Ice-O-Matic GEM0650R User's Manual
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3. 1 Remove the chute cover
4. these minerals requiring a more frequent removal than twice per year If in doubt A AVERTISS about the condition of the evaporator and auger the auger can be removed so the parts can be inspe
5. 2 Unscrew the ice sweep 5 Inspect the bearing There should be plenty of grease in sight If grease is needed the bearing and 3 Removing the water shed and breaker should be removed to check unscrewing the breaker cover the action of the bearing Note Left Hand Threads It should rotate freely 6 To remove the breaker remove the lower ice chute then take out all four 4 Allen hea
6. ee M un wx ees c Ice Sweep H 2 A A W Fa ADA Allen Screws Me s Breaker Bearing and Auger Assembly d Breaker Cover ai Page 29 GEM0650 0956 1256 Remote Service Diagnosis Symptom No ice is made nothing operates No ice auger motor is turning Possible Cause Unit off due to no power Unit off due to master switch in OFF position Unit off due to low water level Unit off due to ice level sensors Photo Eyes blocked Unit off due to scale on water level Sensor Unit off due to high pressure control open Auger motor hums but does not turn Unit is shut down Low pressure control open No power to circuit board Circuit board gear motor relay will not close Compressor contactor
7. 3 8 FLARE e e IUE VIEW pee Bb 37 40 NOTE DIMENSIONS INCHES CENTIMETERS REMOTE DISCHARGE OUTLET DM MALE COUPLING Se 310 8 4 TE U E pee D T Ao Sed r e4 00 609 60 REMOTE UNLY aS er p B REMDTE CONDENSER REMOTE LIQUID INLET l JUNCTION BOX REMOTE ONLY ka N I CONDENSER INLET Ew E Je Y 1 0CM L WATER COOLED ONLO No i I EM PEA ELECTRICAL INLET bod d 4 50 114 301 A I MEET WATER INLET CX 20 84 509 34 E 3 8 10CM FLARE 14 25 36195 ENTE HOLES 43 315 721 MNTG HOLES x 3 a x ZILI ex 300 76 20 A aT PA EX 163 14128 e A VDO SIDE VIEW CONDENSER DRAIN JOE enn KO MN L WATER COOLED ONLY Mt 4 66 1835 DRAIN ICE O MATIC AIR INTAKE 27 00 685 80 ra GEM0650 0956 1256 Remote For The Installer GEM1256R REMOTE DISCHARGE OUTLET MALE COUPLING REMOTE ONLY S m1766 448 561 i 6
8. PL NH mA E tec tn 4 J Ra u Ca wa 7n e yao a s sa i JE y T Motor L s M Sr wan roy MEAE ia MUTO rz a r s Teu Los yo Water Seal a TUN To yon Page 18 GEM0650 0956 1256 Remote Electrical Sequence Electrical Sequence There are 7 indicator lights on the control board eWTR OK Water OK Green Normal Glowing Glow when there is water in the reservoir ePWR OK Power OK Green Normal Glowing Glows when the power board has power and is functional eService Hed Normally Off eFreeze Hed Normally glowing when making ice eBin Full Red Normally Off when making ice eLED1 White Located next to the Control Board s Compressor Relay Normally glowing when making ice eLED2 White Located next to the Control Board s Auger Motor Relay Normally glowing when making ice If the machine is switched OFF at the mode switch but otherwise ready to go switching the mode switch ON does the following e The PWR OK light glows elf there is water in the float reservoir the WTR OK light glows e After 10 seconds the Freeze LED1 and LED3 lights glow and the machine starts up Start Up e The compressor relay and auger motor relay become energized connecting power to the windings of the auger motor and contactor coil e The contactor is energized connecting power to the compressor and the compressor staris eAs ice is made it passes between the ice level sensors but because it is not a
9. 4 High pressure cut out check a Disconnect electrical power b Pull the wires off the high pressure cut out c Use an ohmmeter to determine if the switch is OPEN If it is check the discharge pressure If the discharge pressure is less than 300 PSIG replace the high pressure cut out d If the high pressure cut out is open and the system has high discharge pressure check for the cause 5 Low pressure cut out check a Disconnect electrical power b Pull the wires off the low pressure cut out c Use an ohmmeter to determine if the switch is OPEN If it is check the suction pressure If the suction pressure is greater than 20 PSIG replace the low pressure cut out d If the low pressure cut out is open and the system has low suction pressure check for the cause Page 32 GEM0650 0956 1256 Remote R amp R Water Reservoir Bin Control Water Reservoir 0O AUN CO NO Shut off water supply to the ice maker Remove the front panel Disconnect water inlet tube from reservoir inlet fitting To remove float valve push in locking tabs as shown To remove reservoir pull up and remove water sensor Disconnect water outlet tubes Remove mounting screws from reservoir bracket and Reverse to reassemble r Disconnect electrical power supply and pull float up Note The plunger seat is available separately as a part remove reservoir from ice maker G n wal Tus Float Assem
10. Ice O Matic GEM Models Remote GEMO650R GEMO956R GEM1256R ry E Pearl Ice Series Ice O Matic 11100 East 45th Ave By Ice O Matic Denver Colorado 80239 Part Number 9081350 02 17 3144 01 Date 10 08 GEM0650 0956 1256 Remote Introduction How To Use This Manual Ice O Matic provides this manual as an aid to the end user and service technician in installation and maintenance of the Pearl Ice Series ice machines Do not attempt to perform installation start up or maintenance unless you have read and fully understand this manual If at any time you encounter conditions that are not addressed in this manual call E mail or write the Ice O Matic Service Department Ice O Matic 11100 E 45 Ave Denver Co 80239 Attn Technical Service Department E Mail Tech service iceomatic com Telephone Numbers Any Service communication must include 800 423 3367 All Departments e Model Number 888 349 4423 Technical Assistance Only e Serial number 303 371 3737 e detailed explanation of the problem Keep this manual for future reference The GEMO650R GEMO0956R and GEM1256R Service Parts Manuals are available separately Ice O Matic icemakers and dispensers are not approved for outdoor installation WARNING Always disconnect electrical power and shut off water supply whenever maintenance or repairs are performed on the ice machine and related equipment CAUTION Always wear protective eyewear whenever maintena
11. SERVICE BUILDING Puce ICE MACHINE ACCESS SERVICE ACCESS SIDE AND BACK WALL C code e Page 9 GEM0650 0956 1256 Remote For the Installer Coupling Instructions Initial Connections 1 Remove the protector caps and plugs Wipe the seats and threaded surfaces with a clean cloth to be certain that no foreign matter remains on them 2 Lubricate the inside of the couplings especially the O Rings with refrigerant oil 3 Position the fittings on the correct connections on the remote condenser and ice machine e The 1 2 inch discharge line Schrader valve end goes to the remote condenser fitting marked Discharge Line e The 3 8 inch liquid line Schrader valve end goes to the remote condenser fitting marked Liquid Line e The 1 2 inch discharge line goes to the ice machine fitting marked Discharge Line e he 3 8 inch liquid line goes to the ice machine fitting marked Liquid Line Final Connections 4a Begin by tightening the couplings together by hand Continue to turn the swivel nuts by hand until it is certain that the threads are properly engaged 4b Using two wrenches one to rotate the swivel nut and one to hold the tubing ghten each Po It is CRITICAL that ONLY the NUT on the precharged tube be turned or A the diaphragms will be torn loose by the piercing knives and be loose in the refrigeration system causing severe operational problems Note As the coupling is tightened the diaphragms in the q
12. p Evaporator Drain Heservoir d Water Level puo s I Ice Chute Evaporator Water Inlet Drain Page 20 GEM0650 0956 1256 Remote Operation Refrigeration Beginning at the compressor the refrigerant is compressed into a high temperature gas The discharge line directs this gas to the condenser and to the head pressure control At the remote condenser the gas is cooled by air and it then condenses into a liquid This high pressure liquid then goes through the liquid line connection at the head pressure control If the head pressure is high enough the liquid refrigerant will go through the valve and enter the receiver From the receiver the liquid refrigerant flows through the liquid line valve and then to the expansion valve The thermostatic expansion valve meters liquid refrigerant into the evaporator the volume of liquid refrigerant depending upon the temperature of the evaporator warmer evaporators get more refrigerant and colder evaporators get less At the evaporator the refrigerant enters an area of relatively low pressure where it can easily boil off or evaporate As it evaporates it absorbs heat from the evaporator and whatever is in contact with it such as the water inside it After the evaporator the refrigerant now a low pressure vapor goes through the suction line back to the compressor where the cycle is repeated Refrigeration Schematic S QUARUMDAM TENA ADAM II nn Ye
