SCE170

Introduction
To the owner or user: This service manual is The SCE170 automatically maintains the level of
intended to provide you, and the maintenance or ice by turning on when the ice level falls, and
service technician, with the information needed to switches off when the bin is full.
install, start up, clean, maintain and repair this This unit is serviceable in place; the ice storage bin
product. and hood may be removed from the chassis to
The SCE170 is an ice machine that produces allow service access without removing the ice
cubed ice on a grid type freezing surface. The machine from its installed position. The
cubes form into a cluster that falls into the ice refrigeration system uses HP62 as the refrigerant.
storage bin where they break up into individual
and small groups of cubes.

Table of Contents
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
For The Installer: Environmental Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Removal of the Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Component Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Component Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Initial Start Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Electrical Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Maintenance and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Sanitzing and Water System Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Maintenance and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Water Schematic: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Refrigeration Schematic: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Technical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Service Diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Removal and Replacement: Cube Size Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Removal and Replacement: Water Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Removal and Replacement: Float Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Removal and Replacement: Curtain & Bin Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Removal and Replacement: Purge Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Refrigeration System Service: HP62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Parts lists and wiring diagrams are located in

the center of this manual, printed on yellow
paper.
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Specifications

The unit is equipped with an electrical power

cord, but should only be plugged into a circuit
dedicated to the ice machine.

Serial
THE NAMEPLATE IS LOCATED Number
ON THE BACK PANEL. Plate
A SERIAL NUMBER PLATE IS (Behind Grill)
LOCATED BEHIND THE RIGHT
FRONT PANEL, ON THE BASE IN
FRONT OF THE CONTROL BOX

Model Dimensions Basic Ice Type Condenser Total Total Refrigerant

Number (w/o) legs Electrical Type Load Wattage HP62
H" x W" x D" Amps (R-404a)
SCE170A-1A 33 x 241⁄4 x 24 115/60/1
“Half-Dice” Air 10 see page 18
Cube
SCE170A-1C SAME SAME SAME Air 10 see page 18
SCE170W-1A SAME SAME SAME Water 10 see page 18
SCE170W-1C SAME SAME SAME Water 10 see page 18
SCE170A-6C same 230/50/1 SAME Air 5 1150 see page 18
SCE170W-6C same 230/50/1 SAME Water 5 1150 see page 18
Note: A scoop and legs are included. Power Cord Supplied.
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For The Installer: Environmental Limitations
The ice machine must be installed indoors in a
controlled environment.
Minimum Maximum
0
Air Temp 50 F. 1000F.
Water Temp 400F. 1000F.
Water Pressure 20 PSI 80 PSI
Voltage 103.5 126.5

Air Out Air In

Operating the ice machine outside of the above Airflow on air cooled models is:
limitations, or outdoors, is potentially damaging to • Intake through the right front grill.
the machine, and it is misuse of the machine. This
may void the warranty.
• Exhaust through the left front grill.
Do not install where this air flow is obstructed.
Scotsman Ice Systems are designed and
The SCE170 has a removable cabinet. When
manufactured with the highest regard for safety
installed, the machine should have some extra
and performance. They meet or exceed the
standards of UL, NSF, and CSA. clearance (1⁄8") on the left and right sides so that
the cabinet may be easily removed when the
Scotsman assumes no liability or responsibility of machine is in place.
any kind for products manufactured by Scotsman
that have been altered in any way, including the
use of any part and/or other components not
specifically approved by Scotsman.
Scotsman reserves the right to make design
changes and/or improvements at any time.
Specifications and design are subject to change
without notice.
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Installation
Water This ice machine may be installed in the open or
The water supply for this ice machine has been in under a counter. No clearance is required at the
contact with many materials since it fell from the sides or top beyond what’s needed to place the
sky as rain. All rain is slightly acidic, and tends to cabinet into position. Air cooled models blow air in
dissolve the materials it comes in contact with. and out through the grills at the front. Space is
During water’s journey to the ice machine, it has required for utility connections at the back.
flowed over and through the ground, been picked The ice machine is not designed for outdoor
up by a municipal or private pump, forced through use. It must be installed indoors, in a
a series of pipes of differing construction and may controlled environment. The air and water
have been treated by the municipality providing temperatures must not exceed rated limits.
the water.
Electrical power is supplied through a cord
The water supplied to this ice machine will then connected to the unit. All local codes must be
contain a variety of substances that will likely show followed.
up as solids during the ice making process. These
solids are similar to those found when water is Pre-installation:
boiled out of a saucepan. Only the water boils 1. Inspect the place where the ice machine is to be
away, and the minerals that were in the water installed. Check for:
solidify in the pan. During ice making only the • space for the cabinet,
water is frozen into ice, the minerals stay behind in
the reservoir. This machine pumps out the water in
• water supply,
the reservoir every cycle to minimize the amount of • drain availability
minerals in the water system, but after time the • and electrical power supply.
minerals will appear and have to be dissolved by No extension cords are allowed. The building drain
ice machine cleaner, then flushed away during the inlet must be lower than the drain outlets at the
cleaning process. back of the ice machine. The water supply must
An ice machine is a food manufacturing plant; it have a hand shut off valve accessible when the
takes a raw material, in this case water, and unit is installed.
transforms it into a food product, ice. The purity of 2. Determine the method of installation, is the
the water is very important in obtaining pure ice machine to be installed under the counter? Is the
and in maximizing product life. drain in the floor under the machine? Is the water
The water to the ice machine should be filtered. inlet valve accessible?
Water filters vary greatly in ability and function.
Install one that filters out suspended solids to a
dimension of 5 microns or less. The finer the filter
the better, but finer filters may plug-up sooner than
course ones. It may be necessary to add a course
filter ahead of the fine filter to prolong filter life.
Have the water tested. Acidic water or alkaline
water will both cause corrosion. Dissolved solids
cannot be filtered out. Check with a water
treatment specialist regarding testing, treatment
and filters.

