed within an immediate touch and shall be chose in line with the current of
various types of machines, and earth wires shall be installed in assigned position on the baseboard or in
the electric case according to relevant standards.
C. Continual water supply shall be guaranteed for the machine (Pressure is 0.15MPa to 0.5 MPa) and
water supply switch shall be mounted near the ice machine. Inlet pipeline shall be of independent type
and drainage outlet shall be also not far from the ice machine. Two separate water drainage pipelines
shall be required for draining the ice machine and the ice storage bin.
D. The ice machine shall not be placed (1) in an closed environment; (2) next to heat sources; or (3)
outdoors.
E. Significant refrigerating output shall be provided in accordance with requirement.

4. Installation Procedure：

The ice machine shall be lifted using the four shackles fixed on top of the machine and
shall be laid down slowly on the support or ice storage bin that has been put in place. The
correct steel cable lifting is as shown in Figure 2 below.

Correct Lifting

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 Wrong Lifting

Figure 2

Level off the ice machine after it has been set in place, and then bolt it with support or ice
storage bin.

Energize the ice machine as required and its ice blade shall be rotating in the same direction
as the black arrows. Water supply pipe and refrigeration tube shall be fitted in accordance
with requirement as shown in Figure 3. Refrigeration tube shall be of seamless steel tube, and
sand, rust and oil failure in tubes shall be cleaned completely.

Check: To ensure the ice machine is placed level and be tightly fixed to the support, power connection be
safe and reliable and feed water system and refrigeration tube (leak-free for 24hrs under 1.5MPa nitrogen-
compression pressure) be leak-free.

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 5. Pipe connection Diagram and Installation Measurement and Size of Ice Exit
pipe connection drawing(elevation)
supply liquid pipe pipe connection drawing(planform)
gas suction pipe ice exit dimension
water sol.valve flow pipe water tank electric apparatus water pumb
above the broken line is in charge of buyer

evaporator

drain pipe

install Hole

stop valve
throttle valve

?57DN50
?5
7D
N5
0

ice exit

?57
DN
50

50
DN
?57

sol. valve
?57D
N5
0

?57DN50 ?57DN50

bolt
5

Figure 3

Type A B C D E F G H I J K L M Φ
AF5E 1850 1150 1000±1 250 1050±1 50 775 575 1100 950 250 650 150 900
AF10E 1850 1150 1000±1 250 1050±1 50 775 575 1600 1500 250 650 150 900
AF15E 1850 1150 1000±1 250 1050±1 50 775 575 1800 1700 250 650 175 900
AF20E 2200 1520 1700±1 250 1420±1 50 990 760 2100 1950 500 850 175 1320

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AF25E 2510 1800 1230±1 285 1700±1 50 900 900 2400 2250 500 960 250 1600
AF30E 2510 1800 1230±1 285 1700±1 50 900 900 2600 2450 500 960 250 1600
AF35E 2835 2135 1514±1 280 2035±1 50 1067.5 1067.5 2700 2550 700 1150 250 1935
AF40E 2835 2135 1514±1 280 2035±1 50 1067.5 1067.5 2800 2650 700 1150 250 1935
AF45E 2835 2135 1514±1 280 2035±1 50 1067.5 1067.5 3200 3050 700 1150 280 1935
AF50E 2835 2135 1514±1 280 2035±1 50 1067.5 1067.5 3300 3150 700 1150 280 1935

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IV. Operating Program

1. Check before start

Inspection shall be carried out before start, and the check shall include the items listed below:

1) Whether power connection be safe and reliable or voltage in normal range or not;
2) Whether water pressure be within the specified range of 0.15-0.5MPa or not;
3) Whether the earth wire be securely connected or not;
4) Whether all fastening bolts have been tightened or not;
5) Whether freezing occurs on the interior of vaporizer and ice blade is stuck by ice or not.

2. Start

1) Open feed water valve and fill up the water bin, and the floating valve automatically closes when water
level reaches the spillover port.

2) During trial operation, mains air switch (K1) shall be turned to “ON”, then the power indicator on the
panel of electrical box lights up (see Figure 4). Switch on the Start/Stop switch on the electrical cabinet
to enable the ice-maker to enter a 5-minute-delay state (indicator of Start Delay blinks) which is
followed by the automatic start of gear box and water pump by the control system, and then the machine
goes into operation. Observation shall be conducted at this time to verify that (1) ice blade is rotating in
correct direction or the shaft and rotation is in normal status; (2) water dispensing pan is aligned with
the red mark and water-dispensing pipes have normal output. In case above-stated items are all in
normal operation, the Start/Stop switch shall be switched off to stop the ice machine.