13. there is evidence of water in the oil rusty metal too much oil white oil replace the oil and damaged parts 4 The oil charge is 14 ounces Do not overfill 5 Reassemble and bench test the gear motor check for oil leaks noise and amp draw Water Shed Auger Drive Motor a Rotor Bearing Cover and Output T Gear Assembly if RN dy GEM0650 0956 1256 Remote LLL qu To Remove the Condenser Fan Motor Assembly pA Disconnect electrical power to the ice machine and or remote condenser uid EM li Remove fan guard Remove the fan blade Disconnect the electrical power lead to the fan motor Remove the four 4 bolts from the fan motor assembly NOOR WD R amp R Fan Blade and Motor Remove the fan motor assembly To Reassemble Place the fan motor assembly on the condenser bracket and install the bolts Wire the fan motor power leads install the fan blade and replace the fan guard Fan Blade Page 39 GEM0650 0956 1256 Remote Refrigeration System Service Refrigeration Service General This ice machine uses R404A refrigerant and polyolester oil Do NOT use mineral oil in this refrigeration system eWhen the refrigeration system is serviced a special liquid line drier is required It is included with replacement compressors eR404A is not compatible with mineral oil so these ice machines use Polyolester oil Polyolester oil absorbs water very easily A system opened for se
14. 159 5 feet is greater than the 150 maximum is NOT acceptable lt a anan Condenser Distance and Remote Location Schematic Condenser E E ANL Located ABOVE Ice Machine rd NE dd _ eae Remote Condenser Located BELOW Ice Machine Page 7 GEM0650 0956 1256 Remote For the Installer Remote Condenser Location Limited to a 25 foot or a 40 foot length of precharged refrigerant tubing connecting the ice machine to the remote condenser The remote condenser must be above or level with the ice machine Select the best available location protecting the remote condenser from extremes of dirt dust and sun Meet all applicable building codes Usually the services of a licensed electrician are required Roof Attachment 1 Install and attach the remote condenser to the roof of the building using the methods and practices of construction that conform to the local building codes including having a roofing contractor secure the remote condenser to the roof 2 Have an electrician connect the remote condenser fan motor wires to the ice machine using the junction box at the back of the ice machine Precharged Line Set Routing CAUTION Do not connect the precharged tubing until all routing and forming of the tubing is complete See the coupling instructions for connecting information REMOTE CONDENSER 1 Each set of precharged tubing refrigerant lines consists of a 3 8 diameter liquid line and a 1 2 inch
15. Matic the warranty period will begin on the date of shipment from the Company Irrespective of the actual installation date the product will be warranted for a maximum of seventy two 72 months from date of shipment from the Company ICE model cube ice machines which are registered in the Water Filter Extended Warranty Program will receive a total of eighty four 84 months parts and labor coverage on the evaporator plate from the date of original installation Water filters must be installed at the time of installation and registered with the Company at that time Water filter cartridges must be changed every six 6 months and that change reported to the Company to maintain the extended evaporator warranty No replacement will be made for any part or assembly which l has been subject to an alteration or accident Il was used in any way which in the Company s opinion adversely affects the machine s performance Ill is from a machine on which the serial number has been altered or removed or IV uses any replacement part not authorized by the Company This warranty does not apply to destruction or damage caused by unauthorized service using other than lce O Matic authorized replacements risks of transportation damage resulting from adverse environmental or water conditions accidents misuse abuse improper drainage interruption in the electrical or water supply charges related to the replacement of non defective parts or components damage b
16. O At Remote Condenser P Lil I A HI IT AIT A E Q A E ar NT Discharge Line Liquid Line A Detail of Head Pressure Control Valve Liquid Line Valve Thermostatic Expansion Valve Head Pressure RM Evaporator Control Valve m Heceiver Compressor Suction Line j Page 21 GEM0650 0956 1256 Remote Operation Refrigeration Low Condensing Temperature The refrigeration system under low condenser air temperatures is much the same as it is under higher temperatures with the exception that the resulting low head pressures cause the head pressure control to close off the liquid line between the condenser and the receiver This forces more refrigerant into the condenser with a small amount of discharge gas going into the receiver to maintain pressure until the head pressure is built back up to 180 PSIG At that pressure the valve opens up the liquid line from the condenser to the receiver Refrigeration Schematic UE LA A IT umumi Do O Remote Condenser BREST Discharge Line Liquid Line Detail of Head Pressure Control Valve Liquid Line Valve Thermostatic Expansion Valve APA LALLA LEELA e L APP LAA AEA GEE EEE e n m e P ne ER es a E ug 1 ex PPY rara A p Head Pressure Control Valve Evaporator at at al a gut ut a2 DE J ET DU JUCEP ERES EA 3 Receiver Compressor Suction Line Page
17. PHOTOTRANS Page 41 1 NOTE DASHED LINES INDICATE FIELD WIRING WHICH MUST BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE USING A MINIMUM OF 14 AWG WIRE HSH PRESS CONTROL Bk a Ww E BK T T BK i JUNO H EX BK C J R lua S FAN 4 SIMI SA OL 1 RLIM ril GEAR MOIR A JUNCTION BOX EARTH GROUND SEE NAMEPLATE FOR SUPPLY VOLTAGE AND MAX FUSE SIZE USE COPPER CONDUCTORS ONLY THIS UNIT MUST BE GROUNDED NC CENTRIFUGAL SWITCH COND FAM GEM0650 0956 1256 Remote GEMO0956R Wiring Diagram Wiring Diagram GEMO956R 17 2683 01 LIQ LINE SOL PMPDAN CONTROL BK V 1 POTENTIAL v RELAY 2 5 BK Y BU BU Y 3 2 BU GN 6 5 4 R BK P 3 BU 6 54 BK BU 9 8 7 R cn CIRCUIT BOARD BK gt CONTROL BOX T2 BK L2 Li To BU BIN RAL EMITTER LED CONDUCTIVITY PROBE BN FULL DETECTOR PHOTOTRANS Page 42 START CAP BU BK BK BK 1 NOTE DASHED LINES INDICATE FIELD WIRING WHICH MUST BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE HI PRESS CONTROL BK BK BK BK FAN amp JUNCTION BOX BK 9 JUNCTION BOX START SAI OL WITH THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE USING A MINIMUM OF 14 AWG WIRE EARTH GROUND SEE NAMEPLATE FOR SUPPLY VOLTAGE AND MAX FUSE SIZE USE COPPER CONDUCTORS ONLY THISUNTMUST BE GROUNDED NC CENTRIFUGAL SWITCH COND FAN GEM0650 0956 1256 Remote GEM1256R Wiring Diagram Wiring Diagram GEM1256R 1 NO
18. Switch the master switch OFF Note DO NOT USE any ice produced from the cleaning solution Be sure no ice remains in the bin 21 Remove and discard all ice from the storage bin 22 Add warm water to the ice storage bin and thoroughly wash and rinse all surfaces within the bin 23 Sanitize the bin interior by thoroughly washing the interior of the bin and bin door with the balance of the Sanitizing solution 24 Switch the master switch ON 25 Replace the panels Warning Ice machine cleaner contains acids If swallowed DO NOT induce vomiting Give large amounts of water or milk Call Physician immediately In case of external contact flush with water KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN Page 25 GEM0650 0956 1256 Remote usar E E a TSIK a u x s Uisa w Condenser Maintenance at il Hi O Tam TEILT Hii mj ME THER mo Hr TTD e Clean the condenser the condenser may appear to be clean on the surface but it can still be clogged internally Check with a flashlight from the front to see if light can be seen through the condenser fins ditenm irecti 4 li HIN no li Gabi ibrid ati MILI TAT Brush in d The condenser coil must be kept clean The condenser can be cleaned with compressed air or by using a brush If a brush is used brush in the direction of the fins taking care not to bend or distort the fins Use a soft bristle nylon brush If the conden