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Installation
For The Plumber
1. Connect cold potable water to the 3⁄8" male flare Drain tube material must be rigid and meet local
at the top back of the cabinet. A water filter is code.
recommended. Flush the water line prior to Traps in the bin drain line without vents ahead of
connecting to the ice machine. them will cause poor draining.
If water cooled, connect a separate water inlet line The bin drain must be vented if there is a long
to the water cooled condenser inlet fitting. It should horizontal run (5’ or more). The purge drain
also have a hand shut off valve. must also be vented. All drains are gravity, and
A loop of copper tubing may be used between the must have a minimum fall of 1/4" per foot of
ice machine and the water supply. This will allow horizontal run. The water cooled condenser drain
the ice machine to be pulled out from its installed should not be vented, and is routed separately.
location without disconnecting the water line. No Maintain the air gap required by local code
back-flow preventer should be needed in the inlet between the end of the drain tubes and the
potable water line because provision for that is building drain receptacle.
incorporated in this N.S.F. listed product (the float
Note: Drain tubing should be insulated to prevent
seat is above the reservoir wall and cannot siphon).
condensation from forming on the tubing.
2. Connect a drain tube to each drain. The drain CONFORM TO ALL LOCAL CODES
tubes from these connections must be run Note: The unit is designed for drain connections
separately. There are two connections at the on the outside of the cabinet. To connect the
back of the cabinet, drains inside would require the removal of the
one is the bin drain drain fittings attached to the back panel, and field
and the other is the fabricated drain tubes routed inside the base of the
purge drain. Both unit.
are 3⁄4" F.P.T. brass
fittings. Purge Valve
Drain Vent
Bin Drain
Vent

Potable Water
Inlet
Bin Drain Water Cooled
Plumbing
Connections
Floor Drain
Air Cooled
Plumbing Purge Valve
Connections Drain Vent
Bin Drain
Vent

Note: Recommended
Drain Vent Vertical Potable
Tube Length is 24" Water Inlet
Bin Drain

Condenser Drain Condenser Water

Inlet

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Installation
For The Electrician
This is a cord-connected unit, and must be on a
separate 115 volt AC 60 cycle single phase power
supply. The maximum fuse size for this circuit
should be 15 amps, per the nameplate use fuses,
or HACR circuit breakers.
Follow All Local Codes - This Unit Must Be
Grounded. Do not use extension cords and do not
disable or by-pass ground prong on electrical plug.

After Utility Connections:

1. Level the cabinet, use the leg levelers on the
end of the legs to adjust the cabinet height. (Legs
should have been installed when the unit was
unpacked).
2. Wash out the bin and hood. If desired, the
interior of the bin could be sanitized.
3. Locate the scoop, wash it and have it available
for use when needed.

Final Check List

1. Is the ice maker cabinet in a room where 10. Has the bin and cabinet been wiped clean and
ambient temperatures are within the minimum and sanitized?
maximum temperatures specified? 11. Has the Customer Evaluation & Warranty
2. Has the water supply been connected? Registration form been filled out? Check for correct
3. Is the water pressure adequate? model and serial numbers from the nameplate,
then mail the completed form to Scotsman.
4. Have the water connections been checked for
water leaks? 12. Has the owner/user been given the name and
telephone number of the authorized Scotsman
5. Have the drain connections been made? Service Agency serving that location?
6. Have the drain connections been checked for 13. To start up machine, follow the directions on
leaks? page 10. For more information on the unit, turn to
7. Is the cabinet level? the next page.
8. Is the ice machine plugged into a 115 volt
electrical power supply and is the ice machine the
only load on that circuit?
9. Has all of the shipping material been removed
from the inside of the cabinet?

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Removal of the Cabinet
One of the most useful features of this ice machine
is the ability to remove the cabinet from the ice STEP 2
machine without removing the ice machine from its
installed position.
To Remove:
1. Switch the master switch to OFF. Be certain the
ice machine has been switched off.
2. Open the bin door and unscrew the knobs at the
left and right inside of the ice storage bin. Unscrew
the knobs all the way out.
3. Pull the hood and door assembly straight out
until it can be lifted up. Caution: the door will be
free to come out the back of the hood when
removed from the cabinet base. STEP 3 Hood
4. To remove the cabinet base the hood must be
removed first.
5. Remove 4 screws and the two grills at the front
of the base.
6. In the area exposed when the grills are removed
are two knobs similar to those removed in step 2.
Unscrew and remove the two knobs.
7. Locate bin drain. Loosen hose clamp holding
drain tube to fitting and pull the drain tube off of the
fitting.
8. Lift up the front of the base and rotate the base
up and off of the ice machine.
STEP 5
The machine is now exposed for service.

STEP 8

STEP 6

Bin Drain

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Component Location
The ice machine is designed for front service. Behind the right front grill on the front edge of the
Many components are serviceable from the front control box:
without removing the cabinet. With the cabinet • Control box with cube size control adjustment
removed, nearly all components are serviceable.
• ON/OFF/CLEAN switch
In the bin area can be found: • Manual Harvest switch
• Water pump • Purge switch
• Float valve Inside the control box is control system for the ice
• Reservoir machine.
• Evaporator When the bin is removed, the condensing unit is
• Curtain visible.
• Water distributor
Evaporator

Water Distributor
Curtain

Water Pump

Float Valve

Reservoir

Control
Box

Component Location
Hi Pressure Cut
Out Switch

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Component Description
Water Pump High Pressure Cut Out
During the freeze cycle, the water pump moves the This is a switch that opens to stop the ice machine
water from the reservoir to the water distributor at when the internal refrigeration pressures become
the top of the evaporator. During the harvest too high (over 450 PSIG). It is a manual reset on
cycle, the water pump moves water from the all water cooled machines and all air cooled
reservoir to the purge valve and down the drain. machines built prior to October 1998, after that the
air cooled models use an automatic reset switch.
Float
The float valve controls the water flow into the ON/OFF/CLEAN Switch
reservoir. When the water level drops in the This switch is the main manual control for the ice
reservoir, the float also drops and opens the valve. machine.
Note: water flow to this ice machine is controlled
by a flow control within the float valve. Purge Switch
This switch operates the purge valve ONLY when
Shut Off Valve the ON/OFF/CLEAN switch is in the Clean
There is a water shut off valve located just above position. Used when cleaning the ice machine.
the float valve. Pushing the valve button controls
the water flow to the float valve. Manual Harvest Switch
This switch puts the machine into the harvest
Reservoir cycle, used when cleaning or servicing the
The place where the water pump picks up water to machine.
pump, and a return trough for water flowing from
the evaporator. Cube Size Control
The cube size control is a reverse-acting
Curtain thermostat the controls the start of the timed
There is a curtain to cover the ice making side of freeze cycle. It must be set properly to provide the
the evaporator. The curtain keeps water from correct size cube bridge. When it is Closed, an
flowing into the ice storage bin, and, through the indicator light on the control board will be ON.
curtain sensor, controls the harvest time and on/off
operation of the ice machine. There are two Strainer
indicator lights for the curtain on the control board. There is a strainer in the inlet water line to keep
Both lights will be ON when the curtain is fully large particles that may be in the water supply
closed. from plugging up the float valve. The strainer may
be cleaned if it becomes restricted.
Note: If the unit is in the Freeze Cycle, the Curtain
can be moved/removed without disturbing the Hot Gas Valve
operation of the machine. The hot gas valve is a refrigeration component
used to by-pass the condenser and force warm
Water Distributor refrigerant into the evaporator during the harvest
The water distributor is an assembly of two tubes cycle.
(one inside the other) that evenly distributes water
over the evaporator. Evaporator
Where the ice is formed. It is a vertical, 5 row by
Purge Valve 26 column, all copper, nickel-plated evaporator.
The purge valve opens during the harvest cycle,
allowing the water pump to pump reservoir water The outside edges of the evaporator are enclosed
down the drain. This dilutes the reservoir’s in plastic to keep water out.
concentration of minerals that remain after water is Thermostatic Expansion Valve
made into ice. The thermostatic expansion valve is used to meter
liquid refrigerant into the evaporator, adjusting the
flow of refrigerant as required to make ice.