3) Ice production stage: Start refrigeration system and open return air valve and Freon feed valve. When
Freon unit reaches a suction pressure of 0.07-0.09 MPa, the Start/Stop switch of ice machine shall be
switched on, which enables the ice machine to start ice production after a 5-minute delay.

3. Stop

When the Start/Stop switch is turned off, water pump and solenoid valve stop working immediately, and
the gear box stops working too after a 3-minute delay so as to remove the ice left on the interior of the
vaporization cylinder. Now the air switch shall not be turned off before speed reducer stops working.

Notes: Now please don’t close the refrigeration system immediately; you should close it after the
refrigerant in vaporizer is pumped out.

Instruction: A. When solenoid valve in normal service, it’s unnecessary to close manual Freon-
feeding valve;
B. In case ice machine was not in use for a short time (say, a few days), manual Freon-
feeding valve would be closed.
C. When ice machine was not in use for a long time, the refrigerant in vaporizer shall

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 be pumped out completely and be kept in ammonia storage bucket in refrigeration
system.

4. Stoppage due to alarm

1) Stoppage due to ice full level alarm (normal stop)

When microprocessor of computer’s main board detects full level of ice storage bin, the programmed
process of ice full level shall be implemented: water pump and solenoid valves stop first, and then gear
box motor stops after 1-minute delay and ice full level indicator turns on at the same time. Now the
system is in stand-by mode. After ice is discharged, the system automatically restore to normal
operating status: gear box motor, water pump and solenoid valve will be started in sequence.

2) Stoppage due to low water level alarm

When microprocessor of computer’s main board detects low level alarm of water storage bin, low water
level alarm program will be implemented: water pump and solenoid valves stop first, and then gear box
motor stops after 1-minute delay and low water level indicator turns on at the same time. The buzzerer
on the computer board gives alarm. Now the system is in stand-by mode. After the water bin is refilled,
and the micro-processor detects the normal water level. The system automatically restore to normal
operating status: gear box motor, water pump and solenoid valve will be started in sequence.

3) Stoppage due to low speed of gear box motor:

In case of operating condition, when microprocessor of computer’s main board detects suspension,
reversal, low speed of gear box motor, Low-speed fault processing program will be implemented: gear
box motor, water pump and solenoid valve stop working and give alarms simultaneously. Now causes of
such fault shall be identified and eliminated, and the system shall be turned on after alarm is reset.

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4) High vaporize temperature alarm
After ice machine retains 10-minute operation, computer board’s microprocessor begins implementing
temperature detection program: when vaporization temperature exceeds a setpoint, the microprocessor
implement a Hi-temp fault processing program: water pump and solenoid valve stop immediately and gear
box stops after a 6-minute delay and gives alarm simultaneously. The machine shall be restarted after with
fault being reset.

※Other notes: This machine don’t configure condenser temperature sensor.

A．Electric box Panel Diagram 4：

Low rotation speed Time delay Water Full ice P.C. ON

hi. evaporation temp or hi.cond shortage

Start/Stop Phase failure Power supply

Figure 4

B. “Start/Stop” Switch

a. In normal condition, it functions to start or stop the machine.

b. In case the machine stops due to activation of alarm device, the cause of fault shall be identified and
eliminated before machine being restarted, and the off Start/Stop button shall be turned on (connected)
to enable the machine to restart, which serves as reset key.

C. “DIP” Switch: P.C. board is equipped with 8“DIP” switches, which shall not be adjusted willfully. In
normal operation, all other switches are set to OFF position except No.2、No.3、No.6 switch to ON
position, as shown in Figure 6 below.