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20. coil is open Compressor will not start Page 30 Probable Correction Restore Power Switch master Switch to ON Check water supply filter strainer float valve Correct water supply eCheck clean ice level sensors Clean water level sensor Check for water interruption water cooled of fan motor failure eAuger can t turn Circuit board has not yet shut it down Circuit board has shut ice machine down due to high auger motor amp draw Check for cause of high amp draw including bearings gear motor condition and scale on auger and in evaporator Auger not turning due to motor failure auger relay failure on circuit board or or gears stripped Check drive train XV restricted or not metering Check bulb temperature Lack of refrigerant check for leak Check for a restricted system Check harness Hi or low pressure cut outs open Check replace board Check replace contactor Check start capacitor Check start relay eCheck compressor windings GEM0650 0956 1256 Remote ICE o matic Service Diagnosis Symptom Unit makes ice but very slowly Water leak Excessive water use Excessive ice meltage Machine makes too much noise Possible Cause High discharge pressure because of a dirty condenser Low capacity because the auger and evaporator are coated with mineral scale eLow suction pressure due to low refrigerant charge Drain plugg
21. diameter discharge line Both ends of each line have quick connect couplings one end has a Schrader valve connection that end e i goes to the condenser SPIRAL Note The openings in the building ceiling or wall listed in the next step are the minimum EXCESS sizes recommended for passing the refrigerant TUBING INSIDE BUILDING lines through m 2 Have the roofing contractor cut a minimum E hole for the refrigerant lines of 1 750 inch RE Check local codes a separate hole may be li required for the electrical power to th mm k equireq for the electrical power to the LOCATE REMOTE condenser CONDENSER ABOVE CAUTION DO NOT KINK OR CRIMP ICEMAKER REFRIGERANT TUBING WHEN INSTALLING IT 3 Route the refrigerant lines through the roof opening Follow straight line routing whenever possible Any excess tubing MUST remain within the building 4 Spiral the excess length of precharged tubing inside the building Use a horizontal spiral does not need to be as tight as illustrated to avoid any traps in the lines 5 Have the roofing contractor seal the holes in the roof per local codes CAUTION The couplings on the sets of precharged lines are self sealing when installed properly Carefully follow the instructions Page 8 GEM0650 0956 1256 Remote For the Installer Typical Installation REMOTE CONDENSER ROOF d CUTAWAY EXCESS FRECHARGED E D TUBING INSIDE
22. for reimbursement must be received at the factory within 90 days from date of service to be eligible for credit All claims outside this time period will be void The model the serial number and if necessary proof of installation must be included in the claim Claims for labor to replace defective parts must be included with the part claim to receive consideration Payment on claims for labor will be limited to the published labor time allowance hours in effect at the time of repair The Company may elect to require the return of components to validate a claim Any defective part returned must be shipped to the Company or the Company authorized distributor transportation charges pre paid and properly sealed and tagged The Company does not assume any responsibility for any expenses incurred in the field incidental to the repair of equipment covered by this warranty The decision of the Company with respect to repair or replacement of a part shall be final No person is authorized to give any other warranties or to assume any other liability on the Company s behalf unless done in writing by an officer of the Company GOVERNING LAW This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the state of Delaware U S A excluding their conflicts of law principles The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods is hereby excluded in its entirety from application to this Limited Warranty Mile High Equipment LLC 11100 East 45
23. water filters and ice storage bins to the end customer against defects in material and factory workmanship for the following e Cube ice machines GEM model compressed ice machines e Ice storage bins Twenty four 24 month parts and labor MFI model flake ice machines and remote condensers Thirty six 36 months parts and labor e EF and EMF model flake ice machines Twenty four 24 e IOD model dispensers Twenty four 24 months parts Twelve 12 months months parts and labor labor e CD model dispensers Thirty six 36 months parts and e Water filter systems Twelve 12 months parts and labor not including filter labor cartridges An additional twenty four 24 month warranty on parts excluding labor will be extended to all cube ice machine evaporator plates and compressors GEM model compressed ice machine compressors and MFI model flake ice machine compressors from the date of original installation An additional thirty six 36 month warranty on parts excluding labor will be extended to all EF and EMF model flake ice machine compressors from the date of original installation The company will replace EXW Incoterms 2000 the Company plant or EXW Incoterms 2000 the Company authorized distributor without cost to the Customer that part of any such machine that becomes defective In the event that the Warranty Registration Card indicating the installation date has not been returned to Ice O
24. 00 152 40 MIN REMOTE LIQUID INLET gt lt CONNECTIONS JALE COUPLING UN S UTILITY un CTIUNS 3 9 L 3 1 0CM REMOTE ONLY s ELECTRICAL INLET VET i EE Zo 3 8 FLARE 6 00 152 40 MIN LIA jum ET T DRAIN R AIR VENTILATION LOUV S240 MIN T REMOTE CONDENSER _ Ea IVO 3 4 FPT AIR VENTILATI JUNCTION BOX d L Pu ne x p c X CU d 327 36 N N l N N L x a 2X 361 142 49 d este P FRONT 2X BIN 1216 308 85 m 55 n J MNTG HOLES e ICE CHUTE OPENING 7 Cie DADI m 16 12 L409 45 BOTTOM Vs elias Sad REAR VIEW NOTE DIMENSIONS INCHES CENTIMETERS AIR INTAKE X EXHAUST AIR x WAT FR COOLED ONLY DU le 1 E TNC IGN E j i z WATER INLET K OCM 3 8 FLARE CONDENSER DRAIN Pu E 1 2 13M FP T P di 12 1
25. 22 GEM0650 0956 1256 Remote Operation Refrigeration Pump Down During the pump down cycle usually initiated by the circuit board de energizing the liquid line valve the discharge gases flow through their normal path to the remote condenser through the head pressure control and into the receiver At this point the refrigerant flow is stopped by the closed liquid line valve This action forces the refrigerant into the receiver and keeps it out of the compressor The pump down continues until the pump down control opens turning the compressor off Refrigeration Schematic j MIHIHURIIIIIII III ll Ii AUI um BI E ond d ir frio emote Condenser 2 ATI AINT Tif TI Mi um o e a P IH TT ji miN Ul TOL UI O tn ki Discharge l Liquid Line Line N LI Po Liquid Line Valve Closed i Y 1 Head Pressure N Control Valve L Ba FT a M 7 LA a CE ga Er Receiver Compressor Page 23 GEM0650 0956 1256 Remote Operation Performance Typical Low Side Pressure Remote Typical Discharge Pressure Remote Typical Compressor Amp Draw GEMO650 115 60 1 GEMO956 208 230 60 1 GEM1256 208 230 60 1 Typical Auger Drive Motor Amp Draw GEMO650 115 60 1 GEMO0956 208 230 60 1 GEM 1256 208 230 60 1 Expansion Valve Superheat High Pressure Cut Out Automatic Reset Pump Down Cut Out Automatic Reset Refrigerant Charge
26. 561256 Remote R amp R Gear Motor Prin ahi To Check the Gear Motor 1 Remove wires from terminals 1 and 2 2 Use an ohmeter to check for continuity If there is none replace only the motor If there is continuity but the motor will not start check the motor s start switch 3 Remove motor end bell or motor stator With ohnmeter wires attached to 1 and 2 move centrifugal switch actuator up and down to simulate motor rotation If the ohnmeter does not show any change replace the switch or motor If the ohmeter showns an open circuit replace the switch or motor To Remove and Repair the Gear Motor Assembly Assuming that the procedures through removal of the water seal have been performed 1 Remove the electrical wires from the gear drive motor 2 Unscrew the four 4 cap screws holding the gear motor to the base of the machine remove the gear motor from the machine Note Bench test the gear motor check for oil leaks noise and amp draw To Inspect the Gear Motor 1 Remove the cap screws holding the gear motor case halves together and pry the two cases apart 2 To lift off the cover lift up until you can feel internal contact then pull the cover towards the output gear end and lift up the cover with drive motor attached up and away from the gear motor case Note The gearcase cover output bearings and output shaft are a pressed together assembly 3 Inspect the oil gears and bearings If