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Initial Start Up
After the final check list has been gone through, 8. The water temperature in the reservoir will soon
the ice machine may be started up. be 32oF., and ice should begin to form on the
1. Open the bin door, open the water shut off valve evaporator. Note: In most cases some slush will
and watch the reservoir fill with water. The water form in the reservoir. This is temporary and normal.
level should be about 1 5/8" from the top front 9. Allow the ice machine to operate for about 15-20
edge of the reservoir when the valve shuts off. minutes. The ice should be fully formed and should
Adjust water level only if more than 1/4" off normal. be harvested within a few minutes.
2. Pull open and release the curtain to check that it Note: The machine may make a “cracking” noise a
moves freely and closes completely. Check that bin few minutes before harvest. This is the normal
control sensor is in line with the magnet in the sound of the ice expanding.
curtain. Reposition curtain and/or sensor to their
normal positions to bring these two components in
line.

Front View of Left End of Curtain

Bin
Control
Magnet
Sensor
(in curtain)

Sensor and Magnet Curtain

Should Be In Line
With Each Other

3. Remove two screws and the right grill.

4. Switch the ON/OFF/CLEAN switch to CLEAN.
5. Move the Purge Switch, check that the machine
pumps water out thru the purge drain. If no water
flows out, correct drain and/or check valve.
6. Switch the ON/OFF/CLEAN switch to ON.
7. On air cooled models the fan motor will begin to
turn, and warm air will be discharged from the left
front of the ice machine.
On water cooled models warm water will begin to
flow from the condenser drain.

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Initial Start Up
10. When the cubes are about the correct size, the
unit will automatically go into a "harvest" cycle.
The purge and hot gas valves will open and on air Cube Size or Bridge Thickness, Side View
cooled models, the fan will stop. To operate
properly, the machine must harvest a complete
sheet of cubes. The falling ice sheet must open "Dimple" Must NOT Be
the curtain and the curtain must re-close DEEPER than 1⁄16"
before another freeze cycle can begin.
11. After harvest, check the thickness of the ice.
• The connecting ice bridge between cubes
should be about 1⁄8 - 3⁄16 inch thick.
• The "dimple" in most of the cubes must not be
deeper than 1⁄16 inch.
If needed, adjust the bridge thickness by rotating
the adjustment screw of the cube size control.
Rotate the adjustment screw 1/8 turn at a time.
Turn it clockwise to make the bridge thicker, and
counterclockwise to make the bridge thinner.
Although the machine is not designed to harvest
individual cubes, the ice should break up into
smaller groups of cubes in the bin. Bridge
thickness may be adjusted thinner to make ice Bridge
break-up easier, but the ice must fall as a sheet. Should Be
Note: Tapping a recently harvested ice sheet with About 3⁄16"
the back of a scoop should break it up. TOO BIG JUST RIGHT TOO SMALL
12. Check the operation of the bin control circuit:
push the manual harvest switch down, release it
Note: Batch Weight Should Be
and then hold the curtain open. This simulates the Between 1.6 and 1.8 lb.
bin being full of ice and after a few seconds with
the curtain open the ice machine should switch
itself off. Release the curtain and the machine will
restart. Cube Size/Bridge
Thickness Control
13. Replace the grill and close the bin door. The
ice machine is now ready for automatic operation.

Manual
Harvest
Switch

On/Off/Clean Switch

Adjustment of Cube Size

(Bridge Thickness)
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Electrical Sequence
This describes the sequence through a complete Harvest/Shut Off:
cycle. The machine stays in the harvest cycle until the
Freeze Cycle (curtain closed): curtain is opened by the passage of the ice sheet,
When the ON/OFF/CLEAN switch is at the ON or until 7 minutes have passed. If after 7 minutes
position, power is connected to the primary of the of harvest time the curtain has not opened, the
transformer, which supplies power to the: control board switches the machine back into the
• Control board and curtain sensor. If the curtain freeze cycle.
is closed, the control board connects power to: After the curtain has opened, the control board
• The compressor contactor coil. When the keeps the machine in the harvest cycle for 7
contactor is energized, it connects power to the additional seconds.
compressor. If the curtain re-closes, the machine goes back into
• The control board also operates the water another freeze cycle.
pump and, if air cooled, the fan motor. If the curtain does not re-close, the bin control
Timed Freeze: board opens the circuits to all components except
After some ice has built up on the evaporator and the control circuit, stopping ice making.
the suction line temperature has fallen, the cube
Side View of Curtain Positions
size thermostat contacts close, resulting in:
1. The Timed Freeze indicator light on the control
board glowing.
Curtain In Bin Full
2. Power being connected to the freeze timer (in Position (OFF)
the control board). After 4 minutes this internal
timer starts the harvest cycle by shutting power off
to the fan motor (if air cooled) and connecting
power to the:
• Hot gas valve coil, opening the valve.
• Purge valve coil, opening the valve.
Note: Both curtain indicator lights glow
when the curtain is completely closed. Curtain In Normal
Timed freeze indicator light glows when Run Position
cube size control closes.