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 Figure 5
There are 8 change-over switches on the P.C. board. The function of the first switch: if it is at "ON"
position (the upper position), there will be no 5 minutes' of delay status after start-up; if it is at "OFF"
position (the lower position), there will be a 5 minutes' of delay status after the start-up. The switch is
required to be set at "OFF" position (the lower position) when the machine leaves the factory or operates
normally. The function of the second and third switch: select the ice full sensor. Select granular ice
machine’s ice-full sensor when the second and third switch dial OFF. In contrast, select flake ice machine’s
ice-full sensor when the second and third switch dial ON. The function of the fourth switch: select the
speed of the reducer motor. The function of the fifth switch: select the positive rotation or reverse rotation
of the reducer motor. The sixth switch is a buzzer switch. If it is at “On” position (the upper position), there
will be buzz for warning; if it is at “Off” position (the lower position), there will be no buzz for warning .
The function of the seventh switch: invalid. The function of the eighth switch: select the test parameter
measurement. (see figure 6).

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5. The additive function of the electronical control of the flake ice machine

1） Avoiding the ice blade to be frozen by evaporator set it to auto-running situation depends on Time

Relay, when the machine stop running. Under the control of relay, when the machine stopping (run/stop

key switch to stop position), ice blade will run by itself every 1 hour. Default setting: ice blade running

2 minutes every 1 hour, then turning off by itself. That cycle is repeating. Machine running can be

controlled by process switch to the observation hole. When observation hold cover open, the process

disconnecting, and the machine stop running.

2） Default setting: Time relay “KT2” 2 minutes, Time Relay“ KT3” 1 hour.

Attention: Factory settings of Time Relay done, please not to be changed without permission.

3） Precaution:
Do not open the observation hold cover when the ice machine is running well,if the observation hold

cover has be open ,the ice machine will stop running. Main power supply must be cut off before

conducting any operation for clearance and maintenance.

A、When the ice-machine doesn’t work in the state of “bin full” and “no water”, don’t
do any maintenance and repair for the ice-machine (especially in inner part of the
machine)as well to avoid to hurt people, because in such case, the ice-machine may
automatically start at any time.
B、For the ice machine has such a additive function when the ice machine
stopping( run/stop key switch to stop position), the ice-machine may automatically start ,
so do not do any operation for clearance and maintenance to avoid to hurt people. Main
power supply must be cut off before conducting any operation for clearance and
maintenance.

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V. Operation Principle

1. Refrigeration System（See Figure 6）

When liquid refrigerant flows through vaporizer’s cylinder, the refrigerant in vaporization lowers the
temperature of vaporizer’s cylinder through heat exchange, meanwhile some water in contact with the
vaporizer’s surface gets frozen, and ice detaches from the surface under the action of ice blade in
passive rotation and falls into ice storage tank. Return water flow gets frozen when it flows through the
vaporizer for a second time under the action of water pump, then a continuous ice-production cycle has
now been established.

2. Water Circulation System（See Figure 6）

Tap water flows into the water tank via feed water pipe and floating valve. Water is pumped into the
dispensing pan and a given water level shall be maintained and flows to vaporizer’s interior surface, and
cooling process occurs gradually and part of the water turns into ice. With the act of ice blade, the ice
gets detached from the interior and falls into the ice storage tank.

Note：

1) Feedwater condition is monitored by a sensor. In case water tank runs out of water or has soft water
(demineralized), P.C. board stops the operation of the machine and the yellow LED turns on to indicate
low water level alarm. The machine will restore to normal operation after feed water recovers.

2) When being shipped out of the factory, the water level in water dispensing pan has regulated to be in
line with the red mark, neither increase nor decrease in water level shall be carried out. If the water level
is actually not in line with the red mark, the specified water level can be achieved through adjusting the
valve in water tank or the valve fixed on the top of vaporizer(with the distance H from the water surface
to the bottom of dispersing pan shall be 26mm for 10-ton and smaller ice machine, 38mm for 15-ton
Reducer motor Reducer
and bigger ice machine.

W a te r le v e l （ H = 2 6 m m ）
Water knockout vessel
Gas returning tube

Evaporator

Ic e b la d e
Main shaft

Defrosting pan
Liquid inlet pipe
Water inlet

Water outlet
Lower cross
W a te r b a n k
11
Water pump
Figure 6

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3. Ice Level Control Assembly

Between ice machine and ice storage tank exists an optical ice level control assembly. When ice reach
the full level, with a slice of ice cut through the light beam emitted by optical sensor, the red LED at the
center of P.C. board goes out immediately. After the light beam being cut off for a consecutive time,
production of ice machine stops and the yellow LED turns on to indicate ice full state. With ice
unloaded, the light beam resumes and the red LED at P.C. board’s center lights immediately. Ice
machine restarts in 3 minutes and ice full, yellow LED goes out.