27. 7 309 04 SIDE VIEW WATER COOLED ONLY d 34 1904 FPI 12 80 305 128X 9 25 57151 ICE O MATIC Page 3 GEM0650 0956 1256 Remote For the Installer Bin Application The Pearl Ice Series are designed to fit the following Ice O Matic Bins eB42 using Bin Top KBT 24 Note GEMO650 and GEM0956 ONLY eB25 B40 B55 using Bin Top KBT 19 eB100 using Bin Top KBT 23 one unit or KBT 22 two units eB120 B150 B170 Not designed for Pearl Ice Series Dispenser Application The Pearl Ice Series can be placed on and used with certain ice and beverage dispensers Kits are required for proper operation IOM Pearl Ice Accessory List Dispenser GEM0650 GEMOS56 GEMI256 Ice O Matic IOD150 KBT15022 KGEMDIV KBT15022 KGEMDIV Does not fit Ice O Matic IOD200 or KBT25022 KGEMBIOD KBT25022 KGEMBIOD KBT25030 KGEMBIOD IOD250 KGEMDIV Cornelius ED or DF150 KBT15022 KBT15022 Does not fit R629088514 Cornelius R629088514 Cornelius Model Model Cornelius ED or DF200 KBT25022 KGEM200 KBT25022 KGEM200 KBT25030 KGEM200 Cornelius ED or DF250 KBT25022 KGEM250 KBT25022 KGEM250 KBT25030 KGEM250 Lancer Nugget Ready N A N A N A Flavor Select SerVend S 200 SV200 S N A N A N A 250 SV 250 Ice Machine Specifications Model WxDxH Basic Minimum Circuit Maximum Refrigerant Number Inch
28. Avenue Denver Colorado 80239 303 371 3737 January 2007 Page iv GEM0650 0956 1256 Remote For the Installer Installation Guidelines For proper operation of the Ice O Matic ice machine the following installation guidelines must be followed Failure to do so may result in loss of production capacity premature part failures and may void all warranties Ambient Operating Temperatures Not including remote condenser Minimum Operating Temperature 50 F 10 C Maximum Operating Temperature 100 F 88 C Note Ice O Matic ice makers and dispensers are not approved for outdoor installation Incoming Water Supply Minimum incoming water temperature 40 F 4 5 C Maximum incoming water temperature 100 F 38 C Minimum incoming water pressure 20 psi 1 4 bar Maximum incoming water pressure 80 psi 4 1 bar Note If water pressure exceeds 80 psi a water pressure regulator must be installed Drains All drain lines must be installed per local codes Flexible tubing is not recommended Route bin drain vented float overflow drain and water condenser drain individually to a floor drain The use of condensate pumps for draining water is not recommended by Ice O Matic Ice O Matic assumes no responsibility for improperly installed equipment Water Filtration A water filter system should be installed with the ice machine Clearance Requirements Self contained air cooled ice machines must have a minimum of 6 inches 15cm of clea
29. FILTER HAND SHUT s WENT ICE OFF VALVE e MACHINE LI Mi ORAIN 3 4 ko oe FPT qu sP p H Ay iz M S CONNECT TO COLD WATER VENT BIN DRAIH Ts 3 4 F T FLOOR DRAIN G do are w ij dr Page 11 GEM0650 0956 1256 Remote For the Electrician INSTALLATION MUST CONFORM TO ALL APPLICABLE CODES Connect the electrical power to the unit to the wires in the junction box at the rear of the machine Check the nameplate located on the back panel for the voltage requirements and for the minimum circuit ampacity The machine requires a solid chassis to earth ground wire Connect the ice machine to its own electrical circuit so it is individually fused Voltage variation must remain within design limitations even under starting conditions There is a separate junction box for the remote condenser fan motor Install an interconnecting wire between the remote condenser and the junction box at the back of the ice machine The remote condenser must be wired to the ice machine in accordance with local and national electrical codes with a minimum of 18 AWG wire with a ground bonding wire connected to the ground screw provided in both the condenser and machine field wiring boxes All outdoor wiring must be in rainproof conduit All external wiring must conform to national state and local electrical codes The use of a licensed electrician is required to perform the electrical installation TERMINAL STRIP FO
30. Precharged Line Set RT360404 60 Foot Precharged Line Set GEM0650 0956 1256 Remote Remote Condenser Location Use the following for planning the placement of the remote condenser relative to the ice machine Location Limits Remote condenser location must not exceed ANY of the following e Maximum rise from the ice machine to the remote condenser is 35 physical feet e Maximum drop from the ice machine to the remote condenser is 15 physical feet e Physical line set maximum length is 100 feet e Calculated line set length maximum is 150 feet Calculation Formula e Drop dd x 6 6 dd distance in feet e Hise rd x 1 7 rd distance in feet e Horizonal Run hd x 1 hd distance in feet e Calculation Drop s Rise s Horizontal Run dd rd hd Calculated Line Length Configurations that do NOT meet these requirements must receive written authorization from Ice O Matic This includes multipass or rack system remote condensers Do NOT e Route a line set that rises then falls then rises e Route a line set that falls then rises then falls Calculation Example 1 The remote condenser is to be located 5 feet below the ice machine and then 20 feet away horizontally 5 feet x 6 6233 feet 20 feet 53 feet This location would be acceptable Calculation Example 2 The remote condenser is to be located 35 feet above the ice machine and then 100 feet away horizontally 35 feet x 1 7259 5 feet 100 feet 159 5 feet
31. R REMOTE CONDENSER ICE MACHINE JUNCTION BOX EK RAIN PROOF gt c a CONDUIT GROUND THE 7 CHASSIS Page 12 GEM0650 0956 1256 Remote Completed Installation tat Gr e erm E A e sa j Z T pinn Se A Es foe E DD 2222 A AE Lm m A m ye 24 pis MAN Ia PI I epe w ees EE Roof Cut A Way Page 13 For the Installer A typical installation should generally appear as illustrated below The best place for the remote condenser is above the ice machine although other locations are permissible rn ANNAN SN WEY SS NY IN E ANNAN NN x ki n A LI SS m a z n CA PIA po fm NS GEM0650 0956 1256 Remote Final Check List kI 1 Is the ice system installed indoors in a location where air and water temperatures are controlled and where they do not exceed the design limitations l 2 Is there an electrical service within sight of the installed machine Has the voltage been checked and compared to nameplate requirements k 3 Have all the plumbing connections been made and checked for leaks Wi 4 Has the machine and bin been leveled M 5 Is there a minimum of 6 inches clearance at the rear left and right of the machine for proper service access M 6 Is the water pressure a minimum of 20 psig M 7 Has the machine been secured to the bin or dispenser Wl 8 I
32. R404A GEM0650 Remote GEMO0956 Remote GEM1256 Remote 34 38 PSIG 220 275 PSIG 8 9 Amps 4 5 Amps 5 6 Amps 3 1 to 3 5 Amps 1 6 to 1 8 Amps 1 6 to 1 8 Amps 6 8 degrees 450 PSIG 15 PSIG 208 ounces 208 ounces 208 ounces Page 24 GEM0650 0956 1256 Remote Sanitizing and Cleaning It is the USER S RESPONSIBILITY to keep the ice machine and ice storage bin in a sanitary condition Without human intervention sanitation will not be maintained Ice machines also require occasional cleaning of their water systems with a specifically designed chemical That chemical dissolves mineral build up that forms during the ice making process Sanitize the ice storage bin as frequently as local health codes require and every time the ice machine is cleaned and sanitized Note Maintenance and Cleaning should be scheduled at a minimum of twice a year ICE MAKING SYSTEM In place cleaning Check and clean any water treatment devices if any are installed Remove screws and the front and top panel Move the ON OFF switch to OFF Remove all the ice from the storage bin Remove the cover from the water reservoir and block up the float Drain the water reservoir and freezer assembly using the drain tube attached to the freezer water inlet Return the drain tube to its normal upright position and replace the end cap Prepare the cleaning solution Mix eight 8 ounces of ice machine cleaner with three 3 quarts of hot water The water sh
33. TE DASHED LINES INDICATE FIELD WIRING WHIC ICH MUST BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NAT L IONA ELECTRICAL CODE USING A MINIMUM OF 14 AWG WIRE EARTH GROUND amp SEE NAMEPLATE BK FOR SUPPLY VOLTAGE AND MAX FUSE SIZE USE COPPER CONDUCTORS ONLY gt JUNCTION BOX THISUNTMUST BE GROUNDED ls 4 f NC CENTRIFUGAL SWITCH START SA OL O RUN Yi GEARMOTOR COND FAN 17 2683 01 LIQ LINE RUN START SOL PMPDAN CAP CAP CONTROL HI PRESS T BK 7 CONTROL R BK V R BK V 1 POTENTIAL BU RELAY BK 2 5 y L2 Lt BK BK BK g T2 Th BU R HR BU Y E BK Fh ma BU GNL 5 4 BK BK R BNRLL R EMITTER BK gt LED gt o CONDUCTIVITY BU 6 54 BK PROBE BU 9 8 7 MODE SWITCH DETECTOR CIRCUT BOARD BK PHOTOTRANS JUNCTON BOX CONTROL BOX Page 43 GEM0650 0956 1256 Remote Service History What to Do Before Calling for Service eCheck the water supply to the ice machine The ice machine is designed to shut off if there is no water to it Check the water filters if there are any eCheck the power supply to the ice machine Reset the breaker if it is tripped elf both water and power have been checked and are available try switching the power OFF and then ON After 2 minutes the machine should restart If this procedure restarts the machine service should be called the next time the machine stops Model Number Serial Number Install Date Page 44