Curtain Position
Timed Freeze Indicator Lights
Indicator Light

Terminal
Fan & Purge Strip
Valve Relay
Control Board
Located In Control Box

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Maintenance and Cleaning
Cleaning Schedule: 4. Wash the surface of the filter off with cold water,
• Scrub the door and frame edges once a week or, if torn or so dirty it can’t be cleaned, replace
with soap and water. with a new filter.
• Sanitize the bin interior once a month. 5. Return the filter to its installed position.
• Clean the water system and air cooled 6. Replace the bracket removed in step 2.
condenser a minimum of twice per year. If in an 7. Replace the grills. Do not operate the unit
area of high mineral concentration in the water without the filter in place.
supply, clean water system 4 times a year.
Note: If the unit has been operated without the
This ice machine will perform at its best when kept filter in place, the fins of the condenser will
clean. There are two areas to keep clean: The become fouled with dirt, and must be cleaned.
water system including the water reservoir, Scotsman recommends that only the surface of
distributor tube and evaporator surface; and the the condenser be cleaned with the bin in place. A
air cooled condenser filter and the condenser itself. vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment will
Air Filter (air cooled only): extract most loose dust stuck to the surface of the
1. Remove the grills on the front of the unit. condenser fins. If there is any doubt about dirt
inside the fins of the condenser, the cabinet should
2. Remove two screws and the bracket holding the be removed and a qualified service agent should
filter to the condenser. clean the condenser.
Water cooled units:
The water cooled condenser may, over time and
under certain water conditions, become internally
restricted by minerals. These will have to be
dissolved by acid or the condenser replaced. Only
a qualified service agent should attempt this type
of service.

Grill Screws

3. Pull the filter forward and twist it slightly to pull it

though the slot in the front base of the ice machine.

Air Filter
Slot In Base

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Sanitizing and Water System Cleaning
Cleaning Water System: 8. Immediately pour the cleaning solution into the
The water system is cleaned by pumping a mixture reservoir and allow it to circulate through the water
of water and nickel safe type ice machine system for 20 minutes.
cleaner through the water distributor, over the
Pouring In
evaporator and back to the reservoir. Cleaning Solution
1. Open the door and empty the bin of ice.
2. Remove the right front grill.
3. Locate the Harvest switch; activate harvest
cycle for 2 minutes or until ice falls from the
evaporator.
4. Locate and move the ON/OFF/CLEAN switch to
CLEAN.
5. Open and close the curtain to release any
cubes.
6. Mix a solution of 1 quart of warm (950F. - 1150F.)
water and 1 ounce of nickel safe ice machine
cleaner, such as Scotsman Nickel-Safe.* Reservoir Curtain
Ice Machine Cleaner
contains acids. These 9. Either A) Move the purge switch ON and hold it
compounds may cause until the reservoir is nearly empty; or
burns.
B) Remove the drain plug, drain the reservoir &
If swallowed, DO NOT replace the plug.
induce vomiting. Give
large amounts of water or 10. Open the curtain and check the condition of
milk. Call Physician the evaporator surface, if it appears clean procede
immediately. In case of to the next step. If mineral scale is still present,
external contact, flush repeat steps 6-9 one more time.
with water. Note: The ice making portion of the water system
KEEP OUT OF THE should be sanitized after cleaning by repeating
REACH OF CHILDREN. steps 7-9, except substitute an approved sanitizing
solution (such as a mixture of 1 oz. of household
7. Locate the purge switch, push it to ON and hold bleach to 2 gallons of warm {950F. - 1150F.} water)
it ON until the reservoir is nearly empty. for the cleaning solution.
Note: Sanitizer need only circulate water system
for 2 minutes, or the time on the sanitizer
Harvest instructions. Retain the balance of the sanitizer
Switch solution for sanitizing the bin interior.
11. After the reservoir refills, move the purge
switch up until the reservoir is nearly empty. Allow
Purge the reservoir to refill. Repeat 4 times.
Switch 12. Move the ON/OFF/CLEAN switch to ON and
replace the grill.
13. Discard the next batch of cubes.
On/Off/Clean
Switch 14. The unit is now ready for automatic operation
or sanitizing of the ice storage bin.
* Scotsman Nickel Safe Cleaner is available by
ordering part number 19-0636-06 (8 oz bottle).

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Sanitizing and Cleaning
Water Distributor: To Sanitize The Bin Interior:
Note: The water distributor may need to be The hood must be removed from the storage bin
cleaned separately. so that the joint between the two can be cleaned
1. Remove right front grill. and sanitized.
2. Switch master switch to OFF. To remove the hood:
3. Open bin door. 1. Open the storage bin door and locate the knobs
at the right and left inside wall.
4. Locate hood fasteners at the left and right inside
walls of the hood, and remove the hood. 2. Unscrew and remove the two knobs.
5. Remove the curtain. 3. Pull the hood assembly and door straight out
from the ice machine. Note: the door may be then
6. Locate wing-nuts at the top of the water be removed from the back of the hood.
distributor and remove them.
Use an approved sanitizer and follow the
7. Remove inlet hose from water distributor. directions and warnings of that sanitizer or use the
8. Pull water distributor forward and out of the ice following instructions for use of household bleach,
machine. if it meets local codes:
The distributor may be pulled apart and any 1. Mix sanitizing solution of 1 ounce of household
mineral accumulation washed out. Sanitize the bleach to 2 gallons of water.
water distributor and curtain after cleaning. 2. Using clean rubber gloves and a clean cloth,
Reverse the above steps to reassemble. wipe all interior surfaces of ice storage bin, hood
The storage bin must be cleaned regularly to and door with sanitizing solution. Be sure and wipe
maintain a sanitary environment. Once a week the joint between the hood and bin with the
cleaning of the door and door frame with soap and sanitizing solution. Use a clean brush or spray
water, a hot water rinse and an air dry is a basic bottle to thoroughly swab/spray all interior surfaces
procedure. Scale that may form on the plastic liner with the sanitizing solution.
can be removed by scrubbing the surface with a 3. Reassemble and allow to air dry.
mixture of Scotsman Ice Machine Cleaner and hot
water. Remove any scale prior to cleaning. Stainless Steel Components Inside Bin
To Remove Scale: The stainless steel parts in the bin also require
periodic cleaning. Chemicals in the water supply,
1. Mix a cleaning solution of 4 ounces of Ice such as chlorine, cause brown stains to appear on
Machine Cleaner to 4 pints of hot (950F.-1100F.) the surface of the stainless steel parts.
water.
1. General Cleaning - staining is usually removed
2. Using rubber gloves, dip a nylon scouring pad by washing the parts with ordinary cleaning
into the cleaning solution and scrub the scale off powder such as Bon-Ami or Copper-Glo and
the liner. water. After cleaning, rinse with clear water.
3. After the scale has been removed, rinse all 2. Water treatment. The chlorine enters the
surfaces inside the bin with clean, potable water. machine from the municipal water supply. It can be
removed from the water supply by using a
charcoal or activated carbon water filter to treat the
water to the ice machine. If staining is severe,
filters of this type are recommended.
Exterior Cabinet Cleaning:
The exterior cabinet may be cleaned by scrubbing
with soap and water. Do not use cleaners
containing petroleum products.
A nylon type brush may be used to scrub stubborn
deposits.