4. Gear box system

This system consists of gearbox motor and reducer. The former drives the latter, and gearbox output
shaft propels the rotation of revolving ice blade and water dispersing pan. When gearbox motor runs in
wrong direction, or its speed is less than 1300rpm, a signal is sent by the sensor to the P.C. board, which
stops the operation of ice machine. The cause of fault shall be identified and the fault shall be eliminated
before ice machine being restarted. Press the Reset button on the P.C. board once or turn the Start/Stop
to stop them to start, then ice machine goes into normal operation.

5. P.C. Board Control System （See Figure 7）

P.C. Board implements the control the entire process of ice machine based on the signals transmitted by
different sensors.

Water level Water level Power display

detective electrode judgment circuit 1
Ice level alert display
Ice level sensor Ice level judgment circuit 2 Water level alert display
Micro- Condensation temperature
Motor operation Motor rotation processor
sensor judgment circuit 3 alert display and Start delay
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Display of motor breakdown and
Evaporation Evaporation temperature Too high evaporating temperature
temperature sensor judgment circuit 4
High-temperature protection Compressor controlling Compressor
judgment circuit 5 Status display
circuit 9 contactor
of ice
Condensation Low-temperature protection level sensor Gear motor controlling
temperature sensor judgment circuit 6 Gear motor
circuit 10
Fan on-off judgment Fan controlling
circuit 7 Fan motor
circuit 11

Figure 7

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VI. Safety Precautions：

Precaution: Main power supply must be cut off before conducting any operation for
clearance and maintenance，especially when the ice-machine doesn’t work in the state of “bin full”
and “no water”. In this case, don’t do any maintenance and repair for the ice-machine (especially in
inner part of the machine)as well, because in such case, the ice-machine may automatically start at
any time to hurt people.

Special care for the following safety precautions shall be taken into account during
commissioning, normal operation and maintenance of ice machine.

1) No repair or maintenance shall be carried out before ice machine has been confirmed not in operation
and disconnected from main power supply.

2) With ice machine in operation or energized, no body part or other object shall be allowed to insert into
its observation holes.

3) When abrupt power loss occurs, it shall be disconnected from the mains power supply switch, and then
observe: (1) freezing state of inner canister of vaporizer, with abnormal ice thickness on its interior, the
ice shall be removed first;（2）to verify the power supply is normal and ice machine can be restarted
after verification; (3) to verify ice blade is rotating in correct direction and in normal operation.

4) During installation, commissioning and operation, be sure never to allow your head to approach
pressure discharge port and easy-to-melt plug to prevent being hurt by the discharged refrigerant.

5) In condition of perfect protection (standing protection devices and protection masks). Careful inspection
on the condition of refrigeration pipelines shall be carried out in order to identify and eliminate the fault
of refrigerant leak. Good ventilation in working place shall be ensured, when necessary, mechanical
ventilation equipment and water sprinklers can be added.

6) In an emergency, such as fire, control the emission of refrigerant with manual depressure valve
according to operation manual of refrigeration system.

7) In case ice machine is kept out of operation for a long time, it shall be disconnected from the main
power supply and totally extract the refrigerant in vaporizer cylinder so as to avoid any accident of
electric shock or ammonia leak.

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8) Other safe operation procedures of ammonia refrigeration system promulgated by the state shall be
strictly observed.

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VII. Maintenance and Care of Ice Machine

Warning: No cleaning or maintenance shall be allowed before ice machine

being disconnected from power and water supply.

The proper maintenance and care for ice machine can maximize its performance and working life. All
maintenance and care shall be carried out by qualified personnel or those who have been trained by us. Pre-
job training shall be implemented for substitutes of maintenance staff to ensure consistent and correct
operation, maintenance and care of ice machine and to avoid faults, accidents or losses arising from human
mistake.

1) Important Maintenance

During the preliminary stage of ice production (Approx one-week or one month), cleaning for
Electromagnetic valve shall be carried out by well-trained (or professional) maintenance staff to
avoid Electromagnetic valve core, fore-guide valve hole and piston from being block or stuck.
Before dismantling and cleaning the Electromagnetic valve’s pipeline, the ammonia in it shall be
completely discharged. For operation in detail, please refer to Figure 8 & 9- Electromagnetic
valve’s Sketch. In addition, the Electromagnetic valve and its front screen shall be cleaned.