34. bly Locking Tabs i len nire Ice Chute Slide Bin Controls to Hemove Bin Controls Ice Level Sensors Disconnect electrical power supply Remove the front panel Remove the control box cover Locate ice chute at the base of the chute in front of and behind it are two plastic bin control mounts Slide each bin control to the left and disconnect the electrical leads connecting the bin control to the circuit board Reverse to reassemble be certain that the bin controls are aligned so that the ice level sensors are visible centered through the holes in the ice chute CON Page 33 GEM0650 0956 1256 Remote R amp HR Bearing and Breaker Note Removal of the auger water seal evaporator and gear motor must begin at the top of the assembly ki i To Remove the Breaker Bearing Assembly Disconnect electrical power ll O O1 Q N Remove panels Push back bail clamp and remove ice chute cover Unscrew and remove ice sweep Lift up and remove ice chute The breaker may be removed from the auger and evaporator without disturbing the auger ano a Unscrew breaker cover from breaker Note Left Hand Threads fore ine b Unscrew auger stud from top of auger Fig 1 Ho c Unscrew four 4 Allen head cap screws holding breaker to evaporator Fig 2 d Lift up and remove breaker bearing assembly from auger and evaporator Fig 3 7 Service the b
35. continuous stream it only interrupts the sensor s infrared beam momentarily The bin full light remains off and the machine stays on until ice builds up in the bin and blocks the path between the sensors for 6 seconds or longer When that occurs the bin full light glows and the machine shuts down Shut Down e The compressor relays opens LED1 goes out e The compressor contactor opens e The auger motor stays on for 1 more minute clearing out ice in the evaporator and then e The auger motor relay opens LED3 goes out and the auger motor stops The compressor will not restart until 2 minutes or more have passed after last shutdown If the path between the ice level sensors remains clear for more than 10 seconds the ice machine will restart Control Board Protection Devices eWhen the water level in the reservoir falls below the water level sensor s tip the WTR OK light goes out and the machine shuts down When water refills the reservoir the WTR OK light glows and the machine starts up again elf the auger drive motor currents becomes excessive the compressor and auger drive motor will be switched OFF and the Service light will blink The control board will restart the auger drive motor in 4 minutes If during the first 60 seconds after restart the auger motor current stays within limits the compressor is restarted and the machine returns to normal operation If the auger motor s current is excessive within 60 seconds after restart the proce
36. cted Note Water filters can filter out suspended solids but not dissolved solids Soft water may not be the complete answer Check with a water treatment specialist regarding water treatment For more information on removal of these parts see Removal and Replacement dre BUNTE IE Disconnect electrical power to the ice machine circuit d alime Turn off the water supply to the ice machine ao an To remove the auger remove the front and top panels Push back the bail clamp holding the ice chute cover to the ice chute and remove cover Remove ice chute from evaporator Remove four 4 Allen screws holding breaker to evaporator Drain the evaporator by lowering and uncapping the evaporator drain hose Pull up to remove the auger After the auger has been removed allow the auger to dry if the auger is not bright and shinny it must be cleaned 9 Clean the auger and evaporator as required DO NOT HONE THE EVAPORATOR 10 Replace the water seal 11 Reverse to reassemble
37. d Grade Sealant GEM0650 0956 1256 Remote R amp R Evaporator To Replace the Evaporator Assuming all steps for removal of the thrust bearing breaker auger and water seal have been performed 1 Recover the refrigerant from the ice machine 2 Unsweat the refrigerant connections a At the thermostatic expansion valve outlet b Atthe suction line at the joint about three 3 inches from the evaporator Remove the evaporator Unsweat the drier from the liquid line After installing a new water seal in the new evaporator see to Replace the Water Seal sweat in the new evaporator at the old tubing connections 6 Install a new drier in the liquid line 7 Evacuate the system until dehydrated then weigh in the nameplate charge Check for leaks 8 Install auger breaker breaker bearing assembly and ice discharge chute in reverse order of disassembly C1 A To Reassemble the Evaporator and Auger 1 After the gear motor has been inspected fasten the evaporator to the gear motor Torque the bolts to 110 inch pounds 2 Lower the auger into the evaporator barrel slightly turning it to match up with the drive end Do Not Drop the auger into the evaporator 3 Complete the reassembly by reversing the disassembly for the breaker and thrust bearing Breaker Divider Caution Heat sink the TXV body when unsweating or resweating the adjacent tubing Page 37 GEM0650 09
38. d cap screws and pull the breaker off the auger and evaporator 7 If the bearing only needs grease inject grease into the bearing using a grease needle oee Removal and Replacement Section to replace bearings and seals Page 27 GEM0650 0956 1256 Remote Sensor Maintenance Bin Control Sensor Ice Discharge Chute The bin control uses devices that sense light therefore they must be kept clean enough so that they can see At least twice a year remove the bin control sensors from the base of the chute and wipe the inside clean as illustrated Slide In and Out Ice Level Sensors Water Sensor The ice machine uses a probe in the water reservoir to determine if there is water At least twice a year remove the probe from the reservoir and wipe the tip clean of mineral build up tw W ud Clean the probe s tip with ice machine cleaner and a soft cloth Page 28 GEM0650 0956 1256 Remote Auger Maintenance Auger In some areas the water supply to the ice machine will contain a high concentration of minerals and that will result in an evaporator and auger becoming coated with
39. earing Check for rust rough spots and damage a The bearing is pressed into the breaker to remove the bearing and replace it an arbor press is needed b Replace lower seals before installing new bearing in breaker Note Seals must be pressed in with a tool pushing against the outer edge only they will not install by hand c Replace parts as required Re grease bearings with Ice O Matic PN6051062 01 bearing grease d Replace top seal and check the O Rings replace if cut or torn 8 Reverse to reassemble Specific tools and materials are required to install properly a Add food grade grease such as Ice O Matic PN6051036 01 to the seal area before installing on the auger b Check the seal to shaft areas for cuts or rough spots none are permitted Fig 1 Fig 2 Fig 3 Bearing CONN a tee 4 Ice Sweep lt wa Seals VA ES X ap A e LN I A NI a a Bn Pal Ka dl Ps a aL x LN s Breaker Cover Pa DM at i ee o 4 k wz Page 34 GEM0650 0956 1256 Remote R amp R Auger Ac To Remove the Auger 1 Disconnect electrical power 2 Turn off the water to the machine 3 Unclip the evaporator drain hose pull it down and drain the evaporator into the bin or container Remove the top panel Swing bail clip down and remove the ice chute cover Unscrew ice sweep Remove ice chute body The auger and breaker bearing may now be removed as an assembly a Unscrew four 4 Allen head cap scr
40. ed up Tubing cracked Condensation on drain tubing Water hose off Reservoir cover off Reservoir cracked eEvaporator water seal leaks Water cooled model water regulating valve not adjusted properly Reservoir float valve leaks thru Water cooled model overcharged with refrigerant Water cooled model condenser coated with minerals Bin drain clogged elmproper installation of drains they are connected Poor fit between bin door and door frame eEvaporator coated internally with minerals Motor bearing dry Page 31 Probable Correction Clean filter and condenser Clean the water system eLocate leak Recover the refrigerant repair leak replace drier evacuate and weigh in the nameplate charge Clean out drain Replace tubing nsulate tubing Reattach hose eReturn cover to reservoir Replace reservoir Check base of evaporator and drip pan If the seal leaks shut off the water remove the auger and replace the water seal Check the gear motor for water infiltration Adjust to 245 PSIG discharge pressure Replace float valve or seat Recover and weigh refrigerant Weigh in correct charge Acid clean the water cooled condenser Clean out bin drain Drains must be separate Adjust or replace Clean with ice machine cleaner Dil or replace motor GEM0650 0956 1256 Remote Control System Diagnostics The Control Sys