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Water Schematic:
Water flows into the ice machine from its inlet
connection at the back of the cabinet, through the
float valve and into the reservoir. The water in the
reservoir is pumped up and through the water
distributor tube at the top of the evaporator. From
there, the water flows over freezing surface of the
evaporator and back into the reservoir. Melted ice
and water spills into the bin flow through a drain in
the base of the bin to the exterior drain connection
at the back of the cabinet.
During the Harvest Cycle, the Purge valve opens,
allowing the water pump to discharge water from
the reservoir to the drain. At the same time water
re-enters the reservoir. Very little water will flow
across the evaporator during this time.

Pump Discharge Tube Water Distributor

Water Pump Water Inlet

Valve

Evaporator

Reservoir

WATER SCHEMATIC

Purge Valve To Drain

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Refrigeration Schematic:
Freeze Cycle: Harvest Cycle:
From the compressor, hot discharge gas is During the harvest cycle, the refrigerant flows from
pumped to the condenser, either air or water the condenser, through the discharge line to a
cooled. branch in the line containing the Hot Gas Valve.
At the condenser, heat from the refrigerant flows This valve is Open during the harvest cycle,
into the cooling medium, either air or water, and allowing the hot discharge gas to bypass the
the refrigerant condenses into a liquid. From the condenser and enter the evaporator at its inlet.
condenser the liquid refrigerant flows through the The hot discharge gases warm up the evaporator
liquid line to the metering device - a thermostatic enough to allow the surface of the ice frozen to the
expansion valve. evaporator to melt. The remaining ice will then fall
At the externally equalized thermostatic expansion off into the bin.
valve, the liquid refrigerant passes from a high
pressure zone to one of relatively low pressure,
and in the low pressure zone it evaporates. The
low pressure zone where the refrigerant
evaporates is the evaporator. When the refrigerant
evaporates, it absorbs heat from the metal parts of
the evaporator and the water flowing over it.
From the evaporator, the refrigerant flows back to
the compressor through the suction line.

REFRIGERATION SCHEMATIC:
Evaporator

Hot Gas Valve

Hot Gas Line

Compressor

Suction Line

Thermostatic
Expansion Fan Motor
Valve

Liquid Line Condenser

Dryer
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Technical Characteristics
Typical Cycle Time
• 15 - 20 minutes (time depends upon how clean unit is, plus the air and water temperatures).
Typical Harvest Ice Weight
• 1.6 to 1.8 lb. ice harvested per cycle.
Typical Low Side Pressure
• 25 PSIG just before harvest
Typical Freeze Cycle Discharge Pressure
• Air cooled: 300 PSIG declining to 210 PSIG
• Water cooled: 245 PSIG
Refrigerant Type / Charge
• Air Cooled: R-404A / 17 ounces A series, 16 ounces B and Cseries
• Water Cooled: R-404A / 9 ounces A series, 11 ounces B series and 10 ounces C series
Harvest Time:
• Varies with ambient, usually about 1.5 - 2 minutes. Unit is in harvest until the curtain opens. The
unit may remain in harvest a maximum of 7 minutes, after which the machine returns to the freeze
cycle.
Typical Low Side Pressure, in harvest
• 85 - 100 PSIG
Typical Discharge Pressure in harvest
• 195 - 210 PSIG
Hi Pressure Cut Out
• Cuts Out at (450 PSIG air cooled, 350 PSIG water cooled); Cuts In at 350 PSIG (air cooled)
Typical Compressor Amp Draw
• Freeze: 6-7
• Harvest: 7-8
Superheat
• 4-6o F. 10 minutes into freeze cycle. TXV is not adjustable.
Finish Freeze Time
• 4 minutes after cube size thermostat closes (indicator light on control board is ON in Timed Freeze)
Air cooled fan motor
• 16 watt rating; 1500 RPM; CW. Stops during harvest.
Compressor
• Copeland hermetic, capacitor start, induction run.
Water Pump Motor
• 4 pole, unit bearing type.
Cube Size Control
• Adjustable Cut In temperature as needed to obtain correct ice bridge thickness, about 8oF. - 10oF.
• Cut In at about 31 PSIG (with normal heat load)
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Service Diagnosis
Proper service diagnosis begins with observation, comparing the complaint to the operation of the unit. Ice
machine service diagnosis should proceed from water, to electrical and then to refrigeration.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE FIX
No ice is made No water due to water turned off. Reconnect water supply.
No water due to float valve Clean out float.
plugged up.
No water due to float stuck in Replace float.
closed position.
No water due to purge valve Replace purge valve.
leaking water down drain.
Water in reservoir, no flow over Repair leak.
evaporator due to water leak at
discharge hose.
Water in reservoir, no flow over Replace pump.
evaporator due to pump not
operating.
Water in reservoir, no flow over Clean water system.
evaporator due to water
distributor plugged up.
Unit in CLEAN or Harvest cycle Switch ON/OFF/CLEAN switch to
OFF and then ON.
No ice is made, nothing operates. No power Reconnect power.
ON/OFF/CLEAN switch in OFF Switch ON/OFF/CLEAN switch to
position ON.
Curtain in open position Check for obstruction keeping the
curtain open. Check that curtain
is properly mounted. Check
curtain sensor & indicator light.
High pressure cut out open, reset Air cooled: check fan motor for
and check: stalling, condenser/filter for dirt,
loose fan blade.
Check water cooled unit for
proper water supply
If overcharged or there are non
condensables in refrigeration
system, replace refrigerant with
correct charge.
Replace H.P. cut out if it opens at
too low a pressure.
Unit may have stuck in harvest
cycle in a very warm ambient,
check operating conditions.
Control board open Replace control board.
Unit does not shut off. Curtain sensor does not work. Check curtain sensor and control
system.