2) Tap water quality shall be guaranteed and periodic cleaning shall be carried out for water bin and feed
water pipelines to ensure smooth flow in water system, and all pipe fittings shall be free of leak.

3) Regular inspection shall be carried on the level of water dispensing pan, which shall be in line with the
red mark, and can be regulated by the water valve beside the water dispersing pan, and on the status of
water outflow to prevent water from dripping into ice storage bin or ice conveying system.

4) Regular inspection shall be conducted on the connections to verify they are not loose or dummy
connections, and earth wire is fixed, insulation of electrical parts not damaged.

5) Frequent inspection on refrigeration pipelines and valves shall be conducted to identify their leakages
and loosing or leaking at flange fittings.

6) Good housekeeping shall be maintained for main parts of ice machine like gear box and control cabinet

7) Regular inspection on ice blade spacing shall be conducted. Too big spacing between ice blades will
affect the removal of ice.
8) Ice machine needs regularly oil discharge. Evaporator with the frozen oil inside will affect the heat
transfer effect.
In the cooling system, the exhaust gas of the compressor is mixed with a number of lubricant steams.
When refrigerant gas comes into the pipeline and heat exchanger, to avoid the reduce of the heat transfer
effectiveness of cooling equipment caused by redundant lubricants come into the system, the ammonia
supplied to the evaporator of the ice machine should be more than 99.9% oil free ammonia. Otherwise,

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 oil-rich ammonia will produce oil films on the internal wall of the evaporator and affect the heat transfer
efficiency, therefore reducing the ice production of the ice machine. For ensuring the stability of the
production of ice machine, we suggest to install a high performance oil separator (recommend the use of
secondary oil separator), and discharge oil regularly for the ice machine and the entire cooling system.
1. Time confirmation of the oil discharge for evaporator of the ice machine:
The oil should be discharged from evaporator of the ice machine when cooling system operates
normally and production declines.
2. Oil discharge method (recommend the use of pressure thermal ammonia)
The operating steps are as follows: close globe valves (1,2), remove the refrigerants in the evaporator
of the ice machine back to cooling system. And then close extraction stop valve (3), by-pass globe
valve (4) and fluid valve (see attached diagram). Afterwards, slowly open the valve of high-pressure
thermal ammonia (pressure shall not exceed 0.7 to 0.8 Mpa).When the pressure of the evaporator is
saturated, swiftly open the fluid valve of a process on the evaporator for oil discharge from the oil
discharge valve which is on the most bottom of evaporator. Discharge oil into the oil catcher of the
system by use of high-speed movement of the airflow. After the pressure of the evaporator reduces,
repeat oil discharge process, until the oil inside of the pipeline is completely ruled out; each regulation
valve of the ice machine can be resumed to normal status.
Note: the large evaporator of the ice machine is composed of many processes, therefore,
during the oil discharge process,
valves andeach
pipesprocess
insideof the
theevaporator
broken of the ice
machine should dischargeline oil
is respectively,
supplied and thusinstalled
the oil can
by be thoroughly
buyer
discharged.
stop valv 3
Bypass valve（0.4-0.7MPa）
Bypass stop valve 4
pressure thermal ammonia
valve
Connect to pressure
pressure gauge DN4 thermal ammonia pipeline

safety Valve(1.25MPa)
Connect to safety
evaporator main pipeline

supply liquid pipe

supply liquid
valve gas suction pipe

stop valv 2

stop valve 1 filter

oil drain valve

17 sol. valve
9) Check and replace the reducer’s lubrication oil regularly

10)Maintenance and use of valves：

Regular application of rustproof oil shall be carried out on surface of valve rod and lock nuts to ensure
smooth diverting and keep valve rod and seal free of damage. For the rusted valve rods, the rust on the
surface shall be removed completely and then attempts to open or close such valves rods shall be
practiced.
All valves that are required to be closed shall be closed manually instead of using torque wrench or
thrust.
Those valves that are required to be set to normal open position, the handwheel shall be reversed by
1/10-1/8 turn form its full open position.