41. es Electrical Condenser Ampacity Fuse Size Charge oz R404 30 208 GEMO0650R 21x24x27 115 60 1 Remote 22 5 GEMO956R 21x24x27 208 230 60 1 Remote 14 1 20 208 GEM1256R 30x24x27 208 230 60 1 Remote 17 3 25 208 Page 4 GEM0650 0956 1256 Remote For the Installer Location Ice O Matic ice machines are designed to be installed indoors in a controlled environment Install the ice machine in a location where it has enough space around it to be accessible for service A minimum of 6 inches must be allowed at the back for air circulation on air cooled models Try to avoid hot dirty and crowded locations Be sure that the location of the machine is within the environmental limitations Storage Bin Remove the bin packaging Tip the storage bin on its back using parts of the packaging to protect the exterior finish Remove the skid and install the legs into the threaded holes in the bottom of the bin Turn the leg levelers all the way in preparation for leveling later Return the bin to the upright position Note Do not push the bin into position but lift it there Pushing a bin especially one with ice in it can cause damage to the bin legs and mounts Install the appropriate bin top according to the instructions provided with the bin top Ice machine The ice machine is heavy so the use of a mechanical lift is recommended for lifting the machine high enough to install on top of the bin After the unit is placed on the bin line it u
42. ews holding breaker to evaporator b Lift up on breaker and remove auger from evaporator Note If the auger is stuck the breaker must be removed from the auger 9 The breaker may be removed from the auger and evaporator without disturbing the auger a Unscrew breaker cover from the breaker Note Left hand Threads b Unscrew auger stud from top of auger c Unscrew four 4 Allen head cap screws holding breaker to evaporator d Lift up and remove breaker from evaporator e If the auger is stuck use a slide hammer type of puller to pull on the auger at the threaded hole The size of that hole is 5 8 18 10 Inspect the auger the critical areas of the auger are a The auger body It should be clean and shining Sometimes an auger will appear clean when wet but after it is dry it will be seen to be stained Scrub the auger with ice machine cleaner and hot water b The water seal area Because the auger has been removed the water seal will have to be replaced Remove the water seal top half from the auger and inspect the auger for minerals clean as required NOO Breaker and Auger Assembly WARNING ion The auger has sharp edges handle with care Slide Hammer Puller Thread into the Auger Here L rr os koz e a ES ki acm Page 35 GEM0650 0956 1256 Remote To Remove the Water Seal Assuming all steps to remove the auger have been performed 1 The gear motor evaporator assemb
43. ic cap with fingers It revolves with the auger to sweep the ice into the ice chute eBreaker Divider Where the ice is compressed and much of the extra water is squeezed out of it before it is discharged into the bin eMotor A split phase motor that drives the gear reducer eThrust Bearings As the ice is pushed up the evaporator the auger is thrust down and pressure from the auger thrust is taken up by this bearing Ice Sweep Bearing ni s a Pd a a Breaker Divider s i e i SON er 2 ee SA Mi i PA Ei E Auger YE BnS e ql CU R jair at Rs e um t MI 1 Ds a mu e sa Er fi Nr ORAT e pr t h C E tig TIT EEE ooo t OT nae lel ER Vaporator e Ze rE A Bon tu mx TT oposto mi sony To n n Xu Sees m Er ar n lC se ETAN LAS IL pe k ia m RE Y ES UAM epe n A ei Si Tta ARCA order a e N Kantite a iii pv 2e ET AA Ta es ee FS 4u PLU SO be HEEL E om n Ea yu o a rL cie A e CN EEN T T Uu N t EX wet zr So a ASYE NY EAD kan IRER Ve rrr ch ROLE EO fh NUS OR m UE YA uh Ta AES ARMAS T Kai NE Du e zn DC pdt Collis ae oa T el ier 4 ma ANT PUN Pe Aa mk ym P Lact A CUR a Aq PX p P EX mue amd uir LAS CT rta Mz AOL vn ER Moe Ce at pro sm et pe nat ads apie MON 1 RW asd te QUON NS EU cuim We Oum k beat wie k 31 AS TRI ig weet af Ti uL p xam o r DU w Gr in KCN Ciar ie atonal FE ae PEG z
44. ly will have to be exposed 2 Remove the four 4 hex head cap screws holding the evaporator to the gear motor assembly Lift the evaporator up and off the gear motor 3 Remove the snap ring or wire retainer from the groove under the water seal 4 Pull or drive out the lower half of the water seal To Replace the Water Seal 1 Lubricate the water seal with water and push the water seal into the bottom of the evaporator slightly past the groove for the snap ring 2 Replace the snap ring and pull the water seal down against it 3 The part of the water seal that rotates with the auger must also be replaced Remove the old part from the auger and clean the mounting area 4 Place a small bead of food grade silastic sealant Such as 732 RTV on the area of the auger where the water seal is to be mounted 5 Carefully push the water seal Rubber side against the auger shoulder and the silastic Caution DO NOT get any silastic onto the face of the seal 6 Allow the auger and seal to air dry until the silastic is dry on the surface 7 If the original water seal was leaking it would be a good idea to inspect the interior of the gear motor Replacing the Water Seal EN j Here Page 36 R amp R Water Seal Water m Seal BS gh Retaining Geo SR eee Ih _ ia oo E ab URS a emm rf if U e E TX yn if S uses if zt M ri n S AL ex x F ts a zh ki F x ws FON Place Foo
45. mpressor The refrigerant vapor pump eExpansion Valve The refrigerant metering device l Ice Chute Heservoir Water Level Sensor Inside Reservoir Expansion Valve Gear Motor Evaporator Compressor Cleaning Drain Tube High Pressure Cut Out Ice Level Sensors GEM0650 0956 1256 Remote Component Description eContactor A definite purpose contactor connecting the compressor and the fan motor to the power supply eCircuit Board Controls the operation of the ice machine using input from the sensors and pressure controls owitches loads on and off thru relays Reference Photo Below ePotential Relay The compressor start relay eMode ON OFF Switch Manual control for the machine Control Board w x A sa ddd i m F a i V E E Water OK Light Ze FS Power Light j T i s T Service Light n E as yE po Ei ka fa a Oe la Freeze Light sd kasaa zr Li dd Bin Full Light LED1 Compressor Relay LED3 Auger Relay Page 17 GEMO0650 0956 1256 Remote Component Description eEvaporator A refrigerated vertical tube filled with water and containing a water seal and auger eAuger A solid stainless steel double spiral auger it pushes the ice crystals up to the top of the evaporator eWater Seal A two part face seal the top half rotating with the auger the bottom half stationary the sealing action being where the two faces meet elce Sweep A plast
46. nce or repairs are performed on the ice machine and related equipment Pagei GEM0650 0956 1256 Remote Table Of Contents Table of Contents INTOQUCUO sas tc cem Pagei Table Or OoOnlennls uuu Page ii FIS ghi Olaini Procede be Tru Page iii Waranty A M REPE Page iv For rhedpstaller Guldelilies uy uu id odeio o tid koka ak kek p p x eque ipo o Fm M CHE es Page 1 Remote Condenser RERO m Page 6 For The Installer Remote Condenser Location Page 7 FOr Tie IUD Cl Et y T Page 11 POR IC E leen o fe q e o ia eti RR l kry el t an RR EN RR a Gn RR RR RR Page 12 For The Installer Completed Installation a Page 13 For Inenstalier Final GneCk LIST uol bi kob usun usu uuu a e IMMER Page 14 wir Page 15 Component DescripHON ile fend 2 tanto a ortu Tuae ema un itu o ape aaa uda ous Page 16 Electrical Sedteriee ui sop tt suatu aa uen depu ncs oes ee tid EM nas aaa Page 19 Operation Wate Mt Yi a it beso opone Peas a aus qasanta busua kappas kb kok Ced Das a ie Page 20 Operation mis dio oles te sais Mercere u SD oo a e TET Page 21 Operation STON Cas kitan a ce beeen nt ik caio aquya ka n ka a a squa ik ske Page 24 sanitizing ana G JO MO vi re uska kn la ki l quia sete 000 at e po kk a in ea po e
47. ns Water conductivity must be no less that 35 microSiemens cm Notice Ice O Matic ice machines are designed and manufactured with the highest regard for safety and performance and meet or exceed the standards of UL NSF and CUL Ice O Matic assumes no liability or responsibility of any kind for products manufactured by Ice O Matic that have been altered in any way including the use of any part and or other components not specifically approved by Ice O Matic Ice O Matic reserves the right to make design changes and or improvements at anytime Specifications and design are subject to change without notice Page 5 GEM0650 0956 1256 Remote Page 6 Remote Condenser LI LI MI Z m QUICK CONNECT COLPLNG J TOP VIEW AMEND E AIR DISCHARGE t ti I a Mi i AIR INTAKE t k Bs EN NC R H SIDE VIEW RH o ERC Dimensions Inches GRC1001 GRC1061 GCR2061 A 33 36 33 36 33 36 B 10 75 10 75 10 75 C 23 81 23 81 23 81 D 2 04 2 04 2 04 E 6 12 6 12 6 12 F 16 73 16 73 16 73 G 11 65 11 65 11 65 H 19 57 19 57 19 57 Pearl Ice Number GEMO650R GEMO956R GEM1256R Line Sets RT325404 25 Foot Precharged Line Set RT340404 40 Foot Precharged Line Set RT345404 45 Foot