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Service Diagnosis
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE FIX
Unit shuts off before bin is full. Ice hangs up between curtain and Check action of curtain, check
reservoir. cube size.
Makes ice, but cubes are Water distributor is dirty. Clean water system.
mal-formed. Cube size set wrong. Adjust cube size control.
Refrigerant leak. Cubes will be Locate leak, repair, replace dryer,
smaller or missing beginning at evacuate and weigh in nameplate
the top half of the evaporator. charge
Cubes/bridge too thick. Cube size control set too cold. Adjust cube size control.
Refrigerant leak, causing suction Locate leak, repair, replace dryer,
line temperature to be warm, evacuate and weigh in nameplate
keeping unit in the freeze cycle. charge
Cubes too small, unit may stay in Cube size control set too warm. Adjust cube size control.
harvest because ice will not push Short freeze cycle caused by Some slush is normal. Check
curtain open. slush. purge valve for leak-thru.
Machine goes into harvest, but Cube size set too small. Adjust cube size control.
ice on evaporator will not defrost - Cube size set too large. Adjust cube size control.
freezes up.
Hot gas valve will not open. Coil of valve open, replace.
Valve will not open, replace.
Unit freezes, but will not try to Cube size control will not close; to If timed freeze light does not go
harvest. check: Unplug water pump, ON, replace cube size control.
switch unit Off and then ON, in
about 2 minutes the Timed
Freeze Light on control board
should be ON
Timed freeze light glows, but after Replace control board
4 minutes unit does not power hot
gas nor purge valves.
Very low on refrigerant Check pressures
Low capacity/long freeze cycle. Extreme hot location Relocate the unit.
Air cooled condenser or filter dirty. Clean condenser/filter.
Cubes too big. Adjust cube size control.
Water leak from reservoir. Repair leak.
Float valve does not shut off. Replace float.
Water temperature very high Advise user
Purge valve leaks by slowly. Replace purge valve.
Overcharged with refrigerant. Evacuate and weigh in nameplate
charge
Hot gas valve leaks thru Check hot gas valve. There
should be frost on line between
evaporator and valve during the
freeze cycle.
Long harvest cycle Cube size set too large Adjust cube size
Sticking in harvest Check cube size or for slush

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Service Diagnosis
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE FIX
Machine operates, no ice is Unit stuck in harvest cycle. Check for curtain stuck closed.
formed. Cubes too small, adjust bridge
thickness, see Cube Size/Bridge
thickness section
Refrigerant leak Locate leak, repair, replace dryer,
evacuate and weigh in nameplate
charge
Compressor will not operate Check compressor contactor coil.
Check compressor.
Check compressor start circuit
Hot gas valve stuck open. Replace hot gas valve.
Refrigerant leak. Locate leak, repair, replace dryer,
evacuate and weigh in nameplate
charge.
Hot gas valve and purge valve Replace control board.
stay on after curtains close and
both curtain indicator lights are on.
Purge valve leaks thru. Clean or replace purge valve
Compressor cycles on and off. Compressor overheats. Low on refrigerant. Repair leak,
evacuate and weigh in nameplate
charge
Air cooled - fan not blowing,
repair fan.
TXV not letting enough refrigerant
into evaporators, replace TXV.
Mechanical fault with compressor,
replace compressor.
Check start capacitor
Check start relay
Frost on compressor Some frost will not hurt. Do nothing.
TXV meters too much refrigerant. Replace TXV.

To check bin control system:

When curtain is closed, BOTH Curtain not closed properly Check action of curtains
curtain indicator lights on the Sensor not in correct position Place sensor assembly in correct
control board in the control box position
should be ON, if not:
Curtain missing Replace curtain
Curtain sensor has failed. Replace sensor assembly.

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Removal and Replacement: Cube Size Control
Control Box Service Cube Size Control (bridge thickness):
The control box may be lifted up from its normal Before replacing the cube size control, it should be
position to improve service access. positively determined that it is at fault.
To Move Control Box Check the operation of the cube size control by
1. Disconnect electrical power. unplugging the water pump, removing the right
front grill and control box cover, and watching the
Timed Freeze Light. With no ice on the evaporator,
switch the ice machine to ON. The temperature of
the suction line where the cube size control bulb is
Electrical shock hazard. located should be about 8-10o F. about 2 minutes
Electrical shock can into the freeze cycle (with the water pump
cause personal injury. unplugged). Or the low side pressure should be
Disconnect power before about 31-32 PSIG. The cube size control should
beginning to service then close its contacts and cause the Timed
components. Freeze Light on the control board to be ON. If it
cannot be adjusted to close at that point, or if it
2. Go thru the steps to remove the hood, door and does not open when warm, replace it.
bin. 1. Disconnect electrical power.
3. Locate and remove the 3/8" hex head screw
holding the control box to the base, just below the
purge switch.
4. Pull the control box forward about an inch. Electrical shock hazard.
5. The control box may now be moved up the Electrical shock can
height of the control box, be careful not to kink any cause personal injury.
capillary tubes. Disconnect power before
6. After service, replace the control box in its beginning to service
normal position. components.
2. Remove the hood, door and ice storage bin.
3. Remove the control box cover.
4. Locate the cube size control.
5. Remove the two screws holding the control to
the control box, and lift the control out.
6. Pull the two wires off the posts of the cube size
control.
7. Follow the capillary tube of the cube size control
and remove it from the grommet in the back of the
control box.
8. Locate bulb on suction line and remove
insulation covering bulb.
9. The end of the cube size control is inserted in a
socket attached to the suction line. Pull it out of the
socket.
10. Replace the cube size control with the proper
part number, following the above steps from 9-1.
Be sure to re-insulate the cube size control bulb.

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Removal and Replacement: Water Pump
Water Pump 5. Unplug the pump from its connection at the
The pump provides the force to move the water back of the stainless steel wall.
from the reservoir to the freezing surface. The 6. Loosen the two fasteners holding the pump to
pump does not need oil, but if it becomes noisy, the bracket.
overheats, or will not pump it should be replaced. Note: The two pump fasteners are hex head
Be certain to confirm electrical faults with a screws. When the unit is built in, they can be
voltmeter or ohmmeter before replacing the pump. loosened using a 1⁄4" socket.
The pump should operate with the compressor.
1. Unplug or disconnect the electrical power.

Electrical shock hazard.

Electrical shock can
cause personal injury.
Disconnect power before
beginning to service
components.

2. Open the bin door and unscrew the knobs

holding the hood to the bin.
3. Pull the hood off the bin. Note: the bin door will
come out the back of the hood when the hood is
removed from the bin.
4. Remove screw and pump shield.
7. Pull discharge hose from pump discharge port.
8. Remove pump from ice machine.
9. Reverse above steps to replace.

Pump
Shield

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Removal and Replacement: Float Valve
Float Valve
The float valve allows water to enter the reservoir
but not overfill it. If the float sinks, or the valve will
not seat, the float valve should be replaced. The
float may plug-up from minerals in the water, and
may be cleaned rather than replaced.
1. Shut off the water supply.
2. Open the bin door.