11) For Electromagnetic valve:

In case of Electromagnetic ’s failure to be opened, bypass valve can be opened to keep ice machine in
continuous operation. Another option is to rotate crown bar to force Electromagnetic valve open and to
start service (former method is recommended). The method is as follows:

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 (1) Dismantle the lowest seal cap of the Electromagnetic valve e with two spanners of right size,
one of which shall be used to keep bolt cap fixed and the other is used to loosen the seal cap. Loose
bolt cap will cause a large amount of ammonia leakage from which severe personal injuries will
result. (2) Screw the valve body inwards, and the valve will be opened gradually. Stop screwing it
when it reaches the end (opposite process will close the valve and tighten seal cap). Special
attention shall be paid to safety (See Figure 8 and Figure 9).

In case any thorough cleaning and care are to be carried out for ice machine, the job shall be
performed by our maintenance and service staff or professionals who have been trained by us.

Without our consent, no parts and accessories other than our products shall be allowed for use on the
ice machine.
It is prohibited to start gear box and water pump during cleaning.
It is prohibited to use the liquid that has content of detergent, acid or alkaline for ice production.

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 Electromagnetic valve

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1. Flange 2. Valve Body 3. Valve Cover 4. Sleeve Assembly 5. Coil 6. Spring
7. Piston 8. Valve Core 9. Carrier Rod 10. Plug Screw 11. Gasket 12. Seal Cap

Figure 8

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 Electromagnetic valve

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1. Flange 2. Valve body 3. Valve Cover 4. Valve Guide 5. Coil 6. Piston
7. Spring 8. Piston Sleeve 9. screen 10. Valve Core 11.Piston Rod
12. Bottom Cover 13. Plug Screw 14. Gasket 15. Carrier Rod 16. Seal Cap

Figure 9

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VIII. Trouble-clearing
Fault Description
Machine inactive
(1) Power indicator not on
(2) Ice full level indicator on
(3) Low water level indicator on
(4) Condenser temp indicator on
(5) Ice drill indicator flashing
(6) Ice drill indicator on
Ice production decreases
Ice machine in operation but no
ice produced
Water leak
Noise of gear box is too high
Possible Causes
Main switch is at OFF position
P.C. board’s fuse burned out
(750mA)
Malfunction of P.C. board
Connection wire get loosened
Malfunction of ice level control
assy.
Low water level or too soft water
Condenser temp. sensor gets
damaged
Ambient temp too low (below
4℃)
Insufficient feed of ammonia
Ambient temp is too high
evaporator temp. sensor gets
damaged
Gear box motor’s rotation reversed
Gear box motor overloaded
Regulation valve partially blocked
or improperly adjusted
Low water level of dispersing Pan
Insufficient feed of ammonia
No water in water cylinder for ice
production
Gear box motor gets stuck
Water level is too high in water bin
Water level is too high in
dispersing pan
Motor’s bearing is worn out
Gear box lacks of lubrication oil
Gear box’s bearing and teeth get
worn out
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Recommendations
Switch need to be turned to ON
position
Replace the fuses and find out the
cause of fuse burn
Replace the P.C. board
Check the wiring
Clean and replace ice level control
assembly
Please refer to recommendations for
low water level alarm
Replace it
Place the ice machine in a location
with specified room temperature.
Increase the feed of ammonia
Eliminate the fault
Replace it
Check wiring of motor and
capacitor
Ice blade is frozen in ice and make
additional check on motor bearing
Make adjustment or cleaning
Adjust it to the specified water level
Increase the feed of ammonia liquid
Ice production cylinder blocked
Check, repair or replace it
Make adjustment
Make adjustment
Check or replace it
Check gear box and add lube oil
Check and replace the worn parts
Low water level Feed water pipe blocked Dismantle and clean the pipe

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 Ⅸ、Wiring Diagram
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X. P.C. Board and Sensor Assy.

P.C. Board and Sensor Assy.

No． Part No． designation

1 205001.00 Control box

2 205003.00 P.C. board assy.

3 205002.00 Control box cover

205004.00 Fuse(750mA)
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205005.00 Fuse(10A)
5 205007.00 Water level sensor

6 205008.00 Hall effect sensor

7 205009.00 Condenser temperature sensor

8 205010.00 Evaporator temperature sensor

9 205011.00 Ice level control assy.

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10 205006.00 Contactor

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