48. ould be between 90 115 F 8 Slowly pour the cleaning solution into the water reservoir until full Wait 15 minutes then switch the master switch ON 9 Asthe ice machine begins to use water form the reservoir continue to add more cleaning solution to maintain a full reservoir 10 After all of the cleaning solution has been added to the reservoir and the reservoir is nearly empty switch the master switch to OFF 11 After draining the reservoir as in step 6 wash and rinse the water reservoir 12 Go thru steps 13 18 to sanitize the ice machine water system 13 Mix two 2 gallons of sanitizer solution Use an approved sanitizer A possible sanitizer solution may be obtained by mixing two 2 gallons of warm 90 115 F potable water with one 1 ounce of bleach 14 Slowly pour the sanitizer solution into the water reservoir until the float rises then switch the master switch Oro Sa m Si 15 As the ice machine uses water from the reservoir continue to pour the sanitizer solution into the reservoir 16 After half 1 2 of the sanitizer solution has been added to the reservoir and the reservoir is nearly empty switch the master switch OFF 17 Drain the reservoir and thoroughly wash the interior of the reservoir and cover with sanitizer solution 18 Remove the block from the float in the water reservoir 19 Switch the master switch to ON 20 Continue ice making for at least 15 minutes to flush out any cleaning solution
49. p so it is even with the back side Secure the ice machine to the bin with the hardware provided with the ice machine Remove the front panel and remove any shipping blocks or packaging material Proper functioning of the bin door requires the bin door when it is opened to be in a stable position If the ice machine is too far forward on the bin the opened door may not be stable resulting in an unexpected closing of the bin door If the ice machine is to be mounted on a bin or dispenser other than an Ice O Matic refer to the manufacturer s instructions for machine mounting Ice O Matic will not be responsible for damage or injury that results from unexpected closing of the bin door as a result of the ice machine being too far forward on the bin Water Limitations An ice machine is a food manufacturing plant it takes a raw material water and transforms it into a food product ice The purity of the water is very important in obtaining pure ice and maximizing product life This section is not intended as a complete resource for water related questions but it does offer these general recommendations eCheck with a water treatment specialist for a water test and recommendations regarding water filters and treatment eln most cases the water used to make ice should be filtered or treated depending upon the water There is no one type of water filter that is effective in all situations That is why a water test is important RO Water Limitatio
50. rance at the sides of the ice machine for proper air circulation Stacking Ice O Matic Pearl lce machines are not designed to be stacked Dispenser Application The Pearl Ice M machine is approved for specific dispenser applications reference page 4 Electrical Specifications Refer to the serial plate at the rear of the ice machine to make sure proper voltage and circuit breaker size have been supplied Make sure the machine is on a dedicated circuit The Pearl Ice M Series are not supplied with an electrical power cord and will need to be installed and wired per local electrical codes Adjustments Level the machine within 1 8 inch in all directions Adjust the cabinet or bin legs as required Check the bin control for proper operation Check the water level in the reservoir for proper adjustment Check the water regulating valve adjustment if water cooled Page 1 GEM0650 0956 1256 Remote For The Installer GEM0650 0956R 6 00 152 40 MIN UTI ER C NNECTI S 6 00 152 401 MIN 6 00 152 40 MIN AIR N R AIR VENTILATI 4 J I KH r I jn 4 Eso 659851 m TP ICE CHUTE OPENING m fo 69 85 BOTTOM EXHAUST AIR Ss IN AELECTRICAL INLET
51. rvice must be re sealed as soon as possible 15 minutes maximum eSpecial leak detection equipment is required to locate small refrigerant leaks Usually a leak detector capable of detecting Halongenated refrigerant or HFC 134a will work Check with the leak detector manufacturer if in doubt eEvacuate to 300 microns eLiquid charge the system Torque Stem to 6 8 ft Ib P a 6 Torque Caps to 7 12 ft lbs Access Valves To use the access valves eRemove the cap from the stem use a 3 16 inch Allen wrench to check that the valve is CLOSED Then remove the core cap eClose the valve and replace the caps when done The valve must be closed and the caps tightened Charging Procedure bd eExtra care must be taken when charging this remote system No liquid refrigerant may be placed in the system at the compressor DO NOT use the access valves at the front of the unit for weighing in the charge All liquid refrigerant must be weighed into the receiver through the front seated king valve Receiver Front Seated King Valve Charging Cylinder Service Port A VA Page 40 GEM0650 0956 1256 Remote GEMO650R Wiring Diagram Wiring Diagram GEMO650R 17 2704 01 V 1 POTENTIAL RELAY z 5 GH Bu Bu MODE SWITCH CIRCUIT BOARD CONTROL BOX LIQ LINE RUN START SOL PUMPDOWN CAP CAP CONTROL BK Y R BK R E BU Y L2 Li T2 TA Y si R BL Y Bu BK BU BK BK R BIN FULL R EMITTER EK LED CONDUCTIVITY PROBE
52. s there a water shut off valve installed near the machine WI 9 Is the remote condenser installed per local codes and in a place where it has adequate ventilation and minimal solar heat gain M 10 Has all shipping material and literature inside front panel been removed from the units M 11 Have the remote condenser and pre charged lines been properly installed For the Installer Condenser Leveled et Remote condenser secured Machine Leveled n hM Mi w m d sek E 4 PER x W N k Me 3 Qr RP MEN ka fy if 7 u Lu j f ANN VEM i PEN NN NN NA i a RRS et MIL i d a p ap mra an l ae J fe ur A um Nae ur s oie E ird A a err a porr aoe fo priu pa peices sss k um 222222 feras ratam a perte a 2222 a Er t ee Durs pi e Plumbing Power Supply Fal 12 Has the electrical connection between the ice maker and condenser been made WI 13 Verify that the master switch is in the OFF position W 14 Switch ON the electrical power M 15 Refer to the Pre Start instructions Page 15 Page 14 GEM0650 0956 1256 Remote Start Up Pre Start Inspection 1 Remove the front and side service panels Check that any shipping blocks have been removed Inspect the interior of the ice machine for loose screws or wires Check
53. ser fins are bent or distorted this will restrict the airflow through the condenser and the fins will need to be straightened with a fin comb When cleaning the condenser check the fan blade for cleanliness and for balance Balance is checked by spinning the blade by hand and looking for any wobble Pull on the shaft in several directions to check the bearings of the motor The fins of the remote condenser require periodic cleaning At 6 month intervals the fins on the inlet side of the condenser bottom as shown should be brushed free of dust and dirt Brush in the direction of the fins as noted by the arrows Additionally look through the fins using a flashlight if required to insure there is no other blockage obstructing air flow between the fins If the air flow appears to be blocked blow out the condenser using CO2 gas Caution Disconnect electrical power before servicing this equipment Caution Protective eye wear and gloves should be worn when cleaning the condenser Page 26 GEM0650 0956 1256 Remote Bearing Maintenance The bearing in the breaker should also be checked at least two 2 times per year Switch the machine OFF and check the bearing Bearing Maintenance
54. ss will be repeated once more If during that try the current is still excessive the machine shuts down and must be manually reset The Service light will then be glowing continuously To Reset eSwitch power to the unit off and then back on Other Protection Devices elf the high pressure control cut out switch opens the machine will stop immediately It will automatically reset when the high pressure falls below its cut in point elf the low pressure control cut out switch opens the machine will stop immediately It will automatically reset when the pressure rises above its cut in point e The mode ON OFF switch is the manual control for the complete machine but it is not a service disconnect Page 19 GEM0650 0956 1256 Remote Operation Water Water Water enters the machine through the 3 8 inch male flare at the rear of the cabinet goes to the water reservoir which it enters through the float valve The water then goes out the bottom of the reservoir tank to the bottom of the evaporator Reservoir overflow or evaporator condensation is routed to the drain Water Level The correct water level should be checked when the machine is making ice Locate the water level in the reservoir and compare it to the horizontal line molded into the side of the reservoir The correct level should be between 1 8 inch above and 1 4 inch below the line If needed bend the float arm up or down to adjust the water level Water System Water Inlet