3. Remove the pump shield.

Note: This illustration shows

the pump removed.
It is NOT necessary to remove
the pump to remove the float.

4. Unscrew the compression fitting at the top of the

float, and pull the water inlet tube out of the valve.
5. Loosen the nut securing the float to the bracket.
6. Pull the float to the right and out to clean or
replace.
7. Reverse the above steps to reassemble.

Float Valve

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Removal and Replacement: Curtain & Bin Control
Bin Control Sensor
The bin control sensor should only be changed if it
has been determined that it has failed. An easy
check is to remove the right grill and the control
box cover. Then, with no ice near the curtains and
the machine plugged in (& switched on), move the
curtain in and out. The light on the board in the
control box should go on and off with the motion of
the curtain. If not, replace the bin control sensor.
Removal/Replacement of Bin Control Sensor
1. Disconnect electrical power.
2. Remove the hood, door and ice storage bin.
Evaporator
3. Locate bin control sensor on the left end of the Bracket
evaporator.
4. Move the bottom of plastic sensor housing left Bin
until the pin is clear of the hole in the evaporator Control
bracket. Sensor
5. Pull the sensor housing up and out of the slot in
the evaporator bracket.
Slot
6. Trace wires to plug connection near control box,
unplug and remove assembly from unit. Hole
7. Reverse to reassemble. Note: Bin control
Pin
sensor must be full seated in the slot and the pin
snapped into the matching hole in the bracket.
Curtain
Curtain
The Curtain has a magnet embeded in the left
end. The location of this magnet is used by the bin
control sensor to determine harvest and bin full. To
replace the curtain:
Removal/Replacement of Curtain
1. Open the bin door.
2. Pivot curtain forward, push each Metal
end of curtain up and pull forward to Evaporator
Thin Groove Bracket
remove plastic pivot pins from the
metal evaporator bracket’s slot. (Front Edge View)

3. Reverse to reassemble.
Curtain
Note: Pivot pins must be
Hanger
installed with metal edge in Slot
the thin groove of the pin.
When installed, Pivot pins
must be at the bottom of the
Curtain Hanger Slot.
Curtain
Pivot Pin

Metal Pivot Pin

Evaporator
Bracket
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Removal and Replacement: Purge Valve
Removal: 6. Pull pump up and out of the machine. Retain for
1. Unplug unit. re-installation.
7. Remove curtain, set aside for re-installation.
8. Shut water off.
9. Loosen float valve retaining nut, slide float valve
Electrical shock hazard. to the right and allow to hang by the incoming
Electrical shock can water line.
cause personal injury.
10. Remove plug from under reservoir and drain
Disconnect power before the reservoir.
beginning to service
components. 11. Unclip curtain sensor.

2. Open bin door, remove hood fasteners and pull

hood from ice machine.
3. Remove one screw and pump shield.

Pump
Bracket
Bolts

Curtain Sensor
12. Remove reservoir support fastener from left
end of reservoir.
13. Remove lower pump bracket bolt, and loosen
4. Loosen 2 screws (1/4" hex head) holding pump upper pump bracket bolt.
to bracket. 14. Remove pump bracket and set aside; lower
reservoir into bin.
15. Locate electrical power plug to purge valve
coil, remove plug.
Plug

5. Disconnect discharge hose from pump, water

distributor and valve.
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Removal and Replacement: Purge Valve
16. Unscrew the two screws holding the purge Service:
valve to the ice machine. 19. Remove coil:
Mounting Screws Flip plastic retainer up and slide off valve.
Pull coil up and off valve.
20. Open valve:
Rotate stem CCW as far as it goes.
Lift stem up and off valve.
Pull up on plunger - do not loose spring.
21. Examine seat & plunger for dirt/damage. Clean
and reassemble. If damaged, replace valve.
Plastic Retainer

Coil

17. Pull the purge valve forward until the discharge

hose clamp is accessible.

Hose Clamp
Stem

Plunger

Spring
Seat

18. Loosen hose clamp and pull purge valve from

ice machine.

Valve Body
Service of Purge Valve

22. Reverse above steps with original parts or new

valve to reassemble.

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Water Distributor
The water distributor tube will typically not require Inner Distributor Wing Nut
Tube Water Outlet
any service beyond removal for cleaning. If Evaporator Stud
needed, remove the water distributor by:
Outer Distributor
1. Remove the hood. Tube
2. Remove lower right front grill.
3. Switch master switch to OFF.
4. Loosen hose clamp at water distributor inlet (on
left).
5. Remove the two wing nuts holding the
distributor to the evaporator.
6. Lift water distributor off the studs.
7. Pull the inner distributor tube out of the outer
distributor tube and clean out all holes. Water Oulet
To reassemble.
8. Align the tube so that the inner distributor tube’s
holes are opposite the outer distributor tube’s
holes.
Evaporator
9. Place the end caps onto the water distributors. Side View of the Water Bracket
10. Place the distributor tube onto the mounting Distributor
studs:
NOTE: The Outlet Holes Face Down, Towards
The Evaporator.
11. Replace the wing nuts, hose and hose clamp.
12. Switch the machine back on and check the
water flow.
13. Replace the hood.
Wing
Inner Water Nut
Distributor Tube End Cap
Hose Clamp