55. tem consists of eControl Board eWater Sensors elce Sensors eHigh Pressure Cut Out el ow Pressure Cut Out If the unit is OFF check the control board 1 Is the Power OK light on If not check power to the unit If it has power and the Power OK light is not on check the high pressure and low pressure cut outs If they are both closed replace the board If the POWER OK light is ON go to the next step 2 Is the Water OK light on If it is go to the next step If not check the water level in the reservoir If there is water in the reservoir check that the water sensor is plugged in To check the water sensor a Unplug the water sensor b Pull the water sensor from the reservoir c Place one ohmmeter lead on the sensor s plug and the other on the sensor s tip The meter should show nearly zero 0 resistance If it reads infinite resistance check the tip for corrosion If it is clean and still reads open replace the sensor OR connect a copper wire to the wire where the water sensor plugs into and place the other end in the water The WATER OK should go ON If it does not replace the board 3 Ice sensor Check Is the BIN FULL light OFF If it is OFF and the SERVICE light is OFF and the unit is not running replace the control board a If itis OFF and the auger motor is running but the compressor is not check the compressor contactor coil b If itis ON the ice sensors may be blocked Remove them and check for mineral scale
56. that no refrigerant lines are rubbing each other Check that the fan blades turn freely Remote Condenser Check that the refrigerant lines are properly installed Check that the electrical power has been on for at least 4 hours and that the compressor dome is warm 8 Check that the unit is installed correctly according to the final check list LED QU poo Start Up 1 Go through the pre start inspection 2 Open the hand valve observe that water enters the water reservoir fills the tube from the water reservoir to the evaporator and then shuts off Water cooled only Turn the water supply ON to the water cooled condenser Check for leaks 3 Open the King Valve 4 Switch the master switch ON The electrical start up sequence in automatic a There should be a short 15 second delay before the gear motor starts and the liquid line opens b After the liquid line opens the low pressure control will close and the compressor will start 5 The remote condenser fan turns and the condenser begins to discharge warm air 6 The unit should soon be making ice if desired the low side pressure may be checked it should be 32 psig 2 psig The air cooled discharge pressure will depend upon air and water temperatures but should be between 200 psig and 280 psig 7 There are no adjustments to make so replace the panels 8 Clean and or sanitize the storage bin interior wipe off the exterior with a clean damp cloth 9 Give the o
57. uick connect couplings will begin to be pierced As that happens there will be increased resistance to tightening the swivel nut 4c Continue tightening the swivel until it bottoms out or a very definite increase in resistance is felt no threads should be showing Do NOT over tighten 5 Using a marker or pen mark a line lengthwise from the coupling union nut to the bulkhead Then tighten the coupling and additional 1 4 turn As the nut turns the line will show when the 1 4 turn is made 6 After all connections are made and after the king valve has been opened do not open at this time check the couplings for leaks Page 10 GEM0650 0956 1256 Remote For the Plumber Water Inlet The recommended water supply is cold water Use 3 8 inch O D copper tubing connect to the 3 8 inch male flare on the back of the cabinet Install a hand valve near the machine to control the water supply Drains Ice Machine There is one 3 4 inch FPT drain at the back of the cabinet the drain line is of the gravity type and 1 4 inch per foot fall is an acceptable pitch for the drain tubing There should be a vent at the highest point of the drain line and the ideal drain receptacle would be a trapped and vented floor drain Use only 4 inch rigid tubing Storage Bin Install a separate gravity type drain Insulation of this drain line is recommended aa EL x Ll WATER INLET aso MB MALE w 1l FIELD SUPPLIED WATER
58. uu au k a nana ha Sd amana Pede eve boca tieu ad Page 41 Wiring Didgram GEMOSSOR aisi tis krak EORR pM n ak ated aie ly Pe Qon ems ko eee ss Page 42 Winnog Diagram GEN l 2 SOF 27 uu uuu o PERRA n nu as A ak qun unuqa cete a mid Page 43 IV COS El Iy NE a E A e e tk a E A Se Rg O AE Page 44 Page ii GEM0650 0956 1256Remote Freight Claim Procedure Important Inspect Promptly This merchandise has been carefully inspected and packed in accordance with the carrier s packing specifications Responsibility for safe delivery has been assumed by the carrier If loss or damage occurs you as the consignee must file a claim with the carrier and hold the container for carrier s inspection Visible Loss or Damage Any external evidence of loss or damage must be fully described and noted on your freight bill or express receipt and signed by the carrier s agent Claim should be filed on a form available from the carrier Concealed Loss or Damage If loss or damage does not appear until merchandise has been unpacked make a written request for inspection by the carrier within 15 days of the delivery date Then file a claim on a form from the carrier File Claim Without Delay Do Not Return Damaged Merchandise to Ice O Matic Page iii GEM0650 0956 1256 Remote Warranty Bars and Labor Domestic amp International Limited Warranty Mile High Equipment LLC the Company warrants Ice O Matic brand ice machines ice dispensers remote condensers
59. wner user the service manual instruct him her in the operation of the unit and make sure they know who to call for service 10 Fill out the manufacturer s registration and mail it to Ice O Matic Page 15 GEMO0650 0956 1256 Remote Component Description eControl Box Contains the electrical controls that operate the machine eHigh Pressure Cut Out Switch An auto reset switch sensing the high side refrigeration pressure It will shut the machine off if the discharge pressure exceeds 450 psig ePump Down Control A switch to control the compressor depending upon low side pressure closes at 30 PSIG and opens at 15 PSIG eEvaporator A vertical stainless steel tube refrigerated and water filled Utilizes a stainless steel auger eWater Reservoir Float operated it maintains the water level in the evaporator at a constant level and it also contains the water level sensor eWater Level Sensor Senses if there is water in the reservoir to make ice out of Will shut the ice machine off if there is no water in the reservoir elce Discharge Chute Directs the ice produced by the evaporator into the storage bin elce Level Sensor An electronic eye it senses the presence of ice in the bottom of the discharge chute Operates to turn on and off automatically as the level of ice in the bin changes eGear Motor An oil filled speed reduction gearbox driving the auger eCleaning Drain Tube When uncapped and lowered drains the evaporator eCo
60. y fire flood or acts of God This warranty is valid only when installation service and preventive maintenance are performed by a Company authorized distributor a Company authorized service agency or a Company Regional Manager The Company reserves the right to refuse claims made for ice machines or bins used in more than one location This Limited Warranty does not cover ice bills normal maintenance after install adjustments and cleaning Limitation of Warranty This warranty is valid only for products produced and shipped from the Company after January 2007 A product produced or installed before that date shall be covered by the Limited Warranty in effect at the date of its shipment The liability of the Company for breach of this warranty shall in any case be limited to the cost of a new part to replace any part which proves to be defective The Company makes no representations or warranties of any character as to accessories or auxiliary equipment not manufactured by the Company REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CUSTOMER MILE HIGH EQUIPMENT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LENGTH OF THIS WARRANTY Filing a Claim All claims
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