Water Inlet
Hose Outer Distributor
Tube

Evaporator Bracket

Water Distributor Assembly

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Refrigeration System Service: HP62 (R-404A)
Pressure-Temperature Chart for HP62
This ice machine uses R-404A refrigerant and
polyolester oil. Do NOT use mineral oil in this VAPOR VAPOR
refrigeration system. TEMP. PRESSURE TEMP. PRESSURE
• R-404A is a "Near Azeotrope" so liquid (DEG F) (PSIG) (DEG F) (PSIG)
charging is required: -20 . . . . . . 17 70 . . . . . . . 146
¤ Weigh in as liquid as much of the charge as -18 . . . . . . 18 72 . . . . . . . 150
possible into the discharge line. -16 . . . . . . 20 74 . . . . . . . 155
¤ Install a sight glass between the manifold and -14 . . . . . . 21 76 . . . . . . . 161
the suction side hose and carefully meter -12 . . . . . . 23 78 . . . . . . . 166
liquid into the suction side, using the manifold -10 . . . . . . 24 80 . . . . . . . 171
valve to "flash off" the liquid before it enters -8 . . . . . . . 26 82 . . . . . . . 177
the ice machine. Do this until the proper -6 . . . . . . . 28 84 . . . . . . . 182
amount of refrigerant has been weighed into -4 . . . . . . . 29 86 . . . . . . . 188
the system. -2 . . . . . . . 31 88 . . . . . . . 194
• When the system is serviced, a special liquid 0. . . . . . . 33 90 . . . . . . . 200
2. . . . . . . 35 92 . . . . . . . 206
line drier is required. It is included with
4. . . . . . . 37 94 . . . . . . . 212
replacement compressors.
6. . . . . . . 39 96 . . . . . . . 219
• HP62 is not compatable with mineral oil, so 8. . . . . . . 41 98 . . . . . . . 225
these ice machines use Polyolester oil.
10 . . . . . . . 43 100 . . . . . . 232
Polyolester oil absorbs water very easily. When
12 . . . . . . . 46 102 . . . . . . 239
one of these refrigeration systems is opened for
14 . . . . . . . 48 104 . . . . . . 246
service, it must be re-sealed as soon as
16 . . . . . . . 50 106 . . . . . . 253
possible (15 minutes maximum).
18 . . . . . . . 53 108 . . . . . . 260
• Special leak detection equipment is required to 20 . . . . . . . 55 110 . . . . . . 268
locate small refrigerant leaks. Usually a leak 22 . . . . . . . 58 112 . . . . . . 275
detector capable of dectecting a Halongenated 24 . . . . . . . 60 114 . . . . . . 283
refrigerant or HFC-134A will work. Check with 26 . . . . . . . 63 116 . . . . . . 291
the leak detector manufacturer if in doubt. 28 . . . . . . . 66 118 . . . . . . 299
30 . . . . . . . 69 120 . . . . . . 307
32 . . . . . . . 72 122 . . . . . . 316
34 . . . . . . . 75 124 . . . . . . 324
36 . . . . . . . 78 126 . . . . . . 333
38 . . . . . . . 81 128 . . . . . . 342
40 . . . . . . . 85 130 . . . . . . 351
42 . . . . . . . 88 132 . . . . . . 360
44 . . . . . . . 91 134 . . . . . . 370
46 . . . . . . . 95 136 . . . . . . 379
48 . . . . . . . 99 138 . . . . . . 389
50 . . . . . . . 102 140 . . . . . . 399
52 . . . . . . . 106 142 . . . . . . 409
54 . . . . . . . 110 144 . . . . . . 420
56 . . . . . . . 114 146 . . . . . . 430
58 . . . . . . . 118 148 . . . . . . 441
60 . . . . . . . 123 150 . . . . . . 452
62 . . . . . . . 127 152 . . . . . . 464
64 . . . . . . . 132 154 . . . . . . 475
66 . . . . . . . 136 156 . . . . . . 487
68 . . . . . . . 141 158 . . . . . . 499
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Liquid Charging
Instructions for R-404A
In preparation for charging, the low side hose should have a sight glass, and/or a restrictor device (such as
a "Charge Faster") installed in it for metering liquid into the low side of the system.
1. After a thorough evacuation to at least 200 microns, shut off the manifold valves and switch off the
vacuum pump.
2. Place a drum of R-404A onto an electronic
scale.
3. Attach the charging hose to the drum.
4. Open the valve on the drum and purge the
charging hose.
5. Zero out the scale.
6. Shut the low side access valve at the ice
machine.
7. Open the discharge manifold valve full open.
8. Watch the scale, when the correct charge is
shown, shut the manifold valve.
Note: If all of the charge will not "go in" the
discharge side:
A. Shut the discharge access valve at the ice
machine.
B. Switch the machine on.
C. Open the low side access valve at the ice
machine.
D. Open the low side manifold valve and observe
the sight glass to be certain that only gas is
flowing into the system. Hose Connection Schematic for Liquid Charging
E. When the proper charge is indicated on the
scale, shut off the manifold valve(s).
9. Shut off the valve on the refrigerant drum.
10. Re-open the manifold valves until all liquid has flowed out of the hoses.
11. Shut the low side access valve on the ice machine.
12. Remove hoses from ice machine and replace all caps.

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Refrigeration Service
General Information: Recover, reclaim or recycle refrigerant. The
Work on the refrigeration system should only be method chosen is up to the service company. Any
done when it is certain that the system needs refrigerant placed into a Scotsman ice machine
repair. must meet ARI spec 700-88. Reclaim programs
are available through most refrigerant wholesalers.
• Refrain from checking refrigeration
pressures without reason. Visual inspection Access Valves: To use the access valves:
of the water system, observation of the ice Remove the cap from the stem, use a 3/16" allen
formation, amp draw, voltage, and other wrench to check that the valve is CLOSED. The
techniques will lead to proper diagnosis. remove the core cap.
Scotsman also recommends that, at the time of Close the valve and replace the caps when the
initial start up, gauges not be used. job is finished. The valve must be closed and
• If gauges must be used, don’t always check the the caps must be on or the valve will leak.
high side pressure. If the condenser is clean
and seems to be operating correctly, it most
likely is. The low side pressure is more
important on an ice machine than the high side. Allen
• If gauges must be used, use very short hoses Wrench
to minimize refrigerant discharged into the air.
• Refrigerant should not be added except as a
way to determine the proper operation of the
product. If the system was low on refrigerant, Torque Stem to
there is a leak, and it must be found and 6-8 ft. lb. Torque
repaired. Core Cap to
Torque Stem Cap to
• This system has a critical charge, it must be 8-12 ft. lb.
7-12 ft. lb.
recharged with the correct amount of refrigerant
as listed on the nameplate of the ice machine,
or performance will suffer.
Access Valves
• Anytime the refrigeration system has been Note: There are no valve
opened, the dryer should be replaced. Note: cores in this valve.
Only a HFC type dryer should be used.
• When brazing the tubing connections to
components such as the TXV, the component
must be protected by heat sink material.

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 UNPACKING
1. Inspect the cabinet for shipping damage. Report
any damage to the freight carrier within 15 days of
delivery. If a damage claim is to be filed, retain the
carton.
2. Locate the service manual in the ice storage bin.
Refer to it for installation instructions.
3. Remove the box containing the legs from the ice
storage bin.
CARTON
4. The ice machine is fastened to the skid. The
bolts securing the ice machine to the skid screw in
from the bottom.
To remove:
Use part of the carton as a cushion and tip the
ice machine onto its back.
Remove the bolts holding the skid to the ice
machine and the skid.
Install the legs.
Return the ice machine to an upright position.
5. Remove any shipping tape on the door and
inside the ice storage bin. Remove any
packing material found in the bin.
Note: When moving the machine, do not drag
it; dragging the machine may cause damage to
the legs or the cabinet.

SKID

BOLT

17-2089-01

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